French Quarter Fest lineup: Galactic, Astral Project, Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Bonerama, Rebirth Brass Band, more.

The French Quarter Festival in New Orleans is a nice alternative to the bigger Jazz and Heritage Festival: Many of … More

Tampa Jazz Calendar: Branford Marsalis, Chick Corea and other heavy hitters ahead

Tampa Bay area performing arts centers and other venues are putting the spotlight on a surprisingly high volume of top-shelf … More

I seldom write about my own projects here, but thought I’d throw out a quick note about the CD recently … More

Acme Jazz Garage (Solar Grooves SG-001) is available here. “Without a doubt, Acme Jazz Garage is the Tampa Bay area’s … More

In recent years, I’ve become more involved in writing music, thanks in part to the fact that I co-lead a … More

(recently published at jambands.com/Relix; direct link) Eclecticism for its own sake seems to be the guiding principle of the Gasparilla … More

Has there EVER been a television drama that has given as much respect to musicians as HBO’s “Treme,” in terms … More