Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story (film review)

Critic’s rating: ★★★(94 minutes; PG-13) It’s impossible for me to approach a documentary about Jazz Fest aka the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage … 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

Another class of inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been announced. And so begins another session of (justifiable) … More

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