–By Michael Friedman
Although Christie Macdonald is very young (she turned 26 in July), she is already a fixture on the jazz scene in Baltimore. She’s a very strong guitar player and a tasteful singer who gigs frequently and sits in on as many jam sessions as she can. | Read more>>
Jeff Reed’s new album, Look for the Light
I have known the quiet, humble superstar bassist Jeff Reed since 2004 and have been fortunate enough to work with him for years on many gigs and on my recent “in progress” Joni Mitchell project. | Read more>>
Summer Music Moves Goes Outside, Baltimore Jazz Conference Goes Virtual, The Calendar Stays Online, and The Beat Goes On
It goes without saying that 2020 has been a very tough year, for artists struggling to make a living, for venues struggling to stay in business, and for individuals struggling to stay healthy and to stay connected in a time of social distance and stay-at-home orders. | Read more>>
Two Baltimore jazz afionados review Mirkin’s second album.
–by Kwame Bey
As you stroll down Madison Avenue in Baltimore, you will see old buildings that take you back to another time. One such structure, once a Jewish place of worship and today a church, compelled local jazz composer Mitch Mirkin to stop and reflect on the spirit of this holy place, past and present. | Read more>>
In this odd season of pandemic-induced social distancing and assorted virtual encounters– “Zoom” world– there’s a palpable longing for the familiarity of group encounters, at a restaurant, a stadium, a church or, perhaps, a favorite jazz venue. Fortunately for those with an ear for jazz, recorded music provides a stopgap, recreating the sound if not the camaraderie of a jazz concert. | Read more>>