August 9, 2026 Therran Dennis

Saxophonist and Composer Andrew Kreitner Learns the Lyrics

Back in late February during a Todd Marcus Orchestra concert at Eubie Blake Center, I was blown away after the rousing set opener, “Horus.” I immediately turned to my left to share my elation, where saxophonist and composer Andrew Kreitner happened to be sitting – he seemed just as mesmerized. | Read more>> Read More

Jazz Education

August 9, 2026 Liz Fixsen

Lionel Lyles Has Big Plans for Jazz at Morgan State University

On May 9th, 2026, the spacious auditorium of the Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University (MSU) saw the fourth annual jazz ensemble concert directed by saxophonist Lionel Lyles II. He has led the ensemble since spring of 2023, upon the retirement of the former director, Dr. | Read more>> Read More

Artist Profiles

August 9, 2026 Liz Fixsen

A remarkable tennis-playing young pianist from Harlem makes a splash in Baltimore’s jazz scene

[Photo credit: Michael Friedman] Pianist Aidan Francia Cotter grew up in Harlem in a home filled with music – his mother, grandmother, and great aunt were all pianists, and his grandfather was a jazz pianist. Not too surprisingly, young Francia Cotter followed in their footsteps, starting with classical music and then adding jazz around age 13 – just about the time his grandfather died. | Read more>> Read More

Concert Reviews

March 22, 2026 Therran Dennis

Javier Nero: From the Diaspora to An Die Musik

Continuing his monthly residency at An Die Musik, trombonist/composer/arranger—and budding griot—Javier Nero enlightened us with his 18-piece jazz orchestra for two sets on September 25, 2025. Nero and his big band began with the original piece, “Alkebulan”—a moniker that’s born from an effort to reconnect the African Diaspora. | Read more>> Read More

Concert Reviews

March 15, 2026 Michael Friedman

Downtown Tumbao: In a Latin Groove on the Harbor

[photo credit: Nick Moreland] On several occasions recently, I’ve had the great pleasure of listening to Downtown Tumbao at the Maximon Restaurant in The Four Seasons Hotel on the harbor in Baltimore. A very good Latin jazz group, they have been appearing there on Friday evenings for the past four years. | Read more>> Read More

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Saxophonist and Composer Andrew Kreitner Learns the Lyrics

Lionel Lyles Has Big Plans for Jazz at Morgan State University

A remarkable tennis-playing young pianist from Harlem makes a splash in Baltimore’s jazz scene

Javier Nero: From the Diaspora to An Die Musik

Downtown Tumbao: In a Latin Groove on the Harbor

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