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Artist Profiles
February 22, 2026 Liz Fixsen

Aleko Lionikis: From Chicago to Baltimore on the B3.

On an overcast November afternoon, I met with Aleko Lionikis, a senior in the jazz program at Peabody Institute, at Soup’s On, one of Baltimore’s funkiest little eateries. This tall, slender young musician with a mop of black hair and thick black eyebrows is a man of few words, but as we shared lunch, he told me his story. | Read more>> Read More
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March 1, 2026 Greg Small

Adrian Mickens: An Examined Life

The formative years of musicians are shaped by many common themes: artistic hunger, spiritual awakening, self-expression, and escapism, to name a few. Recently, a new unifying theme has emerged: the challenges and opportunities brought on by the pandemic and its aftermath. | Read more>> Read More
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November 4, 2025 Liz Fixsen

80 Years Old and Going Strong– John Lamkin II Birthday Celebration

[Pictured above, L to R: Michael Hairston, Phil Thomas, John Lamkin II, Michael Graham, Bob Butta] On Thursday, Sept. 4th, the 80th birthday of one of Baltimore’s beloved jazz elders, trumpeter Dr. John Lamkin II was celebrated at Terra Cafe. The outdoor patio at the rear of the café was opened for the occasion to accommodate the large gathering. | Read more>> Read More
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October 27, 2025 Michael Friedman

An Incredible Peabody Faculty Concert at Keystone Korner

What a night! The jazz faculty of the Peabody Institute performed at Keystone Korner on May 7th, 2025 and demonstrated that they are among the best of the best. The night was a celebration of the growth of the jazz department from seven students to 70 students and to its becoming a world-class place for jazz education since Sean Jones’s arrival seven years ago. | Read more>> Read More
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October 26, 2025 Liz Fixsen

Aaron Hill Celebrates His 43rd birthday at Terra Café

Pianist Aaron Hill threw himself a great birthday party concert at Terra Café on April 28th. 2025. A sizeable crowd of boisterously appreciative listeners enjoyed Terra’s Jamaican-style soul food, while Hill played a double keyboard, with Anthony “Blue” Jenkins on a deep-throated electric bass and a very spirited Devron “Ace” Dennis on drums. | Read more>> Read More
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