Month: June 2014

BJA BIG BAND PREPARES NEW FALL CONCERTS. Under the direction of founder, Anthony Villa, the Baltimore Jazz Alliance performs the original jazz music of Baltimore area composers. Formed in 2011 under the auspices of the Baltimore Jazz Alliance and with generous support from Loyola University Maryland, the BJABB presented its first concert in September 2011. | Read more>> Read More

Marianne Matheny-Katz, one of Baltimore’s top jazz divas, has just released her first CD as band leader. The album is receiving significant airplay nationwide. Following is a review by John Tegler, host of the WEAA radio program, “Jazz Straight Ahead.” Matheny-Katz will be giving several CD release concerts, including Blues Alley July 30, Germano’s August 16, and Creative Alliance September 26. | Read more>> Read More