Introducing BJA Member Grants
The Baltimore Jazz Alliance has sponsored and cosponsored many different projects over its 16-plus years: 3 CDs, the Saxophone Colossi, the Jazz Composers Showcase, the BJA Big Band, the Youth Jazz Congress, the Jazz for Kids educational programs, the Baltimore Realbook, various Jazz Appreciation Month celebrations, the Baltimore Jazz Fest, the Madonnari Arts Festival, Summer Music Moves, the Baltimore Jazz Conference, and much more. | Read more>>
Music in the Time of Coronavirus: A Presenter’s View
An die Musik Live is an intimate listening venue on the second floor of an historic Baltimore townhouse, located in the heart of the Mt. Vernon Cultural District. Voted several times as one of the top 100 jazz venues in the world by Downbeat Magazine, An die Musik has been serving Baltimore for 30 years. | Read more>>
Music in the Time of Coronavirus: Word from the Digital Frontier
During the uncertain spring of 2020, artists are doing
everything they can to stay on their audiences’ minds—and put some money in
their pockets. Luckily, there are now more new ways musicians can retain and
even find new audiences, as well as stay active and musically connected during
the shutdown.
Guitarist Michael Raitzyk notes:
It’s important just to be online for a sense of presence and community. | Read more>>
Music in the Time of Coronavirus: Back to Basics
With so many
people suffering heartbreaking losses of jobs, health, and even loved ones
through this COVID-19 crisis, music may offer us a semblance of connection and
hope. Even so, musicians have nearly lost it all in the short term, with social
distancing halting all live performances. | Read more>>
Music in the Time of Coronavirus: The Show Must Go On
The drummer and bassist lock in, providing an undeniable swing: “the Baltimore Bounce.” Each player listens and reacts to the others as the song moves continuously forward through dynamic peaks and valleys. The rhythm section drives a horn player into another gear, building an arc of a brilliant solo. | Read more>>