Resources for Artists and Others
These are trying times for all of us, and for those who make their living presenting or performing live jazz, we know this is a challenge that may seem overwhelming. There are many organizations that are working to help, and we want to make sure all of our readers have all the resources they need. | Read more>>
Video: Bassman interview with Warren Wolf
Marcellus “Bassman” Shepard, host of the podcast “The Cool Jazz Countdown”, chats with Warren Wolf about his new album Reincarnation.
Read more about Wolf and Reincarnation:
https://downbeat.com/digitaledition/2020/DB20_05/single_page_view/55.html
https://downbeat.com/news/detail/warren-wolf-early-personal-path-forward
https://glidemagazine.com/240634/renowned-jazz-vibraphonist-warren-wolf-channels-soulful-rb-on-reincarnation-album-review/ | Read more>>
Applications open for jazz performers at Artscape and other BOPA festivals
In case you hadn’t heard, applications are now open for jazz performers (along with classical, dance, fashion, and more) for Artscape 2019. Note that these applications are for performances NOT on the main stages – those applications closed several months ago, and will be opening soon for 2020. | Read more>>
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with BJA
Saturday, April 21st, 2018, join the Baltimore Jazz Alliance and The Royal Theater and Community Heritage Corporation in a celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, featuring Baltimore jazz artists Spice and the Audrey Haskins Quartet. This FREE concert will be held at The Avenue Bakery’s beautiful outdoor performance space on historic Pennsylvania Ave in Baltimore, and will also feature food and drink, a raffle with great prizes, and BJA’s own Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, a chance for young children to learn about and experience the instruments of jazz. | Read more>>
Benefit Concert in Support of the Dorsey Family
Join Contemporary Arts Inc., CA-FAM III, Inc./Be Mo Jazz, Eubie Blake Center, Baltimore Jazz House, Inc., B Sharp Summer Music Academy, and the Baltimore Jazz Alliance for special benefit concert in support of the Dorsey family, who experienced a devastating fire in January. | Read more>>