Liz Fixsen April 18, 2025March 14, 2025 0 Comments

Obasi Akoto and Band Shine at Caton Castle for Contemporary Arts Fundraiser

It was a festive night at Caton Castle on Saturday Dec. 7th for the fundraiser concert for Contemporary Arts, Inc., featuring Obasi Akoto. Red poinsettia bouquets graced tables covered in black tablecloths, and guests were dressed in their finest, enjoying soul food dinners with elaborate cocktails. | Read more>> Read More

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Liz Fixsen April 11, 2025March 14, 2025 0 Comments

JOE LOVANO LEADS A SPECTACULAR FACULTY CONCERT AT TOWSON

A truly stupendous concert happened on Dec. 4th. 2024, at Towson University, led by Joe Lovano, Grammy-award-winning saxophonist, composer, and producer and one of the towering figures of jazz in the 20th and 21st centuries. He had been serving a week-long Murray Jazz Residency with workshops, classes, and concerts. | Read more>> Read More

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Liz Fixsen March 28, 2025March 14, 2025 0 Comments

Stunning Originals by Russ Kirk at An die Musik

Sunday afternoon September 22nd, 2024, alto saxophonist Russell Kirk led a stellar band at An die Musik, playing a mix of standards and originals. A native of Baltimore, and a graduate of Peabody Institute and New York University (master’s degree), Kirk has performed across several continents with the USO, and in both New York and Baltimore with some of the most widely admired jazz musicians anywhere. | Read more>> Read More

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Liz Fixsen March 21, 2025March 14, 2025 0 Comments obasi akoto, Steve Kirby

Obasi Akoto Steve Kirby: The School of Hard Knocks

Obasi Akoto Steve Kirby is a veteran double bass player, composer and educator, best known for his work with Elvin Jones and Jazz Machine and with piano titan Cyrus Chestnut. Obasi has an extensive performance history which includes performances and/or recordings with some of the greatest jazz artists in the world. | Read more>> Read More

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Liz Fixsen December 13, 2024October 31, 2024 1 Comment

Andy Ennis, the “Dean of Baltimore Jazz” Dies at Age 86.

[Photo: Andy Ennis playing in the 1970s] Saxophonist Andy Ennis, one the great artists of Baltimore’s jazz heyday, died on August 30, 2024, at the age of 86. Born and raised in Baltimore with his famous sister, vocalist Ethel Ennis, Andy Ennis was known as the “Dean” of Baltimore jazz. | Read more>> Read More

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Obasi Akoto and Band Shine at Caton Castle for Contemporary Arts Fundraiser

JOE LOVANO LEADS A SPECTACULAR FACULTY CONCERT AT TOWSON

Stunning Originals by Russ Kirk at An die Musik

Obasi Akoto Steve Kirby: The School of Hard Knocks

Andy Ennis, the “Dean of Baltimore Jazz” Dies at Age 86.

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