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

Concert Reviews

Liz Fixsen November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 0 Comments An die Musik, Andrea Brachfeld, Clarence Ward III, Claudio Silva, Keystone Korner, The Hemingway Room, The Sonic Lifeline

Three Great Summer Concerts in Baltimore

Andrea Brachfeld at An die Musik [Photo by Michael Friedman] Flute maestra Andrea Brachfeld gave a stellar concert at An die Musik on Thursday, August 1. Her quartet included the versatile Alan Blackman on piano, the masterly Obasi Akoto on bass, and the ball of fire Todd Harrison on drums. | Read more>> Read More

Artist Profiles Uncategorized

Liz Fixsen November 8, 2024October 31, 2024 0 Comments

VOCALIST & DRUMMER SHERITTA “LOVE” HARRIS: THE SOUND OF FEELING

Baltimore native Sheritta “Love” Harris first caught my attention some years ago when she sat in at Clarence Ward III’s jam session at Tabor Ethiopian Café. There was something very focused in her playing, with a controlled energy and perfect sense of time. | Read more>> Read More

Artist Profiles

Liz Fixsen May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 0 Comments

Flutist Andrea Brachfeld’s Spiritual Journey in Music

At age 15, flutist Andrea Brachfeld began the practice of meditation, and at age 16, the practice of yoga. Over the decades, she has pursued such spiritual practices, which permeate her music and guide her life. Brachfeld’s bio, found on her website, spans decades of stellar musical achievement in New York City and beyond. | Read more>> Read More

Events

Liz Fixsen March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 0 Comments Camay Murphy

Camay Calloway Murphy to be honored April 21

The Baltimore Renaissance Jazz Festival group is planning to honor Camay Calloway Murphy, the eldest daughter of Baltimore’s Cab Calloway, swing era jazz singer, band-leader and dancer, for her contributions to jazz music in Baltimore. The Inaugural Camay Murphy Service Award Ceremony will be held at the Forum, 4210 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, on April 21st, 1 to 4 pm, and lunch will be served. | Read more>> Read More

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Author: Liz Fixsen

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

Three Great Summer Concerts in Baltimore

VOCALIST & DRUMMER SHERITTA “LOVE” HARRIS: THE SOUND OF FEELING

Flutist Andrea Brachfeld’s Spiritual Journey in Music

Camay Calloway Murphy to be honored April 21

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