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Author: Mitch Mirkin

BJA News 

BJA Board Welcomes New Board Member Jazz Scholar Anna Celenza

March 7, 2022March 4, 2022 Mitch Mirkin 0 Comments
Anna Celenza, who holds a PhD in musicology and recently joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins University, has written books for kids and adults on a potpourri of musical topics. She weaves compelling storytelling with academic rigor in books about composers ranging from Bach and Beethoven to George Gershwin and Duke Ellington. | Read more>> Read more
Member Profile 

BJA Member Lynn Willis Finds Community in Music

June 10, 2021March 6, 2022 Mitch Mirkin 0 Comments
Baltimore Jazz Alliance member Lynn Willis loves the energy and sense of community she feels at live music events. Like many music lovers, she can’t wait for the pandemic to end so she can again enjoy that experience on a regular basis. | Read more>> Read more
Memorial 

In memoriam: Yawn Jones, talented multi-instrumentalist and dedicated teacher

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 Mitch Mirkin 6 Comments Yawn Jones
Yawn Jones, of blessed memory, passed away on Feb. 22, 2021, at age 48. The memoriam below is written by his student and musical collaborator Mitch Mirkin, a member of the BJA editorial committee. I first met Yawn Jones in 2015 at The Music Workshop in Baltimore. | Read more>> Read more
Member Profile 

BJA member Sue Carlin – loyal fan and friend of local artists

January 16, 2021January 22, 2021 Mitch Mirkin 1 Comment
Would you travel hours by train or bus for a musician friend’s gig? Sue Carlin would, in a heartbeat.   Prior to the pandemic, the Inner Harbor resident was a familiar face at local jazz venues, and often traveled to other cities—like Philadelphia or New York—to show her love for Baltimore-based performers. | Read more>> Read more
Artist Profiles 

Brandon Woody, Rising Trumpet Star

April 1, 2019April 20, 2019 Mitch Mirkin 0 Comments
I first encountered trumpeter Brandon Woody, now aged 20, last August, when he led an open-mic jam session at the Motor House on North Avenue with his group, Upendo (Swahili for “love”). I then caught one of his monthly gigs at An die Musik on North Charles. | Read more>> Read more
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