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Continuing his monthly residency at An Die Musik, trombonist/composer/arranger—and budding griot—Javier Nero enlightened us with his 18-piece jazz orchestra for two sets on September 25, 2025. Nero and his big band began with the original piece, “Alkebulan”—a moniker that’s born from an effort to reconnect the African Diaspora. | Read more>> Read More

[photo credit: Nick Moreland] On several occasions recently, I’ve had the great pleasure of listening to Downtown Tumbao at the Maximon Restaurant in The Four Seasons Hotel on the harbor in Baltimore.  A very good Latin jazz group, they have been appearing there on Friday evenings for the past four years.  | Read more>> Read More

[Pictured above, L to R: Michael Hairston, Phil Thomas, John Lamkin II, Michael Graham, Bob Butta] On Thursday, Sept. 4th, the 80th birthday of one of Baltimore’s beloved jazz elders, trumpeter Dr. John Lamkin II was celebrated at Terra Cafe. The outdoor patio at the rear of the café was opened for the occasion to accommodate the large gathering. | Read more>> Read More

What a night! The jazz faculty of the Peabody Institute performed at Keystone Korner on May 7th, 2025 and demonstrated that they are among the best of the best. The night was a celebration of the growth of the jazz department from seven students to 70 students and to its becoming a world-class place for jazz education since Sean Jones’s arrival seven years ago. | Read more>> Read More