As you've undoubtedly heard, Governor Hogan has ordered that all restaurants and bars in MD - along with many other businesses - must close as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Obviously that means nearly all, if not all, of the jazz events listed below are now canceled. If you are in any doubt, be sure to call the venue to verify; and remember that many of the restaurants are offering takeout food even during these difficult times. This is going to be a very hard time for musicians and venues in the area.

While we can't change the facts of this pandemic, nor its effects on the jazz scene and the culture at large, we urge you to keep jazz in your hearts, and when all of this clears, and the music comes back out, come out with it! These venues will need your business; these artists will need your ears! BJA will continue to keep you informed of the jazz developments in the community, and we will hope to see you all out there soon.

Until then, we wish you all health and safety, and hope that these times are not too tough on you and those close to you.

With sincere and best wishes,
Ian Rashkin, president Baltimore Jazz Alliance