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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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The BJA Partners with the BSO for their “Jazzing the Orchestra” series

The Baltimore Jazz Alliance (BJA) ended the first of collaborations with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) after the Sunday Matinee performance of ‘Lush Life: Ellington and Strayhorn” on November 24th. The association began when Cait Grose, Associate Director of Patron Experience for the BSO, contacted me in mid-October with an offer for a partnership with the BJA. | Read more>> Read More

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“BLUE IN GREEN,” BJA’S SECOND ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER, A GREAT SUCCESS

It was a convivial gathering of music, dancing, food, drink and friendship at the second annual Baltimore Jazz Alliance Gala fundraiser on November 16, 2024. The air of excitement grew as attendees in colorful evening dress streamed into the spacious Willow Ballroom at the Marriott Owings Mills and found seats at large round tables covered with black tablecloths. | Read more>> Read More

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Michael Friedman March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 0 Comments

Keith Snipes: Music is his Ministry

”Music is my ministry,” Keith Snipes told me in a recent interview. It is his way of promoting change for the better. And he believes humanity needs a change for the better at this point in history. “Freedom is on the line in America today”, he said. | Read more>> Read More

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Eric Kennedy’s Tribute to his Late Wife and to Love

Eric Kennedy is one of Baltimore’s most in demand drummers and for good reason. As Andrea Brachfeld—a superb jazz flutist—put it, “Eric is a great drummer because he listens acutely to support the musicians he works with. This sensitivity sets him apart and above most drummers I’ve personally ever played with.” | Read more>> Read More

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Obasi Akoto Steve Kirby: The School of Hard Knocks

The BJA Partners with the BSO for their “Jazzing the Orchestra” series

“BLUE IN GREEN,” BJA’S SECOND ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER, A GREAT SUCCESS

Keith Snipes: Music is his Ministry

Eric Kennedy’s Tribute to his Late Wife and to Love

Corinthia Cromwell: The First Lady of Sax

An Evening with Marilyn Crispell

Hittin’ With the Youngins

Piano Jazz at Tagliata

Nightly Jazz