Hard Bop in Baltimore – by Dan Wallace
Hard bop as a style was the next logical step after bebop. While bebop was centered around developing a vocabulary that could be used over the context of standard chord progressions, hard bop used that same vocabulary to create stories over those same chord progressions. | Read more>>
Baltimore’s Newest Harmony Trio Brings Back the Sweet and Sassy Jazz of Yesteryear.
During the 1930’s-50’s, we saw the rise of several beloved vocal groups, such as the Andrews Sisters and the Ink Spots, whose vintage sound inspires musicians to this day. | Read more>>
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>>
Although Christie Macdonald is very young (she turned 26 in July), she is already a fixture on the jazz scene in Baltimore. She’s a very strong guitar player and a tasteful singer who gigs frequently and sits in on as many jam sessions as she can. | Read more>>
Jeff Reed’s new album, Look for the Light
I have known the quiet, humble superstar bassist Jeff Reed since 2004 and have been fortunate enough to work with him for years on many gigs and on my recent “in progress” Joni Mitchell project. | Read more>>