Mitch Mirkin, Writer, Composer – 1966-2022

April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 Bob Jacobson 2 Comments

[Photo courtesy of David Stuck] On March 18, 2022, the Baltimore jazz scene lost one of its most distinctive voices. Mitch Mirkin died of a heart attack while bicycling near his home in Pikesville. Mitch’s role in the local scene was unique. | Read more>> Read more

Concert Reviews

Transformation Ensemble Dazzles at An die Musik

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 Liz Fixsen 1 Comment

Near the beginning of his concert on February 18th, bandleader Eric Worthy explained how the band came to be called the Transformation Ensemble: “Everyone here has been through some transformation or another.” For Worthy, it was the passing of his mother and the birth of his first child. | Read more>> Read more

CD Reviews

Terry Koger New Album: Out of Time

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 Ian Rashkin 0 Comments

Terry Koger’s new album Out of Time grabbed my attention from the first bar, with Darrell Taylor’s powerful rolling drums introducing the great hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (J. Rosamund Johnson). When the rest of the band enters in a strong rhythmic unison, it’s clear that this group intends to do just that. | Read more>> Read more

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Hello World! The Two Steps to Get Your Music Out There

March 31, 2022March 4, 2022 Phil Dorsey 0 Comments

Phil Dorsey, of TheBocX.com, gave a talk at the Oct. 16, 2021 jazz conference put on the the Baltimore Jazz Alliance. This article is a condensation of that talk: You got your latest and greatest down, as perfect as you can get it, (it can always be better) and yes, recorded! | Read more>> Read more

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Black Arts District in Focus

March 24, 2022March 4, 2022 Gregory Lewis 0 Comments

Near the intersection of Pennsylvania and Lafayette Avenues in West Baltimore, there stands an ornamental replica of the marquee of the storied Royal Theater. A short distance away stands the statue by Black sculptor James Earl Reid (1942-2021) of Baltimore’s hometown jazz diva Billie Holiday in a full-throated pose, a half-block away from the Royal Theater’s original location. | Read more>> Read more

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Mitch Mirkin, Writer, Composer – 1966-2022

Transformation Ensemble Dazzles at An die Musik

Terry Koger New Album: Out of Time

Hello World! The Two Steps to Get Your Music Out There

Black Arts District in Focus

TNEK Jazz Quintet

Joey DeFrancesco Trio: “Bright Moments” Celebration of Todd Barkan’s 76th Birthday w/ Anwar Marshall on drums and Lucas Brown on guitar/keys!

Music at the Mansion Presents DuPont Brass

The Sidestreet Duo – Jeff Wilson/piano, Terry Battle/bass & rhythms

Aaron Hill Trio & Friends at Sunday Jazz Drunch