Keystone Korner

Concert Reviews

Three Great Summer Concerts in Baltimore

Andrea Brachfeld at An die Musik [Photo by Michael Friedman] Flute maestra Andrea Brachfeld gave a stellar concert at An die Musik on Thursday, August 1. Her quartet included the versatile Alan Blackman on piano, the masterly Obasi Akoto on bass, and the ball of fire Todd Harrison on drums. | Read more>> Read More
Jam Session Review

“BRIGHT MOMENTS”: THE JAM SESSION AT KEYSTONE KORNER

[Photo credit: Michael Friedman. Collage by Angela Asis] The art of the jam session is on display almost every Tuesday night at Keystone Korner.  Without a cover charge!  “I wanted to reach the diverse population of Baltimore,” Todd Barkan, the founder of Keystone Korner explained.  | Read more>> Read More
Venue Review

New Jam Session at Keystone Korner

Besides the new concert series at Morgan State, as reported on this website in an article by Steve Everette, another of Barkan’s new undertakings is a jam session on Tuesday nights. Or perhaps it might be called a revived undertaking; the club once held a pre-COVID jam session featuring the Baltimore Jazz Collective, led by trumpeter Sean Jones. | Read more>> Read More
Concert Reviews

Vocalist Mariah Bonner – Born to Perform

The Baltimore jazz community was clearly thrilled to have Mariah Bonner back in her native city, judging from the audience turnout and enthusiasm at Keystone Korner for her April 13 event, “Yours in Song.” The diversity of her repertoire demonstrated the richness of her worldly travels and acquired skills, delighting fans with a creative and eclectic set list. | Read more>> Read More