Recently having had to cancel a much-anticipated trip to the New Orleans Jazz Festival, I was feeling a little bummed out. I had just envisioned myself, a nice bourbon on the rocks in hand, eyes closed, nodding along to the sweet sounds of the saxophones and trumpets, as the music flowed into my ears and through my brain, right down […]

Several weeks ago I attended a birthday party for my friend Ed. He’s an amzing musician who has performed and befriended some of the great names along the spectrum of music. When I arrived at his place I was one of the first guests there. This is probably because of my neurotic impulse to be on time, or as my critics […]

Did you know the French saved jazz music? We learned that they did at Le Jazz Hot at the 59E59 Theaters! This uniquely educational jazz show takes you on a journey back in time when jazz music was beloved by the French and how they kept it alive. In France, jazz was a way of life, a culture, and a way […]

The Kitano on Park Avenue is more than just an upscale hotel for tourists and visitors, it also has a trendy jazz lounge that brings jazz lovers some excellent entertainment. The Kitano has a great line-up of talented pianists, vocalists, and instrumental professionals, and this past weekend was not a disappointment with Ronny Whyte performing. Although Mr. Whyte does attract […]