Jazz News

Show Your Support for Felix Hernandez &Rhythm Revue Keep on dancin' - Got to give it up for Felix! On Wednesday, March 16, WBGO will celebrate 30 years of Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez, and YOU can be there! If you can't imagine your Saturdays without Felix, then this is your chance to dance, celebrate, show your support and make sure that WBGO, the original home of Rhythm Revue, can continue bringing you the classic soul you love hearing from Felix. WBGO's 30th Anniversary Rhythm Revue Dance Party takes place on Wednesday, March 16 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. Support Felix! Buy Tickets Download Program Guide

Holy House of Coltrane The Fillmore District of San Francisco was once known as the "Harlem of the West" for its rich African-American culture and jazz roots. This week, the neighborhood's beloved Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church may be forced to find a new home.Listen. Vote for Jazz Presidential campaigns may inspire people to vote, but they rarely inspire people to compose music. Jazz pianist Marcus Roberts takes up the challenge on a new EP calledRace for the White House, which explores the personas of four different candidates from this year's election cycle.Listen. New Music Fulfilling the performance-art vision of her spirit-muse Emily,Esperanza Spalding played the music of her forthcoming albumEmily's D+Evolution in concert at BRIC House in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Thursday, March 3. WFUV and NPR Music presented a live video webstream of the performance as part of the First Listen Live series. Watch on the WBGO Blog.

Listen Now Jazz Night in America "Shedding." "Chops." "Rataricious." Sometimes it seems like jazz cats have their own language. Of course, many times those words also end up in other people's mouths: Terms like "hipster," "crib" and "the man" all came from the jazz world more than 70 years ago. You dig? Here, Jazz Night In America takes a brief look at where jazz slang came from, with lots of colorful language along the way. Contribute Win Tickets Every weekday, you can tune in or log onto WBGO for The Blues Hour at 3pm. While you are enjoying the music on WBGO, enter to win a pair of tickets for Charlie Musselwhite's performance at City Winery tomorrow night.

Twitter Facebook Website YouTube SUPPORT FOR WBGO COMES FROM OUR LISTENERS AND... SEE WHAT YOUR MEMBER CARD CAN DO   Members Discount: Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts   The Robert Glasper Trio Saturday, March 19, 8pm | Walt Whitman Theatre   The Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts will once again offer a 15% discount to WBGO members for selected performances during its 2015-16 season. In this performance, 2015 Grammy winner Robert Glasper performs an intimate concert of original compositions and cover tunes.   WBGO members should use code WBGO15 to receive a 15% discount when purchasing tickets online or present their WBGO member card if buying tickets at the box office. The WBGO member discount is also available for: The Golden Dragon Acrobats Sunday, March 13, 8pm | Walt Whitman Theatre   Tickets and more information. ***** Do you have a business that would like to participate in WBGO's members discount program? Contact Josh Rosenfeld atjrosenfeld@wbgo.org or at 973-624-8880 ext 232. Women’s Jazz Festival: Alicia Hall Moran & Mal Devisa March 21, 7pm Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, 10037) The Schomburg Center is thrilled to present jazz sensation Alicia Hall Moran, who performs Black Wall Street, a staged concert depicting a story about money and the lesser-known tale of Black American finance in New York City and beyond. This dynamic body of work is a collaboration with classical Indian musicians and draws from the histories of Black Wall Street, the Tulsa Race Riots and more. Joining her on stage will be soulful vocalist Mal Devisa, who makes her Schomburg Center Women's Jazz Festival debut. RSVP Celebrate summer with WBGO and Shop Wine and Dine on July 19, as we head to Spain's Basque Region to attend the 51stJazzaldia Jazz Festival!   Exclusive full festival passes are already reserved for our group so that you may enjoy world-class jazz immersed in exquisite San Sebastian declared one of the top 52 must travel to destinations by the New York Times and also named the European Capital of Culture 2016 as well as the top gastronomic destination in all of Spain!   World class jazz, exquisite food & wine and extraordinary culture, a perfect recipe for an outstanding travel experience with WBGO Travel & Events!   Join WBGO on a Journey to Spain’s Basque Country and the San Sebastian Jazz Festival Copyright © 2016 Newark Public Radio, All rights reserved.  You are receiving this email because you opted in to WBGO's email list, either on our website, on social media or at an event. WBGO will not share your information with anyone. Ever.  Our mailing address is:  Newark Public Radio 54 Park Place Newark, NJ 07102

jazz news - NEW YORK

What's Happening at WBGO? The weather is turning cold here in Newark, and WBGO's annual coat drive has begun. You are starting to hear some holiday cheer on the air, as well as all the great jazz, blues, classic soul and NPR News you depend on from WBGO. Plus you can celebrate with us this winter at Jazz on the Mountain or closer to WBGO's HQ with Ben Sidran. Have a cup of hot chocolate and tune in, log on or drop by! Download Program Guide

Listen Pianist Aaron Diehl takes us on a flight around Manhattan while sharing an aviation playlist consisting of the music Philip Glass, James P. Johnson, and D'Angelo. News WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Ben May, the director of the new documentary The Legend of Swee' Pea which focuses on the ups and downs of legendary playground star and former NBA player Lloyd Daniels. New Music The Bridge Trio on The Checkout. During the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival the group presented music from their debut recording The Search: Departure.

Listen Now Blog The 8th annual WBGO Coat Drive is on! Now through January 10. Give someone a warm feeling this holiday season. Learn more. Contribute Events December 13, 2PM - Accompanying himself on piano, Ben Sidran explores the relationship of African Americans and Jews in the music business throughout the 20th century. Advance registration required.

jazz news/EVENT - KANSAS CITY

Jazz Storytelling Friday, November 6, 10 am AJM Atrium, Free Jazz Storytelling featuring vocalist Lisa Henry, storyteller Brother John, bassist Tyrone Clark, and drummer Mike Warren meets educational standards, introduces children ages 2-7 to new music & cultures, and provides opportunities to enhance their social skills in a fun environment. Preserving Works on Paper and Photographs  Saturday, November 14, 1-2:30 pm  Black Archives of Mid-America, Free Deborah Dandridge, University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Library Research Field Archivist/Curator of African American Experience Collection and Kansas Collection, joins Mark Stevenson, conservator in private practice, in a discussion about preserving works on paper and photographs especially valuable for those looking to preserve family heirlooms.  Missouri District 3 (KC Metro) All-District Jazz Concert Saturday, November 21st, 3:30 pm Gem Theater, Free Clinician and tenor saxophonist Rick DiMuzio of Berklee School of Music and Chicago-based pianist Jo Ann Daugherty join bassist Bill McKemy and drummer Ryan Lee as they perform along side the Missouri District 3 All-District Jazz Band in concert the Gem Theater. At 8 pm, DiMuzio and Daugherty perform with Lisa Henry in the Blue Room. Hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority  Amistad the Movie  Sunday, November 22, 1:30 - 5 pm Gem Theater, Free Cheptoo Kositany Buckner, Deputy Director of the Kansas City Public Library, and Stephanie Knappe, Samuel Sosland Curator American Art at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, offer remarks on the significance of Amistad and Woodruff's Amistad murals prior to a screening of the film. Blue Room Calendar November 2015 Buy Tickets at Ticketmaster or Call 816-474-6262. The Blue Room opens at 5 p.m. on Mon, Thurs., and Fri. and 7 p.m. on Sat. BookmarkBlueRoomKC.org for more! Have a Blue Room Pale Ale in the Blue Room! North Coast Brewing is proud to support Jazz education and makes a donation to the American Jazz Museum for every pint of Blue Room Pale Ale that's sold. From the Swing Shop Blue Room Mug $10.00 Our BLUE ROOM branded mug measures 3.75″ tall, 3″ diameter; holds 11 oz.; Dishwasher and microwave safe branded to celebrate the great jazz performed at the American Jazz Museum in the award-winning Blue Room jazz club at Historic 18th & Vine in Kansas City. Purchase » All Hail to Hale Through February 20, 2016 This dynamic exhibition showcases the private family art collection along with personal items from the artist, Hale Woodruff. Invited artists showcase their artwork that pays homage to the influence of the mastery of Hale Woodruff and what it has had on their creative process as visual artists. Read more about All Hail to Hale and related exhibitions in the Kansas City Star »

Want to learn more or get more involved with the Museum? Visit AmericanJazzMuseum.org for more information about our performances, exhibitions, education, and research. Check out our membership program or join us for an upcoming Take Five Tour! Our mailing address is: American Jazz Museum 1616 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108