Jazz & Blues News

Pretty much the perfect way to start a weekend -- it's cajun and zydeco music from the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in Fredericton, N.B. Terrance Simien is just a terrific live performer -- he grew up listening to the music, bought an accordion, and totally embraced the music and food -- so much so he's actually been hired by Tourism Louisiana ...

Pacifica Performances - Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Saturday, Nov.

Ian is dedicated to the promotion of jazz all over the world and to catching just a little piece of it for himself.

A weakened economy can sometimes mean non-essential programs take a hit. But a KELOLAND group is working to make sure that doesn't happen to music education.

Monik is a freelance saxophonist and composer in the jazz genre. Currently living in Nanaimo, Monik's_activities in the music community include her jazz quartet, Departure , as well as The Pat Coleman Quartet.

By John Andrew Prime * jprime@gannett.com * November 15, 2009 Recession be hanged, people in the Shreveport's Highland neighborhood determined to have a good time Saturday, and they did.

Whether they're marching through the French Quarter or stepping through the Big Apple, when the Rebirth Brass Band is in the place, there's always a party.

If you're passionate about blues and jazz, there's no better place for you to go this Wednesday night than the Downtown, 10 W. Front St., Red Bank.

Artists from the Croydon Jazz and Blues Festival will be taking part in one of the greatest jazz festivals on the planet this Friday.

CROWD PLEASERS: Nelson Jazz Club member Andrew Leachman and Ken Richards Pascoe play at the launch of the Woollaston Jazz & Blues Nelson Festival 2010 at the Grand Mercure Nelson Resort in Monaco last night.

The 2010 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival will be expanded from three to seven days, from January 24 to 30, in Montego Bay, and feature top-notch entertainers, including Jennifer Hudson and Maxi Priest.

Patrons enjoy the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in 2007. While the festival aims at attracting visitors to the island, it has also enjoyed strong local support.

"Big Daddy & Red Hot Java" triumphantly returns from its' 49th European tour bringing their sizzling musical ministry to the first Boo, Jazz, and Blues event Friday, Oct.

Washboard Chaz will perform Saturday at 2 p.m., and again that night at 9. Photo courtesy of Think Swing! In its fourth year, the Think Swing! Jazz and Blues Festival is adding a couple of new twists.

Five jazz and blues bands will perform in Paradise Valley as part of a benefit for the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center.

Want to hear a song about a sunny walk along the beautiful St. John River? An ode to the mystery of Magnetic Hill? A tune about the magnificence of the Hopewell Rocks? The Olympic Symphonium, shown performing at the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival last month, is taking part in the Great Canadian Song Quest.

Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 9:18 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at 9:18 a.m. Delbert McClinton's the big headliner, but there's plenty more to see and hear at the 16th annual Pleasure Island Seafood, Jazz & Blues Festival this weekend.

Many of Florida's seasonal jazz series are announced in this issue as well as new CD releases, expanded music programs in venues, and other matters of musical interest.

AP Photo / Dave Martin - Allen Toussaint performs during the Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival in June in Manchester, Tenn.

A Mesilla tradition for nearly a decade, the Mesilla Jazz Happening was back Sunday afternoon, bringing the sounds of jazz, blues and big band music to the plaza.