Posts Tagged ‘Jazz’
67th Monterey Jazz Festival
The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world and is held annually on the 20-acre, oak-studded Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif. Since 1958, the nonprofit Monterey Jazz Festival has been committed to celebrating America’s creativity and cultural heritage by presenting legendary jazz musicians, composers, and young rising stars.
Read MoreNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is the celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. Featuring an endless amount of music, succulent local and regional delicacies, one-of-a-kind handmade arts and crafts, second-line parades and so much more – there is something for everyone at Jazz Fest!
Read MoreSt. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival 2023
The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival is an annual event on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia that brings together local and international musicians and other performing artists, as well as artisans. While billed as a jazz festival, the event, now in its 30th year, features performers in an array of different genres, including hip-hop, reggae, soca, pop and world beats.
Read MoreJazz In The Gardens
Jazz in the Gardens is regarded as one of the most important annual live jazz and R&B events in the world. Join thousands of music lovers from around the world to laugh, dance and celebrate art, music and culture in Greater Miami & Miami Beach.
Read MorePharoah Sanders, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 81
Famed saxophone player Pharoah Sanders has recently passed. His impressive music career spanned six decades, including a 2021 release.
Read MoreRenowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87
Legendary jazz musician Ramsey Lewis will be remembered for playing the piano, something he did for 83 years of his life.
Read MoreGrammys 2022: Jon Batiste, H.E.R., Doja Cat Among Nominees
Lil Nas X, Kanye West, and Silk Sonic were also on this year’s list of nominations.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Duke Ellington is Born
Renowned jazz musician Duke Ellington was born after slavery ended, which enabled his career to take off.
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