Samara Joy’s recent concert at the Philharmonie de Paris showcased her remarkable talent as she promoted her “Portrait” album. At just twenty-five, she evokes legends like Ella Fitzgerald with impressive vocal range and technique. The two-hour performance, featuring both classic and contemporary styles, promises a captivating future album release.
The 14th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark runs from November 8 to 23, 2025, featuring a diverse lineup that includes jazz icons, hip-hop legends, and poets. This year’s focus is on jazz as a catalyst for social justice, with performances highlighting community, accessibility, and artistic collaboration throughout the city.
Saturday night, we had the privilege of sitting with my husband’s sister Maho and her husband Volker and an assortment of their friends in a coffeehouse called The Copper Coin in Woodstock. We were there to hear The Peter Ponzol Quartet play jazz. The Copper Coin is a cool space just right for jazz, with an eclectic […]