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RIP Tony Campise
RIP Tony Campise 2010/03/09: Update March 12th, 2010. Memorial service for Tony Campise will be held Sunday, March 14, at 2:30pm at Riverbend Church located at 4214 North Capital of Texas Highway (Loop 360). Mitch Watkins will be playing at the Elephant Room at 9:30pm and has invited
JAZZ ON THE MOVE! A Jazz Institute of Houston Event
by JazzHouston Administrator
JAZZ ON THE MOVE! A Jazz Institute of Houston Event 2010/03/08: In the tradition of the once-a-month gatherings of such past organizations as the Jazz Month Club or the Milt Larkin Jazz Society, comes JAZZ ON THE MOVE! A Jazz Institute of Houston Event.
Spring Break Jazz Celebration to feature Marcus Johnson
by JazzHouston Administrator
Spring Break Jazz Celebration to feature Marcus Johnson 2010/02/23: A benefit for the Young Performers Program at Ensemble Theater. Johnson is a 2010 NAACP Image Award Nominee and has been called "The Ramsey Lewis of his generation"
Houston Hearts Haiti CD to feature Paul English & Tianna Hall
by JazzHouston Administrator
Houston Hearts Haiti CD to feature Paul English & Tianna Hall 2010/02/01: Executive Producer Joey Guerra of the Houston Chronicle to include Jazzers Paul English & Tianna Hall on this CD to be released in Feb 2010 with 100% of net profits going to Haiti Disaster Relief.
Smalls Live Video Feed
by Andrew Lienhard
Smalls Live Video Feed 2010/01/27: A venerable jazz room in NYC is now streaming video from the stage, seven days a week, at no charge. It's a fascinating peep-hole into the heart of the New York jazz scene.
Best of Jazz in the 00's, Our Beloved Noughties
by Andrew Lienhard
Best of Jazz in the 00's, Our Beloved Noughties 2010/01/09: A jazz tally for the decade we call the Noughties: an attempt at summarizing the 00's and some of the notable recordings it produced.
Bob Chadwick & David Craig DVD
by Tianna Hall
Bob Chadwick & David Craig DVD 2009/12/29: The Artery Media Project DVD Vol I-Bob Chadwick & David Craig: a full length DVD of all original music with lots of improvisation featuring David on upright bass, and his compositions
New David Catney CD released!
by Tianna Hall
New David Catney CD released! 2009/12/14: For the first time in many years, a new David Catney CD is available - his last recording session from 1994
Legendary Guitarist Allan Holdsworth returns to Houston
by Tianna Hall
Legendary Guitarist Allan Holdsworth returns to Houston 2009/12/12: Holdsworth’s playing is more mature, majestic, and mind-blowing than ever... and he's bringing it to Houston's Continental Club Dec 13th.
Ronald Thorton, Willowridge and TSU Band Director, Passes
Ronald Thorton, Willowridge and TSU Band Director, Passes 2009/12/04: Sad news, beloved band director Ronald Thorton died this afternoon. More information as it becomes available. We extend our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and students. UPDATED with Funeral information.
Delfeayo Marsalis Clinic
Delfeayo Marsalis Clinic 2009/11/14: Acclaimed Trombonist and Producer Delfeayo Marsalis will be in town for a FREE public master class at the University of Houston this Saturday.
Multiple Local Arists Rack It Up on the Grammy Ballot!
Multiple Local Arists Rack It Up on the Grammy Ballot! 2009/09/23: Local tenor saxophonist Larry Slezak along with Jose-Miguel Yamal and their engineers earn four spots on the 2009 Grammy First-Round Ballot. Vocalist Kristine Mills also landed a spot in the Jazz Vocal category.
The 2009 Kemah Jazz Festival Line Up
The 2009 Kemah Jazz Festival Line Up 2009/09/11: The line-up for the Houston Musician's Union 2009 Kemah Jazz Festival. Last year's festival was an Ike victim. May they have a weekend of clear skies this time!
19th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival
by Andrew Lienhard
19th Annual Houston International Jazz Festival 2009/07/28: The 19th installment in this great Houston jazz tradition. Guest artists include Rachelle Ferrell, Hiroshima, and Grupo Niche.