Grateful Dead/Dead & Company guitarist Bob Weir was among the honorees in last night’s “A Great Night In Harlem” all-star benefit concert at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City. The gala supporting the nonprofit Jazz Foundation of America featured additional performances by the Sun Ra Arkestra, Chuck D and others. Weir was accompanied… Read more »
Through budget cuts, teacher shortages, limited resources, and a worldwide pandemic, the past several years have had a devastating impact on education – particularly in areas like music education that rely heavily on hands-on technique and group interaction. The crisis sparked the formation of a special partnership in 2022 between us and the nonprofit organization… Read more »
Thank you, DownBeat Magazine, for the great write-up! Grab your Holiday CD (and T-shirt) today. All profits we receive from their sales go directly to the Jazz Foundation of America’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund. Various Artists In The Key Of Chiaroscuro–Holiday Jazz Mix (Chiaroscuro Records/32 Bar Blues) Jazz Foundation of America, 32 Bar Blues and Chiaroscuro… Read more »
Congratulations to all of our featured Voices of the Art who received top honors in the DownBeat Magazine Readers Poll for 2023! Clockwise from upper left: Ahmad Jamal – Historical Album of the Year; Kenny Garrett – Alto Saxophone; James Carter – Baritone Saxophone; Brad Mehldau – Piano; Marcus Miller – Electric Bass; Brian Blade… Read more »
Before he was named an honorary founders board member of the Jazz Foundation of America, Hank O’Neal owned a jazz record label called Chiaroscuro. Combing through 30 years and 200 jazz albums that he personally produced; plus dozens of music festivals that he also produced; and a 25-year run hosting the NPR show “Christmas Music:… Read more »
For those who like a duo or a full band sound, we designed two new t-shirts for our 32 Bar Blues Foundation collection. This special section of T’s and other items benefits our nonprofit Hearts of the Art partners – providing support and work opportunities for musicians in need, and inspiration for the next generation of… Read more »
As an antidote to algorithm playlists and automated programs, here’s a show that’ll restore your faith in human connection and musical discovery. Produced by member-supported KSDS Radio in San Diego, “Jazz Across America” is a nightly deep dive into jazz heritage with a personal, local, and expert touch. With 5 revolving hosts broadcasting from our… Read more »
Thank you to the Jazz Foundation of America for inviting us to their annual “A Great Night in Harlem” benefit gala on March 30, 2023, at the historic Apollo Theater. Truly an unforgettable evening. Performers included the Titans of Jazz Bass (Buster Williams, Paul West, Reggie Workman, Rufus Reid, Cecil McBee), as well as Robert… Read more »
Griot is defined as a member of a class of traveling poets, musicians, and storytellers who maintain a tradition of oral history in parts of West Africa. It is this very concept that inspired trumpeter, composer, bandleader, author, and 32 Bar Blues Voice of the Art Jeremy Pelt to seek out generations of amazing Black… Read more »
We’re excited to introduce our second Notes for Notes T-shirt design and offering for our Opening Set and Spring 2023 collections. As with all of our special “Hearts of the Art” partner items, 100% of the profits from the sales of the Notes for Notes T-shirt will be given directly to the organization. The nonprofit… Read more »
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