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Jason Hainsworth Tells Stories Without Lyrics at Broward College Tomorrow

By David Rolland
Oct 19, 2016

With the release of his new album, Third Ward Stories, Fort Lauderdale-based saxophonist Jason Hainsworth set out to create a musical biography of his childhood in Houston. But how do you tell a story through instrumental jazz without any lyrics? "Too often I think we take for granted the countless...
Inaugural Festival Brings "Pure" Jazz and Blues, Grammy Talent to Sunset Cove Amphitheater

By Michelle de Carion
May 10, 2016

"I believe there is a big need for a really pure jazz and blues festival in Florida," says Patrick Maraist, owner of Music Jam Productions and organizer of the inaugural Florida Jazz and Blues Jam. "This is something I plan to grow over several years and make it into a...
Aaron Lebos Reality Brings Eclectic Jazz With Local Flavors to Funky Biscuit on Saturday

By Lee Zimmerman
Apr 15, 2016

The band has drawn comparisons to Frank Zappa and jazz supergroup Return to Forever, according to the Miami Herald. But Aaron Lebos plays in a reality all his own. The music of the Aaron Lebos Reality isn't easily defined. Specializing in their own original mix of styles and influences, the...
Grammy Winners Perform at Sea of JazzFest

By Deirdra Funcheon
Jan 22, 2015

A slew of Grammy-winning jazz artists are coming to Pompano Beach for the Sea of JazzFest this Friday and Saturday at the Pompano Beach Amphitheatre. Christian McBride, Ken Peplowski, the Clayton Brothers, Randy Brecker, Hubert Laws & Tierney Sutton, Nanny Assis & Brazilian Carnaval Jazz, and the Phil Woods Quintet...
Second Saturday's Jazz Night Kicks off this Weekend at Monterey Club

By Abel Folgar
Sep 12, 2014

The Monterey Club had been missing something for a while there. What was it again? It's on the tip of our tongues... That's right! The ability to serve full liquor at the bar! Rob Stannard and his fledgling club have had their fair shares of ups and downs and all...
Mindi Abair Is Bringing Sax-y Back

By Rebecca Bulnes
Apr 29, 2014

Mindi Abair is probably the coolest, sexiest, most down-to-Earth and talented saxophone player in recent history. She's graced arenas across the world with some of rock 'n' roll's biggest players (cough, cough -- the Boss), and she's done it all with style. With blond flowing hair matching that shiny gold...
Molly Ringwald Suggests Pairing "a Bordeaux" with Her Jazz; Performs in Boca This Week

By Tana Velen
Jan 6, 2014

The name "Molly Ringwald" instantly evokes a collage of images. Pink prom dress. Sitting on a table eating cake with a cute boy. Putting lipstick on with the power of boobs. But a lot of time has passed between Molly's days in the John Hughes '80s acting circle known as...
Piano Hollywood's Laich and Basti Share Favorite Piano-Driven Tunes

By Abel Folgar
Jul 31, 2013

With their grand opening already under their belts and enthusiastic word of mouth bringing in patrons looking for a change of pace in Broward's nightlife scene, Piano Hollywood is astutely on a path of class that won't break your bank. The open-mic format is not an easy sell, but by...
Piano Hollywood Offers a Calm Oasis of Music and Libations at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

By Abel Folgar
Jul 15, 2013

Rebranding and reinventing an established name is not an easy affair, and nor should it be. In the transient nightlife in South Florida the "try" list is far longer than the "succeeded," but those odds don't impose on those who venture into it looking to conquer the entertainment scene. The...
Canadian Jazz Phenom Michael Kaeshammer Brings Mardi Gras to Fort Lauderdale Tonight

By Alex Rendon
Feb 8, 2013

Those not familiar with pianist Michael Kaeshammer's work might find it a bit baffling that the Gold Coast Jazz Society chose a 36-year-old German-born, Canadian-raised singer-songwriter to headline the Mardi Gras-themed February edition of its 21st Anniversary Jazz Concert Series. A closer inspection however reveals that Kaeshammer -- touted as...
Gladys Knight - Seminole Hard Rock Live, Hollywood - December 28

By Abel Folgar
Dec 30, 2012

Gladys Knight Seminole Hard Rock Live, Hollywood Friday, December 28, 2012 Better than: Wrestling at the Poorhouse afterwards. It's all about transparency and honesty here at the Grind. For instance, why would renegade rock and roll animal Abel Folgar be given the charge to cover the elusive Empress of Soul's...
Antipope: Remembering Dan Hosker Through Music

By Abel Folgar
Aug 15, 2012

See also: In Remembrance of Guitarist Dan Hosker (VIDEO)Dan Hosker: South Florida Loses a Musical Hero We in the South Florida music community are saddened by the loss of our brother and local guitar legend Dan Hosker this past weekend. It is becoming increasingly tougher to express the communal sorrow of...
From Ipanema to the Elevator: Bobby Lee Rodgers Jazz Trio Brings Bossa Nova to Life at Green Room Tonight

By Brian Zimmerman
Apr 26, 2012

-- Brian ZimmermanPicture this: You're in an elevator, alone, when suddenly, a gentle island ditty starts piping through the speakers. It starts with a guitar, a wave-like rhythm that reminds you of white sand and lapping waves. Then the melody kicks in. It sounds familiar, strangely familiar, and you probe...