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Trumpeter and composer Roy Hargrove, who died in 2018 at 49, is best known for his unflappable command in small-group settings, including his sterling…

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The Al Foster Quartet performed live on WBGO from the Village Vanguard in 2012

We recently told you about an archive in Massachusetts dedicated to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and the authors who relied on it. Their books…

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Gambian vocalist, kora master, and multi-instrumentalist Sona Jobarteh is a pioneering musical icon whose artistry is poised between the preservation of her rich cultural heritage and an accessible modern style that appeals to audiences all over the world. Born into a griot family, she is the first female artist within the more than 700-year old tradition to become a professional virtuoso on the kora. She is equally known and admired for her dedication to educational reform as the Founding Director of The Gambia Academy. The BBC World Service hails her “a griot for a new generation of West Africans”.

(More details are within the eventbrite ticket link) FOUR Feisty Females in the NYC Jazz arena battle it out vocally it out to give us a great evening of sounds and styles of the Harlem Renaissance. Join us for an exciting evening of musical memories: The Divas are - - Stephanie J Note - Terry Davis - Cantrese Alloway - Angel Rose _________________________ Battle of the Jazz Divas is part of the Harlem Roots & Rhythm Urban Dance Festival 2021. This event is made possible in part with funding from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation and is administered by LMCC. Full schedule of the Harlem Roots & Rhythm Urban Dance Festival 2021 is at this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-roots-and-rhythm-urban-dance-festival-2021-virtual-tickets-169742463277

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg brings his trio to Zinc jazz club on Monday, June 20. He’s supported by Rick Rosato on bass and Colin Stranahan on drums.

Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling composers/performers in Jazz. Combining timeless melodicism with forward-thinking lines and textures, His style and approach have created a strong following of fans around the world. He frequently tours worldwide and records with his own groups as well as artists such as Dr. Lonnie Smith, who says of Kreisberg, “He is a passionate musician with great vision, and he is constantly in fiery pursuit of innovation.”

Showtimes are at 7 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.