by Allison Howard | Jul 19, 2022
Closing in on a 30th anniversary, the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, co-founded and directed by Jim Ketch continues its monthly Tuesday evening performance at the Sharp Nine Gallery. *Proof of vaccination is required for entry into the Sharp...
by Allison Howard | Jun 28, 2022
Closing in on a 30th anniversary, the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, co-founded and directed by Jim Ketch continues its monthly Tuesday evening performance at the Sharp Nine Gallery. *Proof of vaccination is required for entry into the Sharp...
by Allison Howard | Jun 25, 2022
Angela Bingham has been a singer her entire life. Her singing is characterized by the qualities of honest expression, solid swinging and an emphasis on the blues. Angela Bingham – Vocals Kevin Van Sant – guitar Frank Longino – piano Paul Creel...
by Allison Howard | Jun 18, 2022
Ron Brendle is one of the most inventive and creative bass players I’ve ever encountered. When he came in to play on a film score I composed I didn’t write out a part for him. I knew everything he would come up with would be highly original yet still fit...
by Allison Howard | Jun 2, 2022
A protégé of legendary alto saxophonist Jackie McLean, Kris has enjoyed a long career as a sought-after sideman, performing and/or recording with Illinois Jacquet, Gerald Wilson, Andy Gonzales, Jimmy Greene, Helen Sung, Jonathan Barber, Winard Harper, Andy Laverne,...