Talent contests these days seem to be more spectacle than substance, but back in the day they were an important means of showcasing emerging artists. For singers in particular, a comp or an open mic ...

Sal Maida, the nimble New York-born bassist who played with bands including Roxy Music, Sparks and Milk ’N’ Cookies, has died ...

Valentine’s Day is coming, and since it’s smack dab in the middle of Black History Month, I’m here with a list of movies that ...

Nola Blue Records announces a Valentine's Day single by recently signed artist Maria Muldaur and artist Benny Turner.

Sal Maida a New York-born bassist who played with bands including Roxy Music Sparks and Milk N Cookies passed away at the age of 76 in New York as per The ...

Romance is best when the sun is down, and the Jewel Box closes early. On Valentine's Day and all Fridays, it shuts its doors ...

Ninth St. Marie is a jazz singer in the tradition of Eartha Kitt, Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington. Tickets are $57; $52 for members of AMFA. (501) 372-4000; arkmfa.org. ️ BBQ Bob & the ...

From art rock to punk revolution, Sal Maida’s bass lines helped shape the sound of underground music. The accomplished musician, who played with legendary acts including Roxy Music, Sparks, and Milk ...

Columbia jazz lovers, specifically, with Rene Marie, the Charles McPherson Quintet and Shabaka performing in town.

AllMusic has noted the ways Marie bears the influence of singers such as Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington and Nancy Wilson. Upon visiting Columbia once again ...

(She helped him.) There are two more performances of this Ring synthesis, on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Bet they will be better. Dinah Washington used to sing a song: “What a Diff’rence a ...