So long, RVA!
In the 1920’s, before New York City was the bona fide epicenter of the American jazz scene, the community of musician’s creating this still very young music was spread throughout the Southern and Midwestern parts of the country. Dance bands consisting of 8 to 12 musicians were able to maintain semi-stable professional employment playing regional […]
Its back, and for a little longer than originally intended! The original DROP THE NEEDLE! deadline was August 18th at 11:59pm. In true August back to school fashion, many musicians in Richmond who want to participate are trying to turn in their homework late. The new deadline is August 26th at 11:59 pm. We look […]
The New York based Claudia Quintet will perform at The Camel on October 2nd at 9pm. They will be joined by The Scott Clark Quartet. It is their first performance since they played at Rumors Boutique in October of 2007. Reduced priced tickets can be bought for $7 here. The Claudia Quintet is: Drew Gress: […]
The second annual Richmond Jazz Festival will take over Maymont this weekend. Will you be ready?
Wednesday night, a large crowd gathered at Balliceaux to see the Toby Whitaker Big Band and Smalltown as part of the Spacebomb concert series. The bands did not disappoint.
It’s back! For the first time in more than a year, Drop the Needle is back to RVAjazz. We invited Toby Whitaker to judge and we asked him a few questions along the way!
Lou Hoff’s appearances have been limited since he moved to Richmond 18 months ago, but that is going to change when he retires from his job in December. Until December, we have some recordings to keep you entertained.
Listen Glows in the Dark’s 75 minute set in its entirety. The band was in top form on the night of the release of their second album “Beach of the War Gods.
At any given jazz show, the chances of seeing a pop tune covered are almost the same as seeing traditional jazz standards performed. Here are five albums worth knowing before you head to the club.
After working for more than a year Patois, a duo consisting of guitarist Karl Morse and dummer Grant Bauley, is releasing its first record: Patois. While the two no loner live in Richmond, the record features a host of familiar musicians.
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