Jazz groups to perform at Monks (The Optimist)

By Jill Dougher ACU jazz students and Monks Coffee Shop have joined forces to create a weekly jazz night at Monks for those who enjoy playing or listening to jazz music. Jazz Night is a free, informal event that allows students, faculty and the public to bring an instrument to Monks and play jazz music every Tuesday Related posts: Jazz Combo plans night of bee-bop and funk Words in Windows …

Bettye LaVette turns out a scorching set at Jazz Alley (Seattle Times)

At age 63, singer Bettye LaVette is a lean, limber gal who sings with her whole body and her entire soul.

FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Grammy and Juno Winners Headline Fifth Annual Marsh Jazz/Blues/World Music Fest July 7 – 13 in … (All About Jazz)

The Marsh Jazz/Blues/World Music Fest has become a summer “must see” event in Southeast New Brunswick, drawing people from all over the Maritimes to their exceptionally high quality and reasonably priced concerts in Sackville New Brunswick.

Stevie Wonder pays tribute to Jackson at jazz fest (USA Today)

Stevie Wonder tinkered with the words of one of his biggest hits on Tuesday to honor Michael Jackson at Montreal’s international jazz festival.

Daryl Sherman: Johnny Mercer In Mind

Piano Jazz celebrates the centennial of songwriter and lyricist Johnny Mercer.