Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble with Seth Paynter, Tim Hagans, & Thomas Helton
Jul 8th, 2008 -- Premiere of Sanctuary Moon

Jazz and Composition Camps
Jun 28th, 2008 -- Consort Immanuel is hosting a Jazz Improv Camp for beginning improvisers (July 14 - 18) and a Composition Symposium for beginning composers (July 21 - 25). BIAB and Finale Workshops
Jun 19th, 2008 -- Consort Immanuel and Eddie Lewis are presenting workshops in Band in a Box and Finale. The Jazz Institute of Houston July Series (UPDATED)
Jun 18th, 2008 -- "Cool Jazz in July Jazz Workshop Series", a series of workshops sponsored by The Jazz Institute of Houston and their all-star faculty. Drummer Rocky White Has Died
Jun 4th, 2008 -- Houstonian Rocky White, the last drummer actually hired by Duke Ellington, has passed away due to cancer. He remained with the Ellington band until recently, when medical issues prevented him from traveling.

Chick Corea & Return To Forever Reunion Tour In Houston Saturday May 31
May 27th, 2008 -- Chick Corea talks with Mark Towns about the pioneering fusion band's first tour in 25 years and more...

REVIEW: Stevie Wonder Concert
Dec 5th, 2007 -- The great genius of modern music blew us away Tuesday night at the Toyota Center. REVIEW: Zappa Plays Zappa
Dec 18th, 2006 -- Concert review of the Zappa Plays Zappa concert at the Verizon Wireless Theatre, Dec 17th, 2006: written by one who has never owned a single Zappa record. Breakfast with Barretto
Mar 2nd, 2006 -- Ray Barretto's thoughts on the state of Salsa music and more from this 1998 interview with Mark Towns The Allan Holdsworth Interview!
Feb 9th, 2006 -- The Long-Awaited Allan Holdsworth Interview by Mike Morrison. Topics to satisfy a wide range of Holdsworth junkies -- from gear, to influences, to BEER. Yes, AH's favorite brews. Don't forget to see the show too! Feb 16th at The Continental Club.

Joe Locascio, 'In the City of Lost Things'
Jun 16th, 2007 -- The veteran pianist offers a tremendous bundle of new compositions on this, his thirteenth CD as a leader.

Matt Lemmler 'The Music of New Orleans'
Mar 9th, 2007 -- New Orleans Pianist Matt Lemmler shimmers and swings on this polished tribute to the music of his native city. REVIEW: Woody Witt 'Live at Cezanne'
Feb 5th, 2007 -- A profile of saxophonist Woody Witt and his newest CD featuring Tim Hagans. This is his second album on Apria Records and once again it's a winner. Review: Thomas Helton 'Experimentations in Minimalism'
Jan 19th, 2007 -- This new CD from Thomas Helton finds the top-call jazz bassist leading an all-star ensemble in eight striking woodwind/brass compositions. REVIEW: Aaron Lington 'Cape Breton'
Dec 27th, 2006 -- The debut CD from baritone saxophonist Aaron Lington, an homage to time spent in Nova Scotia, is a swinging affair. Lington will be appearing at Cezanne this Saturday.

Cut and Paste Arranging
Jul 22nd, 2008 -- What's wrong with cut and paste arranging?

Virtual Garage Sale
Jul 14th, 2008 -- The Dean Family offer up their treasures at prices so low, you'll feel guilty...but you'll snap 'em up anyway.... How Is Jazz Like Chess?
Dec 5th, 2007 -- How is jazz like chess? A different take on an old idea. Austin Biel's Farewell Blog
Jul 27th, 2007 -- As the multi-talented pianist/singer packed up for the move to Florida last week, he documented his farewell gig at Ruggles. Memories Of Maynard
Aug 25th, 2006 -- The death of Maynard Ferguson is a coda to an amazing career, leaving a big stamp on our writer's life...