Central Pennsylvania Jazz Calendar
We've published a calendar of local jazz gigs since our founding in 1980. For obvious reasons, there aren't many gigs to share right now. Still, we want to do what we can to connect you - fans of this music - with the locals who play it.
Videos & New Recordings to Enjoy
Drummer Chris Lо̄ser has released a new Christmas album, entitled Monkton Christmas Volume One. Joining Chris are AJ Myers (bass) and Matt Monticchio (piano). Listen below and purchase on Bandcamp!
Monkton Christmas Volume One by Monkton
Dave Wilson (saxophone) recorded a set of standards, original tunes, and arrangements of classic rock songs at Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster. Kirk Reese (piano), Blake Meister (bass), and Frank Russo (drums) round out the band. See the full playlist here or on YouTube.
Colombian-born singer-songwriter Laura Lizcano is a former Friends of Jazz intern, now based in Philadelphia. Influenced by artists like Norah Jones and Natalia Lafourcade, Lizcano combines her formal training as a jazz vocalist with her love for folk and pop music. She released her first full-length album, Heart, in October. Listen below and purchase on Bandcamp.
Heart by Laura Lizcano
The Buzz Jones Quintet, in partnership with Music, Gettysburg!, has recorded sets of music by Great American Songbook Composers George Gershwin and Hoagy Carmichael. More to come! Enjoy below or on YouTube.