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“Just Us”: Bob James & Dave Koz’s contemporary jazz a stunning Studebaker Theater combination

Whether he was providing the foundation for a plethora of future hip-hop samples, basically becoming the godfather of smooth jazz or co-founding the supergroup Fourplay, [More…]

Giants of jazz Spyro Gyra “Vinyl Tap” into nearly a half-century of gold and platinum recordings

Having logged over 10,000 shows on six continents, Spyro Gyra is such a well-oiled machine, even numerous pandemic delays couldn’t derail saxophone player Jay Beckenstein, [More…]

Longevity in jazz leads to a classic rock “Vinyl Tap” for the suburbs-bound Spyro Gyra

Few acts have captured the hearts of both discerning jazz aficionados and the commercial public to such a seamless degree as Spyro Gyra, whose nucleus of saxophone player Jay [More…]

Bobby McFerrin & Gimme5: “Circlesongs” Tour at City Winery

Click here for a review of Bobby McFerrin at City Winery. For additional information on Bobby McFerrin, visit BobbyMcFerrin.com. Upcoming concert highlights at City Winery [More…]

“Don’t Worry Be Happy” over a City Winery weekend with vocal virtuoso Bobby McFerrin

“We all graduated from MSU,” proclaimed a proud Bobby McFerrin when introducing his vocal ensemble Gimme5, comprised of Joey Blake, Dave Worm, Rhiannon and Judi Vinar [More…]