Martin Wind
In this interview by Jay Sweet, German-born bassist and composer Martin Wind reflects on his latest album September and upcoming …
Win a Gibson Les Paul: The 2026 JSJBF Guitar Raffle
Support the Jersey Shore jazz and blues scene and enter for a chance to win a legendary Gibson Les Paul …
Just Stay Live – The Alexis P. Suter Band
Celebrate 35 years of soulful excellence with Alexis P. Suter’s ninth release, a powerhouse live recording featuring legendary keyboardist Garth …
Lil’ Jimmy Reed Meets the Sweet Academy Youth
In this review, Charlie Apicella shares how Sweet Music Academy students met and learned from blues legend Lil’ Jimmy Reed …
Fourth Wave Fest: Amplifying Women in Music & Survivors
Carlotta Schmidt reviews the 2026 Fourth Wave Fest, a powerful event celebrating women in music while raising awareness and support …
Jersey’s Own: Jake Thistle Takes on American Idol
Paramus NJ native Jake Thistle sits down with Danny Coleman to discuss his “American Idol” journey, recording with a live …
Steve Bryant’s Red 123 Plays Pat Metheny
Steve Bryant’s Red 123 delivered a masterful Pat Metheny tribute at the Belmar Arts Center, showcasing the iconic guitarist’s jazz …
Malcolm Bruce Sons of Cream
Malcolm Bruce discusses the evolution of The Sons of Cream as they prepare to move beyond their legendary bloodlines, signing …
The Mancini Brothers Were Magnificent at Reckless
The Magnificent Mancini Brothers turned Reckless Steamy Nights into an intimate masterclass of acoustic blues, delivering a curated set of …
The Mojo Gypsies Roll into the Highlands
From the Incinerators’ gritty Jersey Shore blues to the Mojo Gypsies’ masterfully curated “savory stew” of jazz, blues, and rockabilly …
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Ledbetter Heights & the Blues
In an interview with Danny Coleman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd reflects on Ledbetter Heights, his blues roots, and the album that …
Bob Lanza Comes to the Jersey Shore
Discover how the Bob Lanza Blues Band brought down the house at the Belmar Arts Center in a night of …
The Nth Degree Delivers a Swinging Show at the Pickle
While the temperatures outside dropped, Mike Kaplan and his nine-piece powerhouse ensemble, The Nth Degree, turned up the heat at …
Sandy Sasso Heats Up a Cold Winter’s Night
Last Friday’s Reckless Steamy Nights delivered an unforgettable, high-energy performance featuring the soulful vocals of Sandy Sasso …
Pianist Sullivan Fortner’s Musical Roots Began in Church
Jay Sweet profiles jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner, tracing his church-rooted beginnings through a monumental year of Grammy-nominated albums and major …
