Yvonne and Friends Share an Intimate Night at Reckless
At October’s Reckless Steamy Nights, an intimate crowd enjoyed a masterclass in jazz from the Yvonne and Friends Jazz Quartet …
At the Intersection of APHS and the JSJBF
Explore two whirlwind weeks of APHS reunions, live jazz, and blues jams celebrating music, memories, and JSJBF connections along the …
Jay Sweet Jazz Jam at Icarus Brewing
The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation kicked off its new bi-weekly Tuesday jazz jam at Icarus Brewing’s Barrel Room …
In Memoriam – Tina LoBosco
The JSJBF mourns the loss of former board member Tina LoBosco, a vibrant force of nature and dedicated supporter whose …
Abby Lee and Stringbean Are Going to Memphis
Discover the winners of the JSJBF local blues competition! Abby Lee and Stringbean are heading to Memphis for the 43rd …
90.5 The Night Honors Rich Robinson on his Retirement
Friends, fans, and local musicians gathered at Whitechapel Projects to honor 90.5 The Night program director Rich Robinson as he …
Chuck Lambert, Old Dogs & Young Guns at Reckless
An unforgettable night as local legend Chuck Lambert hosted “Old Dogs & Young Guns,” an organized blues jam bringing together …
Lily Vakili Takes Her Raw Rock ‘n’ Roll Sound on the Road
Musician Lily Vakili chats with Danny Coleman about her latest releases, upcoming tour dates, and why capturing the raw energy …
Parker Barrow: Southern Rock & Blues with Local NJ Roots
Read Danny Coleman’s feature on Parker Barrow: blues-infused southern rock, NJ recording roots, organist Eric Safka, and their tour momentum …
2026 Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival
Despite a rainy start that reshuffled our setup, the 2026 Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival bounced back with perfect …
Mingus Comes to Middlesex: Boris Kozlov and the Mingus Big Band
Ahead of the Mingus Big Band’s festival-closing performance in Metuchen, musical director Boris Kozlov shares how honoring Charles Mingus’s spirit—rather …
The Andy Rothstein Band Heats Up Reckless Steamy
Tom Baldino reviews an unforgettable night at the Woman’s Club, where The Andy Rothstein Band brought their masterclass in jazz …
CD Review: The Harrisons, It’s Alright
Tom Baldino reviews It’s Alright, the latest release from husband-and-wife duo The Harrisons, highlighting an impressive evolution of songwriting, soulful …
Sourland Mountain Festival 2026
JSJBF’s Tom Baldino breaks down the highlights of the 2026 Sourland Mountain Festival at Unionville Vineyards, featuring a Lenape blessing, …
Healing in Six Strings
Through Guitar Vets, Band Together 4 Veterans, and the annual Veterans Music Fest, two Vietnam veterans are leveraging the healing …
