On a warm June Friday night, the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation awarded four scholarships to graduating High School seniors at the June Reckless Steamy Nights concert series sponsored by the law firm of Joseph G. Hughes, Esq. and Oppenheimer & Co. Our musical guests, long time JSJBF member Sandy Sasso and her band, started the evening off with a set of jazz tunes that showcased this very talented group
The eighth installment of the JSJBF CNI Jam was just that, Jammed. We welcomed 40 players that turned into 13 complete 3 song sets of smoking blues.
Samantha Fish talks with Danny Coleman about her career, her new album, and more before she takes the stage at The Count Basie Center in Red Bank, NJ.
“You never know where someone is going to hear you; ya’ know? Bluesville is a blessing, I’m so happy to be on there,” says Detroit born and current Jersey City, NJ resident Eliza Neals
At Salty’s, Lake Como Sunday March 27th. 2022 2-7 pm
Several months ago the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation were asked if we would critique the manuscript for the book and workshop “Spread The Jam” by Joe Kennedy. It only took me a minute to decide that long time member and elder statesman of the blues, Chuck Lambert, was the man for the job.
Announcement: 3 JSJBF MEGA Winners!
The shining light of every event with the warmest smile is Jill Baskind. If you see her out, know you’re in the right place.
A Blues Mystery book review by Tom Baldino – “Murder at the Crossroads” was written by co-authors Debra Shiff and Doug MacLeod.
Andy Rothstein’s “Truth Against The World,” drops on April 1st, but we have been fortunate enough to receive an advance copy to review.