A Place for Jazz

09/02/2026

Cassandra Wilson RIP.

WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the passing of Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer Cassandra Wilson

08/23/2026

https://mirth-films.com/2026/08/22/jazz-in-the-valley-2026-pays-tribute-to-past-masters-and-promotes-both-old-and-new-at-waryas-park-poughkeepsie/

By: Rudy Lu Jazz in the Valley was created 26 years ago. It was created for a suite composed about the Hudson Valley by Randy Weston. The festival originally was performed in Highland, NY and migrated to Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie, NY in 2015. This year’s performances presented old standards perf...

08/17/2026

By: Rudy Lu Caffe Lena has been the musical home of Chuck Lamb for the last 9 years. He hosts a monthly series bringing in a wide variety of artists to play. This party is very special other than it is a CD release. It is primarily Chuck’s reflection on many the many memories of […]

08/14/2026

08/12/2026

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Capital Region! We are so excited to announce the lineup for the 2026 Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival on Saturday September 5th at Jennings Landing in Downtown Albany 😍🎶

12:30pm: Shiri Zorn Trio
2:00pm: Harlem Gospel Travelers
3:30pm: Glen David Andrews Band
5:00pm: New Breed Brass Band
6:30pm: Ghost-Note
8:00pm: Fireworks (presented by NYSTEC)

Stay tuned for vendor highlights in the upcoming weeks🥳

This event is family friendly and FREE to attend thanks to our presenting sponsors: NYSTEC, CDTA, PARKALBANY, WVCR 88.3

08/11/2026

https://mirth-films.com/2026/08/11/jack-dejohnette-sound-travels-a-celebration-of-the-life-of-jack-dejohnette-upac-kingston-8-9-26/

It is a journey through time, music and people. Jack passed on at the age at the age of 83. He played music professionally at the age of 14 initially studying piano, eventually switching to drums as his principal instrument.

08/04/2026

By: Rudy Lu A quartet of the 518’s finest jazz musicians delivered a relaxing set of smooth Jazz/Pop standards to an appreciative audience at the GE Theater. This setting was chosen due to the still wet conditions at Jay Square. Opening with “Killer Joe”, a tune made famous by Benny Golson, Qu...

07/27/2026

https://mirth-films.com/2026/07/26/gallery-nancy-donelly-quartet-brings-standard-pop-vocals-to-jazz-on-jay-7-23-26/

By: Rudy Lu Another beautiful day with a light breeze at Jay Square. Perfect for an early afternoon listening session provided by Kingston native Nancy Donelly and her trio of local musicians. Nancy sang deep catalog from Lil Armstrong “Or Leave Me Alone”,Gershwin’s “Summertime to Tina Turne...

07/27/2026

https://mirth-films.com/2026/07/26/recap-alex-slomkas-homecoming-to-family-and-friends-at-the-van-dyck-7-18-26/

By: Rudy Lu It was a homecoming. Alex Slomka is an metro NY based trombone player originally from Schenectady. Per his own words, he learned to sight read on the fly with the Keith Pray Big Soul Ensemble, cut his teeth with many of the local musicians, before working in NYC. For this homecoming, he....

07/25/2026

Event | Aug 9, 2026 | A Benefit for Family of Woodstock & The Table at Woodstock. Legendary drummer, pianist, composer, arranger, band leader and educator Jack DeJohnette passed away on October 26, 2025. Presented...