The last few weeks' performances have been scrambled by the weather -- a special event planned by John Bianculli has been delayed, possibly until April, and the Jazz Celebration Big Band February show at the Temperence House in Newtown, Pa., was called off.And to top it off, the launch of a new jazz...

Composer/Drummer John Hollenbeck Continues Prolific Recording Period With Fifth Claudia Quintet Album, Royal Toast, Due May 18, 2010 on Cuneiform Records On their fifth CD, Royal Toast, The Claudia Quintet raise a glass in salute to their regal muse with a set of new music fit for a king--albeit one with more refined tastes and open mind than your average monarch...

By: Wesley Hodges Galactic These are epic times to be in New Orleans, and that may be the understatement of the young decade. Although Carnival season officially got under way in early January, the full-bore pandemonium that generally commences the last week leading up to Mardi Gras Day got a considerably early start this year as the Saints finally ascended to the pantheon of NFL glory, winning their first Super Bowl in the franchise's 43-year history...

14th Annual All Good Music Festival Adds: KELLER WILLIAMS, BASSNECTAR, GARAGE A TROIS, and TRAVELIN' MCCOURYS Already Confirmed Performers Include FURTHUR WIDESPEAD PANIC, UMPHREY'S MCGEE, YMSB and MORE Walther Productions has announced the following additions to the 2010 All Good Music Festival lineup. The festival will take place July 8-11 in Masontown, WV on Marvin's Mountaintop. Over 40 bands will be featured with no overlapping sets allowing fans to see every set and every band on the lineup. The new All Good Festival artists include...