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Delmarva Review: Tidepool Strata Near Half Moon Bay by Judith McCombs
Tidepool Strata Near Half Moon Bay I was there at first light, in the minus tide, picking my way across weed-strewn strata risen from sea. Wave crests, far out; white gulls at the edge of a bay...
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‘America’s Big Band’ to Perform Free Jazz Show By Ron Liebman
This year the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival will feature the Jazz Ambassadors, the official touring band of the United States Army. Also known as America’s Big Band, this 19-piece ensemble, in...
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Remembering Jazz at the Philharmonic By Becca Newell
Each year at the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival, the eponymous headliner selects a different theme for his Saturday evening performance at the Avalon Theatre. This weekend attendees will see Alexander...
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Review: Monty Alexander Jazz Festival 2016 by John Malin
“We come here to uplift you” said Monty Alexander, as he opened the seventh Jazz festival in his name, at the beautiful Art Deco Avalon Theatre in Easton this Labor Day weekend. Attending any of the 5...
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Why You Should Be Listening to Hannah Gill
First of all, Hannah Gill is an Easton native, but that is not the only reason you should be listening to her. She possesses this deep, soulful voice that is reminiscent of powerhouse voices (think...
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Labor Day’s Monty Alexander Jazz Festival Sneak Preview by William Edgar
Now in its seventh year, the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival has become a destination event. Be sure to clear your calendar and purchase tickets early, as this year promises to be a sell-out bash. The...
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The Magic of Gershwin by William Edgar
This year’s Monty Alexander Jazz Festival opens with an ensemble, led by pianist Ted Rosenthal and drummer/vibraphonist Chuck Redd, showcasing the music of George Gershwin. Like Wolfgang Amadeus...
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Headliner Announced for Monty Alexander Jazz Festival Saturday Afternoon...
Returning to the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival for his third appearance, jazz trumpeter and Cleveland native, Dominick Farinacci will headline this year’s Saturday afternoon performance on September 3...
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Easton: Home of America’s ‘Best Small Jazz Festival’
The “best small jazz festival in America”—otherwise known as the Monty Alexander Jazz Festival—is held annually in Easton. This year celebrates the festival’s seventh year from September 2nd to...
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Cyrus Chestnut and Afro Blue To Star at Jazz Festival’s Finale By Beth Schucker
Pianist Cyrus Chestnut can boast a solid niche in today’s jazz world. Critics claim that his swinging bluesy swagger and resonant lyricism set him apart. His lush chords and affable gospel keep...
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