So, you’re in the south east and you wonder “Is there a free jazz festival anywhere nearby?”…. Oh, you mean the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the longest running and largest FREE jazz festival IN THE U.S.!!!!  Yup, that’s what I thought… Anyway, last weekend’s festival was a whole lot of fun.  While I was only able [...]

Okay, I am VERY excited!  I just recently saw Esperanza Spalding and her band at the Schwartz Center at Emory University in Atlanta (my hometown).  This was my first time seeing her live and I can tell you I was not disappointed.  Esperanza is an unbelievably powerful performer.  Her artistry transcends label.  As one might [...]