Jazz – Arts and Music

Thursdays at Third Street is a series that honors both the creativity of the Bloomington community and the loyalty of Bloomington audiences.

A six-year-old nonprofit dedicated to connecting and empowering women sponsors a lively annual festival.

A tape of a group featuring the young Freddie Hubbard offers a rare chance to hear the world of live jazz in mid-20th century Indianapolis.

The Shalom Center advocates for the most vulnerable among us and promotes activities that empower persons to develop their assets to the fullest extent possible.

A look at what's in the limelight for the week of February 21 in local arts news.

Jazz educator Monika Herzig and other musicians and educators are bringing Indiana jazz to life for area school children.

Saxophonist and composer Al Cobine donned many hats in his working career as a musician, including a close relationship with IU's Singing Hoosiers.

The members of Jefferson Street Parade Band are bringing some fanfare flair to Bloomington. With drums and horns and crowds following them like the Pied Piper, they have pulled music out of the dark, stuffy venues and into the light of day – because this band is a marching band.

Camp SOUL educates teens about the evolution of African-American musical styles, from traditional gospel to 1960s jazz, to modern soul and hip-hop.

“We had a quote, when we played our concert at Cornell,” said Jessie Thoman, the group’s horn player. “It was like someone put my iPod on shuffle and played all my favorite songs.” Alex Noppe, one of the two trumpet players commented, "But to be honest, I don’t know if we’ve ever thought of ourselves as a classical group."

The new recording, Live at the Station features a set of standards, including "Have You Met Miss Jones," Dizzy Gillespie's "Con Alma," and "Stompin' at the Savoy." None of it was planned.

If you’re looking to play four instruments, to dig in to repertoire ranging from jazz to funk to rock and roll, and to jam with several others doing the same thing, look no farther than Dr. Music’s Little Bands School.

Al Cobine, the Indiana bandleader, composer/arranger, and saxophonist who helped raise Bloomington’s music scene to national stature, passed away Thursday at the age of 82.

Indiana University President Michael McRobbie and IU Jazz Legend and Professor David Baker sat in with jazz host Joe Bourne on Just You & Me on Friday, April 24th. They had a free-wheeling jam session of music and commentary with a little music from Miles Davis, a few David Baker tunes, and some play by Carla Bley.

Take a glimpse into the future of jazz in Bloomington on Friday March 27th at the 5th annual musical showcase of young jazz performers. Monika Herzig co-founder of Jazz from Bloomington describes the style of music people will hear by these young performers