Interview: Danny Melnick of 47TH ANNUAL FREIHOFER'S SARATOGA JAZZ FESTIVAL at SPAC
Danny Melnick is no stranger to producing live music events. He began producing concerts, tours, and festivals in the late 1980s and hasn't even begun to slow down. In addition to producing the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, he also serves as the Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall's 'The Shape of Jazz' series, and was personally selected by the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival, George Wein, to serve first as the Associate Producer and ultimately the Producer of this festival. In all, Melnick has produced over 100 festivals in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.
Mike Clement to Release Debut 'Unfinished Business' Album
Clement's soulful, brazen bebop style is complimented by legendary New Orleans drum master Shannon Powell and organist virtuoso Joe Ashlar. Unfinished Business reimagines the classic sound of the 60's jazz organ trio into catchy, feel-good originals and flavorful renditions of swingin' standards. Plus, check out upcoming performance dates!
Spoleto At Home To Offer Free Digital Programming
Spoleto Festival USA announces 17 days of Spoleto at Home: free digital and radio broadcast programming for audiences to enjoy in lieu of the 2020 season. a?oeWhen we initially announced the Festival's cancellation, we received an outpouring of overwhelmingly encouraging, albeit saddened, messages from our audience,a?? says General Director Nigel Redden.
Kermit Ruffins Releases 'Treme Second Line' Track
No one lives, breathes, and eats up New Orleans like Kermit Ruffins. The Bar-B-Q slinging trumpeter and vocalist is bringing us back to the early 20th century with the track 'Treme Second Line' which premiered on Paste TODAY.