Well a wop bopa loo bop a wop bam boom. No sooner did I send up the Bat Signal for some scat then Curtis Stigers rolls into town delivering a mouthful of syllabic sensations. Suave ain’t the word; it doesn’t do the man justice. Stigers hit the stage with so much cocksure swagger it was […]
Gregg Allman
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Jazz Fest 2016: Critics’ picks for the last half of XRIJF 2016
We’re only half-way through the 2016 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, and there’s still a lot of music to hear. To make it a little more digestible, our music critics pick their top concerts for each day. And if you’re still looking for a full schedule of performances, or bios on each day’s musicians, keep […]
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Jazz Fest announces last two headliners
The Rochester International Jazz Festival announced today the last two headliner acts for the 2016 festival. Bandleader and pianist Bruce Hornsby and Southern rocker Gregg Allman have joined the 15th edition of the festival, which will take place June 24 through July 2. Hornsby — who will perform with his band, The Noisemakers, on Wednesday, […]
