Chuck Perrin

(This is an article I wrote for Jazz News 14 years ago, in April 1998. I’m bringing it back to remind us all of this man’s prodigious talent. We sure miss you Barney!) Barney Kessel turned 74 last October 17th. Since he started performing at the early age of 14, leaving school after the ninth… [ read more ]

hello gesso moon glaring haughty glistening from your perch and path in the somber nighttime sky while we are down here crouching in shadows crazy and confused straddling cliffs of compromise working at living down bad memories we need someone just to be there someone we can count on to show up

One of the perks of running an all ages jazz club is being privy to the growth and development of creative musicians – the journeymen, as well as the young up-and-coming lions. It takes years of hard work to achieve any type of success, and playing jazz music is no exception. The musicians of today… [ read more ]