Elan Trotman
Jazz in the City is another reason to love August here in Syracuse.
This music series literally brings music to the people. Listen below as Urban Jazz Coalition made their return to Syracuse and covered a classic Earth Wind & Fire tune. The were joined at this gig by Elan Trotman.
Elan Trotman played with Urban Jazz Coalition at North Salina Street for Jazz in the City.
Dr. Don Sawyer participated in a panel discussion about Religion & Hip Hop at Syracuse University in 2012. He is currently on faculty at Quinnipiac University.
Ricky Chisholm, soul singer, joined the Blacklites for the Jazz in the City concert (Kirk Park).
Blacklites front line of musical attack: Patterson, Little & Patterson
Eddie Wall Street Brown and the Blacklites raised the Roof at Kirk Park last night.
There are a whole lot of funky bands in Syracuse who perform at various venues during the summer, but we wonder if any of them have as much fun as The Blacklites. It’s hard to think of Jazz in the City on the Southside, whether at Dunk & Bright, Kirk Park, or any venue in the neighborhood without thinking of the Blacklites.
The group is celebrating over 40 years of musical brotherhood.
Jammin on the One and representing their part of town.
We met the Fugees when they came to Syracuse to promote their first album more than 20 years ago. They did an appearance at Cole’s Music World for 1490-AM WOLF. Somewhere we have a review of the album. Shout out to Kenny Dees for the introduction back in the day.
Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival 2015. Overall it was three days of Syracuse-style fun.
We have to give credit where credit is due.
Larry Luttinger and the Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival staff did a great job this year. Not only did they extend the festival a third day (to add Blues), but also literally weathered a thunderstorm, followed by sticky humidity, one cancelled performance, and another headliner who showed up injured.
But of course, the show must go on.
Overall we heard some great music and saw some memorable performances, including a tribute to Jeff Houston and fantastic Friday dance party with Atlas.
Hopefully, the Jazz in the City series that they produce in August won’t bring so many surprises.
New Orleans guitarist John Mooney was a great addition for the Sunday Blues showcase.
Mississippi Heat’s Inetta Visor works the call and response with the crowd.
Hot Chicago Blues goes well with Hot Syracuse Weather, all courtesy of the group Mississippi Heat.