Baltimore Jazz Alliance

The Baltimore Jazz Alliance is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the promotion of jazz in the greater Baltimore area. Through print and digital media channels, as well as in-person public outreach, the BJA provides information on the events, artists, venues, and recordings that the Baltimore jazz scene has to offer, and provides a variety of educational programs to introduce Baltimore’s youth to the history and techniques of jazz, as well as a recognition program for aspiring student musicians.

Our website features news, information, and most importantly, a calendar of all the jazz happening in and around Baltimore; the calendar is also emailed weekly to subscribers, so visit baltimorejazz.com, sign up, and catch up with all the great #baltimorejazz!

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Calendar of Baltimore Events

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Andy Ennis, the “Dean of Baltimore Jazz” Dies at Age 86. (Fri, 13 Dec 2024)
[Photo: Andy Ennis playing in the 1970s] Saxophonist Andy Ennis, one the great artists of Baltimore’s jazz heyday, died on August 30, 2024, at the age of 86. Born and raised in Baltimore with his famous sister, vocalist Ethel Ennis, Andy Ennis was known as the “Dean” of Baltimore jazz. | Read more>> The post Andy Ennis, the “Dean of Baltimore Jazz” Dies at Age 86. first appeared on baltimorejazz.com.
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Jazz in Cuba – a Blend of Cultures (Fri, 06 Dec 2024)
[Photo Los Jubilados del Caribe. Photo credit: Peregrine Travel] I recently returned from my 12th trip to Cuba. The first time I traveled there was to confirm and authenticate information for my workshop entitled “The History of the Cuban Flute.” The motivation for creating this workshop was to give back to the culture and people whose music I’ve been privileged to play since the 70s. | Read more>> The post Jazz in Cuba – a Blend of Cultures first appeared on baltimorejazz.com.
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