Raul Midón Kicks Off 2010 Indy Jazz Fest at the Jazz Kitchen
The Indy Jazz Fest is in the blood of every Circle City resident; the rich musical heritage of Indiana Avenue can be found in corner bars throughout the Indianapolis cultural districts, floating on the...
View ArticleIndy Jazz Fest Day 2: Preservation Hall Jazz Band Brings the French Quarter...
Out of the dust of ragtime and marching bands arose the origins of jazz as we know it today. Marching band players took up reeds, brass, woodwinds, and drums to gradually mold one of the most dynamic...
View ArticleIndy Jazz Fest Day 3: Simone Channels High Priestess of Soul
The High Priestess of Soul has an heiress. Nina Simone was one of the most influential jazz and soul singers in the United States. Known for her dynamic vocals, social consciousness, and inventive...
View ArticleIndy Jazz Fest Day 4: Dee Dee Bridgewater Celebrates Billie Holiday
Not every entertainer can claim a position with the United Nations. One of several performers at the 2010 Indy Jazz Fest, Dee Dee Bridgewater is a Broadway star (much like fellow Indy Jazz Fest act...
View ArticleIndy Jazz Fest Day 4: PROLOGUE Featuring DJ Logic, Rob Dixon, and More
The inclusion of a slew of DJs in the 2010 Indy Jazz Fest may be a little bit of a head scratcher to some. Jazz is typically thought of as an instrument only genre, with no place for digital loops or...
View Article2010 Indy Jazz Fest Grand Finale at Optimist Park: Najee, the Mike Stern...
The 2010 Indy Jazz Fest has seen a lot of star musicians from around the world come to Indianapolis to showcase the different mutations and combinations of jazz music in the 21st century. Raul Midón...
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