by veermagmain | Mar 16, 2024 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
(Justin Kauflin performing at the Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy. Photo by Andrea Palmucci.) By Jerome Langston The first time I heard acclaimed jazz pianist and composer, Justin Kauflin, actually play — was in support of legendary jazz vocalist, Sheila Jordan, whose...
by veermagmain | Dec 29, 2023 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
By Synnika Alek-Chizoba Lofton While standing on the main stage at Zeiders American Dream Theater in Virginia Beach, Sharon Cook screams “Representation Matters!” Standing on stage with her are Derrion La’Zachan Hawkins (Director), Jennifer Kelly-Cooper...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 22, 2023 | News, News & Views
(Jane Monheit will teach and perform over 3-day event focused on jazz vocalists) By Jerome Langston It is quite early in my highly enjoyable, recent phone chat with Jane Monheit, when the acclaimed jazz singer pays me a particularly flattering compliment. “You have a...
by Jeff Maisey | Oct 1, 2022 | Dance, Stage & Film
(Choreographer Dwight Roden) By Kate Mattingly Dancers form unique friendships. Endless hours spent training, rehearsing, performing, plus partnering and sharing dressing rooms, lead to bonds that are long-lasting and steadfast. A perfect example is the friendship...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 7, 2022 | Drama & Comedy, Stage & Film
(K’Bana Blaq performs in drag. Photo by Charles Long.) By Jeff Maisey For some 20 years, many in Hampton Roads have experience K’Bana Blaq as one of the charismatic, upfront singers in The Fuzz Band. His fashion sense, dance moves, and vocal talent keep crowds...
