Jazz & Funk Archives • MUSICFESTNEWS

1971 was a year of transition for Stevie Wonder. Since 1962, he had recorded a dozen albums on Tamla, one of numerous Motown labels. The … Continued

In October of 1970, somebody had me listen to an album called Idlewild South. To that point, I had never heard of The Allman Brothers … Continued

Memphis-based blues/rock/soul titans Southern Avenue have emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever with the recent announcement of the release of their third full-length album … Continued

Fans of Miami-based power quartet Electric Kif got a sweet taste of good things to come with the release of “Dreamlike,” the band’s new single … Continued

Lettuce, the undisputed masters of psychedelic cosmic funk, are gifting a world in need of a titanic injection of positive vibes with a massive 41-date … Continued

After being sidelined last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Newport Jazz Festival unveiled an eye-popping, eclectic lineup for its 2021 edition headlined by … Continued

It had been three years since my last Lemon City Trio encounter. I’d caught them first at Orange Blossom Jamboree 2018 and then four weeks … Continued

The Disco Biscuits threw down a great first night of their two-night stand at Sussex County Live in Augusta, New Jersey (Friday, May 14). Photographs … Continued

There’s a lot more on the Big Gigantic calendar, but for the moment just concentrate on next weekend! Friday night, May 21, the dynamic duo … Continued

Last month we noted that Tedeschi Trucks Band had put off their full-scale Wheels of Soul tour until next year, when they plan to return … Continued