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Segment Teaser – In this episode of Go Gaddis Real Estate Radio, we unpack the latest trends in Metro Atlanta real estate for the month of April, spotlight one of the city's most beloved annual events, and discuss the rising income requirements to purchase a home in Georgia. Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious about the market, you'll get expert insights to help you make confident decisions.

Vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre hails from New York City and was raised within the legacy of jazz's foremost voices—immersed in the presence of legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach and Ray Charles. As the daughter of trombonist Steve Turre and cellist Akua Dixon, this lineage does more than inform her artistry; it offers a foundation from which she redefines boundaries, bridging heritage with innovation. Educated at Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, Turre bridges classical, contemporary, and theatrical frameworks into jazz, creating a voice uniquely her own. Andromeda Turre - photo credit Michael Webber

Brandon Woody with Jah Prince for Love Ultra Radio. New York Times featured artist Brandon Woody started his musical journey at the age of 7. Since then, Woody has gone on to become an international artist, performing with his band Upendo, curating projects for major museums, film scoring, collaborating with international brands and performing at major venues and institutions around the globe. Woody uses music as a tool for healing, genuine connection and celebrating community. Brandon Woody - photo couresy Mint Talent

Camille Russell Love, former director of the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, and Senior Advisor to Mayor Andre Dickens, along with Adriane Jefferson, the new executive director for the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, detail this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival. Plus, Noah Sills of the band Arkose takes the spotlight for our series, “Speaking of Music.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado-bred, LA-based keyboardist Lao Tizer embodies what it means to be a 21st-century musician inhabiting the jazz sphere ¾ that being one who embraces musical diversity and has no fear of crossing boundaries. But Tizer also happens to come by this naturally. As the self-described “child of East Coast Jewish hippies,” he was exposed to and was influenced by his parents' extensive musical tastes from a young age: “My dad had a huge music collection. He loved classical music and had all this world music ¾ Ravi Shankar, R. Carlos Nakai, music of the Sufis ¾ plus my parents were boomers, so that brought in all the Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke, Elvis, Janis Joplin, and Motown. The Temptations were my favorite band as a kid. So, I basically grew up with everything but jazz, which I didn't really discover until I was about 16.” It was a couple of seemingly random selections from the Columbia House mail-order club that turned him toward a new and lasting musical direction. ”It was buy one, get twelve free, right? So I ordered Miles Davis's Kind of Blue and Miles & Quincy Live at Montreux. Then one Sunday morning, it all just kind of hit me. To a lot of people trained in the classical tradition, jazz sounds like it breaks all kinds of rules, but I just heard there was a whole other world to explore there.” From there, Tizer hit the ground running, applying his classical piano skills to jazz and releasing his first self-produced solo keyboard albums while still in high school. After graduating from Boulder High, Tizer moved to LA and studied with legendary piano guru Terry Trotter for about two years, forgoing formal music education. “Instead of going to music school, I just got my butt kicked on the bandstand. I was always working with musicians who were older and more experienced. School's great but there's no better way to grow than playing with people who are going to push you to grow. I was so green, man. Learning to play in a band concept ¾ playing in good time with a rhythm section–was one of the most challenging things, coming from being a solo pianist.” But his approach and talents served him well. At 19, he formed and led the first band under his own name, taking indirect inspiration from another iconic jazz entity. “When I got into listening to The Pat Metheny Group in the late ‘90s, they had that “formula” that definitely spoke to me ¾ great, through-composed music with a lot of room for improvisation. That's the formula that I love” In the ensuing years and through various incarnations, The Lao Tizer Band has flown by that directional compass while infusing the bespoke influences and experiences that inform Tizer's musical worldview. Subsequently, the band attracted many top players to its ranks ¾ GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal (Chick Corea), Emmy-winning guitarist Chieli Minucci (Special EFX), Senegalese bassist Cheikh N'Doye (Baaba Maal), violinist extraordinaire Karen Briggs (Stanley Clarke), GRAMMY-winning drum phenom Gene Coye (Hiromi) and legendary GRAMMY-winning percussionist Munyungo Jackson (Stevie Wonder) ¾ and became a steady presence at LA hotspots like The Baked Potato as well as entertaining audiences at premier jazz festivals around the world. Milestones among these were The Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, Cape Town Jazz Festival, Java Jazz Festival, and Atlanta Jazz Festival. The six albums he has released as a leader have seen Tizer steadily grow while constantly defining (and redefining) who he is as a keyboardist, composer, and bandleader. “I think the most important thing as an artist and composer is to have your own identity and your own sound. Everybody comes to where they are in music through whatever path they have followed and I think staying true to what brought you to where you are now helps to create your own true voice. I think I have always had that.” But not content to rest, Tizer recently decided to take another bold turn with his music. In 2018, The Lao Tizer Band released Songs From The Swinghouse, a project that included fresh, sophisticated takes on a number of vocal-oriented covers from seminal artists such as U2, Led Zeppelin, and Cat Stevens along with a collection of seven original instrumentals penned by Tizer. The album was released to critical acclaim and notched the Top 10 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz album chart. “We were always only instrumental until that record. The concept was to reinvent covers like ‘Ramble On,' ‘Pride in the Name of Love,' and ‘Sad Lisa.' I had never arranged or recorded any vocal material with my group before, so to take those tunes and make them our own was really fun.” Now, with his forthcoming album, Amplify, Tizer ups the ante by bringing original vocal-oriented songs into his mix of smart instrumentals ¾ as well as a few potent new additions to the band. “A big part of the concept for Amplify is to cross over. It's not really a “jazz” record but it definitely has jazz elements, no question. The band still features the core lineup we've had for a while now with Eric, Chieli, Karen, Munyungo, Gene, and Cheikh, but now there are a few new faces involved in the group. Namely saxophone and flute wunderkind Danny Janklow (MONKestra) and Rolling Stone 2022 ”Bassist of the Year” nominee Anthony Crawford (Erykah Badu), who shares low-end duties with Cheikh. We augmented our already large band with a horn section and background singers on a few songs as well. The album is nine songs ¾ five vocal, four instrumental ¾ all original, no covers.” But perhaps Tizer's most intriguing choice of secret weapon for Amplify is bringing American Idol star Elliott Yamin to handle the vocal material. “Elliott's first album had that platinum hit single “Wait For You.” He's very much a throwback to a blue-eyed soul kind of vibe and it was amazing to be able to bring him into the band. This project was a little outside his stylistic wheelhouse because it is a bit more adventurous harmonically. I think he was a little intimidated by the music early on but he's such a remarkably gifted singer and he's just singing his butt off. He's turned out to be unbelievable in this project and the band. He's super gung-ho about it too, which is great. I couldn't have asked for a better fit!” With these continuing steps over boundaries into new stylistic territory, one might wonder if Tizer has any trepidation about alienating the core base of jazz listeners he's built up over time. Quite the contrary, it seems. “I love that longstanding boundaries in music are getting broken down. Artists like Snarky Puppy, Robert Glasper, and Kamasi Washington have proven this theory that I've long held: If you have music that's melodic and grooves, you can win over a very broad array of listeners.” Indeed, Tizer testifies to having seen the evidence firsthand. “There's been a really cool renaissance and rebirth with all these genre-defying artists and I've seen a shift in the crowd at our shows too. There's a lot of 20 and 30-somethings coming out, and that's so cool. That's what the future audience is going to be. If we want to have long careers like our predecessors, we need to have our peers and younger listeners connect to this music and follow it.” With eyes set on the future and a willingness to keep exploring, Tizer's simplest ethos perhaps sums it up best: “I say forget the boundaries. Just make good music and try to connect with as many listeners as you can.

Bomani Jones and Domonique Foxworth start the show by addressing Karl-Anthony Towns' recent performance and Bo's continued issues towards the 14 Feet of Suckas (0:55). Then Bomani shares his experience of attending the Atlanta Jazz Festival where he witnessed Andre 3000's flute performance in person and why it was interesting to say the least (16:00). And finally, the guys discuss the MLB's recent acceptance of the Negro League into their all-time stats, which somehow leads into a conversation about youth sports (24:00) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony and Marqus had a wide-ranging discussion, covering personal lives, career aspirations, neighborhoods, financial struggles, and student-athlete compensation. They also touched on college sports, NHL playoffs, MLB, and basketball standings, and reminisced about 2011 sports and media. Additionally, they discussed the upcoming Atlanta Jazz Festival, mental health awareness, crime updates, and potential documentaries.

We look at the results from the some of the high-profile primary races. Plus, the trial of the Atlanta rapper Young Thug has become the longest in state history, and it is snarling court cases for others waiting justice. And we look at a program to help those advance in the EV sector that got a lot of hype and set expectations perhaps unrealistically high. Also, we profile Andre 3000 at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Fulton County District Attorney's Office is appealing a judge's decision to toss six counts in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump; workers at Bluebird, one of the nation's biggest school bus makers based in Georgia, voted in favor of their first union contract; and one of the headliners for this year's Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of Hip-Hop's greatest rappers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Camille Russell Love, executive director of the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, details the 2024 Atlanta Jazz Festival, happening this weekend at Piedmont Park. Plus, Artist Gregor Turk and Druid Hills Presbyterian Church session member Eric Dusenbury discuss the new public art installation “Assembly,” which is on display on the church's front lawn through April 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's guest Rhonda Thomas tells us about the love of Jazz in Atlanta, her experience in the music business, and how she's looking forward to celebrating at the WCLK50 event. Award-winning drummer Lil John Roberts will lead an Atlanta All-Star Band including these outstanding musicians: Phil Davis, Rodney Edge, Tres Gilbert, Derek Scott, Miguel Gaetán, Joe Gransden, Jamel Mitchell, Mike Burton, Saunders Sermons, Daniel Wytanis, I AM KHEMESTRY, and Mace Hibbard. There will be special guest performances by Kathleen Bertrand, Cleveland Jones, Rhonda Thomas, Imani Grace-Cooper, Julie Dexter, Tony Hightower, Dashill Smith, and Alexandra Jackson.

Taking their name from the word for heart in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKAN is a Juno-Award-winning women-led ensemble that fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk, and global rhythms in songs about immigration, courage, and love. On Sunday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. we welcome OKAN to the stage and speak to Magdelys Savigne and Elizabeth Rodriguez. One of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of culture, community, and our love of jazz. The festival returns to Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, from Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 from 11 am to 11 pm daily. The mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival is to educate and entertain a diverse audience of jazz fans and to nurture the next generation of jazz musicians.

ANDRE' 3000 puts down the Mic and picks up the Flute with New Blue Sun and will perform Live for freeMonday May 27 7 pm…. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charmeljoiner/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charmeljoiner/support

Leatrice Ellzy, senior director of programming at the Apollo Theater, and performance artist Jessica Care Moore discuss “The Blues and Its People.” Plus, Camille Russell Love, executive director of the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, details the 2023 Atlanta Jazz Festival, and we'll hear about ATLAST Gallery's debut exhibition, “This is Just a Test.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Love Ultra Radio welcomes Brandee Younger, Harpist/Composer. Learn when "Harpista" was created, when Brandee picked up the harp, and how she began playing the instrument. Hear why studying and practicing is necessary to become a well-rounded artist, find out which artists Brandee would enjoy working with, and what the word representation means to her. Take in why her latest project is near and dear, check out the featured artists on the project, and who her harp hero is. Understand why Brandee is blessed to be in her position as a musician, her feelings about music lessons in school, and which foundations/organizations she would encourage more attention to. We anticipate seeing Brandee Younger live on Day 2 of the 2023 Atlanta Jazz Festival. Listen to her latest album, Brand New Life, and follow, learn, and support her music artistry. Hear what Brandee Younger loves ultra.

Love Ultra Radio welcomes singer/songwriter Tony Hightower. Learn what music genre introduced him to Jazz, the element that makes his sound unique, and hear the names of his band members. Find out which record label aided him in the music business, hear who Authentic Tony is, and what city he represents. Check out how important discipline is in relating to life lessons, who Tony Hightower's mentor/icon is, and the importance of having a team. We anticipate seeing Tony Hightower live on Day 1 during this year's Atlanta Jazz Festival as we follow, learn, listen to, and support his music artistry. Hear what Tony Hightower loves ultra.

National recording artist and saxophonist Dee Lucas has been noted as the hardest working indie artist in contemporary jazz while steadily growing his brand and fan base beginning with Remembrance in 2004.  Thereafter, it has been a steady showcase of unique stylings with Something to Ride 2 (2007), Standing Room Only (2010), Rebirth of the Smooth (2012), The Smooth Factor (2014), Going Deeper (2016), The Sweet Spot (2017), Going Left (2018), and the critically-acclaimed The Time Is Now (2020).“The Time Is Now” marked his his 9th worldwide release and is arguably considered his best work to date.  It features some of the brightest producers and special guest artists in Adam Hawley, Blake Aaron, Darryl Williams, David P. Stevens, Lew Laing, Jr., Gino Rosaria, & George Freeman.  Dee's latest album has been positioned on several music charts including the Billboard Top 20 Smooth Jazz charts.  It also was recently nominated for the Indie Soul Smooth Jazz Album of the Year award. As as runner-up in the 2007 Capital Jazz Festival Competition, Dee Lucas has co-billed with an extensive number of artists such as Boney James, Norman Brown, Ronnie Laws, Nnenna Freelon, Hugh Masekela, Gregg Karukas, Peter White, Nick Colionne, Michael Franks, Peabo Bryson, Miki Howard, The Mahattans, and Howard Hewett just name a few. He has performed at several jazz festivals such as The Arizona Jazz Festival, The Jacksonville Jazz Festival, The Savannah Jazz Festival, The Atlanta Jazz Festival, & The Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival Lucas has recently released a new single titled ‘Hot Ice' featuring keyboardist Gino Rosaria to kick off the 2022 campaign.  It has already garnered raved reviews which will set the table for his 10th album release “No Boundaries” scheduled for early 2023.Listen to this episode and hear about his humble beginnings in the music industry to becoming  one of the giants in smooth jazz. We laughed, shared positive vibes and of course played plenty of music!!!!Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Podchaser, Pocket Casts and TuneIn. “Hey, Alexa. Play the BAAS Entertainment Podcast.”

The 45th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is this weekend! Camille Russell Love, the executive director of the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, and jazz pianist Joe Alterman join us with details. Plus, Seth Hopkins, executive director of the Booth Museum in Cartersville, shares the story behind their current exhibition, “Through the Years: Kenny Rogers' Photographs of America.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ojeda Penn is an accomplished Jazz artist from Montgomery, Alabama and currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He has released several albums: Happiness, All Is One, I Always Dream Of Winning and Love Storm. Mr. Penn has performed with Life Force, Donald Byrd and Freddie Hubbard. "The Ojeda Penn Experience" has performed at the Atlanta Jazz Festival for over 25 years and is known as a staple in the Atlanta and Georgian Jazz communities, as both a composer and performer. For more info visit: https://www.ojedapennexp.com Follow us on all social media @JazzMattersATL. #jazz #jazzmatters #jazzradio #jazzhiphop #jazzrecords #jazzage #jazzeducator #jazzcafe #jazzcommunity #contemporaryjazz #jazzfunk #jazzfusion #jazzlife #jazzlover #jazzmusician #jazzpiano #jazzpodcast #musicislife #musicmatters #smoothjazz #creatives #jazzrecords #jazzage #jazzlife #jazzlover #jazzmusicians #musicians #musicislife #lovejazz #jazzpodcast #atljazzfestival --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazz-matters/support

Whether Michael Mayo is performing with his band, as a guest, or alone with a looper pedal, the LA native's commanding and other worldly vocalese is quickly gathering critical and commercial acclaim around the globe. Born to two successful musicians, Mayo grew up just a little more than 20 feet from the likes of Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Earth Wind and Fire, and Stevie Wonder. This proximity helped Mayo create a musical path centered around elements of R&B, Soul and Jazz, forging his musical identity long before he hit the stage. Mayo attended the acclaimed Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, only the third vocalist to be accepted into the 20-year-old program, where he learned from the likes of Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock. Now living in Brooklyn, and still in his 20s, Mayo is a veteran international performer whose highlights include singing at the White House, the Kennedy Center and Renée Fleming's American Voices Festival, as well as the Panama Jazz Festival. Most recently he has recorded and performed with Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Kneebody, Gretchen Parlato, Josh Groban, Ben Wendel, and Becca Stevens among many others. His own band performance was a standout at the 2019 Playboy Jazz Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival. Signed to Mack Avenue/Artistry Records, Mayo's debut record BONES, produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Eli Wolf (Norah Jones, Al Green, The Roots) was released on June 4th, 2021.

Long-serving director of cultural affairs for Atlanta, Camille Russell Love joins Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to discuss the upcoming ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival and celebrating the art and culture scene in Atlanta. Love joins hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick for the Around Atlanta segment. The Office of Cultural Affairs supports the Atlanta art community through grants, art installations, public classes and public schools. This organization holds events such as the Atlanta Jazz Festival. Usually held Memorial Day weekend, the Atlanta Jazz Festival takes place Labor Day weekend, September 5 and 6 in Piedmont Park. The festival kicks off this year's ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival celebrating reopening, reignition and a reconnection throughout the city. There are two primary divisions of the Office of Cultural Affairs. The Art and Education Division provides grants to the community, organizations and individuals to support operations and projects. Annually, $2 million is granted to applicants. In collaboration with art partners and the community, they support a program called the Cultural Experience Project. This program supports Atlanta public-school children and arranges free field trips to cultural venues such as the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Atlanta Children's Museum, Atlanta History Center and more. Each grade has a specific cultural experience and through this program, students explore Atlanta culturally. The Public Arts Division supports new commissions of public art. Currently, a project is in the works to expand the arts district from Northside Drive by Mercedes Benz Stadium to I-285 by Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The installation project features sculptures, bike racks, water features and everything art that focuses on civil and human rights. The team is also responsible for the maintenance and restoration of art that is already a part of the collection. Atlanta has an extensive art collection in the public domain and because of this, restoration and maintenance need to occur regularly. There are three galleries in Atlanta associated with The Office of Cultural Affairs: Gallery 72, Chastain Arts Center and one located in the mayor's office that focused on artists that may not receive exposure in public galleries. Another program, Art on Loan, focuses on purchasing artwork from individual Atlanta-based artists and installing it in public-facing offices of the city government. The purpose is to educate the public within those spaces on the thriving art and culture in Atlanta, making public and government spaces feel and look better by presenting a partnership with the art community. At the Chastain Arts Center, they also host art classes for individuals in the community. ELEVATE usually takes place in a single community for 10 days, but this year will be different because of the pandemic. To celebrate the decimated art community and to encourage citizens to go explore public spaces, ELEVATE takes place all over the city this year. Throughout September and October, every weekend focuses on a different community across the city. From visual art, performing art, festivals and restaurants to celebrating the art and culture within that specific community, there are lots of activities. “We want to shine a spotlight on communities,” said Love. “ELEVATE is going to be everywhere this year and we are excited that we can provide our citizens with an opportunity to get out and celebrate one another and celebrate art and culture and reconnect with one another.” The overarching theme of this year's festival is REVIVAL. The goal is to revive the city's spirits and connections and to do that, the festival celebrates reopening, reigniting and reconnecting. The Office of Cultural Affairs produces some of the events but also works with partners around the city to educate civilians on their work. The 2021 curator is Charmaine Minniefield, a well-known artist and muralist.

Long-serving director of cultural affairs for Atlanta, Camille Russell Love joins Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio to discuss the upcoming ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival and celebrating the art and culture scene in Atlanta. Love joins hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick for the Around Atlanta segment. The Office of Cultural Affairs supports the Atlanta art community through grants, art installations, public classes and public schools. This organization holds events such as the Atlanta Jazz Festival. Usually held Memorial Day weekend, the Atlanta Jazz Festival takes place Labor Day weekend, September 5 and 6 in Piedmont Park. The festival kicks off this year's ELEVATE Atlanta Art Festival celebrating reopening, reignition and a reconnection throughout the city. There are two primary divisions of the Office of Cultural Affairs. The Art and Education Division provides grants to the community, organizations and individuals to support operations and projects. Annually, $2 million is granted to applicants. In collaboration with art partners and the community, they support a program called the Cultural Experience Project. This program supports Atlanta public-school children and arranges free field trips to cultural venues such as the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the Atlanta Children's Museum, Atlanta History Center and more. Each grade has a specific cultural experience and through this program, students explore Atlanta culturally. The Public Arts Division supports new commissions of public art. Currently, a project is in the works to expand the arts district from Northside Drive by Mercedes Benz Stadium to I-285 by Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The installation project features sculptures, bike racks, water features and everything art that focuses on civil and human rights. The team is also responsible for the maintenance and restoration of art that is already a part of the collection. Atlanta has an extensive art collection in the public domain and because of this, restoration and maintenance need to occur regularly. There are three galleries in Atlanta associated with The Office of Cultural Affairs: Gallery 72, Chastain Arts Center and one located in the mayor's office that focused on artists that may not receive exposure in public galleries. Another program, Art on Loan, focuses on purchasing artwork from individual Atlanta-based artists and installing it in public-facing offices of the city government. The purpose is to educate the public within those spaces on the thriving art and culture in Atlanta, making public and government spaces feel and look better by presenting a partnership with the art community. At the Chastain Arts Center, they also host art classes for individuals in the community. ELEVATE usually takes place in a single community for 10 days, but this year will be different because of the pandemic. To celebrate the decimated art community and to encourage citizens to go explore public spaces, ELEVATE takes place all over the city this year. Throughout September and October, every weekend focuses on a different community across the city. From visual art, performing art, festivals and restaurants to celebrating the art and culture within that specific community, there are lots of activities. “We want to shine a spotlight on communities,” said Love. “ELEVATE is going to be everywhere this year and we are excited that we can provide our citizens with an opportunity to get out and celebrate one another and celebrate art and culture and reconnect with one another.” The overarching theme of this year's festival is REVIVAL. The goal is to revive the city's spirits and connections and to do that, the festival celebrates reopening, reigniting and reconnecting. The Office of Cultural Affairs produces some of the events but also works with partners around the city to educate civilians on their work. The 2021 curator is Charmaine Minniefield, a well-known artist and muralist.

Davide Burks, is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and a graduate of Prairie View A&M University, He started playing saxophone at age nine, studying under James “Dub” Hudson. Davide's first professional gig was in 1979 with Sonny Stitt at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. He has graced the stage with such artists as Dianne Reeves, Freddy Cole, Russell Malone, and Tommy Stewart . He states he was blessed to have the great Sil Austin take me under his wings and the rest is history. #jazz #jazzmatters #jazzmattersATL #yesjazzmatters #atlmusicians #blues #contemporaryjazz #internationaljazz #jazzfunk #jazzfusion #jazzlife #jazzlover #jazzmusician #jazzpodcast #jazzradio #saxophonist #jazzblues #musician #musicislife #musiclover #musicmatters #saxophonist #smoothjazz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazz-matters/support

In the episode of the 'Yes, Jazz Matters Podcast', hosts Edwin Williams and Von Coulter sit down with vocalist and pianist Terry Harper. Terry also performs in a band founded by her husband Danny entitled 'The Harper Family Jam Session'. Terry was one fo four performers selected to perform a tribute to Nina Simone at the Atlanta Jazz Festival: http://cp.wabe.org/post/atlanta-jazz-festival-feature-tribute-nina-simone You can find The Harper Family Jam Session on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theharperjam/ You can listen on Facebook/Youtube @JazzMattersATL You can also listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. To Donate: Cash App $music2017 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jazz-matters/support

Lois Reitzes interviews Camille Russell Love about the Atlanta Jazz Festival going virtual; Atlanta-based filmmaker and producer Felipe Barral about his series of short films, “Bella.”; and comedian Paula Poundstone about her podcast, comedy, and more.

Sasha Berliner is a musician, composer, producer, and band leader from San Francisco, CA. Sasha started playing drums at eight years old. She pursued a jazz emphasis at her high school, Oakland School for the Arts, where she picked up the vibraphone at age 13. She is an alumni of the SF Jazz High School All Stars Orchestra and the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music. She headlined festivals like the Atlanta Jazz Festival, NYC Winter Jazz Festival, and the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, by the age of 19. In that same year, she was deemed one of SF Jazz's 10 Rising Female Instrumentalists for 2018 and was featured by Hot House Jazz Magazine, The SF Jazz Education Center, PBS News Hour, NPR, NBC Boston, and The New York Times for both her musicianship and her activism. She was a finalist for the International Hit Like A Girl program in the Concert Percussion category as well as the cover story for Tom Tom Magazine’s Fall 2018 publication. She was also the first US winner of the LetterOne “Rising Stars” Jazz Award 2018, which enabled her to bring her group to several prominent jazz festivals across the US and Canada. Sasha has gone on to perform at venues such as the Fox Theater, The Jazz Gallery, Treasure Island Music Festival, Davies Symphony Hall, the Jazz Education Network Conference, the SF Jazz Miner Auditorium, and Davies’ Symphony Hall. She has had the honor of sharing the stage with musicians such as Ravi Coltrane, Beck, Vince Lateano, Miles Okazaki, Matt Wilson, and Victor Wooten, performing more recently with award winning drummer-composer Tyshawn Sorey's sextet. She also substitutes for, teaches, and performs with jazz vibraphonist Warren Wolf. Sasha is currently living in New York City. She is attending The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, where she has been a student of vibraphonists Stefon Harris and Chris Dingman. She is an endorsing artist for Vater and a faculty member at the MalletLab percussion intensive, where she gives masterclasses and clinics. She is also a prolific writer, fulfilling a Non Fiction writing minor at the Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts and self publishing an array of personal essays, poems, and critiques. Her essay on sexism in the jazz industry, “An Open Letter to Ethan Iverson (And the Rest of the Jazz Patriarchy)”, was shared on PBS News Hour and discussed in tandem with the Winter Jazz Fest discussion panel on sexism, featuring activist Angela Davis. Her next major musical project, Azalea, is projected to release in September 2019. Sasha Berliner also publicly advocates for the We Have Voice organization, vowing to create a non-tolerance and accountability policy for discrimination or harassment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and violence and abuse, in the performing arts. Thanks for listening and keep thriving! Show notes: www.SpenserLiszt.com/blog/TMP22 Free list of potential tax deductions: www.SpenserLiszt.com/p/TaxDeductions Join the Thriving Musicians closed Facebook group: www.Facebook.com/groups/ThrivingMusician Email questions, comments or nominate a Thriving Musician to spenser@spenserliszt.com Follow Spenser online: Facebook: www.Facebook.com/SpenserLiszt Twitter: www.Twitter.com/SpenserLiszt Instagram: www.Instagram.com/SpenserLiszt

Tune in with Chino and CasMarie for LIVE and post-coverage of the 2019 Atlanta Jazz Festival featuring a special interview with musician Alex Lattimore! And afterwards, we jump into album talk on YG's 4REAL 4REAL and Moneybagg Yo's 43VA HEARTLESS.

The Atlanta Jazz Festival gets underway this weekend. The annual event is one of the country's largest free jazz festivals. Among the featured is Atlanta-based band, The Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra. Trumeter Russell Gunn leads the group. He stopped by On Second Thought to talk about the band's latest album, Get It How You Live and the group's natural mashup of traditional jazz, rhythm and blues and southern hip-hop.

Kandace Springs covers several genres on her latest album Indigo . The Nashville native was born into a musical household. Her father Scat Springs was a soul singer who sang backup for Brian McKnight, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin and Donna Summer.

Known predominately for their smooth urban jazz sound, Anonymous DaBand is a multi-talented band made up of unique young men from nineteen to twenty-two years old. The special thing about this talented group and is the overwhelming humble spirit that surrounds them-hence the name Anonymous.  Each member is a master of his own instrument performing together in perfection to share their awesome talents.  The group has performed around the Atlanta area for various benefits, social events, and festivals including the Atlanta Jazz Festival.  As the opening acts for the likes of Najee, Chrisette Michele, and Pieces of a Dream and other top performers they have become Atlanta's #1 Teen Instrumental Band and are poised to make a huge impact on the music world!  Visit watchjaro.com

Henry Conerway iii is an outstanding musician with a unique skill set that sets him apart from most. His commitment to excellence is apparent in his debut album, aptly entitled "With Pride for Dignity". Henry and I explored the ideas of legacy, creativity, confidence and how they relate to the black american experience. His message is strong yet subtle much like the sounds of his music. Connect with Henry Here: http://www.thehc3.com/ (http://www.thehc3.com/)Bio-Henry Conerway iii has become a leading presence on the modern jazz scene since moving to New York in 2015, as evidenced by his ongoing work with such global touring artists as; the iconic Freddy Cole; the stalwart Jazz at Lincoln Center trumpeter, Marcus Printup; 2015 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition Winner, Jazzmeia Horn; Grammy nominated trumpeter, Russell Gunn; and several residencies with Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha, Qatar.His notable performances include such esteemed venues as: The Atlanta Jazz Festival; Jacksonville Jazz Festival; Savannah Jazz Festival; National Black Arts Festival; Toronto Jazz Festival; The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; The United Trombone Summit (Indiana University) featuring Slide Hampton, Steve Turre, Curtis Fuller and Bill Watrous; Birmingham Jazz Festival; The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Festival; performed at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA in A Tribute To Ray Charles; the Mount Vernon Jazz Series in Golden, CO with jazz masters Nicholas Payton and Russell Malone; and notable NYC jazz clubs as Minton's, Birdland, Smalls, Smoke; Jazz at Lincoln Center and its Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola.Conerway, a proud Detroit native, made extraordinary use of the many educational and cultural opportunities of that formidable city, performing as a high school student on The Detroit Jazz Festival stages and spending several years studying under the tutelage of the late, great trumpeter, Marcus Belgrave as a member of the Detroit Symphony's Civic Jazz Orchestra. His thirst for the jazz idiom was nurtured there by his mother, a lover of music, who made sure he experienced live performances of all types; and his father, a brilliant classical violinist, who also shared a deep and abiding love for jazz music in all its incarnations.While matriculating at Atlanta's historic and prestigious Morehouse College (B.A. in Music Composition), Henry co-founded the group, Jaspects, which quickly became a staple in that city's music scene and successfully sold thousands of their own recordings, while booking their own tours and forming creative collaborations with such luminaries as Maroon 5's P.J. Morton; Grammy nominated Janelle Monáe; Tyler Perry's Tony Hightower, and Chantae Cann; who can each be heard on Jaspects' recordings. Henry has also composed original works for film and performed in theatre settings including the Tony Award nominated Shuffle Along, or, the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, on Broadway. Support this podcast

The participants of the ultimate embrace have the inclination to coalesce they are first enticed, intrigued and engaged. Just like a kick and a snare,a scent and/or a stare may be all that is necessary for a chemical reaction to become a spontaneous combustion. This selector has prepared an appetizer for grazing in the grass at this summer's Atlanta Jazz Festival. This blend is both cool and spicy,and subdued yet energetic:with a sprinkle of percussion, Mambo and lush chords...featuring tunes by The Foreign Exchange and Marc Cary,as well as Detroit's Dwele and Atlanta's own Justin Gilbert. Lizz Wright sways as Marvin Gaye swoons,with the opening track providing an awesome Jazz trip. Enjoy! Floating- Groove Collective Smoke & Coffee - Justin C Gilbert 7th Ave North- Marc Cary Open Your Eyes You Can Fly- Lizz Wright All The Kisses(Ahmed Sirour mix)- The Foreign Exchange Incredible - Wagon Cooking Yeah- Blue Six Yemaya- Irakere ft. Chucho Valdes Sunflower- Tito Puente I Want You(remix)- Marvin Gaye Red Clay- Dwele

On this weeks syndicated radio program we talk to Willie Ziavino & C.O.T. Band about their upcoming feature during the Atlanta Jazz Festival. This year the event will introduce a third stage to showcase the best local jazz acts in the city and on Saturday. Willie Ziavino and this Latin music jazz band formed in 2010 and quickly became a favorite of Atlanta's nightlife with a mix of Trova Cubana, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Caribbean Rhythms, Rumba and Brazilian beats with a funky twist. Willie talks about the balance of music and promotions, playing corporate gigs and the love of performing 'LIVE MUSIC' so close to the crowd where everyone can feel the positive (yet sexy) latin energy. Websites: www.ziavino.com + www.AtlantaFestivals.com   La Murga de Panama - Willie Ziavino & C.O.T. Band Full Willie Ziavino Interview Baianidade Nago - Willie Ziavino & C.O.T. Band Native New Yorker - Odyssey   Jah Prince spins Caribbean, African and American music every 3rd Friday at the Vibes Night Club in Decatur, GA. He also is the DJ for Art on the Wall, every other Thursday and this is "not your average art show" in downtown Atlanta. #NotYourAverageArtShow #uComin #SpokenWord #Lyrics #Art #Fashion Jah Prince spins live on-air every 3rd Friday during the 2pm - 4pm slot of the Caribbean Runnings Show heard on 89.3fm. This programming is heard all over the streets of Atlanta via 100,000 watts of community funded power. WRFG (Radio Free Georgia) is your station for progressive information and the stream can be heard online at www.wrfg.org. Listen weekly on www.iLoveSunsplash.com for the 'Sunsplash Mix Show' Saturday Mornings from 10:00am to 1:00pm (Eastern). This show is also heard on AB&L Radio, MovementsRadio.net and in the streets of Gambia on Vibes FM 106.1 & Radio 971.net in Dubai (UAE).   Sponsored by: Caribbean International Shipping Services Inc. - 'Just Pack It, We'll Ship It' www.caribbeanshippingservice.com (( and )) Startime Computers - 'Your Roadmap to Technology' www.startimecomputers.com (( and )) JayForce.com - Urban Music Blog. Sunsplash Media, Inc.,CY Clothing Inc. - www.cyevolution.com  

Traveling abroad, Events not to miss, Rasta History and much, much more…. Show Topics: - European exposure and opening horizons - Atlanta Jazz Festival (http://atlantafestivals.com) - Decorators Show House and Gardens (http://decoratorsshowhouse.org/info/) - Botanical Gardens: MosaiCulture (http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/) - Fernbank: Martinis & IMAX Night (http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/) - "I am Rasta" (http://rastajourney.com) - Movies After Dark (http://04wmoviesafterdark.com/) - Events: Exercise around the city - Natural Remedies

  The Fantastic Toni Redd debut her new hit single "Close to Me" from her upcoming cd "Catching The Redd Eye In her illustrious career, she has had the honor of performing and sharing concert billing with Najee, Gerald Albright, Jonathan Butler, The Rippingtons, Pieces of A Dream, Alex Bugnon, Angela Bofill, Rick Braun, Everette Harp, The Yellowjackets, Gerald Austin, Stanley Jordan, Brian Bromberg, Steve Cole, Fattburger, Chico DeBarge, Pamela Williams, The Temptations, Warren Hill, Oleta Adams, The Stylistics, Walter Beasley, Steve Laury, Joe McBride, Marion Meadows, Kim Waters and many others. Toni's live performances mesmerize and captivate her audience with high intensity and erupting energy.Toni is a routinely featured artist at various jazz festivals including the Atlanta Jazz Festival