Vintage Structures | The Interbelt Nite Club July 23rd, 2020 words and photographs by Charlotte Gintert In Akron, there are buildings which are precious to us because of what they represent. These structures' architecture may be unremarkable, but their location, purp...
‘Isolation and Intellect:’ Meet Walter Delbridge, the man behind the masterpiece October 23rd, 2019 by Mariah Hicks It was the year of 1979 on a day that was normal to many. But for 33-year-old Walter Delbridge, it was pivotal. Under the smooth jazz of John Coltrane and Charles Mingus, Walter fell into a ...
Interview: Pianist Kofi Boakye to play one last Akron show Aug. 9 August 1st, 2019 by Vanessa Michelle and Rosalie Murphy Tricia Thomson met Kofi Boakye when he was 8 years old. Kofi arrived in an introductory piano class, a group of 4- and 5-year-olds. More or less immediately, Tricia sa...
Six questions with Akron musician Kofi Boakye December 12th, 2018 If you’ve listened to 19-year-old Kofi Boakye’s music, you already know he’s incredibly talented. At 15, Kofi was the youngest African-American pianist to ever be accepted into a collegiate-level jazz program ...
Wynton Marsalis at EJ Thomas October 3rd, 2017 Photos by Ashley Kouri 10/03/2017 The legendary music of The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis came to EJ Thomas Hall at The University of Akronon Thursday, September 28 Heralded ...
Rubber City Renaissance: Akron holds its first annual Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival November 8th, 2016 Words and Photos by Dawson Steeber Having been a fan of jazz for a long time, and having moved to Akron over 14 years ago, I always wondered what happened to the rich jazz tradition Akron had. At one...
Theatre | Bronlynn reviews ‘Blue, Miss Billie’ September 11th, 2015 by Bronlynn Thurman John Dayo-Aliya’s newest play, "Blue, Miss Billie," is a compelling story about one of the most influential (and tortured) jazz singers to ever grace the stage. Billie Holiday spe...
On the Record | Bluelight’s self-titled debut an excellent addition to Akron’s musical landscape July 1st, 2015 by Roger Riddle Bluelight’s debut effort is an ode to city life and all that comes with it. Their songs explore love, loss, frustration, transportation and the people all around us, as well as ourselve...
Akron jazz comes alive at Jilly’s: Jared Lees Trio debuts album at special event June 4th, 2015 by Brittany Nader Jared Lees Trio “After Thought” Only a few copies of the release will be printed, so email bassyj@hotmail.com for a copy, or download the full LP at jaredleebass.bandcamp.com Though live...
BIG IDEAS: DJ El Prezidente & the Mighty Soul Night May 22nd, 2015 Hey, El Prezidente, what's the Big Idea with The Mighty Soul Night? photography by Svetla Morrison See more of her work, including her Akron’s Big Ideas series, at her website here Name: DJ El Prezidente Ag...
