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Derek Sims: Trumpeter, composer, educator steps back into Jazztronica. Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music #304

By TOM D'ANTONI // Derek Sims co-wrote and performed our theme music, Ghost Jazz with Keith Schreiner. The educator part of his life takes up most of his time but he's been dipping his toe in the electronic pool again during the pandemic. Hear some at the end of our conversation.

Galen Clark: Outer Orbit to Trio Subtonic / Coffeeshop Conversations at Artichoke Music #303

By TOM D'ANTONI // Galen Clark of Outer Orbit, Trio Subtonic and other ensembles talks about juggling multiple bands and emerging from the pandemIc.

Liv Warfield Live at the Lot at Zidell Yards on July 14, 2021 - Photos

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Summer of Soul: OMN National Editor Art Levine on the best music documentary ever / Coffeeshop Conversations @ Artichoke Music # 302

By TOM D'ANTONI // A music documentary that makes you cry? Questlove's "Summer of Soul" is the perfect blend of music and context. Listen to Art Levine and Tom talk about it.

Cathedral Park Jazz Festival returns: In Person July 16-18

After a year in Covid exile musicians and music lovers will once again gather under the St. John's Bridge for three summer's days of home-grown music...July 16-18. Full schedule here

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The Scene, Waterfront Blues Festival at Zidell Yards, July 3, 2021 Photos (220)

Outer Orbit with Sarah Clarke, LaRhonda Steele & Arietta Ward at Waterfront Blues Festival at Zidell Yards, July 4, 2021 - Photos (115)

Liv Warfield Live at the Lot at Zidell Yards on July 14, 2021 - Photos (101)