Makaya McCraven @Enjoy Jazz in Mannheim

Makaya McCraven @Enjoy Jazz in Mannheim

ByMatthias Kirsch

Makaya McCraven, the prolific drum meister from Chicago, just released four EPs last month: “PopUp Shop”, “Hidden Out!”, “The People’s Mixtape”, and “Techno Logic” are also available now on a double LP. Makaya is part of this year’s Enjoy Jazz Festival and performed at Alte Feuerwache in Mannheim last night. Together with Marquis Hill on…

Thelonious Monk Competition Winners Playing Concerts in New York

Thelonious Monk Competition Winners Playing Concerts in New York

ByMatthias Kirsch

Through its Competition and wide range of year-round programs, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz is committed to identifying and training the world’s leading young jazz musicians who will preserve the traditions of jazz while expanding the music in new directions. That’s what is said on the Thelonious Monk Institute Organisation website and this past…