Russell Hall, bassist for the Dillard Performing Arts High School Jazz Band.(Photo by Mark Hill)By C.B. HanifSouth Florida has not lacked for jazz festivals over the years, but the road to musical fulfillment for local fans of this great art form has been rocky.Consider the once-promising Riviera Beach Jazz and Blues Festival, which from 2002 to 2008 drew people from around the … [Read more...]
Music feature: Mustafa Jazz Festival readies for 14th annual event
Jazz trumpet legend Melton Mustafa.By C.B. HanifNot equal are those who know and those who do not know about the annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival. Those in the know aren’t better than anyone else, of course, but they’re likely to share some more artful vibrations Friday and Saturday.That’s when the 14th annual festival swings forth at the Lou Rawls Performing Arts Theater on … [Read more...]