Gene Barge: Dancing with Daddy “G”

The 1950s ushered in a new sound that changed the entire musical landscape in America. That sound was Rhythm and Blues. A natural product, as legendary saxophonist and composer Gene “Daddy G” Barge explains, of the integration of swinging jazz and rhythmic blues. Daddy G, a multitalented artist, is considered …

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Annalee Hoosen

Annalee is a young, hip vocalist with a fresh vintage vibe. Along with her band, The Midnight Sons, she is putting a new spin on the old jazz standard with the addition of funky back beats and a vibrant creative style, that is re-introducing a whole new generation to jazz …

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Shawn Maxwell

Shawn Maxwell is both an educator and an artist. This multi-instrumental band leader has been a recognized and distinguished performer in the Chicago jazz scene for years, and his music has earned critical acclaim nationwide. We spoke with Shawn about his career, his music over the years, the advice that …

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Meagan McNeal

Meagan McNeal is a beautiful and sultry songstress from the Southside of Chicago. Her graceful style and impeccable talents have earned her a spot on stages with some of the best names in the music business. iRockJazz is thrilled to welcome her to New Buffalo, MI for our 2015 iRockJazz …

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Audley Reid

iRockJazz proudly welcomes Audley Reid to our 2015 iRockJazz Music Festival in Buffalo, MI! Mr. Reid has been a part of the Jazz music scene for over 20 years. He has performed with numerous stars and has performed in venues around the world. Although his charismatic style is identifiable as …

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Jazz Fest Attracts Top Talent to New Buffalo

NEW BUFFALO, MI — The Veteran’s Day weekend this year will be hotter than ever in New Buffalo, as iRock Jazz brings some of the finest local, national and internationally known jazz musicians to town for its first-ever iRock Jazz Fest. The one-day music fest on Saturday, November 8 will …

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iRock Jazz Festival “Finding Fela” Documentary Film Premiere

Join producer Stephen Hendel for the VIP screening of “Finding Fela” at the iRock Jazz Festival Friday November 7. http://irockjazz.com/festival/purchase-tickets/ $20 VIP tickets to the Friday evening film screening of Finding Fela include: Tabor Hill Winery VIP meet and greet at 7 p.m. “Finding Fela” film screening at 8 p.m. Q …

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