Baltimore Jazz Alliance

The Baltimore Jazz Alliance is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the promotion of jazz in the greater Baltimore area. Through print and digital media channels, as well as in-person public outreach, the BJA provides information on the events, artists, venues, and recordings that the Baltimore jazz scene has to offer, and provides a variety of educational programs to introduce Baltimore’s youth to the history and techniques of jazz, as well as a recognition program for aspiring student musicians.

Our website features news, information, and most importantly, a calendar of all the jazz happening in and around Baltimore; the calendar is also emailed weekly to subscribers, so visit baltimorejazz.com, sign up, and catch up with all the great #baltimorejazz!

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Calendar of Baltimore Events

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Obasi Akoto and Band Shine at Caton Castle for Contemporary Arts Fundraiser (Fri, 18 Apr 2025)
It was a festive night at Caton Castle on Saturday Dec. 7th for the fundraiser concert for Contemporary Arts, Inc., featuring Obasi Akoto. Red poinsettia bouquets graced tables covered in black tablecloths, and guests were dressed in their finest, enjoying soul food dinners with elaborate cocktails. | Read more>> The post Obasi Akoto and Band Shine at Caton Castle for Contemporary Arts Fundraiser first appeared on baltimorejazz.com.
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The Thomas Schinabeck Quintet at An die Musik (Fri, 18 Apr 2025)
[Photo credit: Efrain Ribeiro] When the Thomas Schinabeck Quintet mounted the stage at An die Musik on January 26, 2025, they took the audience on a thrilling journey into new musical terrain. Schinabeck, an award-winning alto saxophonist, flutist, and composer, hails from Cleveland, Ohio, and I could hear the traces of his Midwestern twang when he spoke from the stage. | Read more>> The post The Thomas Schinabeck Quintet at An die Musik first appeared on baltimorejazz.com.
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