July 2026
July 29, 2026
Jazz Notes: 7.29.26
The “Surfing” Theory For as long as I can remember, I have encouraged folks to recognize the “surfing” theory of life and adapt accordingly. What is the “surfing” theory of…
July 25, 2026
Our Take: NEA Jazz Masters at Sea?
Months ago, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced its Jazz Masters for 2026. The list included vocalist / composer Carmen Lundy, percussionist / composer Airto Moreira, keyboardist /…
July 22, 2026
Jazz Notes: 7.22.26
There is Only One Poll That Matters(And You Conduct it Every Day) Reader’s polls in jazz have been around for decades. One of the most famous jazz poll was in…
July 18, 2026
Our Take: The Eyes Have It!
In the last few days, I have had cataract surgery and light-adjustable lenses inserted. What sounded like a major hassle has been, thus far, pretty easy. My exercise and time…
July 15, 2026
Jazz Notes 7.15.26
The Ultimate Cruise Irony: When Do We Eat? Though not finalized, over the weekend I reviewed our current programming for The Jazz Cruise ’27. It is spectacular. More than 100…
July 11, 2026
Our Take: 7.11.26
The 18+ Edition A recent article in USA TODAY shared the announcement by United Kingdom cruise line, Marella Cruises, that it was “earmarking one of its ships, Marella Discovery 2,…
July 8, 2026
Jazz Notes 7.8.26 The Joy of Giving Back
If oxygen masks are deployed while you’re flying, the flight attendant instructs you to place the mask on you first before helping others. A comedian once quipped that the best…
July 4, 2026
Our Take: July 4th Edition
Happy 250th Birthday America! I doubt that there is a standard gift for someone’s 250th birthday. I know a couple of trees that old, but when I asked them what…