Kim Kelley
December 13, 2025
Our Take: Christmas in New York
The best city in the world during the Holiday Season is New York City. No contest. Prior to the Pandemic, my wife and I always found a reason, some good…
December 10, 2025
Jazz Notes: 12.10.25
Still Looking for a Perfect Holiday Gift? I cannot take credit for the list below. A great friend of mine, who is not a jazz fan — at least not…
December 6, 2025
Our Take: Behind Many Great Musicians is a Strong Woman
Earlier this week, I learned that Inge Dulfer, Candy’s mom, passed after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. From the photo below, it is easy to see from where Candy’s…
December 3, 2025
Jazz Notes: 12.3.25
Next Month, We Sail In a little over one month, our ’26 Cruise season begins on the Celebrity Summit cruise ship with two new programs. David Foster: The Hitman Cruise…
November 29, 2025
Our Take: Be Thankful for Music
It’s the weekend of Thanksgiving and everyone’s on the run,They are cooking and shopping and finding ways to have fun.But amid all the excitement, while we enjoy those near to…
November 26, 2025
Jazz Notes: 11.26.25
Thanksgiving Eve Happy Thanksgiving Eve! No, that is not a real thing, but it may be my favorite day/night of the year! It starts with the office closing around 2PM,…
November 24, 2025
Our Take: Thanksgiving Thoughts
Soon, it will be Thanksgiving week. I say “week” because, over the past few years, what was once a holiday celebrated with an evening of preparation and anticipation, then a…
November 19, 2025
Jazz Notes: 11.19.25
Mother Nature…Still Undefeated Do you remember the Chiffon margarine commercial where “Mother Nature” tastes the product and declares it to be her “sweet creamy butter”? Upon learning that it is…
November 15, 2025
Our Take: So Much Happened Last Week
I love to watch John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight. His mix of satire, comedy and pathos is exquisitely presented in a confident yet selfless style. He never brags, but you…
November 12, 2025
Jazz Notes: 11.12.25
Wynton Marsalis joins Marcus Miller & Gregory Porter forJourney of Jazz ’27 in New Orleans! Wynton Marsalis joining Journey of Jazz ’27 may be the most exciting headline for Jazz Notes…