Here’s “Almost Invisible” and four other tracks from the 2009 album Synchronicity by the Jason Jenkins Group. Mostly original material featuring James Gates, Toru Dodo, Billy Williams, Kevin Simpson and Duane Smith.

Charles Owens Quintet at The Dark Room, March 5 — Charles Owens Marcus Tenney Devonne Harris Andrew Jay Randazzo

From a recent interview with Branford Marsalis, who’ll perform with his quartet at the Modlin Center on February 15, 7:30 p.m. Tickets here. Q: What do you see happening next? A: This is an important presidency. It’s been a long time […]

You’re on notice: the album release show for Showing Up, a new recording by trumpeter/cornetist/EWI-ist Victor Haskins’ trio Skein, with Randall Pharr, bass and Tony Martucci. It’s at the Black Iris Gallery, 321 West Broad, doors open at 10 p.m., […]

In the ’60s, Aretha Franklin performed and recorded jazz with Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and others. The jazz influence endured through a long, legendary career. Following a successful first outing, The Richmond Jazz Society re-presents The Jazz Side of Aretha Franklin […]

The Richmond Area Improv Collective’s new album Multiplicity is set for release on January 11 on the Greek label Thirsty Leaves. Find it here. The group plays multiple genres including jazz, noise, post rock, classical, black metal, free jazz, avant garde, […]