Archive for July, 2016

O.P.

Sunday, July 3rd, 2016
Jazz Fest Productions President Oscar Peterson

Jazz Fest Productions President Oscar Peterson (right) enjoys the scene at OCC.

Jazz Fest, Day 1: Message in the Music

Sunday, July 3rd, 2016
Michael McDonald talk just enough politics before getting into his litany of hits last night.

Michael McDonald talked just enough politics before getting into his litany of hits last night.

Jazz Is…Audacious

Sunday, July 3rd, 2016
Jerry Dale McFadden of the Mavericks had maybe the coolest entrance for any Jazz Fest in recent history.

Jerry Dale McFadden of the Mavericks had maybe the coolest entrance for any Jazz Fest in recent history.

Jazz Fest, Day 1: Rock Star

Sunday, July 3rd, 2016
The ascot, lapel boot and goatee say fashion icon, but the guitar licks and the style scram straight rock icon.

The ascot, glasses, boots and goatee say fashion icon, but the guitar licks showed us we can’t sleep on Eddie Perez’s musical skills.

Jazz Fest, Day 1: Tourism Destination

Sunday, July 3rd, 2016
Schoening's love NY

The Schoening’s love NY

Jazz Fest, Day 1: Mr. Leigh

Saturday, July 2nd, 2016
Ronnie Leigh,the smooth-dapper-crooner and local legend also participated in the tribute to Mark Murphy.

Ronnie Leigh,the smooth-dapper-crooner and local legend also participated in the tribute to Mark Murphy.

Jazz Fest, Day 1: First Lady of CNY Jazz

Saturday, July 2nd, 2016
Nancy Kelly joined New York Voices to pay tribute to Murphy.

Nancy Kelly joined New York Voices onstage to pay tribute to Murphy.

Jazz is…Respect

Saturday, July 2nd, 2016

There’s a top 10 list somewhere as to why Frank Malfitano, producer, director, talent cultivator, and cultural savant “gets it” when it comes to showing pride for Syracuse and Central New York. Bringing Chief Lyons, the statesman, onto the stage at Jazz Fest tonight is high on that list. Respect.

Jazz Fest, Day 1: Suited

Saturday, July 2nd, 2016
Jazz Fest at OCC is quickly becoming one of our favorite fashion holidays.

Jazz Fest at OCC is quickly becoming one of our favorite fashion holidays.

Jazz Fest, Day 1: NY Voices

Saturday, July 2nd, 2016
The Grammy-award winning group New York Voices collaborated for an all-star tribute to Mark Murphy, who passed away in October.

The Grammy-award winning group New York Voices (above) participated in today’s All-Star tribute to Mark Murphy. Murphy passed away in October.