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Trumpeter cum laude Jim Hynes and three of the most talented marquee players in the Knoxville jazz firmament present “Bud’s on Broadway” on June 19.

The KCCK Featured Album for December is “Merry and Bright” from the Jeff Hamilton Trio. The drummer is a former member of the Woody Herman Orchestra and co-leads of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Along with pianist Tamir Hendelman and bassist Jon Hamar, the trio weaves its way through some of Hamilton’s favorite Christmas tunes, from … Continue reading

       Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyRevered drummer Jeff Hamilton reunites with his trio, featuring bassist Jon Hamar and pianist Tamir Hendelman, for “Merry & Bright,” a recording of Hamilton’s favorite Christmas songs. The tunes were selected from the drummer’s memories growing up in a family where everyone gathered around the piano and sang … Continue reading

Lectures & learning • The La Jolla-based Yiddish Arts and Academics Association of North America presents “Yidish Fun Breyshis: Let’s Learn the Yiddish Alphabet Together” at noon Thursdays through Sept. 2 online. Avi Fried will teach literacy in Yiddish, incorporating culture, idioms, jokes, curses and songs. $75 for the series; scholarships available. info@yaaana.com • Sanford Burnham Prebys presents “Stem Cells — The Future is Now” at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, online. SBP’...

Local Musician Spotlight: Brian Claxton Candace LeGault BRIAN CLAXTON His biography describes Brian Claxton as an old soul and passionate student of the history of American music. Of course, I just had to ask Brian what it means that he’s an “old soul.” He explained a bit sheepishly that this was written by his manager then did his best to explain those words. He didn’t quite succeed, saying, with ums and ers, maybe because he’s deeply into old jazz and gets along with older mus...

On the Town: Thanks to supporters of United Way of Central Oklahoma By: Lillie-Beth Brinkman The Journal Record March 2, 2021 Lillie-Beth Brinkman Congratulations to the United Way of Central Oklahoma for surpassing its campaign goal and raising $20.4 million for its important health and human service programs. Campaign co-chairs for the 2020 campaign were Judy Love and Mike Turpen. The organization recently announced its $20,428,686 total amount, noting that more than 19,000 donors ...