Jul 09, 2011 — Frank Vignola is one of the busiest guitarists on the jazz scene today. His versatility, showmanship, and blistering technique have made him a favorite around the world. Later this week he and his trio will play the Norwood Village Green Concert Series. He talked about his music with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article

Jun 23, 2011 — The Kingston Jazz Festival takes place today through Saturday with five headlining performances and other jazz activities around the city. Recently Joel Hurd spoke with Brian McCurdy, the cultural director for the City of Kingston, Ontario, to find out more.  Go to full article

Burlington, VT, May 31, 2011 — The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival kicks off this Friday at various venues around Burlington, and this year features more music than ever before. Joel Hurd spoke with the festival's Managing Director Brian Mital.  Go to full article

May 14, 2011 — Guitarist Steve Khan has always used Latin rhythms on his CDs, but the new CD, Parting Shot, is a full-out Latin Jazz effort from this veteran jazz guitarist. he talked about the new CD and more with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article

May 07, 2011 — At age 23 Julian Lage has just released the followup to his Grammy-nominated 2009 debut CD, "Sounding Point". Without any lyrics, "Gladwell" tells the story of an imaginary and forgotten town through music. He talked about the new CD and lots more with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article

Apr 30, 2011 — Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius, who grew up on the southern edge of the North Country in Queensbury has a new CD called Karibu. She talked about the new disc, and her very talented band which she calls Heard, with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article

Apr 02, 2011 — Jamaica-born Monty Alexander is widely regarded as one of the best pianists in the history of jazz. He's celebrating 50 years as a professional musician with a new live CD, "Uplift", and he talked about the CD and his career with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article

Potsdam, NY, Mar 23, 2011 — A jazz legend who has played professionally for over 65 years will be playing a special concert in Potsdam Thursday night. Joel Hurd has a preview.  Go to full article

Mar 05, 2011 — Pianist Larry Ham returns to the North Country March 11-14 to play shows in Upper Jay, Saranac Lake and Potsdam. He'll also be working with jazz bands at Keene Central School and Canton High School and giving a music business workshop at his alma mater, The Crane School of Music. He talked about all of this and more with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article

Brooklyn, NY, Feb 26, 2011 — Amazing technique is on display on guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg's 8th CD, "Shadowless." It features a fascinating variety of compositions & sounds, and a tight, locked-in band. He talked about it with Joel Hurd on The Bridge.  Go to full article