FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

JAZZ-FUSION GUITARIST DEVON KURZWEIL SET TO RELEASE HIS 2ND SOLO WORK, THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FULL LENGTH ALBUM, EAST OF NOWHERE.

ALBUM AVAILABLE ON-LINE **OCTOBER 16TH, 2026**

Durham NC—Guitarist, composer & producer Devon Kurzweil is set to release his 2nd solo album (and 21st work) this summer, East of Nowhere. The album features seven dynamic tracks that delve into various jazz genres—modern, funk, smooth & latin—that showcase Kurzweil’s versatile guitar playing and compositional skills.

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A true jazz legend has recently passed…tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins has finally made it to the greenest of heavenly pastures at age 95. Imagine what kind of musical life this guy had experienced over that time period. Virtually all the various styles and decades of jazz music were available to him and his composite reflects a deep understanding and knowledge of the jazz spectrum. A seven decade career is just incredible; Sonny Rollins recorded over 60 albums as a band leader! Often called “the greatest living improviser” and/or the “saxophone colossus”, he was a defining figure of both the jazz genre AND the saxophone. Perhaps now, Mr. Rollins and Mr. Coltrane can duel in the heavens to see who can play the longer solo! RIP Sonny, you will be missed!

A great throwback performance from one of reggae’s legendary artists…because…it’s Summertime!! Enjoy!

This little bar on the west side of Chapel Hill is a true gem in the Triangle music scene. Holding the moniker of a “jazz bar with hockey problem“, Lapin Bleu comes correct and features some of the best jazz musicians and groups in the area. These guys offer music 7 days a week all year long so there is always something happening at the blue bunny. Oh, and did I mention they show all the Carolina Hurricanes games as well? What else could one possibly want?

Hometown favorites Algorhythm Trio perform there every 3rd Friday of the month (8-10pm) right after the infamous Danny Grewen Band. Other notable performers include: Scott Sawyer, Mark Roman, Onyx Club Boys, TJ & Brad Maiani, Holland Majors and Geoffrey Ammons, just to name a few. If you’re looking for some authentic organ jazz, check out The Organization (Grant Osborne, Devon Kurzweil, Jeff Crouse) who debuts at Lapin Bleu on Thursday, May 28th (5-6:30pm). You really can’t go wrong here and there’s a good chance you’ll be able to catch some great hockey too!

Lapin Bleu is located at: 106A N Graham St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Posted without comment. Well, one comment…This is like really bad Primus with a loop machine. If this is the future of music, heaven help us all.

It’s always a great time seeing one of my favorite bands, Snarky Puppy. This time they brought some great new material from the new album Somni. I’ve been itching to hear these tunes live and in living color. While I would have loved to hear the Metropole Orkest as well, I was very curious to hear how the compositions would sound with just the core band. I was very satisfied with what I heard…

Big Yay! Jazzfest time is soon approaching. Notable headliners this year: David Byrne, Widespread Panic, Burning Spear, Herbie Hancock, Earth Wind & Fire and the Isley Brothers. Admittedly, I’m leaving out some headliners that are questionable (at best) with regard to the “jazz” element. Guess they gotta sell tickets somehow, right? Also of note on the bill: Lettuce, Ron Carter, Monty Alexander and Cory Henry. Looks overall to be a great festival once again. Hope the weather cooperates!

More schedule information at:

Music – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival