The Jazz Half on Radio!

The Jazz Half has finally hit the Internet radio airwaves!

Located on ubroadcast Internet Radio station #6702, WCJS is 24 hours of streaming jazz music, plus LIVE broadcasts showcasing music from the many talented local artists here in Cincinnati! Starting January 29th, the Jazz Half will broadcast LIVE every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 10:00pm. This Tuesday, tune in for the Showcase Spotlight featuring The Dan Karlsberg Group; and Thursday, check into WCJS for the Showcase Spotlight on The Xavier University Jazz Ensemble. What better way to surf the web than listening to some relaxing jazz music? For details on accessing WCJS, visit http://www.thejazzhalf.com/ and click the 'WCJS' button. Tell all your friends about the NEW Full-Time Jazz Radio Station for Cincinnati! Cheers!

- jh

CMB in Cincy!

Hey everyone,

Just came back from The Jazz Half's "Event of the Month"! That's right, the Christian McBride Band was in full form at Raymond Walter's in Blue Ash tonight. What a performance! There was a huge turnout to see one of Jazz Music's most dynamic bassists and his band. Christian hit the crowd with a few numbers from his past CD's, but I don't want to ruin it for you - the review of this show will soon be on the 'Reviews' page of the Jazz Half Site, so stay tuned, and keep warm!

- jh

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better!

Hey! It's time to kill this cold weather with some HOT news!

As you've seen on the home page of the Jazz Half, Christian McBride is the Jazz Half Event of the Month and will be bringing his band to perform at Raymond Walters on January 26th. This is one exciting show to look forward to, agreed? Well guess what? The Jazz Half recently had the pleasure of conducting an exclusive telephone interview with Christian McBride. That's right - EXCLUSIVE! The interview will be coming soon in the 'Artists' page of the Jazz Half. For an excerpt, click the 'Play' button on the media player below! Enjoy!

- jh

Is it 2008 already?

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Well the holidays are over and its back to reality. I know, I know - we're already in the 2nd week of January, but this is our first FULL week of the year. I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday season. So what's on the near horizon? Hmmm, Valentines Day, Receiving your W-2's, the Superbowl... what else? THAT'S RIGHT - More great jazz! Venues are kicking off 2008 in a huge way with lots of events in the city. Stop by the event calendar on The Jazz Half (www.thejazzhalf.com) to see what's going on this month.

One show that comes to mind is the Northside Jazz Ensemble playing at the Northside Tavern on January 14th and the 28th starting at 10:00pm. In fact, I was there last month (I just can't get enough of those guys!) listening to Mike Darrah (Organ), Aaron Jacobs (Bass), Max Gise (Guitar), and Mark Wolfley (Drums). These guys COOK, and I suggest dropping by the Northside Tavern to check 'em out. For a quick listen, click the play button on the media player below.

Oh yeah, I reviewed their show back in August. Feel free to read it on the 'Review' page of The Jazz Half Forum. Stay warm!

- jh