It’s a quick turnaround for our next Jazz on the Porch at Talon Winery. This Sunday, September 1,  3:00-6:00 pm,  is the makeup date for our July concert which had to be postponed because of weather. This concert will feature Gotcha’ Covered, led by our good friend Mark Gardner. Mark, playing keyboard, will be joined by three musicians making their first appearance on the porch. David Maynard will be on saxophone, Ben Cantrell will be playing drums and Danny Cecil will be strumming the bass. It should be a fun time. Bring your chairs, blankets, food, family and friends, get […]

Unfortunately the rain got us again before the musicians could even get set up for our July concert. However, the calendar has flipped to August and we’re ready to try again. For August we will have one of our all-time fan favorites, the Baja Yetis. They will be performing on Sunday, August 25, 3:00-6:00pm. The lineup for the Yetis will be Bill Underwood/Saxophone, Shaun Owens, Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Jacob O’Donnell/Saxophone, Brandon Bowlds/Guitar, Nick Coleman/Bass. Danielle Barkman/Drums and Jason Cox/Percussion; Bring your chairs, blankets, food, family and friends, get a couple of bottles og wine from the Jazz Arts Foundation Jazz on the […]

Artist and Composer, Michael Cruse is a musically captivating talent having captured audiences all around the world. Cruse, a Lexington, Kentucky native, is known for his unique take on the musical stylings of the incomparable Louis Armstrong. Michael’s compositions and arrangements have been featured in various TV shows, films, and commercials, which have been aired across the nation.    Michael’s musical lineage spans 100 years, including two gospel recording groups, the Brooks Sisters and the Raglin Brothers of Kentucky, and his dear uncle Charles Quillings, teacher of esteemed jazz pianist Les McCann. His Uncle Charles took Michael under his wing […]