Posted in Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now Feature: Khari Allen Lee

Knights alum and ace saxophonist Khari Lee is staying busy in the New Orleans jazz scene in recent gigs with Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown…

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Where Are They Now Feature: Kate Higgins

AKO Vocalist in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Kate Higgins has enjoyed success as a voice actress, singer, and jazz pianist. Currently residing in…

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Posted in Era Bands

Rockin’ the House

For all in the Marriott ballroom last July, the 2017 AKAA Reunion served up two nights of fine big band jazz played by a very…

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Posted in Musical Influences

Musical Influences: “The Jones Boys”

I remember it as if it was yesterday. It was the summer of 1978. I was a freshman in high school, attending Tommy Goff’s Auburn…

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AKAA To End Print Publication of The Bridge

This issue is the second to last print issue of The Bridge that will be published and mailed to the over 400 recipients currently receiving…

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Posted in Gig Tall Tales

Gig Tall Tales: Joe Watson

My first thoughts when recounting tales of gigs from days gone by are: Was it illegal? Can I still be charged? Did it really happen…

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David Evans with the Chuck Israels Orchestra

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