Whenever the idea of bringing quality jazz entertainment to Houston is discussed, one of the first names on the minds of most is Da Camera of Houston. As a leading edge organization, Da Camera is responsible for providing some of the finest chamber, classical and jazz music to the city during any given calendar year. In addition, Da Camera takes great pride in doing something very few organizations will do on a consistent basis. Every year, Da Camera showcases top-notch jazz artists in an

Lizz Wright currently stands as one of jazz's most profound new voices of the 21st century. Her debut release in 2003 entitled "Salt" on the Verve Record Label has received considerable acclaim and continues to surprise anyone within earshot of her sound. Her ability to captivate audiences with her gospel-oriented roots has shed new light on vocal jazz as a whole. In a genre that is often filled with mediocrity, Lizz Wright provides an opportunity for a fresh new look at female voc

Porgy and Bess, one of America's most significant theatrical productions ever written came to Houston's Jones Hall on October 22nd and 23rd. Presented by the Society for the Performing Arts, one of the city's premier arts organizations, the musical stage play is a product of George and Ira Gershwin, two of the most prominent musical playwrights in the history of American theater and music. Taken from a novel and play written by Dubose Heyward, Porgy a

For the first time ever, the City of Houston became the major focus of two nationally acclaimed sponsors to highlight one of the finest Jazz Festivals in performance history. Although Houston has had one major Festival for the last 14 years, it has been awhile since a nationally sponsored jazz event has visited the city. In previous years, the Kool Jazz, JVC Jazz and the General Motors Jazz Festivals have all visited Houston at one time or the other. In each and every instance, some of jazz's fi

Since 1991, Fourplay has become one of the most prolific and long-standing groups in contemporary jazz. Originally, the initial make-up of this outstanding array of musicians consisted of pianist Bob James, guitarist Lee Ritenour, bassist Nathan East and drummer Harvey Mason. But after a run of four albums, Ritenour left the band and was replaced by guitarist Larry Carlton. Although the shift in personnel was a dramatic one, the overall chemistry remaine