Unbelievable!!! Where has this summer gone. It’s moving toward the end of September, which means there is only one more Jazz on the Porch at Talon Winery concerts left for the 2026 season. Can’t believe I just said that. Concert 5 will take place on September 27 at 3:00. We...

On Thursday, September 10, 2026 the Jazz Arts Foundation and the Lexington Public Library continue Season 17 of “Jazz: Live at the Library!”, their series of monthly concerts held at the Farish Theatre in the Central Library Branch, 140 East Main St. in downtown Lexington.  Concert #204 brings back more...

August is winding down as we continue Season 18 of Jazz on the Porch at Talon Winery. For our end of August concert we welcome back to the porch our good friend Mark Gardner and Gotcha’ Covered. Joining Mark on keyboard will be David Maynard/saxophone, Ben Cantrell/drums and Matt Meighan/bass....

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, Michael Cruse will return home as the featured artist for the Fifth Annual Jazz from the Front Porch Series, presented by Phoenix Rising Lexington in partnership with Lexington Parks & Recreation, at the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden. Michael’s homecoming presents a wonderful opportunity to build upon the Isaac Murphy...

It’s almost time for our next library concert. On Thursday, August 13, 2026 the Jazz Arts Foundation and the Lexington Public Library continue Season 17 of Jazz: Live at the Library!, their series of monthly concerts held at the Farish Theatre in the Central Library Branch, 140 East Main St....

It’s July, it’s getting warmer and our concert schedule is even hotter as we’re ready for another concert for Season 18 of Jazz on the Porch at Talon Winery. This summer series continues with an all-time fan favorite who have played for us many times, the Baja Yetis. The Yetis...

It’s almost July and things are heating up, both outside and in our library concert series. On Thursday, July 9, 2026 the Jazz Arts Foundation and the Lexington Public Library continue Season 17 of Jazz: Live at the Library!, their series of monthly concerts held at the Farish Theatre in...

It’s June and we’re ready for another concert for Season 18 of Jazz on the Porch at Talon Winery. This summer series continues with our good friends who have played for us many times, Blue Groove Jazz. Blue Groove is composed of Sam Carr on saxophone, Mark Gardner tickling the...

On Thursday, June 11, 2026 the Jazz Arts Foundation and the Lexington Public Library continue Season 17 of Jazz: Live at the Library!, their series of monthly concerts held at the Farish Theatre in the Central Library Branch, 140 East Main St. in downtown Lexington. For concert #201 we are...

2026 is truly flying by. I can’t believe it’s already May and time for the first 2026 concert of Jazz on the Porch at Talon Winery. We once again have a great lineup scheduled for this season. We begin our 18th season on May 31 with one of our fan...

An Interview with Tom Covello By Bobbie Newman, Jazz Arts Foundation, Lexington, Kentucky. Lexington jazz legend Tom Covello has been integral to this region’s growth and appreciation of jazz for over 40 years. He and I have been friends since the 1980’s, and I am honored to offer some insight...

It’s been a busy few weeks for our library concerts with two concerts in April, including our celebration of International Jazz Day. And now the second Thursday of May is fast approaching and another special concert. The Jazz Arts Foundation and the Lexington Public Library continue Season 17 of Jazz:...