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Jam Session 11-14-23 Photos
Another engaging jam session at True Story Brewing!
Matthew Bellisario
Nov 21, 20231 min read
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How Sonny Rollins Can Save Today’s Lifeless Music!
Matthew J. Bellisario 2023 The Stats Walter Theodore "Sonny" Rollins was born September 7, 1930 in Harlem, NY. Years active 1947–2014 (45...
Matthew Bellisario
Nov 20, 202311 min read
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Tuesday Night Jazz Photographs
Over the past year and a half or so I have compiled a huge collection of pictures of the jazz jam sessions at True Story Brewing here in...
Matthew Bellisario
Jun 21, 20231 min read
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Tuesday Night Photos 6-13-22
Tuesday night Jazz Jams at True Story are always hot and this past Tuesday was no exception. I thought I would share a few photos with you.
Matthew Bellisario
Jun 14, 20231 min read
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Jazz and Film: Inspiration for the Next Generation
By Matthew J. Bellisario 2023 Many have asked what we aim to accomplish by making a film on Jazz music. What can a film contribute to the...
Matthew Bellisario
May 23, 20234 min read
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José Carr's Band at Piccolo, Auburn, AL
When José Carr is not holding his famous jazz jam at True Story Brewing Company on Tuesday evenings he and his band gigs around the...
Matthew Bellisario
May 16, 20231 min read
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What is Improvisation?
Matthew J. Bellisario 2023 Many new to Jazz are often intrigued by the seemingly lack of structure compared to other genres of music....
Matthew Bellisario
May 15, 20233 min read
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AL.com: New documentary tells the story of Daniel José Carr, Birmingham Jazz History
Visit AL.com for full article by: Shauna Stuart Trumpeter Daniel José Carr doesn’t speak much on stage during the Tuesday jazz jams at...
Matthew Bellisario
May 11, 20231 min read
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A Vision for the Future of Traditional Jazz
Matthew J. Bellisario 2023 The question is often asked, is Jazz music dying? Is it relevant in today’s culture? What does the genre of...
Matthew Bellisario
May 4, 20233 min read
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I feel the need... the need for JAZZ!
How I became involved in the Birmingham jazz scene and why you should too! By Greg Hendrick- Producer of 'So You Say You Play Jazz?' I've...
Matthew Bellisario
May 2, 20233 min read
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Matthew Bellisario
Apr 27, 20230 min read
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Press Release Premiere Film Screening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 25th, 2023 BellisarioSonic Arts Contact: Matthew Bellisario Phone: 205-441-5549 Email:...
Matthew Bellisario
Apr 25, 20232 min read
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Movie Lobby Card #2 Coming Soon!
Our first autographed lobby cards are available every Tuesday evening at True Story Brewing and we are excited to make our second in the...
Matthew Bellisario
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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Matthew Bellisario
Apr 18, 20230 min read
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First Screening at True Story Brewing May 9th, 7PM!
On Tuesday May 9th at 7PM come and help us make history in Birmingham,AL with the release of the first ever feature length...
Matthew Bellisario
Apr 8, 20231 min read
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Movie Lobby Cards Are Coming!
You will soon be able to get limited edition collectible autographed lobby cards in support of our new documentary. These will be...
Matthew Bellisario
Mar 29, 20231 min read
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Jazz and the Magic City
The city of Birmingham, Alabama has an unsung history of Jazz music. Top level music education produced many jazz musicians who were...
Matthew Bellisario
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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Lee Morgan: Master of the Trumpet Gone Too Soon
Matthew J. Bellisario 2023 As the snow fell heavily on an early winter morning in New York City, Lee Morgan was bleeding out from a...
Matthew Bellisario
Feb 13, 20235 min read
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Why Live Music Matters!
Matthew J. Bellisario 2023 That one-time musical event is unrepeatable. Almost every Tuesday evening I have the privilege of sitting down...
Matthew Bellisario
Feb 3, 20232 min read
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Jazz Albums for Those New to Jazz
These are some of what I consider to be the most important and accessible Jazz albums for those new to Jazz music. Most of these...
Matthew Bellisario
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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