The Heights

The Heights – May – An Xperience Column – by Joe Barna. Well folks, it’s now May 2024, and Jazz Appreciation Month has once again come and gone. We were treated to a spectacular collection of live performances across the entire region and beyond. However, the best is yet to come. In my world, jazz […]

The Heights – An Xperience Column – by Joe Barna. Welcome back to The Heights. In this episode we will talk about one the most relevant, significant and revered drummers of the past 30 years in jazz history, rhythm master Joe Farnsworth. Many of you may not know this name, but after reading this article […]

The Heights – An Xperience Column – by Joe Barna. Welcome back to your monthly resource for all that is good and bad about jazz music in the matrix known as the Capital Region. I’m your host for this journalistic adventure, Joe Barna. On today’s episode of The Heights I will attempt to answer 3 […]

The Heights – An Xperience Column – by Joe Barna. Tis’ the season for many special happenings, self reflection, family gatherings, parties, presents and all that jazz. It’s a time of the year where we attempt to suspend that which chains us down emotionally, mentally and physically. A time of joyful exchanges and laughter among […]

The Heights – An Xperience Column – by Joe Barna. I’d like to propose a toast… “Please raise your glasses to Troy, NY…A fair city whose character, history, charm, architecture, music, food, small businesses and bright future shines like the brightest of all heavenly lights. It is an honor and privilege to know you. We […]

The Heights – a Column by Joe Barna. Throughout every era of music there exists those generational talents that transcend their given art forms. These artists cement themselves into the lore as timeless voices becoming living legends, inevitably leaving the mortal realm behind as icons of their craft. Coming to Alias Coffee Roasters in Troy, […]

Fall Into Jazz – The Heights – Joe Barna When I began the jazz series at Alias Coffee Roasters in Troy, NY, my vision was to offer an environment where people from all walks of life could feel welcomed and comfortable to have an evening out in their community cultivating memories and growing a scene […]

The Heights. “Opportunity Favors the Prepared Mind.’ I was introduced to this phrase by a good friend many years ago. Although I was able to intellectualize the meaning behind the words it took quite a bit of soul searching and self-reflection to fully encapsulate the depth of what it means to be prepared. Let me […]

The Heights, featured column. What is a scene, how can it be strengthened and what can you do to help? But First… Welcome back to my monthly article for Xperience. I hope you have found the first 3 installments to be informative, provocative and engaging. It’s been my esteemed pleasure having the profound opportunity to […]

What is a scene, how can it be strengthened and what can you do to help? But First… Welcome back to my monthly article for Xperience. I hope you have found the first 3 installments to be informative, provocative and engaging. It’s been my esteemed pleasure having the profound opportunity to express my interests, passions […]


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