I'm leaving on a jet plane"...to Johannesburg, South Africa.

It's good to have friends in cool places. One of my childhood family friends, who picked up a few photo tricks from my dad, happened to move there from Westchester County, NY. He built the bridge for me to come down there in 2000 with my good buddy Marion Meadows.

We started a band in SA, Vusi Khumalo on Drums and had a blast. We'll be doing the same next week on August 28-29, at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival.

The last time I visited there, I was inspired to write the song "Ukuphila" (The Healing Song).

If the past is any indication South Africa is definitely my muse!

The UK will be next, as I will join musical forces of Nu-Groove label mates Steve Oliver and Michael Lington.

We will be jamming at the legendary Pizza Express on Sept. 9-13. If you live in London join us for some great music.

New music is in the mix in the New Urban Jazz Lounge and is on its way to a stage, radio show and CD, so stay tuned to this blog and our web site www.newurbanjazz.com for more information and samples of what's to come.

Last but not least we truly appreciate the support you have been giving our CD "Lookin; Back" which has been holding it's own at Billboard.

For those of you that have not had the opportunity to pick up a copy visit www.newurbanjazz.com and order your copy today, as there are plenty in stock....

Keep It Jazzy - Bob Baldwin