From Big Apple Stages to Northfield Parks: How JC Sanford is Transforming a Small-Town Jazz Scene
September 6, 2026
For nearly six decades, JC Sanford has lived his life in the service of music. As a trombonist, composer, conductor, arranger, and educator, his resume reads like a map of the American jazz landscape. From the frantic, high-stakes clubs of New York City…
From New York Stages to Northfield Streets: The Evolution of the Northfield Jazz Festival
August 30, 2026
For JC Sanford, a life spent in the service of music has been defined by the high-pressure, high-art environments of New York City’s jazz clubs and the intricate complexities of big band composition. Yet, at 56, the trombonist, composer, and conductor…
