Magherita Fava

The first Silk Jazz Festival comes to downtown Knoxville’s Market Square on Sunday, September 27. The free, all-ages outdoor festival, runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a jazz jam session to follow.In this conversation, Silk Jazz Festival founders and Knoxville musicians Margherita Fava, Taber Gable, and Cameron Moore discuss the idea behind the event, the local jazz community, and what listeners can expect on Market Square.Todd Steed (who will serve as emcee) gets the scoop and more from the founders.

Margherita Fava discusses her newest release, Murrina, an expressive and impressive follow up to her debut, Tatatu. Her CD release party is this Sunday, Oct. 5th at Barley's at 8:00.

Xavier Davis is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and music educator who leads the Xavier Davis Trio. Margherita Fava catches up with him on a number of fascinating topics.

Dabin Ryu talks with Margherita Fava about her new fabulous trio recording and also shares which type of performance makes her most nervous.

Composer, educator and musician Donald Brown shares thoughts on his career and some of his favorite music in this wide ranging interview with Margherita Fava.

Jeff Babko catches Margherita Fava up on his latest projects in this interview from On Keys.

Gerald Clayton discusses a wide variety of topic, including his newest release, in this interview with Margherita Fava.