John D’earth Joins the Jazz Messenger
By WTJU
Date: 05/29/2026
Time: 11:00 am
Trumpeter John D’earth will join The Jazz Messenger on Friday morning. They’ll be talking about next week’s Charlotteville Jazz Fest, running June 4-7, and will also discuss the perennial Thursday Night Miller’s Band, featuring Richmond-based vocalist Laura Ann Singh. D’earth and Singh will be performing at Miller’s on the opening night of Jazz Fest, June 4, 9:30 p.m. D’earth will also be performing twice on Saturday, June 6. Check out the Jazz Fest schedule.
The Jazz Messenger Show runs weekly 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tune in on 91.1FM, stream at wtju.net, or listen via WTJU’s mobile app.
John D’earth plays trumpet with a striking, original sound and a technique that he mobilizes for spitfire improvisation and gripping melodies. A consummate jazz artist, composer, and gifted educator, he draws inspiration from collaborators on the bandstand, from students, and from nature. Internationally known for his contributions in straight-ahead jazz he exhibits omnivorous musical tastes including free improvisation, mainstream rock, and modern classical music.
Laura Ann Singh is a multilingual American singer, recording artist and composer, often associated with musica popular brasileira and Latin boleros. She has performed internationally in Europe, Russia, and South America, and with Miramar has been featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk and headlined globalFEST in New York City. She has recorded with Daptone Records, Barbès Records, and Electric Cowbell as well as dozens of independent recordings. Her repertoire pulls from all over Latin America, especially Brazil, but includes American Songbook standards, women composers, and original music.
Photo by Sanjay Suchak
