“I saw him spin at the Sweater Funk Party way back in the teens, and then I saw him again in 2023,” Doppler recalled. “It’s so exciting any time he makes an appearance, you’ve gotta come ...

The city is celebrating the 15th annual Virginia Beach Funk Fest Party. This year’s lineup includes headliners WAR and S.O.S.

Greg Tardy started off as a clarinetist in New Orleans before transitioning to tenor saxophone. His music encompasses post-bop, free jazz and gospel; he’s collaborated with the likes of Elvin Jones, ...