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Latin Jazz Icon Sammy Figueroa Releases New Album SEARCHING FOR A MEMORY with All-Star Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 14, 2023 Experience the mesmerizing Latin jazz rhythms of Sammy Figueroa's latest album, 'Searching For A Memory.' Joined by GRAMMY-winning pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and Cuban vocalist Aymée Nuviola, Figueroa pays tribute to his father's legacy while showcasing his own musical talents. ...
Bio Ritmo Celebrates Its 30th Year As A Band With New Album 'Salsa System'
by Michael Major - November 29, 2022 They keep bodies on the dance floor with a nitty gritty, vintage groove while keeping heads turning with experimental synth tones and electronic textures. They have a fierce, almost punk rock DIY ethos that pervades their attitude and style, releasing their records independently or on tastemaker lab...
Newport Classical to Present the World Premiere of CROOKED SHANKS By Shawn E. Okpebholo,
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2022 Newport Classical will present the world premiere of Crooked Shanks by Shawn E. Okpebholo, performed by pianist Aldo López-Gavilán on Saturday, July 9 at 8pm, at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave.) as part of the 2022 Newport Classical Music Festival (formerly Newport Music Festival), running from Ju...
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2021 Season Lineup
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 03, 2021 The New York-based orchestra is made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players, and arrangers in jazz music today. Free tickets are required for entry; ticket reservations will be open for request on Monday, June 7 at 12:00PM ET....
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Anywhere Celebrates Women's History Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 01, 2021 Additional upcoming female performances include interdisciplinary performing artist Arielle Rosales, electro pop artist La Force, soul queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas, and reggae label VP Records founder Miss Pat....
GRAMMY Winning Jazz Trombonist Doug Beavers Releases New Album SOL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 25, 2020 GRAMMY® Award-winning Doug Beavers is of the stature of NYC's top jazz aficionados who fearlessly push the boundaries of the genre itself while honoring the legends that have paved the way....
Papo Vázquez Releases CHAPTER 10: BREAKING COVER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 13, 2020 Papo Vázquez is pleased to release Chapter 10: Breaking Cover, a new album with his Mighty Pirates Troubadours. Out today via the artists own Picaro Records, Chapter 10: Breaking Cover features a varied program of Vázquez's original music that displays his signature fusion of jazz and Puerto Rican f...
SummerStage Anywhere Announces July & August Daily Program Schedule
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 01, 2020 Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is thrilled to announce the continuation of its free digital series SummerStage Anywhere. The platform will offer one-of-a-kind digital arts content daily kicking off the week of July 6th. ...
Eva Cortés 'Todas Las Voces' Out July 17
by A.A. Cristi - June 04, 2020 Honduran/Spanish singer, songwriter and composer Eva Cortés delivers a revelatory set of flamenco and blues-tinged Latin jazz on her newest record, Todas las Voces. Working for the second time with producer, arranger and trombonist Doug Beavers (Eddie Palmieri, Spanish Harlem Orchestra),...
Stretch & Bobbito Release New Album NO REQUESTS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2020 New York radio legends and dynamic duo Stretch & Bobbito release their anxiously awaited debut album No Requests. The pair also have a show celebrating the release of the album at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. tonight, and have an upcoming debut hometown show at the Gramercy Theatre in New ... |