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Mike Monford to Release 'The Cloth I'm Cut From' in May

Mike Monford's The Cloth I'm Cut From is flowing, relaxed, open music, heavy on rhythm, melody and emotion; a microcosm of Detroit's diverse scenes. Surrounded by a large multi-generational ensemble — from seasoned vets like Jaribu Shahid and Pamela Wise, to young MC Napi Devi — Monford features performances from Detroit's Cliff Bell's.

NRBQ Founder Terry Adams' Debut Solo Album 'Terrible' To Be Reissued With 4 Bonus Tracks

In 1995, at the request of New World Records, Terry wrote and recorded an all-original jazz album. The NRBQ founder/pianist invited friends Marshall Allen and other Sun Ra members, Roswell Rudd (Archie Shepp and Carla Bley), the rhythm section of Greg Cohen and Bobby Previte that he met working on Robert Altman's Short Cuts movie.

'NOW'S THE TIME: THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE PARKER #3' to Be Reissued On Vinyl

'Now's The Time: The Genius of Charlie Parker #3' will be released on vinyl, as part of Verve/UMe's Verve By Request series with Third Man Records. Get all the details here!

Alon Nechushtan Presents 'Moving Voices' U.S. Tour Dates

Alon Nechushtan's latest project, Moving Voices, is a jazz performance that aims to amplify immigrant voices and tell stories of extraordinary voyages. Join the international quartet on their East Coast tour in November 2023.

Angel City Jazz Festival Returns This Week

Angel City Arts presents its annual Angel City Jazz Festival October 13 – 29, 2023, at diverse and popular venues such as REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater), 2220 Arts & Archives, LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), The Moss Theatre, Zebulon, Zipper Hall and The World Stage. Learn more about the festival here!

Coltrane Revisited with Jimmy Greene, Greg Osby, and More to Play Birdland This Month

Check out the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running September 18th - October 1st here!

BAM Appoints Amy Cassello as Interim Artistic Director

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the appointment of Amy Cassello as BAM’s interim artistic director.

Richard Cortez, The Hot Sardines, and More to Play Birdland This Month

Check out the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running September 11th - September 24th here!

Joe's Pub Unveils the Line-Up for its Third Annual Habibi Festival

Discover the exciting line-up of performers and schedule for the highly anticipated Third Annual Habibi Festival at Joe's Pub. Get all the details on this must-see event, including dates and featured artists.

Park Avenue Armory's Artists Studio Series Continues To Spotlight Legendary Collective AACM This Fall

Discover the continuation of Park Avenue Armory's Artists Studio Series, shining a spotlight on the legendary collective AACM. Experience performances and premieres by Ge. Don't miss out on this fall's exciting lineup.

16th Annual Angel City Jazz Festival Announces Final 2023 Lineup

In its 16th year, 501 (c)(3) Angel City Arts presents the Angel City Jazz Festival October 13 – 29, 2023, at diverse and popular venues such as REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater), 2220 Arts & Archives, LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), The Moss Theatre, Zebulon, Zipper Hall and The World Stage. Tickets go on sale on July 1.

BAM Announces Eldorado Ballroom Curated Solange Knowles For Saint Heron

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the lineup for the Eldorado Ballroom music series, curated by Solange Knowles for Saint Heron. The program takes an anomalous approach to celebrating the intergenerational expressions of experimental and transcendent performance through the decades.

Catherine Russell, Sam Blakeslee Large Group & More to Perform at Birdland in February

Find the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running February 14 through February 26.

Gunhild Carling, Ben Markley Big Band, and More to Play Birdland This Month

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their jazz programming running February 7 through February 19. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Gunhild Carling, Ben Markley Big Band Feat. Ari Hoenig, Catherine Russell and Sam Blakeslee Large Group. 

Margot Sergent's THE EDITH PIAF EXPERIENCE To Play Birdland This Month

Parisian-born chanteuse and jazz instrumentalist Margot Sergent will return to Birdland Theater with The Edith Piaf Experience on February 16 at 8:30 pm.

Julie Benko, Amanda Green & More to Perform at Birdland in February

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! See Julie Benko, Amanda Green, and many more.

Margot Sergent Performs Jazzy Edith Piaf Show at Birdland Theater Next Month

During the first years of her professional career, Margot Sergent performed worldwide throughout her native France as a classically-trained harp player in national orchestras and chamber groups in prestigious venues such as Olympia, Carnegie Hall, and Wienermusikverein.

Annual NEA Jazz Masters Concert Returns To Flushing Town Hall With THE BLUES FEELING Next Month

On Saturday, November 12th, Flushing Town Hall will host the 16th annual NEA Jazz Masters concert “The Blues Feeling,” led by the acclaimed American jazz virtuoso Jimmy Owens.

Guitarist Gene Ess Releases New Album AH-BOP

Ah-Bop is the latest album from guitarist Gene Ess, and his first for four years, out now on SIMP Records. Ess is joined by bassist Scott Colley and drummer Clarence Penn - for an inquisitive journey through the classic guitar trio format that takes in an eclectic variety of genres and forms along the way.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Announce July 2022 Schedule

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch Jay Leonhardt and John Weber Duo, Remy LeBeouf Assembly of Shadows Orchestra and more. Birdland Theater will present Tony DeSare, Maurizio Spista Organ Trio and more.

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