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Maestro Bill Mays and His Ensemble Come to The Broward Center


 Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of classical jazz as Gold Coast Jazz Society presents the extraordinary pianist, composer, and arranger, Bill Mays and his Jazz Ensemble on December 6th at 7:45 p.m. 

Ron Carter's Foresight Quartet, Nick Finzer Big Band, and More to Play Birdland This Month


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running October 16th - October 29th. Get all the details here!

What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming October 9th - October 22nd


Discover the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland from October 9th to October 22nd. Get ready for a lineup of incredible jazz performances at this renowned venue.

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & WHATSNEXT?, Jeff Harnar, and More to Play Birdland Next Month


Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will feature a number of exciting performances from top jazz artists this October. Check out the lineup here!

Single Tickets Available Now For Gold Coast Jazz Society's 32nd Season


Gold Coast Jazz Society presents their 32nd Season, kicking off in November. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Renowned Violinist Bernadett Nyári To Perform Debut Concert At Weill Recital At Carnegie Hall


Don't miss Bernadett Nyári's debut performance at Carnegie Hall, where she will celebrate her grandfather's 110th birthday with a world premier of his compositions. Join us for an extraordinary recital that pays tribute to the rich Hungarian musical heritage and honors the legacy of József B. Suha. Get your tickets now!

Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Courtney Wright Big Band, and More to Play Birdland


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running July 24 through August 6.

Champian Fulton, Wayne Tucker, and More to Play Birdland This Month


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running July 17 through July 30.

Monty Alexander, David DeJesus Sextet, and More to Play Birdland This Month


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running July 10 through July 23.

Julie Benko, Daniel Reichard, and More to Play Birdland in July


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! 

Club44 Records Releases New Album from Carol Sloane, Live at BIRDLAND


CLUB44 RECORDS has announced the new album Carol Sloane, Live at Birdland, which is available on streaming platforms and on CD in stores and online today, Friday, April 8. This release marks the veteran vocalist’s 60th anniversary as a recording artist, and her first album in over a decade. Recorded at the legendary New York jazz boite in September 2019, she was joined by an all-star trio, including the late Mike Renzi on piano, Jay Leonhart on bass, and Scott Hamilton on saxophone. The album features liner notes by award-winning writer James Gavin and is produced by Joel Moss and Mark D. Sendroff. Stream, download or order the album at club44.lnk.to/LiveAtBirdland.

Club44 Records to Release CAROL SLOANE 'LIVE AT BIRDLAND'


CLUB44 RECORDS has announced the new album Carol Sloane, Live at Birdland, which will be available on streaming platforms and on CD in stores and online Friday, April 8. This release marks the veteran vocalist’s 60th anniversary as a recording artist, and her first album in over a decade.

BWW Review: BOB MERRILL AND SUNNYSIDE SWING Play the Kravis Center


As the old joke goes “he has a face for radio”….Well, Bob Merrill, Legends Radio host and interviewer, also has the face, demeanor, and musicianship to be a vocalist/bandleader. He brought the group Sunnnyside Swing to the Persson Hall at The Kravis Center last night for an evening of hits from The Great American Songbook. 

ANASTASIA, RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES, and More Announced at Kravis Center in March


The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is offering nearly two dozen amazing and audience-wowing shows and events during the month of March.

Birdland Theater to Present Singer-Pianist Eric Comstock in New Weekly September Residency


BIRDLAND THEATER will present Eric Comstock in his new fall residency for four Saturdays in September: September 4, 11, 18 and 25, at 5:00 PM.  There is a $30 music charge. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street in New York.

Kravis Center Announces 2020-2021 Season of Concerts, Comedy, Dance and Broadway


With a line-up that features world-class artists in music, dance, comedy, top-touring Broadway hits and more, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts continues its tradition of offering a diverse season with something for everyone.

BWW Interview: Kravis Center's Lee Bell Talks Kravis @ Home


Until the curtain rises again, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach is entertaining its patrons with Kravis @ Home featuring a curated selection of virtual concerts, lectures, dance performances and arts educations activities, as well as original programs and presentations. 

New MAYS PLAYS MAYS December 20-21


After many recordings for the Chiaroscuro, Concord, Discovery, DMP, Palmetto, and Steeplechase record companies, pianist Bill Mays is releasing, on his own No Blooze Music label (released November 28, 2019), Mays Plays Mays: Bill Mays and Friends. The friends include guitarist John Hart, trumpeter Marvin Stamm, drummer Matt Wilson and bassist Martin Wind. Beautifully recorded by Matt Balitsaris, and mastered by Michael MacDonald, this marks Bill's 38th recording as a leader.

Photo Coverage: Ann Hampton Callaway Brings The Streisand Songbook To Lynn University


Happy Days Were Here Again at Lynn University last night because Ann Hampton Callaway sang the Barbra Streisand Songbook at Jan McCart's Live at Lynn Series. Arguably, one of the finest performers in the music world, Ann is also a composer and lyricist and her songs can be heard on seven of Barbara Streisand's albums. If you happened to be at Barbra's wedding to James Brolin you know that Ann's lyrics were sung by Barbra to the groom.

Ann Hampton Callaway in ELLA CENTURY and More Coming Up at Birdland This Month


Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for April 17-April 23, featuring Ann Hampton Callaway in 'Ella Century,' Clint Holmes, Matt Baker and the Trio - The Live at Birdland DVD Release Party with Special Guest Veronica Swift, and more. Scroll down for details!

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