Date of Death: August 24, 1978 (67)
Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA
The Novello Orchestra will present two classic Disney films in concert this summer, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book will be performed live to film as part of Wimbledon Childrens Festival. Beauty and the Beast will take place on 10th August, with showings at 3pm and 7pm and The Jungle Book the following day on the 11th August, with showings at 10am and 3pm.
Jumpin' Jehovah! The Jive Aces surely jump for joy and jump into their music, determined to divert you and entertain with energy to the max. Once again, Birdland booked a band devoted to reviving music from the past, with The Jive Aces decidedly honoring the styles and songs of some stars of old on their April 4th show.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Get all the details about the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running April 1st - April 14th.
Lizzy & the Triggermen, a 10-piece jazz band helmed by Lizzy Shapiro, delights in infusing swing era music with a modern sound – “Duke Ellington meets Amy Winehouse,” as Shapiro describes it. They’ll be making a stop at Joe’s Pub for a double-header on April 6th. Shapiro and I spoke about the upcoming show, the origins of the band, and more.
Last night Danny Bacher, the award-winning singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and entertainer brought his “Swing Party” to Cafe Centro. Check out photos here!
Jumaane Smith takes the Sitnik stage to open Winter Thaw Concert Series for Centenary Stage Company. Concert by Jumaane Smith titled 'Louis! Louis! Louis!' on January 13 at Sitnik Theatre.
Start the New Year with Centenary Stage Company’s Winter Thaw Music Festival. Tickets on sale now!
Rich Campanella and the Sunrise Band Presents the United States Majestic Anthem - an uplifting and instantly memorable anthem for the ages. This powerful tune is perfect for celebrations like the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks and major sporting events. It's a tribute to Jimi Hendrix's legendary rendition of the US National Anthem at Woodstock.
The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University presents a lineup of iconic music and dance performances for 2024.
For the first time, Britain's new partners in swing have united to share their peerless dexterity on a tribute to truly great songs such as “Ain't Misbehavin,”“Frankie And Johnny,” “Sentimental Journey” and “Lullaby Of Broadway.” The results, recorded at Jools' own studio in Greenwich, London.
Strap in and hold on tight: there's a 'New Wind Comin'! Rich Campanella and The Sunrise Band return with a sensational single that combines powerful blues rock with a call for unity and brotherhood. Don't miss this anthem for the masses.
Natalie Douglas ain’t no python and her rich voice makes it all so very sexy that one can hardly stand it.
Rich Campanella’s album 'Over and Over' will debut its title track on Little Steven’s Underground Garage. The song tells the tale of finding love again, and Rich's music is described as 'New classic rock for a New Era.'
Jazz pianist Dr. Art Topilow will be joined by acclaimed singer and saxophonist Danny Bacher and vocalists Charenee Wade and Nicole Zuraitis in a tribute to the greatest female vocalists of all time. The show, which is presented by the Axelrod Performing Arts Center, will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 27 on the outdoor deck at Bell Works in Holmdel.
El Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal) y la Subdirección General de Educación e Investigación Artísticas (Sgeia), a través de la Academia de la Danza Mexicana (ADM), llevaron a cabo la función de Graduación de la Generación 2015 – 2023 de la Licenciatura de Danza Clásica, en el Teatro Raúl Flores Canelo del Centro Nacional de las Artes (Cenart).
The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has announced its 2023-2024 Rialto Series Holding The Light, exploring how the arts inspire hope in challenging times.
Centenary Stage Company, the not-for-profit theatre company prepares a full schedule of professional theatrical performances for their 38th season. Productions from the Professional Theatre Series, Fringe Festival, NEXTstage Repertory, Women Playwright's Series, plus plenty of Concert events will make up the company's 2023 – 2024 season.
Join Philadelphia Ballet for an incredible evening of dance. The program will open with a performance by the inaugural All City Dance Ensemble, a group of students from different high schools all over Philadelphia. Following, Philadelphia Ballet company dancers will perform Bourbon St., choreographed by Artistic Director Angel Corella and Russell Ducker with music by Louis Prima and the Barcelona Hot Angels.
Renowned worldwide for their spectacular, high-energy showmanship and becoming the first band to reach the final rounds of 'Britain's Got Talent,' United Kingdom's No.1 jive and swing band, The Jive Aces, is coming to Coop's Cabaret and Hot Spot on March 25.
Louis Prima has written 3 shows including Dancin' (Composer), Fosse (Lyricist), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist).
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