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Rediscover Patsy Cline with First-Ever Jazz Tribute, Debut from Artist Staci Griesbach


Patsy Cline's trailblazing spirit is remembered in a?oeMy Patsy Cline Songbook,a?? the first-ever, full-length jazz tribute album arriving August 23, 2019.  Drawing on her country roots, vocalist Staci Griesbach's debut album explores looking at the Nashville Songbook as another treasure trove to consider reinterpreting for jazz, much like the traditional Great American Songbook.

Additional Artists Announced For 2019 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival


Coastal Jazz & Blues Society announced today additional performances for the 34th annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, taking place June 21 to July 1. The Festival lineup now includes headliner Herbie Hancock at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on June 29 as well as genre-bending performances from diverse, cutting-edge artists at Performance Works on Granville Island, Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour Street), and Frankie's Jazz Club (765 Beatty Street).

BWW Feature: THE JAZZ ECLECTIC CONCERT SERIES VOL. 4 at Myron's Cabaret Jazz At The Smith Center For The Performing Arts


Smooth notes that sing, the beat of the drum that pulsates, and moan of emotion from the horn create the American-made music of jazz. Fans, devotees, and music lovers will relish The Jazz Eclectic Concert Series Vol. 4 to be performed at Myron's Cabaret in the Smith Center on Nov. 27.

Photo Coverage: John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey Bring MY GENERATION to Cafe Carlyle


Last night, Cafe Carlyle welcomed back acclaimed husband-and-wife duo John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey for a four-week engagement, November 3-28 and BroadwayWorld was there. There new show is entitled My Generation and it features selections from Mitchell to McCartney, Simon to Sondheim. Additionally, they'll be performing tracks from John's acclaimed new album, Midnight McCartney.

John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey Return to Cafe Carlyle Tonight


Cafe Carlyle is pleased to welcome back acclaimed husband-and-wife duo John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey for a four-week engagement, tonight, November 3, through November 28.

John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey Returning to Cafe Carlyle, 11/3-28


Cafe Carlyle is pleased to welcome back acclaimed husband-and-wife duo John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey for a four-week engagement, November 3-28. They'll make their annual fall pilgrimage to The Carlyle with an all-new show entitled My Generation. My Generation features selections from Mitchell to McCartney, Simon to Sondheim. Additionally, they'll be performing tracks from John's acclaimed new album, Midnight McCartney.

Harry Allen Quartet with Hilary Gardner to Perform in Cooperstown, 7/5


The Harry Allen Quartet (Harry Allen, tenor saxophone; Bill Cunliffe, piano; Joel Forbes, bass; Kevin Kanner, drums?) performs with vocalist Hilary Gardner on Sunday, July 5 at 7:30 pm in the ballroom of the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown. The concert, part of the 17th season of the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival, features favorites from the Great American Songbook.

Photo Coverage: John Pizzarelli Quartet & Jessica Molaskey Play Birdland


Jazz guitarist/vocalist John Pizzarelli, the technically proficient fretman with a soft voice, charming stage presence, and knack for uptempo swing, took the stage of Birdland last night, February 6, with his quartet and special guest Jessica Molasky. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the concert below!

John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey Returns to Cafe Carlyle, Now thru 11/22


Cafe Carlyle will welcome back acclaimed husband-and-wife duo John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey for a four-week engagement, today, October 28 - November 22.

John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey to Return to Cafe Carlyle, 10/28-11/22


Cafe Carlyle will welcome back acclaimed husband-and-wife duo John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey for a four-week engagement, October 28 - November 22. They'll make their annual fall pilgrimage to The Carlyle with an all-new show entitled Grown Up Songs. Grown Up Songs features sophisticated selections for the most sophisticated venue in New York City with music by Stephen Sondheim, Johnny Mercer, Paul McCartney, Alan Jay Lerner, Adam Guettel, Billy Joel and more.

Photo Coverage: Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana & More Sing AMERICAN SONGBOOK at NJPAC


Hosted by Ted Chapin and airing on New Jersey's public television NJTV, the American Songbook at NJPAC features live performances of America's finest interpreters of the Great American Songbook. Perfermors include Marilyn Maye, Tommy Tune, Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, John Pizzarelli, Nellie McKay and Laura Osnes & Santino Fontana, with John Pizzarelli performing an entire show of songs by the great master himself, Johnny Mercer.

Photo Coverage: Jessica Molaskey and John Pizzarelli at HELSINKI ON BROADWAY


Club Helsinki in association with SHOWSTOPPERS NY is proud to present some of Broadway's top performers on in a their series called HELSINKI ON BROADWAY. Jessica Molaskey and her Italian Quartet were featured Saturday evening and you can check out photos of Jessica and John Pizzarelli below.

Ryan Silverman, Hilary Gardner & More Set for Cafe Carlyle This Winter


Recently launched by Cafe Carlyle, the Late Night Series expands the storied New York venue's entertainment offerings while making the signature Carlyle experience-exceptional artists in a singularly intimate and elegant setting-more accessible. InThe New York Observer, Rex Reed has hailed the Late Night Series as 'good news' and applauded it for 'bringing excitement and joy to People Who Know Things.' Continuing on the series' previous success, the winter season will offer recurring performances by some of cabaret's most promising and acclaimed talent today, including Hilary Gardner, Ryan Silvermanand Kate Davis with special guests Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack. Others will be announced soon.

Photo Coverage: John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey Bring CHILDREN AND ART to Cafe Carlyle


The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel present John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey playing through November 23-Tuesday to Friday, 8:45 p.m., Saturday, 8:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m., and an additional show at 10:45 p.m. Friday, November 22. Check out photos from the opening night concert below!

Photo Coverage: Rebecca Kilgore and Harry Allen Quartet's I LIKE MEN at the Metropolitan Room


Acclaimed jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore and the Harry Allen Jazz Quartet returned to New York with a new show, “I Like Men -- Songs about Men from Tin Pan Alley to Broadway,” for five nights at the Metropolitan Room from March 6 to March 10. Kilgore, known in jazz circles for her airborn and erudite stylings, made her Metropolitan Room debut. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the engagement below!

Rebecca Kilgore and Harry Allen Quartet Bring I LIKE MEN to the Met Room, Now thru 3/10


Acclaimed jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore, and the Harry Allen Jazz Quartet return to New York with a new show, 'I Like Men -- Songs about Men from Tin Pan Alley to Broadway,' for five nights at the Metropolitan Room from tonight, March 6 to March 10. Kilgore, known in jazz circles for her airborn and erudite stylings, is making her Metropolitan Room debut.

Rebecca Kilgore and Harry Allen Quartet to Bring I LIKE MEN to the Met Room, 3/6-10


Acclaimed jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore, and the Harry Allen Jazz Quartet return to New York with a new show, "I Like Men -- Songs about Men from Tin Pan Alley to Broadway," for five nights at the Metropolitan Room from March 6 to March 10. Kilgore, known in jazz circles for her airborn and erudite stylings, is making her Metropolitan Room debut.

Jan-Mar 2012 Performances Announced At The RRazz Room


The RRazz Room offers Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.

Jan-Mar 2012 Performances Announced At The RRazz Room


The RRazz Room offers Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.

BWW Reviews: Sally Kellerman - A Jazz Hot Baby @ Vitello's


Academy-Award nominated actress/singer Sally Kellerman presented her cabaret act 'Blues & Jazz!' as a sort of CD party for Sally Wednesday June 30 @ Vitello's in Studio City. What a knockout! This lady knows her way around a tune and knows how to envelop her audience. Spontaneous from the getgo, she oozes sensuality from every pore - still intact after 40 some odd years - and utilizes her smoky voice to its greatest advantage, whether she's crooning the jazz of Cole Porter or Chris Caswell. She's fun, makes fun of herself and plucks every ounce of meaning from each and every lyric. I've always said the best actresses make the best singers, because when they love the material and put their soul into it, it traverses the footlights. She's one-of-a-kind!

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