Charlie Parker News

Face the Music, an ensemble of 20 classically-trained musicians ranging from sixth to twelfth grade dedicated to performing today's most compelling and creative new music, will be presented by Simone Dinnerstein's PS 321 Neighborhood Concerts in a concert called 'Beating Down the Doors' on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 7pm at PS 321 (180 7th Avenue, Brooklyn) in Park Slope. The performance is open to the public and raises funds for the school's Parent Teacher Association.

The Iridium Jazz Club presents Delfeayo Marsalis: Charlie Parker With A Twist from Thursday, March 4th through Sunday, March 7th, featuring Mark Gross-alto, Mark Shim-tenor, David Bryant-piano, Desron Douglas-bass and Marion Felder-drums.

Toots Thielemans, the founding father of jazz harmonica, returns to New York for the first time in two years for a rare set of performances at the Blue Note from March 4 - 7.

Legendary drummer Roy Haynes returns to the Blue Note with a slew of high-profile special guests to celebrate his 85th birthday from Wednesday, March 17 - Sunday, March 21.

In March 2010, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem presents public programming that brings jazz fans closer to artists-emerging to living masters-that embody the art form that defines America to itself and to the world.

THE IRIDIUM JAZZ CLUB WILL CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE LES PAUL THE MAN, HIS MUSIC AND HIS LEGACY EVERY MONDAY NIGHT WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO AND SPECIAL GUESTS LOU PALLO - GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO, NICKI PARROTT - BASS

Birdland Jazz Club's recently announced February schedule. In the line-up includes Billy Stritch, Sam Harris, Natalie Weiss, Nicole Parker and more.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2009-2010 World Stages series with the internationally acclaimed Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8pm.

Birdland Jazz Club's recently announced February schedule. In the line-up includes Billy Stritch, Sam Harris, Natalie Weiss, Nicole Parker and more.

Birdland Jazz Club's recently announced February schedule. In the line-up includes Billy Stritch, Sam Harris, Natalie Weiss, Nicole Parker and more.

Tonight, February 18th, the Tea Lounge will host Daniel Smith's ‘BASSOON AND BEYOND' Jazz Quartet, featuring Daniel Smith on bassoon, Lafayette Harris on piano, Michael O'Brien on bass, and Chris Carroll on drums.

Toots Thielemans, the founding father of jazz harmonica, returns to New York for the first time in two years for a rare set of performances at the Blue Note from March 4 - 7.

Birdland Jazz Club's recently announced February schedule. In the line-up includes Billy Stritch, Sam Harris, Natalie Weiss, Nicole Parker and more.

Birdland Jazz Club's recently announced February schedule. In the line-up includes Billy Stritch, Sam Harris, Natalie Weiss, Nicole Parker and more.

Birdland Jazz Club's recently announced February schedule. In the line-up includes Billy Stritch, Sam Harris, Natalie Weiss, Nicole Parker and more.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2009-2010 World Stages series with the internationally acclaimed Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8pm.

Birdland Jazz Club's recently announced February schedule. In the line-up includes Billy Stritch, Sam Harris, Natalie Weiss, Nicole Parker and more.

Birdland Jazz Club's recently announced February schedule. In the line-up includes Billy Stritch, Sam Harris, Natalie Weiss, Nicole Parker and more.

Noted composer and jazz legend John Dankworth had died at the age of 82.

The Iridium Jazz Club presents The Barry Harris Trio, featuring Ray Drummond on bass and Leroy Williams on drums, on February 7th.