MACHITO & THE IMPACT OF THE AFRO-CUBANS Announced At 80 HOSTOS Center For The Arts & Culture
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 30, 2019
Modeled after the highly acclaimed retrospective of Tito Puente in 2017, the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will honor the late iconic singer and bandleader Francisco Machito Grillo (1908-1984) and his Orchestra (the Afro-Cubans) in a 3-day celebration May 2-4 on the campus of Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse (at 149th Street), in the Bronx. Machito & the Impact of the Afro-Cubans at 80 examines the Orchestra's influence on a variety of Latin musical styles, including Latin jazz that affected the music of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Stan Kenton and others.
Complete Schedule, Artistic Personnel And Activities Announced For Machito & The Impact Of The Afro-Cubans At 80
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 26, 2019
Modeled after the highly acclaimed retrospective of Tito Puente in 2017, the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will honor the late iconic singer and bandleader Francisco Machito Grillo (1908-1984) and his Orchestra (the Afro-Cubans) in a 3-day celebration May 2-4 on the campus of Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse (at 149th Street), in the Bronx. Machito & the Impact of the Afro-Cubans at 80 examines the Orchestra's influence on a variety of Latin musical styles, including Latin jazz that affected the music of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Stan Kenton and others.
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2019 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 23, 2019
City Parks Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2019 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City's largest free outdoor performing arts festival, bringing nearly 100 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 17 neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs. This year's festival will showcase 200 renowned artists and rising stars from around the world to local neighborhood parks, presenting distinctly New York genres -- salsa, jazz, and hip-hop -- alongside indie, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, contemporary dance, and much more. View the official SummerStage 2019 season announce video here.
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Announces 2019 Season Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Apr 23, 2019
City Parks Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2019 season of Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City's largest free outdoor performing arts festival, bringing nearly 100 free and benefit shows to Central Park and 17 neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs. This year's festival will showcase 200 renowned artists and rising stars from around the world to local neighborhood parks, presenting distinctly New York genres -- salsa, jazz, and hip-hop -- alongside indie, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, contemporary dance, and much more.
Free Film And Concert Event Celebrates Mary Lou Williams In Harlem
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 22, 2019
Harlem One Stop, a leading uptown destination marketing organization and tour operator and originator of the Harlem Renaissance 100 celebration, today announced the program for An Afternoon with Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band. The film screening and concert are official events of the centennial, co-presented with Harlem Cultural Collaborative Partners, which launched in late 2018 and runs through 2020.
Harlem One Stop Announces AN AFTERNOON WITH MARY LOU WILLIAMS
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Apr 22, 2019
Harlem One Stop, a leading uptown destination marketing organization and tour operator and originator of the Harlem Renaissance 100celebration, today announced the program for An Afternoon with Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band. The film screening and concert are official events of the centennial, co-presented with Harlem Cultural Collaborative Partners, which launched in late 2018 and runs through 2020.
Machito & The Impact Of The Afro-Cubans At 80 Comes to HOSTOS Center For The Arts & Culture
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 11, 2019
Modeled after the highly acclaimed retrospective of Tito Puente in 2017, the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will honor the late iconic singer and bandleader Francisco Machito Grillo (1908-1984) and his Orchestra (the Afro-Cubans) in a 3-day celebration May 2-4 on the campus of Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse (at 149th Street), in the Bronx. Machito & the Impact of the Afro-Cubans at 80 examines the Orchestra's influence on a variety of Latin musical styles, including Latin jazz that affected the music of Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Stan Kenton and others.
Additional Artists Announced For 2019 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 8, 2019
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).
Rosie Lowe Debuts Slinking, Neo-Funk PHAROAH, Sophomore Album YU 5/10
by Tori Hartshorn
- Apr 3, 2019
With the upcoming release of her sophomore album YU, UK singer Rosie Lowe is unveiling her latest single “Pharoah”, a reference to Pharoah Sanders, taking her unique brand of psychedelic reverb-laden R&B/soul a step further. Having worked with artists like Jay Electronica (featured on YU) and Little Simz, Rosie Lowe brings a certain piercing minimalism and funky neo-soul to the forefront. The slow build of the blues guitar and low sensuality of “Pharoah” combines with the female-centric visuals celebrates the power in the body of a woman.
Highlights In Jazz Presents 'A Salute to Randy Brecker'
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Apr 1, 2019
The annual Highlights In Jazz series, a fan fave for almost a half century, can be counted on to deliver concerts that surprise and delight savvy jazz fans. The third event of the 2019 lineup showcases one of the series' most beloved traditions: paying homage to a living jazz great. The Highlights In Jazz presentation Salute to Randy Brecker celebrates the music and contributions of this beloved trumpeter and contemporary jazz icon. “Let's honor them while they can smell the roses,” declares producer Jack Kleinsinger.
Birdland Announces April 2019 Schedule
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 15, 2019
Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Benny Green, The James Carter Organ Trio, Joao Bosco, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Frank Catalano Quartet, Clint Holmes, Joe Alterman, Aubrey Logan, Sheila Jordan, Dena DeRose, The Jive Aces, Michael Wolff, Jason Kravits, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!
Joaq Bosco LEGEND OF BRAZIL Comes to Birdland, April 16 - 20
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 7, 2019
JOAO BOSCO and his very talented band of Guto Wirtti on Bass, Kiko Freitas on Drums, and Ricardo Silveira on Guitar, arrive from Rio and bring the exciting rhythms of Samba and Bossa Nova to the Birdland stage with influences of Rock and Roll, Jazz, and other ethnic cultures such as, Arabic and African. The basic ingredient of his music is Samba, Brazil's cultural own. While singing in Portuguese, Bosco makes you feel that the sound of his words are as important as their meaning.
Sylvan Winds Open 2019 Season With HARLEM MOSAIC
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 14, 2019
The Sylvan Winds announce the opening concert of the 2019 Spring Season celebrating music, art, and history. Performing in important cultural and historic New York City buildings, the ensemble creates imaginative and informative programs that reflect the environs of each space.
Highlights In Jazz to Have 46th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 13, 2019
Each year, savvy jazz fans look forward to the annual Highlights In Jazz series. For almost a half century, the Jack Kleinsinger-produced events have brought together a multitude of beloved jazz musicians spanning an eclectic mix of generations and styles. The 2019 season is no exception, with four stellar concerts featuring some of the brightest luminaries in jazz today.
Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz 46th Anniversary Gala Announced At Tribeca PAC
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 4, 2019
The 47th season of Highlights In Jazz kicks off with an all-star concert featuring pianist/vocalist Daryl Sherman, saxophonist Houston Person, trumpeter Warren Vaché, clarinetist/saxophonist Ken Peplowski, pianist Norman Simmons, bassist Boots Maleson, and guitarist James Chirillo, plus a special surprise guest.
Recordings by Aerosmith, Dolly Parton, Frank Sinatra Among Newest Inductions to the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 24, 2019
Continuing its ongoing commitment to preserving and celebrating timeless recordings, the Recording Academy has announced the newest inductions to its distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame®. The latest additions recognize a diverse range of both singles and album recordings at least 25 years old that exhibit qualitative or historical significance. Each year recordings are reviewed by a special member committee comprised of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts, with final approval by the Recording Academy's National Board of Trustees. With 25 new titles, the Hall, now in its 46th year, currently totals 1,088 recordings and is on display at The GRAMMY Museum.
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