Count Basie News

MRWW LLC. is proud to present the inaugural Winter Wonderland Staten Island event to be held at Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George, opening November 25, 2017 and running through December 23, 2017. The event will be open Thursdays through Sundays between these dates. Winter Wonderland Staten Island is Staten Island's PREMIERE fully immersive holiday experience for locals and tourists alike. The event will feature a skating rink, 100 long slide called Mounty Liberty, rides, games, a holiday market, and a festive, family friendly atmosphere.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for December 11-December 17, featuring Stacey Kent, Jamie deRoy & friends 'Tis The Season, Fleur Seule, and more. Scroll down for details!

The holidays are officially here at Blue Note Hawaii and December kicks them off with an epic series with local legend Henry Kapono with his Back in the Day; The Songs of C&K shows.

The holidays are officially here at Blue Note Hawaii and December kicks them off with an epic series with local legend Henry Kapono with his Back in the Day; The Songs of C&K shows. Next up are more local favorites ManoaDNA and Danny and Nicholas Kaleikini. Average White Band returns by popular demand followed by Willie K and a celebration of Frank Sinatra's birthday with the Mike Lewis Big Band. Robert Cazimero continues his residency followed by the incomparable Herb Alpert and Lani Hall. Donavon Frankenreiter returns for three nights, followed by Jake Shimabukuro and a heart-warming Charlie Brown Christmas show. It wouldn't be New Year's without the much-anticipated return of legendary jazz saxophonist Kenny G.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and New Jersey Performing Arts Center announce an additional performance of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert on Saturday, March 3, at 2 pm at NJPAC in Newark. Tickets are still available for the previously announced March 3 performance at 7:30 pm. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will perform the magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents the 1951 film An American in Paris with a live performances of the score, November 25-26 in Newark and New Brunswick. Gene Kelly stars as a former American GI who falls for Parisian Leslie Caron; the film features classic songs by George and Ira Gershwin. Constantine Kitsopoulos conducts.

Celebrate the release of the Mark White Octet's debut recording with a live performance at THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's theater, music and event venue, at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 1. Featuring West Coast Swing with an East Coast vibe, the Octet includes Mark White (guitar), Scott deOgburn (piano), Jon Garniss (trombone), Kenny Hadley (drums), Rick Hammet (trumpet), Arnie Krakowsky (tenor sax), Mark Poniatowski (bass) and Ken Reid (bari sax), world-class musicians whose performance r sum s include a long list of music royalty. THE BLACK BOX CD release party will also feature special guests Ben Whiting, Jeff Stout and Barry Smith. A suburban hub for great music and the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for December 4-December 10, including Eliane Elias, the Ninth Annual James Barbour Holiday Concert, Billy Stritch's Lucky To Be Me, and more. Scroll down for details!

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) today announces the appointment of vocalist Carmen Bradford to its Roots, Jazz, and American Music (RJAM) faculty.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Xian Zhang present the 2018 Winter Festival America, Inspiring in January at eight venues across the state. The Festival celebrates foreign artists and composers whose experiences connect them to the nation's legacy as a source of inspiration and beacon of ideals for people from all over the world.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for November 27-December 3, Marcus Roberts Trio, Greg Ruvolo Big Band Collective, Ronny Whyte, and more!

Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee,Grammy Winner, New York Times Best-Selling Author, co-founder and chief lyricist of The Beach Boys,Mike Love, is set to release a special double album on November 17 through BMG.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Sci-Fi Spectacular, featuring music from Star Wars, Star Trek and more, January 6 7 in Newark and New Brunswick. Marina Sirtis, best known as counselor Deanna Troi on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and the four feature films that followed, hosts.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its December 2017 lineup, featuring Eliane Elias, Stacey Kent, Freddy Cole Quartet, The Birdland Big Band with Special Guest Vocalist Veronica Swift, 'A Swingin' Birdland Christmas,' Fleur Seule, Billy Stritch, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

Audiences can experience the inspiring talent of the NJSO Youth Orchestras in a pair of upcoming featured performances in Newark. On Saturday, December 2, at 3 pm, the youth orchestra family's four ensembles give a winter concert at Science Park High School. On the eve of the NJSO Youth Orchestras concert, the Academy Orchestra takes center stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center to open the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's December 1 program at 8 pm.

Led by baritone saxophonist Carol Sudhalter, the Astoria Big Band presents the music of Queens' greats Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Big Nick Nicholas, Jimmy Heath and more at Flushing Town Hall on Friday, November 17. Two prominent vocalists and the swing dance group 'Big Apple Lindy Hoppers' bring zest, color, and movement to this already engaging performance.

The Music Institute of Chicago celebrates the 100th birthday of The First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald with a tribute concert Today, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for November 20-November 26, featuring Veronica Swift with The Green Benny Green Trio, Melanie Stace 'A Night Like This,' Billy Stritch 'Lucky To Be Me, and more. Scroll down for details!

Monroe resident Alison Levier will be playing a lead role in Phoenix Productions' upcoming November revival of Seussical. This show will take place at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank for a two-weekend run beginning November 10th.

Final casting is announced today for the West End production of the Olivier Award-nominated The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas, which returns to the Theatre Royal, Haymarket - home to its first West End run in 2003 - for a strictly limited season from Wednesday 13 December - Saturday 3 February.