Kushnier, Bohmer, Clayton et al. Set for Neil Berg's THE 12 at Riverspace, 3/19-3/21
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 4, 2010
First came Hair, then, Jesus Christ Superstar -- which led to Rent and Spring Awakening. Now comes "THE 12", an original rock musical written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, ROBERT SCHENKKAN, with Music, Lyrics, and Story concept by award winning composer, NEIL BERG. The World Premiere preview performances will take place at Riverspace in Nyack, NY, March 19 - 21, 2010 before its World Premiere at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, April 1st (Ft. Lauderdale, FL).
Dvorak American Heritage Association Presents AN EVENING OF JAZZ WITH GEORGE MRAZ & FRIENDS, 2/26
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 26, 2010
The Dvorak American Heritage Association will feature An Evening with George Mraz & Friends on Friday, February 26th. World-renowned jazz bassist George Mraz was presented The Medal of the President of The Czech Republic for Lifetime Achievement on his 65th birthday, June 10, 2009 at the Prague Castle. Known for his historic work with jazz icons Stan Getz, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan and Hank Jones, to name a few, Mraz appears for the first time publicly performing a program consisting entirely of his own compositions with legendary drummer Joey Baron (Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, David Bowie, and Michael Jackson...) and stellar tenor saxophonist Rich Perry (Thad Jones/Mel Lewis now Vanguard Orchestra, Maria Schneider's Orchestra, Chet Baker, and Billy Hart). This totally original program has been recently recorded on CD and DVD for release later this year.
Ordway Celebrates Duke Ellington With DREAMING OF THE DUKE
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 21, 2010
Rejoice in the music of one of the greatest jazz legends of all time with 'Dreaming the Duke,' a one-of-a-kind tribute to Edward 'Duke' Ellington performed by Nnenna Freelon, Harolyn Blackwell and Mike Garson. 'Dreaming the Duke' is at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on February 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. as part of Ordway's Target World Music and Dance Series.
David Sanborn Plays Final Show at Blue Note, 2/14
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 14, 2010
Grammy Award winning saxophonist David Sanborn returns to the Blue Note with a new quartet in support of his upcoming CD, Only Everything (Jan. 26, Decca), the 25th recording of his career. Only Everything features special guests such as Joss Stone and James Taylor alongside jazz veterans like organist Joey DeFrancesco, who will be featured in Sanborn's band at the Blue Note from Feb. 9 - 14. Says Sanborn of DeFrancesco, "Joey knows how to get that sound that's so soulful and yet still has a jazz feel." Joining Sanborn and DeFrancesco will be keyboardist Ricky Peterson and drummer Gene Lake.
David Sanborn Returns to the Blue Note for Performances 2/9-2/14
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 9, 2010
Grammy Award winning saxophonist David Sanborn returns to the Blue Note with a new quartet in support of his upcoming CD, Only Everything (Jan. 26, Decca), the 25th recording of his career. Only Everything features special guests such as Joss Stone and James Taylor alongside jazz veterans like organist Joey DeFrancesco, who will be featured in Sanborn's band at the Blue Note from Feb. 9 - 14. Says Sanborn of DeFrancesco, "Joey knows how to get that sound that's so soulful and yet still has a jazz feel." Joining Sanborn and DeFrancesco will be keyboardist Ricky Peterson and drummer Gene Lake.
Ordway Celebrates Duke Ellington With DREAMING OF THE DUKE
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 4, 2010
Rejoice in the music of one of the greatest jazz legends of all time with 'Dreaming the Duke,' a one-of-a-kind tribute to Edward 'Duke' Ellington performed by Nnenna Freelon, Harolyn Blackwell and Mike Garson. 'Dreaming the Duke' is at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on February 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. as part of Ordway's Target World Music and Dance Series.
Dvorak American Heritage Association Presents AN EVENING OF JAZZ WITH GEORGE MRAZ & FRIENDS, 2/26
by Nicole Rosky
- Jan 28, 2010
The Dvorak American Heritage Association will feature An Evening with George Mraz & Friends on Friday, February 26th. World-renowned jazz bassist George Mraz was presented The Medal of the President of The Czech Republic for Lifetime Achievement on his 65th birthday, June 10, 2009 at the Prague Castle. Known for his historic work with jazz icons Stan Getz, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan and Hank Jones, to name a few, Mraz appears for the first time publicly performing a program consisting entirely of his own compositions with legendary drummer Joey Baron (Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, David Bowie, and Michael Jackson...) and stellar tenor saxophonist Rich Perry (Thad Jones/Mel Lewis now Vanguard Orchestra, Maria Schneider's Orchestra, Chet Baker, and Billy Hart). This totally original program has been recently recorded on CD and DVD for release later this year.
Thrillpeddlers Extends PEARLS OVER SHANGHAI Through 1/23/2010
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 23, 2010
Thrillpeddlers is proud to announce that due to popular demand and weekly sold-out houses
PEARLS OVER SHANGHAI, the Cockettes Musical, has been extended through January 23, 2010 and will now run on Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm.
David Sanborn Returns to the Blue Note for Performances 2/9-2/14
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 21, 2010
Grammy Award winning saxophonist David Sanborn returns to the Blue Note with a new quartet in support of his upcoming CD, Only Everything (Jan. 26, Decca), the 25th recording of his career. Only Everything features special guests such as Joss Stone and James Taylor alongside jazz veterans like organist Joey DeFrancesco, who will be featured in Sanborn's band at the Blue Note from Feb. 9 - 14. Says Sanborn of DeFrancesco, "Joey knows how to get that sound that's so soulful and yet still has a jazz feel." Joining Sanborn and DeFrancesco will be keyboardist Ricky Peterson and drummer Gene Lake.
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