Diana Krall News

Entertainment Cruise Holdings, LLC announces the launch of a new, ultra-sophisticated and luxury travel experience, the StarVista Signature Cruise on Seabourn. Adding to the culture and the majestic beauty of the voyage will be a spectacular special guest; the internationally acclaimed and honored Diana Krall. A multiple Grammy Award winning jazz vocalist, Ms. Krall will be performing a series of intimate concerts for guests during the 10 day world class vacation aboard the Seabourn Sojourn, renowned throughout the world for unparalleled excellence and service.

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Inspired by Mother Nature and an easy pick as one of the top vacation destinations in the world, Niagara Falls offers guests refreshing experiences and grand sights whether honeymooning, vacationing with the family or simply escaping the drudgeries of work with a weekend getaway.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their superb line-up of exciting talent for September 23- 29, 2013. Birdland will kick-off their entrancing week of programming with the following acts.

With the phenomenal growth of the internet hit 'What Does The Fox Say?' Norwegian comedy duo, Ylvis and Stageway have partnered with Steve Macklam and Sam Feldman of Macklam Feldman Management for North American representation.

Diana Krall will bring her GLAD RAG DOLL WORLD TOUR' to bergen PAC on Tuesday, October 15 at 8PM. Tickets are $149.00, $129.00, $99.00, $79.00, $49.00, and available at www.ticketmaster.com, www.bergenpac.org or Box Office (201) 227 1030.

The Actors Fund, the nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, will present the 2013 edition of Nothing Like a Dame: Lorna's Pink Party, a benefit for the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative and the Dr. Philomena McAndrew Fund of Tower Cancer Research Foundation. This highly anticipated event, starring entertainment legend LORNA LUFT with her special guest LIZA MINNELLI will take place for two nights only on Monday, October 14th at 7 pm, and Monday, October 21st at 7 pm, at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street, New York City.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series has announced that Donna McKechnie's new bi-monthly talk & variety show will premiere on January 6 at 7pm. Broadway legends Tommy Tune, Andrea McArdle, Faith Prince and Jerry Mitchell have all signed on to be part of the series, with dates to be announced.

When talented studio and recording musicians who also love jazz combine their talents a kind of synergy happens based on a deep understanding of music that results in a spontaneous musical conversation. This is the case when JazzTime swings the jazz standards at Vicky's. Don Shelton vocalized with the Hi-Lo's and Singers Unlimited and is amazing on clarinet, sax and flute. He recently played with Barbara Cook and the LA Phil. He worked with Clare Fischer in sessions for Prince, Michael Jackson and Robert Palmer, plus the Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Quintet and Bob Florence band. Tom Keenlyside's sax and flute playing have been featured at major jazz festivals and with many of the biggest names in the music business: Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr., Natalie Cole, Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme and Tom Jones. He has been inducted into the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame. Drummer Allen Goodman brings years of experience from NY's supper clubs to Carnegie Hall to NBC TV as a performer and studio drummer, as well as accompanying singers such as Dinah Shore, Johnny Mathis, Peggy Lee, Liza Minnelli, Vikki Carr, Bobby Troup, Billie Holiday & others. Larry Holloway, the Desert's go-to bassist, brings depth of experience and a unique approach to bass as exemplified by virtuoso bassist Red Mitchell and, in fact, was the first recipient of the 'Red Mitchell Scholarship Award.' Regular pianists such as Josh Nelson, Barney McClure, Chip Smith, Andy Langham, Joe Bagg, Jeff Colella and others bring their distinctive musical gifts to the group.

The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz today announced the 2013 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition and All-Star Gala Concert will take place at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 16. The 2013 Competition and Gala is made possible through generous support from Cadillac, the presenting sponsor for the weekend.

On September 2 (7pm), the Broadway at Birdland Concert Series will present Christopher Sieber in 'Minnesota Boy Does Well: Tales From Back & Center Stage.' Sieber will be making his nightclub debut on the historic stage with musical director Joey Chancey.

Individual tickets to most of Wharton Center's 2013-2014 season, are on sale to the general public as of today, Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The on-sale includes MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center attractions such as FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL, GHOST THE MUSICAL, PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER, GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS and MAMMA MIA! Individual tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE BOOK OF MORMON will have separate on-sale dates closer to the productions. However, you can purchase tickets to these two productions by becoming a Wharton Center subscriber. Subscription packages start at three shows or more.

Individual tickets to most of Wharton Center's 2013-2014 season, go on sale to the general public Monday, August 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The on-sale includes MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center attractions such as FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL, GHOST THE MUSICAL, PETER AND THE STAR CATCHER, GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS and MAMMA MIA! Individual tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE BOOK OF MORMON will have separate on-sale dates closer to the productions. However, you can purchase tickets to these two productions by becoming a Wharton Center subscriber. Subscription packages start at three shows or more.

Returning to Las Vegas for a record-smashing 54th consecutive year, internationally renowned comedian, actor and entertainer Don Rickles will return to The Orleans Showroom September 28 and 29.

Elvis Costello embarks on SOLO East Coast U.S. Tour with Philadelphia Stop at Merriam Theater on Sunday, November 10 at 8 p.m. Costello's performance includes new work from Wise Up Ghost (to be released September 17, Blue Note Records), the collaborative album of Costello and The Roots, produced by longtime Roots associate Steven Mandel along with Costello and ?uestlove. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, August 9th at 10 a.m.

Single tickets for the 2013-14 season at the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis go on sale August 9, and additional Just Added performances will be part of the mix: Diana Krall, Pink Martini Holiday Concert, Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show and a third performance by the San Francisco Symphony.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes Grammy Award-winning, multiple- platinum album jazz artist Diana Krall in a one-night-only concert on Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. The concert is part of Krall's Glad Rag Doll world tour. Her return to the Center will include selections from her latest album, which features modern renditions of vintage songs from the 1920s and '30s complete with Krall's signature sultry sound.

The Coachella Valley's premiere theatrical venue, The McCallum Theatre, has added an exciting new array of offerings to its' already jam-packed upcoming seaon. Comedy, jazz, world music, country royalty, pop icons and first ladies of American song have been added to the roster of McCallum Theatre's 2013-2014 season. 'We are always looking to add performances with the broadest appeal to Valley audiences,' said Mitch Gershenfeld, President & CEO of the McCallum. 'We are pleased that several terrific shows became available after our subscription brochure went to press and delighted to add them to what is already an exciting and diverse season of world-class entertainment.'

Tonight, August 3rd, fans of internet star Miranda Sings are in for a real treat. Her sold out concert at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City, was taped for a special one-day-only pay per view event. To order the concert, click here: http://voiceamerica.tv/.

On Saturday, August 3rd, fans of internet star Miranda Sings are in for a real treat. Her sold out concert at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City, was taped for a special one-day-only pay per view event. To order the concert, click here: http://voiceamerica.tv/.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its August 2013 schedule, featuring: Pablo Ziegler's 'Tango Conexion,' Billy Hart Quartet, Trio 3, Joey DeFrancesco with the City Rhythm Orchestra, Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration, Luiz Simas Quartet, Tamm E. Hunt, Steve Kazee, Pedro Giraudo Expansions Big Band, Julie Halston, Roni Ben-Hur 'Wes Montgomery Tribute,' Tex Allen Sextet, Martin Piecuch Trio 'Jazzical Fusion,' Tim Hagans Quartet, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Jay Leonhart Duo, and MANY MORE!