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Date of Death: June 15, 1996 (78)

Birth Place: Newport News, VA, USA

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Karen Akers to Present WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE at Birdland in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present award-winning vocalist Karen Akers, who returns to the venue with the special evening “Water Under the Bridge,” on Monday, November 20 at 7:00 PM.

Madeleine Peyroux Comes to Firehouse Center For The Arts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2023


Brace yourself for a special musical evening as Madeleine Peyroux comes to Newburyport for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Previews: FIRST LADY OF SONG: CHERISE COACHES SINGS ELLA FITZGERALD at Westport Country Playhouse
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Oct 16, 2023


Cherise Coaches calls Ella Fitzgerald one of the four in her Black Women Singers Mount Rushmore.

Tina DeCara Releases Empowering Anthem 'Bones'
by Michael Major - Oct 16, 2023


New York based pop artist Tina DeCara is an unmistakable star in the making. Inspired and influenced by a wide variety of modern day artists such as Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Dave Grohl with a nod to legends including Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and Michael Jackson, Tina has been regularly turning heads.

Suede to Perform at Birdland Theater in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023


Join acclaimed pop, jazz, and blues vocalist and instrumentalist SUEDE as she takes the stage at Birdland Theater on November 9th. Accompanied by her longtime pianist Freddie Boyle and bassist Bill Moring, this unforgettable performance is not to be missed. Get your tickets now!

The Royal Albert Hall Archive Opens After £1m Rescue Operation
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 16, 2023


The Royal Albert Hall’s priceless archive has been preserved for future generations by an urgent £1m rescue operation.

Skylight Music Theatre Reveals Cast and Creative Team for SCHOOL OF ROCK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023


Skylight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of School of Rock. Get all the details about this exciting show and the talented individuals behind it.

MUSE/IQUE Presents GOSPEL AND THE KING ELVIS First Congregational Church LA, October 19 and 21
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2023


MUSE/IQUE presents 'Gospel and the King: Elvis' at First Congregational Church LA on October 19 and 21.

George Abud and Katrina Lenk Return to Birdland With SWUNG Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club will welcome the return of George Abud and Katrina Lenk  in an encore performance of their sold-out show “Swung” on Monday, November 6 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

Tony Bennett's Daughter, Antonia Bennett, to Launch Solo Career At Dizzy's Club in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023


Antonia Bennett, the daughter of jazz legend Tony Bennett, is set to make her solo debut at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of jazz standards and original music. Get your tickets now!

Tony Bennett's Daughter, Antonia Bennett, Launches Solo Career at Dizzy's Club, November 30
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2023


With her warm and captivating voice, Bennett will bring to life timeless classics from the Great American Songbook, evoking the spirit of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and her father. In addition to singing beloved standards, Bennett will perform some of her own original songs, showcasing her talent as a singer-songwriter.

The Apollo Launches Barry Jenkins Screening Room For [at] The Intersection in October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023


Three of Jenkins' seminal films, including Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk will be screened on Friday, October 6, from 12pm to 7pm.

Late Aster Release 'Light Rail Session' EP
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2023


Late Aster has released their new EP 'Light Rail Session' and shared a video for their take on the jazz standard 'It Never Entered My Mind'. Check out the video and listen to their unique interpretation of the song.

Photos: GOLDEN RAINBOW Opens at The York Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 28, 2023


See photos of the opening of Golden Rainbow at The York Theatre!

Photos: First Look At GOLDEN RAINBOW At The York Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023


The York Theatre Company has released first look photos of the cast and creative team for its production of Golden Rainbow, with book by Ernest Kinoy and music and lyrics by Walter Marks, the third offering of the Fall 2023 “Musicals in Mufti” series. Performances begin Saturday afternoon, September 23, 2023 and continue for 11 performances only through Sunday, October 1, 2023.

The Apollo Launches Digital Learning Hub To Amplify Black Stories And Engage Educators
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2023


The Apollo has launched Apollo Stories, a collaborative digital learning hub that connects middle and high school educators and students across the country. Explore identity, community activism, cultural exchange, and artistic expression through lesson plans and workshops.

Previews: CABARET6: DESERT STARS At Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Sep 26, 2023


K & E Entertainment will present Cabaret6: Desert Stars featuring rarely seen cabaret shows from Coachella Valley’s finest entertainers.

Exclusive: Composer Walter Marks Steps in for an Ill Max Von Essen in York Theatre's GOLDEN RAINBOW
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 25, 2023


Due to illness, Broadway's Max Von Essen was unable to perform the lead role of Larry Davis in the York Theatre Company’s “Musicals in Mufti” presentation of “GOLDEN RAINBOW,” so 89-year-old composer Walter Marks went on in his place. Check out photos from the event here!

Gregory Porter Is Coming To The Detroit Opera House December 22
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023


Gregory Porter announces his first-ever holiday album, plus a stop on his tour in Detroit! Don’t miss Gregory Porter live at the Detroit Opera House on Friday, December 22.

Gregory Porter to Perform at the Kennedy Center on New Year's Eve
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023


Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter—who is set to release his first-ever holiday album, Christmas Wish—will play a special concert at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets!

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