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Date of Death: July 06, 1971 (69)

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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MUSE/IQUE to Present THE DUKE at Skirball Cultural Center and Huntington Library This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023


MUSE/IQUE honors Duke Ellington in performances entitled THE DUKE: Ellington as America's Ultimate Renaissance Man, conducted by Artistic and Music Director Rachael Worby, Sunday, May 21, 7:30 pm at the Skirball Cultural Center in West Los Angeles and Wednesday, May 24, 7:30 pm at the Huntington Library in San Marino.

Big Chief Donald Harrison Quartet, Jared Schonig Big Band, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 15 through May 28.

Eisemann Center Reveals Their 2023-2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2023


The Eisemann Center and the City of Richardson announced the 2023-2024 Season of Eisemann Center Presents (ECP) at a City Council meeting Mon, May 8, 2023.

The Lied Center Reveals Lineup For 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023


The Lied Center’s 2023-2024 season will feature more than 30 events including top artists and ensembles from around the world in dance, classical music, jazz, musical theater, comedy, family, illusion, and more.  

Bruce Clough Returns With FROM OUT OF THE BLUES at Don't Tell Mama This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023


An encore performance of a new show featuring music from or about New Orleans. The show, which premiered Sunday, March 26, includes songs of Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Fats Domino, B.B. King, Randy Newman, Gary U.S. Bonds, Allen Toussaint, Tom Waits, and more!

Gil Evans Project, Big Chief Donald Harrison Quartet, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 6, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 8 through May 21.

Feature: Little Satchmo Nominated for An Emmy
by Paula Makar - May 5, 2023


Over 50 years after the death of Louis Armstrong, the American icon’s only child, Sharon Preston-Folta, comes forward in the acclaimed PBS documentary, Little Satchmo. After living closely in the shadows of her father, Armstrong’s secret daughter reveals a family and their relationship that was kept entirely invisible - until now.

Emmet Cohen Trio, Gil Evans Project, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 2 through May 14.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Returns To Lincoln Rooftop Patio For Second Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2023


The Lincoln Theatre hosts its second summer season of Wine Down Wednesdays, featuring hot jazz and cool cocktails on the rooftop patio, starting May 31. The outdoor concert series includes live jazz performances from some of Columbus' best talent, sumptuous hors d'oeuvres, and a specially curated wine selection or specialty cocktail.

Queens Rising Has Launched Its June 2023 Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2023


On April 25, Queens Rising invited the cultural community and friends to attend a special morning to officially launch the Queens Rising June 2023 Initiative, and to meet other Queens-based artists, colleagues, and friends at the Queens Museum of Art in Flushing Meadows, Corona Park.

Cast Set for OBAMA-OLOGY Chicago Premiere at Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2023


Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced the cast for the company’s season-opening Chicago premiere of OBAMA-OLOGY by Aurin Squire.

John Pizzarelli, All-City Latin Ensemble and The Fat Cats, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have released details on all jazz programming running April 25 through May 7.

Northglenn Arts Announces 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023


Northglenn Arts, working to provide affordable access to the arts in the north metro region, announces its exciting and ambitious first full season of theatre, dance, concerts, and films in the NEW Parsons theatre for 2023-24. 

Jason Moran & Christian McBride Proteges Featured in PBS Special This Friday
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2023


Modern jazz luminaries Moran (piano) and McBride (bass) perform music by Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, Geri Allen, and Louis Armstrong in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Taking inspiration from America’s diverse artistic landscape, their collaboration is infused with a distinctive soul that illuminates their reverence of the past.

Cyrille Aimée, John Pizzarelli, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 15, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming running April 18 through April 30.

Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola And More Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming April 10 - April 23
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2023


Find details below for jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running April 10 through April 23.

OBAMA-OLOGY, THE LIGHT & More Set for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2023


Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has announced the company’s 2023 season of four productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

QUEENS RISING Will Return for Summer 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2023


There will be dancing in Rockaway. Poetry will pop up in Ridgewood. They'll hit the high notes in Flushing. An art invasion is headed for Astoria! Following a successful launch last summer, Queens Rising plans to promote more than 300 events in June, partnering with over 100 presenting organizations in 2023.

'Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride' is NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
by Michael Major - Apr 5, 2023


With six Grammys and a MacArthur Genius Award between them, pianist Jason Moran and bassist Christian McBride are two of the most sought-after artists alive. In a new PBS installment of NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, a series from PBS’s multi-year collaboration with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Bruce Clough FROM OUT OF THE BLUES To Encore At Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 5, 2023


Bruce Clough returns to Don’t Tell Mama with From Out of the Blues, a timely, therapeutic celebration of blues music.

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