Mark Murphy News

Internationally renowned Jazz Pianist John Harkins has a new album out and is set to launch his new CD on Sunday 17th January, 2016, at the Sailmaster Tavern in North Haven.

The Arts at Millersville University and Harrisburg native, jazz pianist and composer, Steve Rudolph will present The Jost Project with Special Guest Drummer Marko Marcinko as part of the Ware Center's popular Jazz in the Sky series in the Owen Salon overlooking Prince Street tonight, October 9 at 7:30 PM. The band includes vibraphonist Tony Miceli, vocalist/harmonist Paul Jost, and bassist Kevin MacConnell.  Devoted to presenting innovative arrangements of classic rock in a jazz format, The Jost Project plays the music of the 60's and 70's. According to Jazz in Europe, "The Jost Project is, without a doubt, one of the most creative bands I have heard in years."

The Arts at Millersville University and Harrisburg native, jazz pianist and composer, Steve Rudolph will present The Jost Project with Special Guest Drummer Marko Marcinko as part of the Ware Center's popular Jazz in the Sky series in the Owen Salon overlooking Prince Street on Friday, October 9 at 7:30 PM. The band includes vibraphonist Tony Miceli, vocalist/harmonist Paul Jost, and bassist Kevin MacConnell.  Devoted to presenting innovative arrangements of classic rock in a jazz format, The Jost Project plays the music of the 60's and 70's. According to Jazz in Europe, “The Jost Project is, without a doubt, one of the most creative bands I have heard in years.”

Get ready for outrageous colors, vibrant music, community feedback, local artists and professional musicians playing pianos-turned-contemporary-art stationed at five outdoor locations around South Orange today, August 29, 2015, from 12 to 1 p.m.

Get ready for outrageous colors, vibrant music, community feedback, local artists and professional musicians playing pianos-turned-contemporary-art stationed at five outdoor locations around South Orange on Saturday, August 29, 2015, from 12 to 1 p.m.

Since returning to her native Bay Area in 2006 from a period of living and working in Europe, vocalist Laurie Antonioli has concentrated her creative energies on her American Dreams band, which backed her on last year's breakthrough Origin Records release 'Songs of Shadow, Songs of Light.' For her new Origin CD, 'Varuna,' Antonioli returns to an important chapter in her musical life by recording intimate sessions with her collaborator of more than 25 years, the esteemed pianist Richie Beirach. The CD, Antonioli's 6th as a leader, will be released September 18.

Judi Silvano (voice) & Michael Abene (piano) in a Very Special Evening of Duo Collaborations in celebration of their duo recording 'NEW DANCE' with originals and improvisations!

July is a packed month at The Nash, kicking off with a 4th of July bash with the Bad Cactus Brass Band. The month also marks the beginning of the Catch A Rising Star Series, comprised of Arizona musicians ages 18 to 24, who have been specially selected by The Nash,. The Series provides a platform for these emerging artists to gain prominence in the jazz community.

Spoiler Alert! If you attend Avenue Q, you will find yourself at one of the most creative productions of the theatrical season. Avenue Q opened on Friday April 17 at the Barn Players in Mission, Kansas. Based on the original concept of Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Avenue Q is a musical in two acts. Music and lyrics are by Lopez and Marx with the book by Jeff Whitty.

Coming to the stage of the Barn Players tonight, April 17th through May 3rd is the modern, hilarious stage musical 'AVENUE Q', a show that focuses on a group of 20-somethings making their way in the big city and seeking their purpose in life.

Coming to the stage of the Barn Players April 17th through May 3rd is the modern, hilarious stage musical "AVENUE Q", a show that focuses on a group of 20-somethings making their way in the big city and seeking their purpose in life.

February starts off with a bang when mini-competitors embark on a major battle with the premiere of Kids Baking Championship on Monday, February 2nd at 8pm.

Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia will be filled with 'Good Vibrations' tonight, October 9, 2014 with shows at 8 and 9:30 p.m. when The Jost Project adds a whole new repertoire of music to their show. Performing classic rock in a classic jazz format, they'll present the music of such legends as Deep Purple, Procol Harum and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Songs like Whiter Shade of Pale, Hush, Karn Evil 9, Come Together and Good Vibrations will be added to such favorites as Walk This Way and Kashmir.

Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia will be filled with 'Good Vibrations' tonight, October 9, 2014 from 7 to 10 p.m. when The Jost Project adds a whole new repertoire of music to their show. Performing classic rock in a classic jazz format, they'll present the music of such legends as Deep Purple, Procol Harum and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Songs like Whiter Shade of Pale, Hush, Karn Evil 9, Come Together and Good Vibrations will be added to such favorites as Walk This Way and Kashmir.

Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia will be filled with 'Good Vibrations' on Thursday, October 9, 2014 with shows at 8 and 9:30 p.m. when The Jost Project adds a whole new repertoire of music to their show. Performing classic rock in a classic jazz format, they'll present the music of such legends as Deep Purple, Procol Harum and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Songs like Whiter Shade of Pale, Hush, Karn Evil 9, Come Together and Good Vibrations will be added to such favorites as Walk This Way and Kashmir.

Chris' Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia will be filled with "Good Vibrations" on Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 7 to 10 p.m. when The Jost Project adds a whole new repertoire of music to their show. Performing classic rock in a classic jazz format, they'll present the music of such legends as Deep Purple, Procol Harum and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Songs like Whiter Shade of Pale, Hush, Karn Evil 9, Come Together and Good Vibrations will be added to such favorites as Walk This Way and Kashmir.

Closer Than Ever opened Friday night at the Barn Players in Mission, Kan. The play with lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and music by David Shire is the yearly musical fundraiser for the Barn Players. On Friday night, Danielle Gibbs with Premiere Designs sold jewelry in the lobby, with 25% of the proceeds going to the Barn Players, and will return for Sunday's performance.

Those foot-stopping aggies, those friendly ladies of the night (and day), Miss Mona, Sherriff Ed Earl Dodd, the side-stepping Governor, and master media manipulator Melvin P. Thorpe will populate Broadway in the brand-new production of the Larry L. King - Pete Masterson - Carol Hall musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

For its 59th consecutive season the Barn Players, the city's largest, oldest and most renowned community theatre, will present a summer musical as a special fund-raising benefit for its season productions, Barn Junior and Barn Kids activities and for various operational needs. The Barn Players is a 501-3-c not-for-profit organization.

Vocalist Laurie Antonioli delivers the most personal and soul-baring statement of her esteemed career with the release, on August 19, of 'Songs of Shadow, of Light: The Music of Joni Mitchell.'