Onyx Collective Releases New Single 'My Funny Valentine'
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Feb 14, 2020
On Friday, elusive New York City jazz group Onyx Collective returns with the release of their new single. 'My Funny Valentine' features Nick Hakim and is a reimagining of the song originally written for Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's 1937 musical Babes in Arms. On Onyx Collective's stripped-down rendition of the song, out via TMWRK Records, Nick Hakim delivers a delicate vocal performance over a haunting and at times tense piano riff. With the release Onyx Collective becomes one of the many significant artists to cover the song, including Hal McIntyre and Ruth Gaylor, Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, Lee Wiley, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis, The Supremes, Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders, Chris Botti and Sting, and Chaka Khan.
TV: Looking Back At Darren Criss's Opening In HOW TO SUCCEED
by Linnae Medeiros
- Feb 5, 2020
There is wonderful music in the very sound of his name! Today we're celebrating the birthday of Emmy winner Darren Criss by looking back at his Broadway debut as J. Pierrepont Finch in the most recent revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Check out the video to see Darren alongside Beau Bridges, Rose Hemingway, and more as they celebrate Darren's opening night!
Art Of Sound Announces THE ART OF SOUND UNPLUGGED
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 7, 2019
After concluding a thrilling spring music series with Tito Puente Jr. this past June with their Unplugged performance schedule, the Art of Sound now announces their autumn Unplugged entertainment offering just in time to celebrate the upcoming holiday season ahead. First up, on Thursday, October 24th, Philadelphia's award-winning Jazz vocalist, Ella Gahnt joins for one night only the Eric Mintel Quartet at the Art of Sound! Together, this sophisticated combination is sure to bring sheer delight to the most discerning of jazz-loving ears & souls! Weeks following Eric & Ella, comes the unique & cultural pairing of the Alex Hiele Paris Jazz Combo with featured, female vocalist Jackie Jones on Thursday, November 21st. Miss Jones will be performing Jazz-styled favorites from prolific writers & composers such as Gershwin, Johnny Mercer, Rodgers & Hart and Cole Porter, along with a specially-curated list of contemporary songs. Tickets for both autumn Unplugged events can be purchased at EventBrite.com and range in price from $35.00 - $50.00 each.
Feinstein's At The Nikko Announces Additional Lineup For Fall/Winter 2019
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 2, 2019
Today, Feinstein's at the Nikko announced an exciting lineup of artists who will take the stage at San Francisco's premier intimate nightclub this fall and winter. New Year's Eve lineup will be announced at a later. Tickets for all shows are on-sale now by visiting www.feinsteinssf.com or calling 866-663-1063. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
Photo Flash: Tzi Ma, Li Jun Li And Celia Au Celebrate Netflix's WU ASSASSINS Trailer Sneak Peek
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 25, 2019
The Asian American arts community turned out for Wu Assassins stars Tzi Ma, Li Jun Li and Celia Au who were celebrating the release of the trailer for their new Netflix action series at The Concept, located in the cellar of Hotel 50 Bowery in New York's Chinatown on Tuesday, July 23rd. Assassins' themed Papo J's vodka cocktails and miniature cupcakes, created by Roger Yeh of YehCakes Custom Cakes, were served.
VIDEO: Netflix Releases Trailer for WU ASSASSINS
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jul 23, 2019
Netflix has released the trailer for its new series Wu Assassins, which follows Kai Jin, a young Chinatown chef in present day San Francisco, as he becomes entangled with the Chinese Triad's pursuit of deadly ancient powers known as the 'Wu Xing.' After an encounter with a mystical spirit, Kai reluctantly becomes the Wu Assassin, using his enhanced martial arts skills to recover supernatural powers from five modern day criminals threatening to use them to destroy the world.
Nominations Announced For Staten Island's 2019 Minty Awards
by A.A. Cristi
- May 21, 2019
The Minty Organization, the non-profit company which oversees The Minty Awards, under the leadership of Michael Pinto, has announced nominations for the Ninth Annual Minty Awards, set for Sunday, June 2 at 7pm at the historic St. George Theatre (35 Hyatt Street).
VIDEO: Get A First Look At LIFE AFTER At The Old Globe
by Alan Henry
- Apr 2, 2019
The Old Globe presents the U.S. premiere of Life After, a rapturously beautiful and stirring new musical withbook, music, and lyrics by Britta Johnson, directed by the Globe's own Barry Edelstein, opening Friday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. Withchoreography by Ann Yee and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Lynne Shankel, Life After will run March 22 - April 28, 2019 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run March 22-28. Life After is produced by special arrangement with Yonge Street Theatricals, Linda Barnett, and Natalie Bartello. Single tickets start at $32.00 and are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE, or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.
Photo Flash: First Look At LIFE AFTER At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 29, 2019
The Old Globe presents the U.S. premiere of Life After, a rapturously beautiful and stirring new musical withbook, music, and lyrics by Britta Johnson, directed by the Globe's own Barry Edelstein, opening Friday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. Withchoreography by Ann Yee and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Lynne Shankel, Life After will run March 22 - April 28, 2019 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run March 22-28. Life After is produced by special arrangement with Yonge Street Theatricals, Linda Barnett, and Natalie Bartello. Single tickets start at $32.00 and are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE, or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.
RICKIE LEE JONES to Release 'Kicks' Album June 7
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Mar 28, 2019
RICKIE LEE JONES is that rare musician who has transcended the singer/songwriter mantle by incorporating different radio genres from the get-go and she continues that tradition on the forthcoming album KICKS, her newest collection of songs from the great American songbook. Due out June 7, the album spans two decades (50s-70s) of pop, rock and jazz, presenting her unique and sophisticated interpretations of these songs.
Photo Coverage: First look at Imagine Productions' HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
by Jerri Shafer
- Mar 22, 2019
Big business means big laughs in this delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder. A tune-filled comic gem that took Broadway by storm, winning both the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer Prize, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying boasts an exhilarating score by Frank Loesser, including 'I Believe in You,' 'Brotherhood of Man' and 'The Company Way.'
Performances are March 22nd thru the 31st at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.imaginecolumbus.org/
VIDEO: First Look At 'Poetry' From LIFE AFTER At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 20, 2019
The Old Globe today released a first look at "Poetry" from the U.S. premiere of Life After, with vocals by Sophie Hearn and written and played by Britta Johnson. Performances begin this Friday, March 22 at 8:00 p.m.! Please feel free to share it with all!
Cast And Creatives Announced for LIFE AFTER At The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi
- Feb 15, 2019
The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for the American premiere of Life After, a rapturously beautiful and stirring new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Britta Johnson. The Globe's own Barry Edelstein directs, with choreography by Ann Yee. Life After will run March 22 - April 28, 2019 on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run March 22-28.
Rickie Lee Jones Reissues First Two Records On Vinyl
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Jan 18, 2019
After years out of print, Rickie Lee Jones' first two albums are now available on LP. Her self-titled debut album and the lauded follow up Pirates were re-released digitally via AWAL Recordings in the latter half of 2018. Now they receive their long overdue vinyl reissues.
Rickie Lee Jones Announces Vinyl Reissues of Two Albums
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 8, 2019
After years out of print, Rickie Lee Jones' first two albums will be available on LP. Rickie's self-titled debut album and the lauded follow up Pirates were re-released digitally and on CD via AWAL Recordings in the latter half of 2018. Now they will receive their long overdue vinyl reissues on January 18. Pre-order Rickie Lee Jones HERE and Pirates HERE.
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