Quincy Jones News

The 4th Annual NF Hope Benefit Concert was recently held in Las Vegas. The success of the event can be seen in the numbers. Over $82,000 was raised at this year's event.

Thirteen-year-old piano super talent Emily Bear, who has performed internationally in venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, will perform live with Zuill Bailey in Mesa Arts Center's Piper Theater tonight, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available now at the Mesa Arts Center Box Office, mesaartscenter.com, or at 480-644-6500.

The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing will celebrate its eighth annual GRAMMY Week event honoring three-time GRAMMY winner Nile Rodgers for his commitment to excellence and ongoing support for the art and craft of recorded music.

Fighting through a host of serious injuries, Broadway vet Alfonso Ribeiro joined professional dance partner Witney Carson for a Halloween Rumba set to the music of last night's special guest performer Ella Henderson.

Following a 'proper' Rumba with his professional dance partner Witney Carson, Alfonso Ribeiro made an exciting announcement on tonight's DANCING WITH THE STARS - he and his wife, Angela Unkrich are expecting their second child!

Jazz Foundation of America will host its 13th Annual 'A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM' Gala Concert, honoring Herbie Hancock, tonight, October 24, 8:30 PM at The Apollo Theater, 253 West 125th Street, NYC.

The NAMM Foundation has announced that Nathan East, one of the most recorded bass players in the history of music, will be inducted into the NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards Hall of Fame.

the COMPANY MEN, America's favorite mash-up group featuring four gentlemen who perform timeless hits from the last six decades, 'mashed' with current hits of today, will be releasing their new album today, October 22, titled #throwbackPOP.

Broadway vet Alfonso Ribeiro joined professional dance partner Witney Carson for a spicy Salsa. The performance earned the couple a 39 out of 40 points and an unfortunate injury for the 'Fresh Prince' star.

Celebrity Series of Boston will present Regina Carter's Southern Comfort tonight, October 17, 2014, at 8:00pm at Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall, Harvard University, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge. This performance is sponsored by Donna and Mike Egan. Additional support is provided by the Expeditions program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from the six New England start art agencies.

Grammy award winning trumpeter Maurice 'Mobetta' Brown and his stellar NYC Band are gonna hold a three-night residency at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago Thursday Oct 16th - Saturday Oct 18th.

Alfonso Ribeiro, who finished up last week at the top of the leader board, joined professional dance partner Cheryl Burke for the Flamenco. The performance earned a 34 out of 40 points for the couple.

Thirteen-year-old piano super talent Emily Bear, who has performed internationally in venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, will perform live with Zuill Bailey in Mesa Arts Center's Piper Theater on October 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available now at the Mesa Arts Center Box Office, mesaartscenter.com, or at 480-644-6500.

According to Variety, Showtime is currently at work on developing a small screen remake of the hit 1967 drama IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT with THE HELP's Tate Taylor. Warren Littlefield and MGM TV are also on board.

Jazz Foundation of America will host its 13th Annual 'A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM' Gala Concert, honoring Herbie Hancock, on Friday, October 24, 8:30 PM at The Apollo Theater, 253 West 125th Street, NYC.

Broadway vet Alfonso Ribeiro chose to bring back his iconic dance, 'The Carlton' from his days on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.' Below, watch the actor and his professional partner Witney Carson perform a jazz dance to the Tom Jones' classic, 'It's Not Unusual.'

Check out the Broadway vet and his partner Witney Carson perform the Quickstep to "Hey Goldmember" by Beyonce

Well-loved entertainer Freda Payne kicked off the release of Come Back To Me Love with a performance at Catalina Jazz Club last weekend. Michael Feinstein, Quincy Jones and several stars from GREY'S ANATOMY appeared at the gig to help her celebrate both the album release and her birthday. Check out photos below!

Below, check out the actor with his professional partner Witney Carson performing the samba to Will Smith's 'Gettin' Jiggy Wit It'

Celebrity Series of Boston will present Regina Carter's Southern Comfort on Friday, October 17, 2014, at 8:00pm at Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall, Harvard University, 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge. This performance is sponsored by Donna and Mike Egan. Additional support is provided by the Expeditions program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional support from the six New England start art agencies.