Steve Laspina News

Penn Live Arts (PLA) – the leading presenter of innovative and transformative performing arts experiences in Philadelphia – will present Ukraine: The Edge of Freedom, from Sunday, February 25, 2024 - Sunday, March 3, 2024.

The Green Room 42 has announced its November line-up for in-person cabaret performances. The lineup will feature James Jackson, Jr., Jon-Michael Reese, Natalie Joy Johnson, and more.

Celebrated vocalist Kate Baker and her late husband, guitar giant and influential educator Vic Juris, chronicle a moving love story on Return to Shore, their evocative new album out now.

Renzi was musical director for Peggy Lee and Mel Torme for over 25 years. He also worked on Sesame Street as the music director for seasons 31 through 40 and recorded Our First Christmas with singer Cynthia Crane and leads the Mike Renzi Trio.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are kicking off the new year with a star-studded January schedule! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, under the direction of Scotty Barhart and special guest vocalist Carmen Bradford; Karrin Allyson as she pays tribute to Mose Allison; and the Hot Sardines, among others!

On Today, October 14, Westchester Collaborative Theater will continue its acclaimed Jazz Masters series with jazz and pop legend Marlene Verplanck of whom The New York Times wrote 'She may be the most accomplished interpreter of popular material performing today.' Jazz Journal International Review called her the 'finest canary in captivity' and Downbeat Magazine rated her recently released CD, 'The Mood I'm In' as one of 2016's best - making her the only singer to be included in the prestigious listing. Verplanck will perform at WCT's Black Box performance space for 2 sets at 7:30 and 9:00pm.

On Saturday, October 14, Westchester Collaborative Theater will continue its acclaimed Jazz Masters series with jazz and pop legend Marlene Verplanck of whom The New York Times wrote 'She may be the most accomplished interpreter of popular material performing today.' Jazz Journal International Review called her the 'finest canary in captivity' and Downbeat Magazine rated her recently released CD, 'The Mood I'm In' as one of 2016's best - making her the only singer to be included in the prestigious listing. Verplanck will perform at WCT's Black Box performance space for 2 sets at 7:30 and 9:00pm.

Martha Lorin will present a salute to the great Ella Fitzgerald next Friday, April 28th at 7-9pm at Cafe Noctambulo @ Pangea, 178 2nd Ave (btw 11th & 12th St) NY, NY. Music Charge: $20.00. Drink/Food min: $20.00.

Ralph Lampkin/Lampkin Music Group and Christopher Gines/Cafe Noctambulo present Martha Lorin with The Steve La Spina Trio in 'BODY AND SOUL'

Ralph Lampkin/Lampkin Music Group and Christopher Gines/Cafe Noctambulo present Martha Lorin with The Steve La Spina Trio in 'BODY AND SOUL'

Ralph Lampkin/Lampkin Music Group and Christopher Gines/Cafe Noctambulo are proud to announce that renowned jazz singer Martha Lorin will end her one-year residency at downtown's favorite music venue, the fabulous Cafe Noctambulo at Pangea with a fabulous new show, 'Body and Soul,' on December 20th @ 8:00 - 10:00 pm. Two Jazz Sets.

Luna Stage continues the second season of its jazz series, 'Music In The Moonlight: An Intimate Evening of Jazz', tonight, February 10th at 7pm with a one-night only concert by acclaimed pianist and vocalist Daniela Schachter. The Linden, NJ-based pianist, vocalist, composer and arranger will be joined at Luna Stage by tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm, bassist Steve La Spina and drummer George Schuller to present 'Jazz and the American Songbook: The Music of Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen.'

Luna Stage continues the second season of its jazz series, 'Music In The Moonlight: An Intimate Evening of Jazz', on Sunday February 10th at 7pm with a one-night only concert by acclaimed pianist and vocalist Daniela Schachter. The Linden, NJ-based pianist, vocalist, composer and arranger will be joined at Luna Stage by tenor saxophonist Joel Frahm, bassist Steve La Spina and drummer George Schuller to present 'Jazz and the American Songbook: The Music of Johnny Burke and Jimmy Van Heusen.'

Janis Siegel, Laurel Masse, and Lauren Kinhan, who form the singing group JaLaLa, recently wowed a packed Joe's Pub with a tight 75-minute program that was short on patter but long on wonderful harmonic collaboration, reminiscent of the great girl groups from the Boswell Sisters in the 1930 to The Ronettes and The Chiffons in the '60s.

For those yearning for the glamour and entertainment clarity of New York nightclub life in the 30's 40's and 50's Tom Postilio's debut at this cathedral of The American Songbook was totally captivating. He may be ' SELLING NEW YORK' (real estate) as star of that HGTV show but His sold out sophisticated New York audience also bought every song he sang in his show 'This Time Around'. Tom has 'been around' in theaters and nightclubs throughout the country and appeared on NBC-TV's 'Today' show, PBS Great Performances, BBC News and CNN's ShowBiz Today. But there is nothing like seeing and hearing him LIVE. The audience was filled with 'Old Friends' which appropriately was his opening number. Pianist/Arranger Dean Schneider was right on key with his accompaniment as was Steve Laspina on Bass and Dave Meade on Drums. Mark Waldrop directed the great array of Amersican Standards and Mickey Conlon was an added treat joing Tom for 'Me And My Shadow'.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will continue its Spring 2011 season with the debut of TOM POSTILIO, the acclaimed vocalist and star of HGTV's "Selling New York," from May 17 to May 21.

Matt Panayides hosts CD Release Party for "Tapestries Of Song" (Pacific Coast Jazz PJ93423)

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, will continue its Spring 2011 season with the debut of TOM POSTILIO, the acclaimed vocalist and star of HGTV's "Selling New York," from May 17 to May 21.

Lampkin Music Group is proud to present critically acclaimed jazz singer, Spider Saloff, in a special Valentine's Eve dinner concert 'My Funny Valentine' on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 5 p.m. at the Palais Royale at the Morris Performing Arts Center. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 and available by calling 574-235-9190 or online at www.morriscenter.org.

Nationally acclaimed vocalist Spider Saloff will make a rare appearance in South Bend for this elegant and romantic evening at the Palais Royal. Saloff will present a priceless collection of songs about love, many from the Great American Songbook as well as some lesser known material. She will also interject her own special brand of humor into the performance with antidotes about the songs and love itself!