Steve Nelson News

Frosty, that “jolly, happy soul” whose old silk hat full of magic has turned him into a musical Christmas legend, once again demonstrates his unique showmanship in FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, the popular animated musical special narrated by Jimmy Durante, to be rebroadcast Friday, Nov. 25 (8:00-8:32 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates International Jazz Appreciation Month with a diverse line-up of artists throughout Frederick P. Rose Hall, the "House of Swing." The exciting offerings in April include an homage to Broadway composers with jazz-oriented roots, sets celebrating International Jazz Day and Duke Ellington's birthday, and an historic showcase of Sy Oliver arrangements performed only once in its entirety in nearly 30 years.

The homecoming of America's favorite snowman, Frosty, will be celebrated again this year with "Frosty Day" by his hometown of Armonk, New York on Saturday, November 28, the Saturday of the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. This year also commemorates Frosty's 65th Birthday.

Steve Nelson, a husband, father, veteran, animal lover, retired restaurant and bar worker, devoted writer and author, has completed his new book 'Civil Bloods': a gripping and potent tale about two brothers' fight for a new beginning and the twists and turns along the way.

Following the success of the previous two festivals, the 3rd Annual New York Hot Jazz Festival -- produced by the impresario Michael 'Misha' Katsobashvili, performer Bria Skonberg, and composer/producer Patrick Soluri (of Prohibition Productions and The Salon) -- returns to The Players this year and promises some of the biggest stars of the Hot Jazz and swing scenes in a summit of uptown and downtown talent spanning three generations.

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2014-15 Jazz series with the RENEE ROSNES QUARTET featuring Renee Rosnes, piano, Steve Nelson, vibraphonist, Peter Washington, bass, and Bill Stewart, drums. Tonight, January 24, 2015, 8:00 p.m. at the Miller Theatre at Columbia University (2960 Broadway at 116th Street).

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2014-15 Jazz series with the RENEE ROSNES QUARTET featuring Renee Rosnes, piano, Steve Nelson, vibraphonist, Peter Washington, bass, and Bill Stewart, drums. On Saturday, January 24, 2015, 8:00 p.m. at the Miller Theatre at Columbia University (2960 Broadway at 116th Street) Tickets: $20-$30 • Students with valid ID: $12-$18

This year, ASCAP brings its 100th birthday celebration into the holiday season by unwrapping the top 30 ASCAP holiday songs of all time. Topping the list is 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,' written by Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie.

The Addition is saddened by the announcement of the passing of Manhattan Transfer lead singer, Tim Hauser. The club has also announced its new shows and more. Scroll down for details!

Miller Theatre is pleased to now announce its 2014-15 season, the fifth under the exuberant leadership of director Melissa Smey.

This Saturday, April 12th 2014, The Dr. Susan Block Show will celebrate 22 years of lawfully wedded love, bonobo lust, ecstatic orgies and bonobo revolution with the 22nd wedding anniversary of our host, international sexologist Dr. Susan Block, and her charming Prince, Captain Max (aka Prince Maximillian Rudolph Leblovic di Lobkowicz di Filangieri) with a live bacchanalian broadcast featuring friends, lovers, sexperts, culture fetishists, celebrities, professors and porn stars, followed by a sure-to-be-orgiastic after-party.

TheatreSquared announced today its 2013 Gala for Education, the theatre's signature annual celebration supporting arts-in-education outreach to 14,000 students throughout Arkansas. The 2013 event will be held tonight, November 21, 2013, at 6:30pm at the Fayetteville Town Center and will feature a 30-minute command cabaret performance by Broadway veterans Rob Sutton and Rita Harvey and a three-course dinner catered by Bordinos Restaurant. Judy and Bill Schwab will receive the 2013 Arts Advocate Award, recognizing their longstanding dedication to arts and education in Northwest Arkansas. Individual tickets to the evening's event are $125; individual sponsor tickets are $250. Tables for up to ten guests range from $1,000 to $5,000. Guests are invited to RSVP to (479) 445-6333 or online at theatre2.org/gala.

It's a winter wonderland, where a snowman comes to life and children find that fairy tales really can come true with the all-new FROSTY THE SNOWMAN (Charlesbridge Publishing/A Peter Yarrow Book for Imagine!; November 18, 2013; ISBN: 978-1-62354-012-8; $17.95; Hardcover with Jacket & CD). Celebrating this cherished holiday classic with music and lyrics by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins, this full-color picture book, adorned with the magical artwork of award-winning illustrator Wade Zahares, features a special gift for the whole family: a CD with three songs performed by a super-cool Grammy award-winning recording artist, Kenny Loggins.

Sadie & The Hotheads - fronted by Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Elizabeth McGovern - have teamed up with the revolutionary direct-to-fan music platform PledgeMusic, for the release of their new studio album.

TheatreSquared announced today its 2013 Gala for Education, the theatre's signature annual celebration supporting arts-in-education outreach to 14,000 students throughout Arkansas. The 2013 event will be held on November 21, 2013, at 6:30pm at the Fayetteville Town Center and will feature a 30-minute command cabaret performance by Broadway veterans Rob Sutton and Rita Harvey and a three-course dinner catered by Bordinos Restaurant. Judy and Bill Schwab will receive the 2013 Arts Advocate Award, recognizing their longstanding dedication to arts and education in Northwest Arkansas. Individual tickets to the evening's event are $125; individual sponsor tickets are $250. Tables for up to ten guests range from $1,000 to $5,000. Guests are invited to RSVP to (479) 445-6333 or online at theatre2.org/gala.

Roni Ben-Hur's Tribute to Wes Montgomery and Grant Green will play tonight, August 18 at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street (between 8 & 9 Ave), New York City.

Roni Ben-Hur's Tribute to Wes Montgomery and Grant Green will play August 18 at Birdland, 315 West 44th Street (between 8 & 9 Ave), New York City.

Birdland Jazz Club has just announced their rousing line-up of unrivaled talent for August 12 - August 18, 2013. Birdland will kick-off their captivating week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its August 2013 schedule, featuring: Pablo Ziegler's 'Tango Conexion,' Billy Hart Quartet, Trio 3, Joey DeFrancesco with the City Rhythm Orchestra, Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration, Luiz Simas Quartet, Tamm E. Hunt, Steve Kazee, Pedro Giraudo Expansions Big Band, Julie Halston, Roni Ben-Hur 'Wes Montgomery Tribute,' Tex Allen Sextet, Martin Piecuch Trio 'Jazzical Fusion,' Tim Hagans Quartet, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Jay Leonhart Duo, and MANY MORE!