THE ANDERSONS PLAY GERSHWIN at Symphony Space Next Month
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 9, 2022
Peter and Will Anderson – the identical twins and Juilliard graduates have announced a return engagement of their concert series at Symphony Space. The Andersons and their six-piece ensemble will explore the works and life of George Gershwin with an informative narrative, entertaining video presentation, and live performan
BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through March 13th
by Marissa Tomeo
- Feb 26, 2022
The Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their programming from the week of February 28th - March 13th. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include The Cookers, a celebration of the Slide Hampton Octet, Maria Schneider Orchestra and Grace Fox Big Band.
Peter & Will Anderson Presents THE ANDERSONS PLAY
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 3, 2021
Peter and Will Anderson – the identical twins and Juilliard graduates hailed as “virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” by The New York Times – have announced a return engagement of their concert series at Symphony Space.
Lineup Announced for DEITCH DAYS at Jazz Fest
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 30, 2021
Adam Deitch, the renowned drummer for Lettuce and Break Science, has announced a special New Orleans performance during Jazz Fest billed as Deitch Daze.
Flushing Town Hall Presents REMEMBERING THE PAST AND CELEBRATING THE FUTURE
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Mar 5, 2021
In celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30, Flushing Town Hall will present David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band performing 'Remembering the Past and Celebrating the Future.
David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band will perform live on Friday, April 30 at 7:00 PM (ET). The ticketed performance can be viewed via YouTube.
Music Mountain Announces 2020 Summer Music Festival Lineup
by A.A. Cristi
- Mar 5, 2020
Chamber music and jazz aficionados alike will want to mark their calendars for Music Mountain's 91st Season! America's longest-running chamber music festival kicks off on June 7 honoring the late Peter Serkin's legacy, with pianist Benjamin Hochman and Friends playing Bach and Mozart at the 2020 Music Mountain Opening Benefit Concert & Reception.
HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ 2020 Releases Upcoming Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 8, 2020
The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz continues on March 19, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents 'Ellington Everlasting.' The concert turns the spotlight on the maestro's timeless compositions and enduring legacy, through the dynamic vision of featured performers like trombonist Art Baron & The Duke's Men, drummer Bernard Purdie, bassist Bill Crow, saxophonists Bill Easley and Mark Hynes, pianist James Weidman and vocalist Ira Hawkins. In keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, to be held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
Highlights In Jazz Presents the 47th Anniversary Gala
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jan 3, 2020
The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz series gets off to a roaring start on Feb. 13, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents the Highlights In Jazz 47th Anniversary Gala. Featured performers include bassist Jay Leonhart, pianist Tomoko Ohno, drummer Bobby Sanabria, saxophonist Steve Wilson, percussionist/drummer Memo Acevedo, violinist/mandolinist Aaron Weinstein, and drummer Vito Lesczak. And, in keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
Jack Kleinsinger's HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ Will Kick Off New Season with 47th Anniversary Gala Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 3, 2020
The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz series gets off to a roaring start on Feb. 13, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents the Highlights In Jazz 47th Anniversary Gala. Featured performers include bassist Jay Leonhart, pianist Tomoko Ohno, drummer Bobby Sanabria, saxophonist Steve Wilson, percussionist/drummer Memo Acevedo, violinist/mandolinist Aaron Weinstein, and drummer Vito Lesczak. And, in keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
BENNY MEETS ARTIE Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 2, 2020
Grammy-winning identical twins and Juilliard grads Peter and Will Anderson present 'Benny Meets Artie' at Feinstein's/54 Below. The Andersons will explore the lives and music of two American cultural icons, clarinetists Benny Goodman & Artie Shaw, featuring their jazz sextet of vocalist Molly Ryan, pianist Rossano Sportiello, drummer Phil Stewart, and bassist Clovis Nicolas. Songs will include swing era hits a?oeSing, Sing Sing,a?? a?oeBegin the Beguine,a?? a?oeStardust,a?? and a?oeMoonglow.a?? Raised in poverty in Chicago, Benny Goodman was a classical clarinet prodigy who soon sparked an international swing craze in the 1930s, and premiered the first jazz concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938. Artie Shaw was a composer, author, and master clarinetist, pushing musical boundaries by blending American swing with European and Latin styles.
BWW Review: THE ANDERSON BROTHERS PLAY COLE PORTER at Birdland Theater
by Chris Struck
- Dec 8, 2019
Prepare yourself for more good things to be said about the Anderson Brothers. The twins took on Cole Porter this time for a fun show combining historic facts with numbers written by the 'millionaire, Episcopalian, born in Peru, Indiana' The Anderson Brothers created a unique atmosphere for their show by deviating between instrumental-only music and songs performed alongside singer, Yaala Ballin.
Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz Announces its 48th All-Star Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 6, 2019
Throughout its extensive history, the Highlights In Jazz series has made a practice of presenting a spectrum of the most beloved and admired jazz players on the scene. The upcoming 2020 season is no exception, with the exciting four-concert series bringing together stellar musicians including Jimmy Cobb, Jay Leonhart, Bernard Purdie, Art Baron, Russell Malone and others. Count on hearing unforgettable performances from Wycliffe Gordon, Peter and Will Anderson, Victor Lewis, Eddie Daniels, joined by an array of greats.
Birdland Releases Decemeber Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 15, 2019
Birdland's December 2019 schedule will feature The Joe Lovano Nonet, Stacey Kent, Monty Alexander, A Swinging Birdland Christmas, Freddy Cole Quartet, Gunhild Carling, Julius Rodriguez, Veronica Swift Holiday Show, 'Season's Swingin' Greetings!a??, Marta Sanchez Quintet, Darius de Haas, Marilyn Maye New Years Eve Extravaganza, The Lineup with Susie Mosher, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and MORE!
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