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Drummer and Composer Larnell Lewis Releases New Recording 'SLICE OF LIFE' Photo Drummer and Composer Larnell Lewis Releases New Recording 'SLICE OF LIFE'
by Blair Ingenthron - April 06, 2024

Drummer and Composer Larnell Lewis has released a new recording 'SLICE OF LIFE,' out now....

Jazz Vocalist Allegra Levy Will Release 'Out Of The Question' Photo Jazz Vocalist Allegra Levy Will Release 'Out Of The Question'
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2024

Join Jazz Vocalist Allegra Levy for her performance 'Out of the Question' featuring Mimi Jones, Allison Miller, and Carmen Staaf on May 20, 2024. Don't miss this unforgettable night of music....

Jazz Pianist & Composer Dan Karlsberg Brings Generations Together With New Album, 'HO Photo Jazz Pianist & Composer Dan Karlsberg Brings Generations Together With New Album, 'HOLDING THE WHEEL OF LIFE'
by Blair Ingenthron - October 21, 2023

Jazz pianist and composer Dan Karlsberg releases his latest album, HOLDING THE WHEEL OF LIFE, which reflects on his relationships in middle-age and unites generations of musicians. The album features a mix of original compositions and unique interpretations of cover tunes. Karlsberg collaborates wit...

Emmet Cohen Releases 'Isn't It Romantic?' Featuring Houston Person Photo Emmet Cohen Releases 'Isn't It Romantic?' Featuring Houston Person
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023

American Pianists Award winner Emmet Cohen released a new rendition of the Rodgers and Hart composition “Isn’t It Romantic?” — it’s the second single from Master Legacy Series Vol. 5, his upcoming album with jazz master tenor saxophonist Houston Person....

Emmet Cohen Announces New Album 'Master Legacy Series Vol. 5' Featuring Houston Perso Photo Emmet Cohen Announces New Album 'Master Legacy Series Vol. 5' Featuring Houston Person
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023

Emmet Cohen released “Just The Way You Are,” the first single from Master Legacy Series Vol. 5, his upcoming album with the great master of the tenor saxophone Houston Person. Although not considered a traditional selection in the jazz canon, Person puts any hesitation to rest by bringing his own cl...

Sunny Sumter Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of DC Jazz Festival Or Photo Sunny Sumter Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of DC Jazz Festival Organization
by TV News Desk - June 15, 2021

In this elevated role, Sumter will oversee the expansion of the annual DC JazzFest, one of the largest annual events of DC’s cultural calendar; direct its year-round educational and community engagement programming; and guide the organization’s new strategies and goals. ...

New Live Jazz From Brazil With Love From Pianist Ricardo Bacelar Photo New Live Jazz From Brazil With Love From Pianist Ricardo Bacelar
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 24, 2020

The sounds of Brazil are alive and well despite the menacing coronavirus causing havoc throughout the South American country and the world....

Craft Recordings Announces 'Prestige 70' Podcast & Video Series Photo Craft Recordings Announces 'Prestige 70' Podcast & Video Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 07, 2019

Craft Recordings is proud to announce the launch of its very first podcast, Prestige 70—a limited series that salutes the legacy and spirit of the venerable jazz label Prestige Records. Produced as part of the label's 70th-anniversary celebrations, Prestige 70 features intimate conversations between...

ROGER KELLAWAY Celebrates his 80th Birthday at The Birdland Theater! Photo ROGER KELLAWAY Celebrates his 80th Birthday at The Birdland Theater!
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 15, 2019

There's nobody quite like Roger Kellaway. In a career that has stretched over the last 60 years, while performing with many of the legendary jazz musicians of his time he has also written memorable film and television scores, composed classical works for major symphony orchestras, inspired what cam...

La Tanya Hall to Release New Full-Length Album 'Say Yes' Photo La Tanya Hall to Release New Full-Length Album 'Say Yes'
by Abigail Charpentier - September 25, 2019

There's something beautiful about an artist finally embracing and taking command of her own musical vision and deeper artistry after years of bringing vocal perfection to the music of legends. After enjoying accolades while singing, performing and touring with icons in numerous genres as a support a...

HARLEM 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes Announced At MPAC Photo HARLEM 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes Announced At MPAC
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2019

Celebrate the music that made Harlem the center of the music universe at Harlem 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes, Sunday, October 27 at 7 pm at Mayo Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $29-$69....

Camille Thurman Heads To South Africa, India, And Italy Photo Camille Thurman Heads To South Africa, India, And Italy
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 13, 2019

Camille Thurman, the talented composer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist, continues to make waves as one of the most exciting figures in the world of jazz with new performance dates in the U.S. and abroad. The triple-threat artist embarks on her second exciting season as a saxophonist with the wo...

Bill Warfield and the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra to Perform at Drom NYC Photo Bill Warfield and the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra to Perform at Drom NYC
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2019

Jazz Trumpeter and composer Bill Warfield, along with the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra will perform at Drom, 85 Avenue A, New York City on Tuesday May 7th, 2019, show time 8pm....

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association to Present the Annual Playboy Jazz Festival Photo The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association to Present the Annual Playboy Jazz Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2019

For the sixth year in a row, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association will present the annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. In an extraordinary and eclectic line-up, performers already scheduled to appear, June 8-9, 2019, include world music diva Angélique Kidjo, blues and jazz rocker...












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