Bill Charlap

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Unveils Diverse March Lineup of Theater, Music, Comedy and Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2026

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center will present a wide-ranging slate of performances throughout March, featuring Broadway artists, tribute concerts, ballet, jazz, comedy and family programming. Presented by the City of Aventura and cultural partners, the month includes events for audiences of all ages.

Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

Darren Criss to Host and Perform at 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2026

Tony Award winner Darren Criss will help kick off Music’s Biggest Day as host of the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 1. He is also set to perform alongside his Maybe Happy Ending co-star, Helen J Shen.

Birdland Sets Two-Week Lineup With Ms. Lisa Fischer, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith, And Vince Giordano
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Set Programming Featuring Marilyn Maye, Dee Dee Bridgewater, And Bill Charlap
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of jazz, cabaret, and big band programming across both venues. The schedule includes multi-night engagements, one-night performances, and returning resident series by established and emerging artists.

Maude Maggart, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marilyn Maye & More Set For Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances running December 29 through January 11, featuring cabaret, big band jazz, vocalists, and instrumental ensembles across both venues.

Joe Lovano, Miguel Zenón and More Set for SMOKE Jazz Club's February 2026 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club has unveiled its line-up for the month of February 2026. Joe Lovano, one of the world's most celebrated musicians, makes his SMOKE Jazz Club debut as a leader, plus more.

Scottsdale Arts Unveils January Lineup Including Concerts, Exhibitions and More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2025

This January, Scottsdale Arts will present a lineup of events to kick off the new year. January starts by welcoming “DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern” from its successful off-Broadway run with five shows in Scottsdale from Jan. 8–11. 

Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap Come to Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025

Bebop Club presenta a la voz legendaria del jazz, Dee Dee Bridgewater, y la clase inigualable del piano de Bill Charlap, por primera vez juntos en Argentina, para presentar su nuevo trabajo discográfico nominado al Grammy, “Elemental”.

Ken Peplowski and Frank Vignola to Perform at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's Evening of Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA has announced the return of legendary jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski to its annual Evening of  Jazz concert and dinner WA.

2026 Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival Unveils Spring Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025

The Gilmore will present the 2026 IRVING S. GILMORE INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL from April 30 to May 10, featuring more than 75 performances, premieres, collaborations, and community events across Southwest Michigan.

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

Songbook Academy Alum Will Open For Matthew Morrison at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

Two-time Songbook Academy alumna Mia Kadar will open for Broadway and Glee star Matthew Morrison in the next BHI Senior Living Songbook Series concert of the season at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.

The Gilmore Unveils Inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awardees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Dr. Pierre van der Westhuizen, Executive and Artistic Director of The Gilmore, has named Tyler Bullock and Esteban Castro as the recipients of The Gilmore's inaugural 2026 Larry J. Bell Young Jazz Artist Awards. Learn more!

Review: LA JOLLA MUSIC SUMMERFEST FINALE at The Conrad
by Ron Bierman - Aug 28, 2025

The La Jolla Music Society concluded its 2025 four-week SummerFest with three works for chamber-sized orchestras. Learn more about the festival here!

Tony-Winner Lea Salonga and More Added to Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2025

Scottsdale Arts has revealed a fresh slate of programming for the 2025–26 season, continuing the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

The Gilmore Reveals 2026 Festival Fellowship Residency Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

The Gilmore has announced the return of its Gilmore Festival Fellowship, a ten-day career-advancement residency for classical and jazz pianists 18 years and older designed to bridge artistry and professional development. Applications are now open through December 1, 2025, to take part in the residency from May 1-10, 2026. 

Christian Sands Quartet, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland July 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra Approaches 20th Year With MIXED BAG In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025

Scheduled for release on May 23, 2025 via Summit Records, the fourth album by the Pete McGuinness Orchestra, Mixed Bag is the band’s most ambitious offering to date, ranging from unbridled swing to simmering bossa nova, elegant balladry to bracing modernism.

Jason Kravits to Host The 40th Annual Bistro Awards Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The 40th Annual Bistro Awards Gala will honor Grammy Award-nominated jazz-cabaret singer Sandy Stewart, and more. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.