BWW Q&A: Janis Siegel on New Album THE ART OF VOCALESE
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 19, 2026
Janis Siegel, nine-time multi Grammy-winning vocalist, arranger, and founding member of The Manhattan Transfer, presents The Art of Vocalese, her first solo project since the legendary group's farewell. She appears in NYC on 11/4
Janis Siegel Releases THE ART OF VOCALESE Album
by Rachel Stone - Sep 26, 2026
Janis Siegel, 10x Grammy-winning founder of THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER, released her new album THE ART OF VOCALESE on Origin Records, featuring jazz musicians including pianist John Di Martino, bassist Lonnie Plaxico, and vocalists Lea DeLaria and Raul Midón.
SUMMERSTAGE to Present Andrew Bird, Funk Flex Shows in NYC Parks
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage will host free concerts across Central Park and Snug Harbor, including ANDREW BIRD's 20th anniversary performance of THE MYSTERIOUS PRODUCTION OF EGGS and two Funk Flex birthday shows.
Jersey City Jazz Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
The Jersey City Jazz Festival will present a three-day waterfront event at Exchange Place Plaza, merging with the Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival for the first time, featuring Joe Lovano, Eddie Palmieri, Nate Smith, and more.
Bronx Music Hall Unveils April Lineup For Jazz Appreciation Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
April brings Caribbean history, spoken word, and Latin jazz performances to the Bronx Music Hall (BMH) amid National Jazz Appreciation Month. The event lineup's highlights include April 11's 'Bronx Rising!: Joseph Chatoyer, the Garifuna Resistance, and the US: A Musical Tribute' event, presented in partnership with Casa Yurumein as part of Carnegie Hall's citywide festival United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
Flamenco Festival New York Marks 25 Years with Record Attendance
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026
Flamenco Festival New York has concluded its 25th anniversary edition with 25,500 attendees across 40 performances in multiple U.S. cities. The festival reported strong attendance, sold-out shows, and expanded programming across major New York venues.
McCarter Theatre Center Launches 35 and Under Tix Program
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton has launched 35 and Under Tix, offering patrons ages 16–35 the chance to see select performances for just $35. The program begins this fall with shows including I & You: The Musical, Step Afrika!, Kim’s Convenience, and Emanuel Ax.