Cynthia Sayer

November At Lincoln Center to Feature U.S. Premiere Of INK, Rubén Blades Series & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

Discover November's lineup at Lincoln Center will feature the U.S. premiere of INK, the Rubén Blades Visionary Artist Series and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Banjoist/Vocalist Cynthia Sayer and her Joyride Band to Open The Glenridge Performing Arts Center Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023

Discover the captivating sounds of multi-award winning banjoist/vocalist Cynthia Sayer and her Joyride Band as they take the stage at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center.

Glenridge Performing Arts Center Opens its New Season with Cynthia Sayer and Her Joyride Band
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023

The Glenridge Performing Arts Center’s 2023-2024 season opens with multi-award winning banjoist/vocalist Cynthia Sayer with her all-star Joyride Band performing a mix of jazz, American Songbook standards, and more, Wednesday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center.

Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts Announces Fall/Winter Programming
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has announced its fall/winter programming, reflective of its artistic vision, featuring a mix of collaborations with constituents across Lincoln Center and a focus on genres historically underrepresented on campus.

Cynthia Sayer Will Lead Her Hot Jazz Trio at Mezzrow Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2019

CYNTHIA SAYER, the internationally celebrated jazz banjoist, will lead her Hot Jazz Trio in a New York City appearance at Mezzrow Jazz Club on Thursday, December 26 with sets at 7:30 & 9:00 PM. Mezzrow is located at 163 W. 10th Street in Manhattan. Tickets: $20. For more information: Mezzrow or Cynthia Sayer.

Birdland Announces June 2019 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Cynthia Sayer Brings HOT BANJO to City Vineyard, Pier 26 NYC
by Julie Musbach - Mar 5, 2019

Multi-award-winning instrumentalist/vocalist/entertainer Cynthia Sayer (including a 2019 Bistro Award!) is acclaimed by musicians, critics, and fans alike as the top 4-string banjoist in the world today. Praised for her 'drive and virtuosity' by the New York Times, Cynthia enchants audiences with her electrifying performances and captivating shows wherever she appears.

Herb Gardner's GROUNDHOG JAM Announced At The Morris Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2019

The great Groundhog Jam has a long history of prying jazz fans out of their warm burrows and into the chill of February weather in order to welcome the advent of spring.  The Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum continues a tradition of hosting this event on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 7:30 PM. Herb Gardner, who plays both trombone and piano, is assembling a stellar group of musicians from the New York, New Jersey, and New England areas including: Fred Vigorito on cornet, Joe Licari on clarinet, James Chirilloon guitar, Mike Weatherly on bass and Robbie Scott on drums.  Daughters Abbie and Sarah Gardner will be handling the vocals and guitar.

NEW YORK HOT JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to the McKittrick Hotel
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2018

The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, and Hot Jazz Productions announce the sixth annual New York Hot Jazz Festival will return to the hotel on Sunday, September 30.

The New York Hot Jazz Festival Returns To The McKittrick Hotel
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2018

The McKittrick Hotel (530 West 27th Street, NYC), home of Sleep No More, and Hot Jazz Productions announce the sixth annual New York Hot Jazz Festival will return to the hotel on Sunday, September 30.

Birdland Presents Donny Nova Band, Kurt Elling and More Week of March 12
by Julie Musbach - Mar 2, 2018

Birdland Jazz Club's schedule for March 12-March 18 includes the Donny Nova Band, Kurt Elling, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, and more!

Constantine Maroulis, 'The Donny Nova Band', and More to Appear at Birdland in March
by Julie Musbach - Feb 15, 2018

Birdland Jazz Club announces March 2018 schedule featuring Steps Ahead Meets Soulbop, Cyrus Chestnut Quartet, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Steve Smith 'Groove: Blue' Organ Trio, The Tristano Project, Laila Biali, Cynthia Sayer, Corcoran Holt, Anita Gillette, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Famed Jazz Banjoist/Entertainer Brings Her Swingin' Sound to Birdland
by Julie Musbach - Jan 17, 2018

CYNTHIA SAYER, the internationally celebrated jazz banjoist and vocalist, will lead her Joyride Quartet in The Hot Jazz Banjo Show in a rare New York City concert appearance at the legendary jazz club Birdland on Thursday, March 15 at 6:00 PM. Birdland is located at 315 W. 44th Street in Manhattan. Tickets: $30.

Photo Coverage: Dixie Rascals Sextet Swing at Forte Piano Concert Space
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 19, 2017

New Jersey's answer to the now gone performance space of Steinway Hall on 57th street is Forte Piano in Paramus N.J. Forte Piano is one of the foremost piano dealers in the nation and it's owner, Jazz/Classical pianist Vladimir Zaslavsky presented the Dixie Rascals Sextet in concert in Forte Piano's concert space at 159 W.Rt 4 last night.

Lineup for 7th Annual Bickford Benefit Concert Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2017

The 7th Annual Bickford Benefit Concert featuring the Bickford Benefit All Stars comes to the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum for one night only on Monday, November 13, at 7:30 PM. The all-star ensemble, comprised of some of the best hot jazz players in the country, includes clarinetist Dan Levinson, trumpeter Mike Davis, trombonist Jim Fryer, pianist Jeff Barnhart, bassist Brian Nalepka, drummer St phane S va, and guitarist/singer Molly Ryan. All of the ticket sales from this concert will go to support programming at the Bickford Theatre.