Dennis Mackrel

Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio & More In May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio, Michael Wolff Quartet, Robin McKelle, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Birdland Big Band.

NJPAC To Continue Free Monthly Jazz Vespers Concert Series February-June 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the Bethany Baptist Church Jazz Vespers will continue their free monthly jazz concert series February–June 2024.

The 92nd Street Y Adds Caleb Teicher And Veronica Swift To MIDSUMMER MUSICFEST Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023

The 92nd Street Y, New York announces Caleb Teicher and Veronica Swift, the first-ever collaboration from the acclaimed dancer and vocalist, as part of Midsummer MusicFest, a new summer festival debuting this year in celebration of 92NY's 150th anniversary. 

AN EVENING WITH NORM LEWIS is Coming to 92NY in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present An Evening with Norm Lewis as part of Midsummer MusicFest, a new summer festival debuting this year in celebration of 92NY’s 150th anniversary.

Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 14, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced programming running January 16 through January 29. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet, Adam Birnbaum Quartet, Scott Robinson's Octet and Tony Kadleck.

See Marylin Maye, SWINGIN' SONDHEIM & More at Birdland in January 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this January with a full slate of nightly performances! See the lineup, how to get tickets, and more!

Mike Holober And Balancing Act's Two-Disc Live Recording DON'T LET GO Out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2022

Pianist, composer, arranger, and educator Mike Holober and his octet Balancing Act have released their astounding latest effort, Don't Let Go today on Sunnyside Records.

What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming February 14 - February 27
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2022

Get full details for all the jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, February 14 - February 27. 

See Judy Kuhn, Ricky Rojas & More at The Green Room 42 in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022

The Green Room 42 has announced their February line-up for in-person performances. Additionally, The Green Room 42 is excited to launch 5/5/5 Tickets – in celebration of their 5th Anniversary, five $5 tickets will be available for every show from February 15, 2022, through February 14, 2023.

Birdland Announces February 2022 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! 

Cyrus Chestnut, Diane Schuur, Reggie Workman and More to Play the House of Swing's Dizzy's Club in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2021

Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club will continue its season of in-person performances in January and February 2022, presenting a diverse lineup that pays tribute to jazz greats, showcases rising stars on the scene, and welcomes award-winning artists whose work runs the gamut of jazz styles and traditions.

Dion Tucker, Gregory Williams and Dennis Mackrel Join New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2021

The New Jersey Youth Symphony announced today that trombonist and composer Dion Tucker and longtime Garden State educator Gregory Williams will be joining the Jazz faculty this Fall as Director of NJYS Jazz and Jazz Orchestra and Director of NJYS Big Band, respectively.

Birdland Announces June 2019 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2019

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

Sheila Jordan To Receive The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation's 2018 Satchmo Award
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2018

The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation proudly presents the 8th SATCHMO Award to: jazz vocalist and songwriter Ms. Sheila Jordan. LAEF is returning to the historic Alhambra Ball Room in Harlem, where swing dancers, big bands and jazz vocalists once reigned supreme – Friday October 12th 8:00 – 10:00pm. 

Bucky Pizzarelli to Hold Annual Birthday Bash
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2017

The Bickford Theatre presents the annual birthday bash for Hall of Fame guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli on Monday, January 8th. Bucky, who turns 92 on January 9th, has been at this annual birthday party every year with the exception of his 90th when he was in the hospital. He will bring an all-star ensemble with him including Martin Pizzarelli on bass, Ed Laub on guitar, Russ Kassoff on piano, Linus Wyrsch on sax, and Aaron Weinstein on violin.

Vince Giordano Documentary to Make New York Debut at 92Y
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2016

How crazy do you have to be to keep a Jazz Age enterprise going in the 21st Century? 92Y presents the New York premiere of the film that attempts to answer that question.

Barbara Carroll, Joe Lovano & More Set for Birdland, Week of 8/17
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 7, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for August 17-23, featuring Joe Lovano, Barbara Carroll, Birdland Jazz Party, and more!

Laura Bell Bundy, Steve Kuhn Trio & More Set for Birdland in August
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 15, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club's August 2015 schedule to feature Ben Allison Group, Steve Kuhn Trio, The Birdland Big Band, Ken Peplowski Quartet, Joe Lovano, Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of FOR THE LAST TIME at Clurman Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 1, 2015

FOR THE LAST TIME is a new jazz musical with music and lyrics by celebrated composer Nancy Harrow (This Side of Paradise), book by Will Pomerantz and Nancy Harrow, directed by Will Pomerantz(The Blue Flower), arrangements/ orchestrations by Dennis Mackrel (Conductor of the Count Basie Band), with music direction by Cody Owen Stine (Murder Ballad has received its world premiere at Theater Row's Clurman Theatre, and opened on May 28 and running through June 20, 2015. Tickets are $39-79 and can be purchased by visitingwww.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200. Check out a look back at opening night below!

FOR THE LAST TIME Begins Tonight at Theater Row
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2015

Beginning performances tonight, FOR THE LAST TIME is a new jazz musical with music and lyrics by celebrated composer Nancy Harrow (This Side of Paradise), book by Will Pomerantz and Nancy Harrow, directed by Will Pomerantz (The Blue Flower), arrangements/ orchestrations by Dennis Mackrel (Conductor of the Count Basie Band), with music direction by Cody Owen Stine (Murder Ballad). It is getting its world premiere at Theater Row's Clurman Theatre and will celebrate its opening on May 28 and running through June 20, 2015. Tickets are $39-79 and can be purchased by visiting www.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.