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NEC Jazz Orchestra To Present AFRICAN COOKBOOK: MUSIC OF RANDY WESTON AND MELBA LISTON
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

The NEC Jazz Orchestra will present African Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston on Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall. Conducted by Ken Schaphorst, the program honors the influential partnership between composer, pianist, and bandleader Randy Weston and trombonist, composer, and arranger Melba Liston.

Boston Pops to Perform STAR WARS: THE STORY IN MUSIC in Lincoln
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026

The Boston Pops, led by Keith Lockhart, will present 'STAR WARS: THE STORY IN MUSIC' in Lincoln, featuring musical excerpts from all nine episodes of the saga.

Tacoma Arts Live Will Close its Doors
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

Tacoma Arts Live, a non-profit arts organization serving the South Sound region since 1979, will close its doors this summer and put its building, the Tacoma Armory, up for sale.

Greg Osby, Trio Grande and More Set for SFJAZZ February 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.

Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra to Honor Charlie Parker with Symphonic Tribute
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

On February 13, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra will present a symphonic tribute to jazz icon Charlie Parker, featuring saxophonist Vincent Herring. The concert, held at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, will showcase 'Charlie Parker with Strings', including previously unrecorded scores from the original project.

The George Gee Swing Orchestra and the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet Come to Flushing Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

On Saturday, February 7, Flushing Town Hall will present GLOBAL MASHUP: The George Gee Swing Orchestra Meets the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet. Learn more here!

Cabaret Roundup: January 12-18- Liz & Ann Hampton Callaway, Isabel Leonard & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 12, 2026

Here are a few top cabaret show and concert picks to consider in NYC this week including the Callaway sisters, environmentally focused comedy, plenty of jazz, and more.

Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8�"21
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas to Present GLOW at Moody Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present GLOW, featuring works by Robert Battle, Lar Lubovitch, and Bruce Wood, November 21–23, 2025, at Moody Performance Hall.

Cherry Street Music Launches Allen Center Jazz Club This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Cherry Street Music transforms The Allen Center into a jazz club this November, featuring the Casey Scheuerell Quintet (Nov. 7) and The Gingersnap Band (Nov. 22).

Photos: Susan Mack Celebrates Autumn At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025

On Monday, October 13, Birdland welcomed back award-winning vocalist Susan Mack for her celebrated show ’Tis Autumn. Check out photos from the show!

Susan Mack Returns To Birdland October 13 With 'Tis Autumn
by Gillian Blum - Oct 6, 2025

Award-winning vocalist Susan Mack returns to Birdland Jazz Club with her new show 'Tis Autumn for one night only, Monday, October 13 at 7 p.m., joined by Tedd Firth, David Finck, Eric Halvorson, and Geoff Burke.

Leonard Bernstein Will Be Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2025

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with Tonight, Bernstein.

Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band To Reimagine WEST SIDE STORY At McCarter Theatre in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2025

The Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band will bring West Side Story Reimagined to McCarter Theatre on October 4, 2025. The concert blends Bernstein’s classic score with Afro-Caribbean jazz and will feature a photo installation by Seis del Sur, followed by a post-show talk with Jamie Bernstein.

Cabaret Roundup: September 22-28. 2025- Tony Danza, Ann Hampton Callaway & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 22, 2025

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

The Anderson Brothers Bring BIG BAND ROYALTY to Birdland Jazz Club
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025

Peter and Will Anderson bring Big Band Royalty to Birdland Jazz Club on October 28. The twin saxophonists lead a 15-piece orchestra in a program celebrating Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, and more.

Harlem Jazz Series at Mt. Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church
by Emmy Rice - Sep 14, 2025

The legendary Harlem Jazz Series returns with an electrifying lineup that will transport you straight to the heart of America's jazz capital. See here for more details!

Cécile McLorin Salvant, Kurt Elling And More Join Kenny Barron On SONGBOOK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

NEA Jazz Master and 14x GRAMMY nominee Kenny Barron will release Songbook, arriving November 14, 2025 on Artwork Records. Learn more about the album here!

Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts Celebrates 50 Years With Concert By Alison Krauss and Union Station
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

In the fall of 1975, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors to the public with an inaugural concert by the “King of the Road” himself, Roger Miller. Now, 50 years later, another Americana legend will commemorate the center’s golden anniversary.

Jon Secada to Release Nat King Cole Tribute Album with Gonzalo Rubalcaba
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 26, 2025

Jon Secada has joined forces with pianist, composer, and producer Gonzalo Rubalcaba to record Fascination, a new album celebrating the timeless music of Nat King Cole.