Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie is a theatre professional with credits tracked on BroadwayWorld.
Date of Birth: October 21, 1917
Date of Death: January 06, 1993 (75)
Birth Place: Cheraw, SC, USA
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Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Jenn Colella, Lillias White & More
by Joey Mervis - 2025-03-17 15:37:23
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'TIS AUTUMN Featuring Susan Mack To Take The Stage At Chelsea Table + Stage
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 17, 2026
Award-winning jazz and cabaret vocalist Susan Mack brings 'Tis Autumn to Chelsea Table & Stage for one night only. 'Tis Autumn, Mack captures Fall's shifting moods through interpretations of jazz standards, the Great American Songbook, and a few contemporary surprises.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 17, 2026
Award-winning jazz and cabaret vocalist Susan Mack brings 'Tis Autumn to Chelsea Table & Stage for one night only. 'Tis Autumn, Mack captures Fall's shifting moods through interpretations of jazz standards, the Great American Songbook, and a few contemporary surprises.
Will Liverman Signs Publishing Deal with Just a Theory Press
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning baritone and composer Will Liverman announced a publishing partnership with Just a Theory Press, releasing three works including song cycles and arrangements of spirituals.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026
GRAMMY Award-winning baritone and composer Will Liverman announced a publishing partnership with Just a Theory Press, releasing three works including song cycles and arrangements of spirituals.
High School Jazz Ensembles to Open for Wynton Marsalis at Marcus Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
Two Wisconsin high school jazz ensembles will open for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the Marcus Performing Arts Center this week.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
Two Wisconsin high school jazz ensembles will open for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the Marcus Performing Arts Center this week.
Clifford Jordan LET IT RING LP to Release on RSD Black Friday
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
Resonance Records will release a newly discovered 1976 live recording of saxophonist Clifford Jordan performing with pianist Al Haig, bassist Wilbur Ware, and drummer Kenny Clarke at Chicago's Jazz Showcase.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 6, 2026
Resonance Records will release a newly discovered 1976 live recording of saxophonist Clifford Jordan performing with pianist Al Haig, bassist Wilbur Ware, and drummer Kenny Clarke at Chicago's Jazz Showcase.
Charles McPherson, Billy Hart, Tenor Titans, and More Set For SMOKE Jazz Club November Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
SMOKE Jazz Club announced its November programming featuring bebop saxophonist Charles McPherson, NEA Jazz Master Billy Hart, and TENOR TITANS, a quintet led by Wayne Escoffery and Jimmy Greene.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
SMOKE Jazz Club announced its November programming featuring bebop saxophonist Charles McPherson, NEA Jazz Master Billy Hart, and TENOR TITANS, a quintet led by Wayne Escoffery and Jimmy Greene.
Temple University Orchestras to Present World Premiere at Lincoln Center
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Temple University's Studio, Symphony and Jazz Orchestras will perform an all-American program at Alice Tully Hall featuring the world premiere of TWO FIVE O, Reflections by composer John Clayton, alongside works by Bernstein, Gershwin and others.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Temple University's Studio, Symphony and Jazz Orchestras will perform an all-American program at Alice Tully Hall featuring the world premiere of TWO FIVE O, Reflections by composer John Clayton, alongside works by Bernstein, Gershwin and others.
Roni Eytan to Release Debut Album MELODY PEOPLE
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026
Harmonica virtuoso Roni Eytan will release his debut album MELODY PEOPLE and perform at Dizzy's Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 28, 2026
Harmonica virtuoso Roni Eytan will release his debut album MELODY PEOPLE and perform at Dizzy's Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Pianist Chengcheng Ma to Make Carnegie Hall Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
Pianist Chengcheng Ma will perform his Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall, featuring world and U.S. premieres and works by living composers.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2026
Pianist Chengcheng Ma will perform his Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall, featuring world and U.S. premieres and works by living composers.
John Coltrane & Wilbur Harden's THE SAVOY RECORDINGS to Release
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
Craft Recordings will release THE SAVOY RECORDINGS, a collection of three 1958 albums featuring saxophonist John Coltrane and trumpeter Wilbur Harden, available as 3-LP, 3-CD, and digital editions.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
Craft Recordings will release THE SAVOY RECORDINGS, a collection of three 1958 albums featuring saxophonist John Coltrane and trumpeter Wilbur Harden, available as 3-LP, 3-CD, and digital editions.
Laufey Signs to Interscope Records/Verve Records
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Two-time GRAMMY winner Laufey has signed to Interscope Records/Verve Records following a successful career as an independent artist with seven billion global streams.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Two-time GRAMMY winner Laufey has signed to Interscope Records/Verve Records following a successful career as an independent artist with seven billion global streams.
Lisa Hilton Quintet Releases NATURALLY Album
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
The Lisa Hilton Quintet releases its thirtieth album featuring tenor saxophonist JD Allen, trumpeter Igmar Thomas, bassist Luques Curtis and drummer Rudy Royston. The recording marks another entry in Hilton's cool jazz catalog.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
The Lisa Hilton Quintet releases its thirtieth album featuring tenor saxophonist JD Allen, trumpeter Igmar Thomas, bassist Luques Curtis and drummer Rudy Royston. The recording marks another entry in Hilton's cool jazz catalog.
Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis Will Return to Milwaukee
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Wynton Marsalis and the JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA will perform two nights at the Marcus Performing Arts Center as part of its Culture Collective Series.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
Wynton Marsalis and the JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA will perform two nights at the Marcus Performing Arts Center as part of its Culture Collective Series.
THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA LAUNCHES A NEW MUSIC INITIATIVE
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
The Paley Center for Media announced a year-round music initiative featuring live performances, songwriter showcases, and listening parties, launching with the Nashville-focused series SOUTHERN ROUNDS.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
The Paley Center for Media announced a year-round music initiative featuring live performances, songwriter showcases, and listening parties, launching with the Nashville-focused series SOUTHERN ROUNDS.
Photos: Five Spot Jazz to Host Nightly Sets Featuring Rising and Veteran Musicians
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026
FIVE SPOT JAZZ in New York's East Village will present live sets nightly, featuring performers including SUMMER CAMARGO, DEANNA KIRK, JAMILE, and DUDUKA DA FONSECA, alongside recurring Monday performances by bassists Allison Lee and Daniel Song.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026
FIVE SPOT JAZZ in New York's East Village will present live sets nightly, featuring performers including SUMMER CAMARGO, DEANNA KIRK, JAMILE, and DUDUKA DA FONSECA, alongside recurring Monday performances by bassists Allison Lee and Daniel Song.
Oscar Peterson WORLD TOUR Box Set Out Now From Mack Avenue & Two Lions
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026
Mack Avenue Music Group and Two Lions Records released WORLD TOUR, a box set marking Oscar Peterson's centennial featuring live recordings from 1969-1996 and a 48-page hardcover book.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026
Mack Avenue Music Group and Two Lions Records released WORLD TOUR, a box set marking Oscar Peterson's centennial featuring live recordings from 1969-1996 and a 48-page hardcover book.
MARCOS VARELA QUARTET and AMINA FIGAROVA to Perform at Five Spot Jazz
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026
Five Spot Jazz in New York City will host a lineup including the MARCOS VARELA QUARTET, Amina Figarova, the BEN BARNETT QUARTET and MOTH TO FLAME, with sets nightly at 8PM.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 27, 2026
Five Spot Jazz in New York City will host a lineup including the MARCOS VARELA QUARTET, Amina Figarova, the BEN BARNETT QUARTET and MOTH TO FLAME, with sets nightly at 8PM.
RED, WHITE & LOUIS to Bring Armstrong Tribute to JAZZ@THEPOINT Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
South Jersey Jazz Society will present its Jazz@ThePoint festival in Somers Point, N.J., featuring trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and trumpeter Jon Faddis honoring Louis Armstrong's legacy at Gateway Playhouse.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026
South Jersey Jazz Society will present its Jazz@ThePoint festival in Somers Point, N.J., featuring trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and trumpeter Jon Faddis honoring Louis Armstrong's legacy at Gateway Playhouse.
Verve Records to Launch VERVE ESSENTIALS Vinyl Series for 70th Anniversary
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Verve Records and UMe will launch VERVE ESSENTIALS, a vinyl reissue series featuring landmark albums by John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Charles Mingus.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Verve Records and UMe will launch VERVE ESSENTIALS, a vinyl reissue series featuring landmark albums by John Coltrane, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Charles Mingus.
South Jersey Jazz Society To Present JAZZ@THEPOINT FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
The South Jersey Jazz Society will present its Jazz@ThePoint festival honoring Louis Armstrong, featuring headliners Wycliffe Gordon and Jon Faddis at Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026
The South Jersey Jazz Society will present its Jazz@ThePoint festival honoring Louis Armstrong, featuring headliners Wycliffe Gordon and Jon Faddis at Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ.
Craft Recordings' OJC Series to Reissue Miles Davis, Coltrane & A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
by Rachel Stone - Aug 18, 2026
Craft Recordings' Original Jazz Classics series will reissue RELAXIN' WITH THE MILES DAVIS QUINTET, JOHN COLTRANE WITH THE RED GARLAND TRIO and A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS on vinyl and hi-res audio.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 18, 2026
Craft Recordings' Original Jazz Classics series will reissue RELAXIN' WITH THE MILES DAVIS QUINTET, JOHN COLTRANE WITH THE RED GARLAND TRIO and A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS on vinyl and hi-res audio.
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