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PIPES to Open 2025-2026 Music Season at Trinity Church Concerts
by Emmy Rice - Jun 15, 2025

Trinity Church announced its 2025-2026 music season, featuring world premieres of new works by Andrew Yee and David Hurd; a split presentation 0f Trinity’s acclaimed “gold standard” rendition of Handel’s Messiah; and PIPES, a season-long celebration of the historic inauguration of Trinity’s new organ by Glatter-Götz/Rosales.

Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo Come to LeFrak Concert Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Kupferberg Center for the Arts will present a special live performance by acclaimed jazz artists Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo this month. Learn more here!

Photos: See Highlights from KURT ELLING CELEBRATES WEATHER REPORT at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 28, 2025

Kurt Elling is a two-time GRAMMY Award winner who is renowned for a signature, rich sound and an inventive and individualized body of work. His show continues 3/28 and 3/29 with sets at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. Check out photos here!

Wigmore Hall Unveils 125th Anniversary Season Featuring Nearly 600 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Wigmore Hall has revealed its 125th Anniversary Season (2025/26). With nearly 600 concerts and events from 9 September 2025 to 31 July 2026, it is the largest and most diverse classical music programme in the UK.

Jazz Vocal Ensemble New York Voices to Perform at Schwartz Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

New York Voices, a premiere jazz vocal ensemble, performs at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts with a program of jazz standards and big band hits in this  Candler Concert Series debut on Friday, March 21.  

Sam Sadigursky and Nathan Koci Detail 'The Solomon Diaries: Volumes IV & V'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025

Clarinetist Sam Sadigursky and accordionist/multi-instrumentalist Nathan Koci have set the release of the next two volumes of The Solomon Diaries for April 11th.

Photos: See Highlights from Gabrielle Stravelli's Stunning Show at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 3, 2025

Stravelli, a terrific jazz singer and interpreter of songs with a beautiful inner glow that permeates every note, will be back at Birdland on 3/8, 3/15 and 3/22. See highlights from the March 1st show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

MIT Presents Miguel Zenón's GOLDEN CITY Boston Area Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

MIT will present the Boston-area premiere of Golden City, Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist/composer and MIT faculty member Miguel Zenón's powerful suite for large ensemble.

MIT Presents Miguel Zenón's Boston Area Premiere Of GOLDEN CITY In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

MIT will present the Boston-area premiere of Golden City, Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist/composer and MIT faculty member Miguel Zenón's powerful suite for large ensemble.

Smoke Jazz Club Reveals March Line-Up Featuring Terri Lyn Carrington, Fred Hersch, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club will kick off this month with the NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington paying tribute to Max Roach's Centennial with the debut of her “We Insist! 2025” ensemble. Leanr more about the lineup here!

Birdland Jazz To Present Emmet Cohen Trio, Svetlana's Big Band And More This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2024

Get all the details on jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running December 2nd - December 15th.

Alexis Cole to Present I'LL TAKE NEW YORK at HFC Underground
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Jazz vocalist and pianist Alexis Cole will debut at HFC Underground, celebrating NYC's music with classics and hidden gems. Joined by John DiMartino, Tony Depaolis, and Kenny Hassler, experience a sonic tour of the city. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

John Hollenbeck's New Band George To Perform At New England Conservatory This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

Percussionist John Hollenbeck's ensemble GEORGE will perform at New England Conservatory on October 22, 2024.

Diana Panton to Release 11th Album 'soft winds and roses'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024

Diana Panton has announced the October 25 release of her eleventh album, soft winds and roses. A departure from Diana Panton’s more recent albums, soft winds and roses features modern classics composed from the 1960s onward, including songs by Lennon and McCartney, Burt Bacharach, Gordon Lightfoot, and more.

Video: Kurt Elling Releases Video For 'A Wish (Valentine)' Feat. Cécile McLorin Salvant & Sullivan Fortner
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 16, 2024

Multi-grammy award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling has released a video for his rendition of Fred Hersch and Norma Winstone’s “A Wish (Valentine),” featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant. The song is taken from Wildflowers, Vol. 1, a brand new, spur-of-the-moment album spontaneously created with pianist Sullivan Fortner.

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 26, 2024

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 a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including album release shows, Isaac Mizrahi, and plenty of jazz.

Alexis Cole to Release 'Jazz Republic: Taiwan, the United States, and the Freedom of Swing'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2024

JAZZ REPUBLIC: TAIWAN, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE FREEDOM OF SWING, the newest album by vocalist ALEXIS COLE, is a big band album featuring the TAIPEI JAZZ ORCHESTRA. It will be released on August 19.

August Line-Up Set For Smoke Jazz Club, Including Fred Hersch Trio, Johnathan Blake, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

Discover the August line-up at Smoke Jazz Club featuring performances by the Fred Hersch Trio, Johnathan Blake, and more. Enjoy a month of exceptional jazz music at this iconic New York venue.

Aubrey Johnson Quartet to Play Jazz On Main in Mt. Kisco This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

On Friday, June 28 at 7pm, Brooklyn-based jazz vocalist Aubrey Johnson will team up with Detroit native guitarist Randy Napoleon for an exciting evening of originals, jazz standards, and Brazilian music at Jazz on Main in Mt. Kisco.

Alexis Cole Comes to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

Experience the captivating performance of Alexis Cole at 54 Below on May 21. Dive into an evening of enchanting jazz music by this renowned artist.