George Coleman

Boca-Based Recording Artist Deborah Silver Earns First GRAMMY Award Nomination
by Team BWW - Nov 11, 2025

Just days after her hour-long PBS Special, internationally acclaimed and Boca-based singing sensation Deborah Silver has received her first GRAMMY Award nomination for Basie Rocks!, her album with The Count Basie Orchestra. It has been nominated for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. The next annual GRAMMY Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

September Concerts At Smoke Jazz Club Include Kris Davis Tribute To Women Pianists and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club has revealed its concert schedule for September 2025, featuring Kris Davis' tribute to women pianists and more. Learn more and see how to attend!

Jim Saltzman Appointed Dean Of Jazz Arts At Manhattan School Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.

Samara Joy and More Set for Ensemble Arts Philly's 2025-26 Jazz Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly has unveiled its 2025-2026 Jazz Season, showcasing a diverse lineup of new and emerging talents, as well as veteran performers. See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jazz Singer Deborah Silver To Perform One Night Only At Analog In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

Deborah Silver is now gearing up for the May 2025 release of her new album Basie Rocks! on Green Hill Records, with the Count Basie Orchestra. The one night only performance will take place on Thursday, February 20th at Analog at the Hutton in Nashville, TN.

Bebop Saxophonist Brings His Eric Alexander Quartet to Flushing Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

On Friday, November 22nd at 8 PM, jazz aficionados can enjoy the Eric Alexander Quartet at Flushing Town Hall.

Jazz Singer Deborah Silver To Perform At Arts Garage This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

After selling-out her recent live performance at City Winery in New York City, Deborah Silver will now do a “one night only” live show with her quartet of world-class musicians on Sunday, October 27.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland Jazz October 7th - October 20th
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 4, 2024

Birdland has revealed jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater October 7th - October 20th.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland Jazz September 30th - October 13th
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

Discover the upcoming jazz performances at Birdland from September 30th to October 13th, featuring renowned artists and captivating shows. Stay updated on the latest events in the jazz scene.

Video: Deborah Silver Is Getting Ready to Rock at City Winery
by Robert Bannon - Aug 2, 2024

Count Basie would have turned 120 in August, while the Count Basie Orchestra lives on, having just won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble. In a collaboration with the Count Basie Orchestra, acclaimed two-time #1 Billboard chart-topping Jazz singer Deborah Silver is now gearing up for the early 2025 release of her new album Basie Rocks!, produced by Rolling Stones drummer extraordinaire Steve Jordan. She is here to tell us all about it in this video.

Jazz Singer Deborah Silver Announces Show At City Winery NYC And New Album With Count Basie Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Jazz singer Deborah Silver will perform a one-night-only show at City Winery NYC on August 13th and is preparing for her new album 'Basie Rocks' with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra.

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.

Pianist-Vocalist-Composer Kelly Green Releases New Album SEEMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024

New York based pianist-vocalist-composer Kelly Green has released her latest album - a brilliant new project with her quartet titled Seems. Learn more about the album and see how to listen!

Smoke Jazz Club Begins 25th Anniversary Celebrations with NEA Jazz Master George Coleman
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

SMOKE Jazz Club will present the first of many 25th anniversary celebrations starting with George Coleman and special guests.

SMOKE Jazz CLub Announces March Line-up Including Leading Female Artists, One For All Album Release And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

World-Renowned SMOKE Jazz Club announces its March concert lineup, featuring the album release celebration of One For All Sextet, a birthday tribute to Harold Mabern, and performances by leading female artists Allison Miller and Mary Stallings. Don't miss these incredible shows and more!

Pianist And Vocalist Kelly Green to Release SEEMS in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024

Kelly Green presents 'Seems,' a musical rallying cry for unity in the face of division.

SMOKE Jazz Club Unveils December Schedule Including Coltrane Festival And New Year's Eve Celebrations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

World-Renowned Smoke Jazz Club ends the year with the 11th Annual Coltrane Festival 'Countdown 2024', New Year's Eve Celebration with Carla Cook, and more.

See Frank Catalano Quartet, Karrin Allyson & More Upcoming at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023

Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Emmet Cohen Releases 'Isn't It Romantic?' Featuring Houston Person
by Michael Major - Sep 15, 2023

American Pianists Award winner Emmet Cohen released a new rendition of the Rodgers and Hart composition “Isn’t It Romantic?” — it’s the second single from Master Legacy Series Vol. 5, his upcoming album with jazz master tenor saxophonist Houston Person.

Nicholas Payton, Keyon Harrold, Chelsea Baratz Among Performers At Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

Pittsburgh's tenor sax great Stanley Turrentine and trumpet king Sean Jones have set a high bar for fellow practitioners at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Presented by Citizens (PIJF) to follow. Trumpeters Nicholas Payton and Keyon Harrold and tenor saxophonist and Pittsburgher Chelsea Baratz, have met that bar with their inventive and individual artistic expressions.