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Interview: John Pizzarelli Celebrates New DEAR MR. BENNETT Album at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 18, 2026

Grammy-winning producer, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a new album and shows at Birdland in NYC March 3-7

John Pizzarelli to Present Tony Bennett Tribute Album, Out Early Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025

Grammy-winning producer, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli will celebrate the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes.

Review: MEL TORMÉ AT 100: A CELEBRATION WITH BILLY STRITCH AND NICOLAS KING at 54 Below A Winner
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 13, 2025

Stritch, King, and Tormé are the cabaret triumvirate for 2025.

Photos: 'Introducing Adrian Galante' CD Release at Birdland Jazz Club
by Kevin Alvey - Jun 5, 2025

Adrian Galante celebrated the release of his debut album 'Introducing Adrian Galante' with a night of musical magic at Birdland Jazz Club. The show featured Galante on clarinet (and 2 piano features), with a trio of veteran NYC musicians: Alan Broadbent (piano), Jay Leonhart (bass), & Obed Calvaire (drums). Album available on the Zoho Music Label.

GOING BACHARACH A New Revue To Hold Private Industry Presentations
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025

Lewin Productions will present private, by-invitation only industry presentations of Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, a new revue created by Will Friedwald, Adrian Galante, Tedd Firth and Jack Lewin, and directed by Bill Castellino.

Review: Songbook Sundays Dives Into Cole Porter's Oeuvre at Dizzy's
by Rob Lester - Dec 11, 2024

Songbook Sundays, a series celebrating songwriters, is a treat of tradition. Deborah Grace Winer and co. closed out the year singing Cole Porter's praises in HAPPEN TO LIKE COLE PORTER.

Photos: Adrian Galante at Birdland Theater
by Kevin Alvey - Nov 28, 2024

Adrian Galante made his Birdland Jazz Club headline debut on November 26th. Backed by Alan Broadbent on piano, Jay Leonhart on bass, and Obed Calvaire on drums... Adrian played his jazz clarinet (and 2 forays on the piano) with mesmerizing expertise.

Cole Porter Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center With Karen Ziemba, Margo Seibert, Milton Suggs, Ted Rosenthal And More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

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 Happen to Like Cole Porter on Sunday, December 8th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.

Review: Ann Kittredge Takes a Look at Love in ROMANTIC NOTIONS at Chelsea Table+ Stage
by Ricky Pope - Oct 3, 2024

Chelsea Table + Stage is quickly becoming the most adventurous cabaret venue in New York. Last week Ann Kittredge celebrated the release of her new album ROMANTIC NOTIONS, a series of songs exploring the many aspects of love and romance, with a concert there. Kittredge is an engaging performer with a wonderful sense of style and elegance.

Vocalist Ann Kittredge To Make Chelsea Table + Stage Debut With ROMANTIC NOTIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Ann Kittredge has announced encore performances of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage this fall.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 22nd - August 4th
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 21, 2024

Birdland has announced details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running July 22nd - August 4th.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 15th - July 28th
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 15th - July 28th.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Reveals July 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

Nick Ziobro to Present WITHOUT A SONG at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2024

Nick Ziobro will debut his new show WITHOUT A SONG at Chelsea Table + Stage in June, featuring an all-star band led by Tedd Firth. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: Linda Kahn's Splendid WAIT TILL YOU SEE WHAT'S NEXT CD Release Show at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - May 13, 2024

There were so many beautiful songs and arrangements, that you’ll simply have to acquire the album or stream it (on Spotify and Apple Music) for yourself to hear the magic that is Linda Kahn!

Ann Kittredge To Celebrate CD Release of ROMANTIC NOTIONS at The Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

In celebration of her soon to be released, highly anticipated album, Romantic Notions, a diverse collection of songs on the numerous “notions” of love, Ann Kittredge, will appear at The Birdland Theatre. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Roundup: The 2023 Christmas Playlist
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 17, 2023

Let's round out the holidays and the year with one last Stephen Mosher roundup, shall we?

Photos: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Presents An Elegant A LITTLE TIME WITH CY COLEMAN At Dizzy's Club
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 21, 2023

Deborah Grace Winer's series continues with its second season.

Music Review: Ann Kittredge Finds New Ways To FEEL THE EARTH MOVE With Her New Single
by Erin Samms - Nov 16, 2023

Well, there's good news, and there's bad news...

Songbook Sundays At Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club To Present A LITTLE TIME WITH CY COLEMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2023

Celebrate the music of Cy Coleman at Jazz at Lincoln Center with two shows on Sunday, November 19. Enjoy Songbook Sundays at Dizzy's Club.