Jerry Weldon

Review: STEFANO BATTAGLIA BAND at Rizzoli Book Store A Season Highlight
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 9, 2026

If you look around for the special events around New York City, you can find some incredible art, like the STEFANO BATTAGLIA BAND, in unlikely places, like Rizzoli Bookstore.

Review: Harry Connick Jr. Fulfills a Dream at Carnegie Hall
by Gregory Fletcher - May 25, 2026

The sold-out show featured the premiere of BABE: ELABORATIO, a symphony dedicated to Connick's mother, whose lifelong dream was for her son to perform at Carnegie Hall

Birdland Unveils Full August Lineup Of Jazz Legends And Swing Favorites
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will celebrate August with a packed calendar of world-class jazz, swing, and big band performances. From legends and Grammy winners to new album releases and birthday tributes, the iconic venue will present a wide variety of artists across its main club and downstairs theater.

Emerging Star Vocalist Stella Cole Releases Self-Titled Debut Studio Album
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 30, 2024

Stella Cole, the vocalist and rising artist who is quickly becoming known for her signature mix of jazz standards and beloved tunes from the Great American Songbook, has shared her debut studio album.

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.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 1st - July 14th
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced jazz programming running at Birdland July 1st - July 14th.

The Peperoncino Jazz Festival with Russell Ferrante, John Patitucci, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - May 27, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced the jazz programming running May 29 through June 11.

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Champian Fulton Trio, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running May 22 through June 4.

Emmet Cohen Trio, Gil Evans Project, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 2 through May 14.

John Pizzarelli, All-City Latin Ensemble and The Fat Cats, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have released details on all jazz programming running April 25 through May 7.

New Jersey Repertory Company Announces A New Series Featuring Weeks & Peterson Quintet
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2023

New Jersey Repertory Company has announced the Weeks & Peterson Quintet will be performing two sets at NJRep on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:00pm and 8:30pm.

Photos: Marilyn Maye 'Birdland Theater New Year's Eve'
by Kevin Alvey - Jan 7, 2023

Marilyn Maye rang in the 2023 New Year's with a weekend of Holiday shows in the Birdland Theater just down the street from Times Square. As the ball dropped, the toasts went up and the songs poured out. With 4 nights of shows, from Dec 29th to Jan 1st (7 shows in all), she provided a proper musical CHEERS to the NYC audience. Amazing Maye!

The Django Announces March Line-Up: Celebrating Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2022

THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is commemorating Women’s History Month by hosting more than 20 leading female jazz artists on its stage during March.

The Django Announces December Line-Up featuring Lonnie Smith Tributes, Duchess Holiday Show and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021

. Today’s leading artists gather on The Django stage to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith in special back-to-back tribute concerts 12/9. Two leading pianists make their Django debut: Benito Gonzalez 12/3 followed by Orrin Evans 12/8 leading his new Brazilian project “Terreno Comun”.

Live Jazz Venue Parker Jazz Club Announces Winter 2021 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2021

Austin's premier live jazz venue Parker Jazz Club, located at the heart of Downtown Austin's booming Warehouse District has shared its November calendar.

Austin's Premier Live Jazz Venue Parker Jazz Club Announces October Programming, Including Roaring '20s Halloween Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2021

Austin’s premier live jazz venue Parker Jazz Club is excited to share its October calendar and upcoming programming for fall 2021. Highlights include the Marcos Varela Quartet on Oct. 12 during Parker Jazz Club’s Jazz Therapy Session, The Adderley School Presents Broadway & Jazz with Nat Adderley, Jr. on Oct. 17, and Dale Watson is scheduled to perform as one of the first guest in the club’s new Parker Jazz Orchestra Series on Oct. 27. 

Crossroads Performance Of FLY Featured At Inaugural Virtual New Brunswick HEART Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2020

Crossroads Theatre Company's contribution to the first New Brunswick HEART Festival is a tap presentation from the play FLY performed by Omar Edwards that will close out the festival.

New Brunswick HEART Festival Celebrates the Arts and History of New Brunswick and Middlesex County
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2020

vState Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, and Above Art Studios present the inaugural New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2020, from 3pm-7pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Co-Founder of CPRLive, Sharon Gordon.

Birdland Has Released Its January Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are kicking off the new year with a star-studded January schedule! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, under the direction of Scotty Barhart and special guest vocalist Carmen Bradford; Karrin Allyson as she pays tribute to Mose Allison; and the Hot Sardines, among others!

NYC Readers Jazz Awards Announced At Birdland Theater, November 24
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2019

Hot House Magazine, in partnership with Jazzmobile, is excited to announce the 6th New York City Readers Jazz Awards on Sunday, November 24th at New York City's famed Birdland Jazz Club, located at 315 West 44th Street. This greatly anticipated event will celebrate the vitality of the jazz art form by honoring the very finest musicians that this city has to offer.  The public has voted and finalists are announced for each category below. On November 24th, one winner will be announced for each category and attendees will get the chance to witness rare musical collaborations between award winners, and presentations from some of the most important names in the industry.