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Jimmie Herrod to Perform Headlining Show at 54 Below in January
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 29, 2025

America’s Got Talent All-Star/Finalist Jimmie Herrod has been confirmed for a NYC headlining show at 54 Below on Sunday, January 18th. The set will feature selections from his forthcoming Stephen Sondheim album, PRETTY IS WHAT CHANGES, as well as other material. 

New Album From Jazz Vocalist Andy James Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2024

Jazz vocalist Andy James released her new album, LET ME SEE YOUR HEART, featuring original songs and classics. The album includes collaborations with renowned musicians like Jon Cowherd and Nate Smith.

Review: DIANNE REEVES: LOVESTRUCK Is Spreading Love at Jazz At Lincoln Center
by Rob Lester - Feb 19, 2024

Dianne Reeves remains a force of nature and versatile jazz performer, as shown in her annual Valentine's Week appearance in NYC at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Read all about the show that's all about love and peace.

Meet the Cast of THE NOTEBOOK, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2024

The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, begins previews on Broadway toinght, February 10, at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, ahead of a Thursday, March 14, 2024 opening night. Meet the cast of The Notebook here!

Sparks & Shadows to Release 'Brendan McCreary Sings the Love Songs of Mike Stoller'
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2023

Recorded in Los Angeles at Tritone Recording, the album includes players Reggie Hamilton (bass), Peter Erskine (drums), James Harrah (acoustic, electric guitars), Dean Parks (pedal steel guitar), and Roni Eytan (harmonica), with Reade Pryor and Pete Griffin (drums and bass on “That Old Tune Called Romance”).

Cal State LA Music Faculty Member James Ford III Honored With This Year's Outstanding Professor Award
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023

James Ford III, a professor of music in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA, was recognized for excellence in teaching and outstanding achievements during University Convocation 2023.

What We Know So Far About THE NOTEBOOK Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2023

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, the beloved film The Notebook has been made into a musical and it's coming to Broadway soon! What do we know so far about the adaptation? 

JazzFest Reveals Lineup of Free Shows
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

The Festival has announced the opportunities for music lovers of all backgrounds and tastes to try some free, or admission by donation, jazz music from June 28 to 30 in three cool venues, during lunch and happy hour.   

THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Extended at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2022

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced an additional block of tickets on sale for the world premiere musical The Notebook, now extended by popular demand through October 30, 2022.