Born in New York City in 1956, Mr. Musiker studied music theory and piano at the Manhattan School of Music, the Eastman School of Music and took further training at the Juilliard School. Music Director for Maureen McGovern, Jerry Lewis, Tony Bennett and others, Musiker is also responsible for recording the now infamous Buddy Rich Tapes. Musiker recorded Rich's angry outbursts to his band members by concealing a Walkman in his clothing while on tour with Rich on the early 1980s. The recordings had long circulated in bootleg form and can now be found on the internet.
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On Friday February 9, 2024, the New York Pops paid tribute to Gershwin’s music on the occasion of the near 100-year anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue” (it officially hits 100 today, on February 12). Guest vocalist Montego Glover and the 78-piece New York Pops orchestra were a delight to watch.
Check out photos from The New York Pops's celebration of the centennial of Gershwin’s masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue here!
The New York Pops will honor Clive Davis at their 41st Birthday Gala, 'The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis,' at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 2024.
Check out photos from The New York Pops' The Best Christmas of All featuring Norm Lewis here!
Check out photos from The New York Pops' The Best Christmas of All featuring Norm Lewis here!
BroadwayWorld is taking you backstage at Carnegie Hall with Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara! The pair joined The New York Pops—led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke for a one-night-only concert on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. Check out the photos below!
The New York Pops—led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke—was joined by Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara for a one-night-only concert on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performance. Check out the photo from the performance below!
Get ready for a magical night of music and holiday cheer as Norm Lewis joins The New York Pops for 'The Best Christmas of All' at Carnegie Hall on December 18th. Don't miss this spectacular holiday event!
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Martin Pizzarelli and David Rose in A Tribute to Bucky Pizzarelli on November 7 2023. This is a swingin’ and singin’ celebration of Bucky Pizzarelli, whose musical career spanned 7 decades, strumming along with the likes of Benny Goodman and Frank Sinatra.
The New York Pops will be joined by Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara for a one night only concert on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Tony Award nominee and Broadway favorite Betsy Wolfe headlined the annual New York Pops Underground cabaret performance on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 54 Below. Wolfe performed selections from Waitress, The Last Five Years, and & Juliet, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award. See photos from the show!
Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke’s contract with The New York Pops has been extended through the 2027-2028 season.
The New York Pops—led by Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke— will open its 2023-24 season with a brand-new concert program, featuring Hailey Kilgore, Derek Klena, Javier Muñoz & Ali Stroker. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Get ready to be mesmerized by Betsy Wolfe as she takes the stage in The New York Pops Underground Cabaret at 54 Below. Find out when and where you can catch this special performance, and secure your tickets for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment.
Derek Klena and Ali Stroker will now join The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke for its season opening concert, 21st Century Broadway, on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Don't miss out on the incredible performances by Derek Klena and Ali Stroker in The New York Pops 21ST CENTURY BROADWAY. Get all the details about this must-see event in New York City and secure your tickets now.
Join Jason Mraz as he takes the stage at Forest Hills Stadium for a once-in-a-lifetime performance. Experience the magic of his music and be captivated by his extraordinary talent. Don't miss this exclusive one night only show.
This one-night-only performance—also the conclusion to Mraz’s The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride tour and the only tour stop with full orchestra—will feature Jason Mraz and his band performing selections from his two-decade career. Check out how to get tickets now!
Essential Voices USA, Judith Clurman, Music Director and Conductor, announce the New York Premiere performance of Washington Women during International Women’s Month - March 29, 2023 at 1PM - at the Lovinger Theater at Lehman College, Bronx, New York.
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