Mary Lou Williams

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Sept. 2 to Sept. 8. 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including the music of James Bond, MGM classics, and a high-camp noir parody.

Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 35: ELLINGTON, BRAXTON AND MARY LOU WILLIAMS

Two giants of the jazz world and one composer who has had vast influence on modern music made up a mixed, but interesting, evening at the BBC Prom 35 in the ever-majestic Royal Albert Hall.

Summer 2024 Concerts by Carnegie Hall's National Youth Ensembles Will Stream For Free

Summer 2024 performances by Carnegie Hall’s three acclaimed national youth ensembles—the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), NYO2, and NYO Jazz—will soon stream for free to audiences around the globe.

No Trick Pony to Perform at The Kennedy Center in September

The Kennedy Center has added new Jazz programming to take place in the River Pavilion next month. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Knights Unveil 2024/2025 Highlights Featuring Carnegie Hall Concerts & More

The Knights have revealed their 2024/2025 season, featuring three concerts at Carnegie Hall and more. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

Braxton Cook to Release 'My Everything' EP; Shares New Single 'Zodiac' 　​  ​ 

Braxton Cook is set to release a new project titled My Everything on November 1st. Now, he has shared “Zodiac,” a stunning progressive jazz instrumental that takes inspiration from the prolific pianist Mary Lou Williams’ ‘Zodiac Suite.’ Listen to it now!

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Unveils 2024�"2025 Jazz Season

The Kennedy Center’s 2024–2025 Jazz season—the 14th presented under Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran—will explore the uncharted, unplanned, and thrilling expression of “open play.” Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Caramoor's Summer Season Kicks Off With Gala Featuring Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

Caramoor will kick off its 2024 summer season with a gala and performance by virtuoso jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Wynton Marsalis, who performs with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) in celebration of the 10-year collaboration between Caramoor and Jazz at Lincoln Center (June 22).

Allegra Levy Releases 'Out of the Question' With Mimi Jones, Allison Miller, & Carmen Staaf

Out of the Question is composed entirely of songs in search of answers, from “Where Are You Going?” to Carole King’s “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” It features an all-star, all-women band, including Carmen Staaf on piano, Allison Miller on drums, and Mimi Jones on bass, with special guests Roxy Coss on sax, Aubrey Johnson on vocals, and Andrew Baird on guitar. Listen to the album now!

NYO Jazz Will Perform at Carnegie Hall Before Debut Tour To South Africa

This July and August, Carnegie Hall's critically-acclaimed national youth jazz orchestra—NYO Jazz—will return for its seventh season of extraordinary music-making, highlighted by its concert at Carnegie Hall on July 20, 2024 before embarking on its first-ever tour to South Africa from July 22–August 5.

San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra Celebrates Music Director Daniel Stewart In His Final Concert This May

Join the SF Symphony Youth Orchestra as they honor Music Director Daniel Stewart in his final concert on May 19. Celebrate the end of an era with stunning performances and heartfelt tributes.

Carnegie Hall Announces Teen Musicians From Across US Selected For NYO Jazz 2024

Carnegie Hall has announced the names of 22 extraordinary young musicians chosen from across the country for NYO Jazz, an intensive summer program that nurtures and showcases the talents of exceptional young American jazz instrumentalists (ages 16–19).

Cady Huffman And More Sing SONGS OF HOPE To Benefit Center for Safety and Change

Join ArtsRock for 'Songs of Hope' on April 20th, featuring Broadway stars like Cady Huffman, Georgia Stitt, and Rita Harvey.

Carnegie Hall Presents The Knights at Zankel Hall This May

Join The Knights as they conclude the Carnegie Season on May 16 with new works honoring family by renowned composers Montgomery, Kahane, and Clyne. This captivating performance promises to be a memorable end to the season.

The Knights to Conclude Carnegie Hall Season With Commissions by Montgomery, Kahane & Clyne

The Knights will conclude their inaugural Carnegie Hall season with new commissions honoring family by Montgomery, Kahane, and Clyne. Learn more!

Jazz Vocalist Allegra Levy Will Release 'Out Of The Question'

Join Jazz Vocalist Allegra Levy for her performance 'Out of the Question' featuring Mimi Jones, Allison Miller, and Carmen Staaf on May 20, 2024. Don't miss this unforgettable night of music.

Nashville Symphony Announces 2024/25 Season

Featuring more than 100 performances covering a range of genres and styles, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2024/25 season.

Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup

The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!

Sutton Foster, Wynton Marsalis & More Set for Caramoor 2024 Summer Season

Caramoor has unveiled its summer 2024 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE WASHINGTON BALLET: JAZZ ICONS - A FINE ROMANCE at Kennedy Center

The dance school choices for students, I recall, were ballet and jazz tap. Ne’er the twain shall meet, as Kipling said of the east and west.