Nat "King" Cole

Jumpin' Jehovah! The Jive Aces surely jump for joy and jump into their music, determined to divert you and entertain with energy to the max. Once again, Birdland booked a band devoted to reviving music from the past, with The Jive Aces decidedly honoring the styles and songs of some stars of old on their April 4th show.

54 BELOW will present the return of the Lionel Cole Experience starring Lionel Cole on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 PM!

The Lionel Cole Experience starring Lionel Cole will return to 54 Below on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:00 PM!   Lionel Cole is from a storied musical family as he is the son of Freddy Cole, a Grammy nominated jazz vocalist, the nephew of Nat King Cole, and the cousin of Natalie Cole.

The design and music teams have been announced for the world premiere of Gatsby, featuring music by Florence Welch and directed by Rachel Chavkin, at American Repertory Theatre. 

New York based pianist-vocalist-composer Kelly Green has released her latest album - a brilliant new project with her quartet titled Seems. Learn more about the album and see how to listen!

What did our critic think of VENETIAN EVENINGS - A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO THE FAIRMONT'S VENETIAN ROOM at Venetian Room?

The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook (SPGAS) held their annual Gala earlier this week at The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Check out photos here!

Humorist and singer extraordinaire Ben Jones wowed the crowd at 54 Below on Sunday night. His show, LET ME BE FRANK, played on March 10th to an appreciative audience at Broadway's Supper Club. Photographer Conor Weiss snapped some shots of the night.

Celebrate the legacy of former Canada PM Brian Mulroney at the SPGAS Benefactors Gala on March 24.

The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook is hosting its 2024 Benefactors Gala at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 24, at 6 pm.

Let's march into March with a quiz about the music notables born in that month. Check out this BroadwayWorld quiz to see how much you know about them. A March Multiple Choice Quiz about our multiple birthday honorees.

We're celebrating the news of A Wonderful World with a playlist of just a few of our favorite Broadway showtunes turned jazz standards. Enjoy songs from iconic artists like: Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr., Sammy Davis Jr., Nina Simone, and many more.

Bay Area Cabaret will present Venetian Evenings, a musical celebration paying homage to the world-famous Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco.

Top Ten Billboard charting music artist Asher Monroe will release his next album, SONGS OF THE CENTURY on February 26th. Learn more bout Monroe!

The week of August 28, 1953, riding high on the charts, acclaimed pianist and singer Nat King Cole took to the stage at the Blue Note Chicago, Chi-town's first integrated venue in his beloved Bronzeville neighborhood. Nearly five years had passed since Cole's last appearance at the club. Upon returning to the city.

Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly and Preservation Hall Jazz Band are coming to the Harris Center for the Arts. Check out the press release for more details.

Throughout the entire production, the energy remains electric, fueled by exceptional lead performers and a truly astonishing ensemble. The choreography, costumes, and sets weave together seamlessly, creating an irresistible tapestry of entertainment that demands the audience's undivided attention. If you're up for a sensory stunning time with powerhouse vocals, check out 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical.'

Birdland Jazz Club will present the debut of rising young jazz vocalist David Marino, finalist on Canada's 'The Voice,' with Billy Stritch and more.

Catching guitarist/singer John Pizzarelli and his two bandmates at Birdland, where they’ve settled in with two shows a night through February 3rd, will satisfy the expectations of longtime fans, but bring some surprises, too.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Funny Girl star Melissa Manchester is gearing up to captivate audiences once again with her latest single and accompanying music video, 'Just Too Many People.' The accompanying music video unfolds within the iconic streets of New York City, capturing the spirit of the song through camera angles.