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Seaside Sentimental Event Spotlights Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong
by Gillian Blum - Dec 8, 2025

It was a marvelous Saturday afternoon full of songs and stories, as folks gathered to celebrate Frank Sinatra, the man and his music, along with a nod to one of his most popular films, High Society.

Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall
by Gillian Blum - Oct 19, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.

Cabaret Roundup: October 13-19- Lillias White, Christine Andreas & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 13, 2025

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 jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

Cabaret Roundup: September 29-October 5, 2025- Maria Bamford, Tony Danza & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 29, 2025

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 jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week

Interview: Champian Fulton & Klas Lindquist Get Intimate in New Album AT HOME
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 2, 2025

Renowned jazz artists Champian Fulton and Klas Lindquist’s latest album, At Home, comes out 5/2. We spoke with them about the album, a collection of standards delivered with distinguished finesse and their first set of duets together.

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here!

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! The Outsiders, Suffs and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

Video: Watch Louis Armstrong Sing 5x Platinum Recording of 'What A Wonderful World'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 13, 2024

Ahead of the release of the forthcoming live album LOUIS IN LONDON, Louis Armstrong’s legendary track “What a Wonderful World” has been certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA, marking the original recording’s cumulative US sales of more than 5 million since its first release in 1967. To coincide with this milestone moment, Verve Records is releasing the official performance video of the track. Watch the video!

Video: Watch Louis Armstrong Sing 'Hello Dolly' From New Live Recording
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024

Verve Records will be releasing LOUIS IN LONDON, the last great performance by the most influential American musician of all time, Louis Armstrong. Recorded live at the BBC on July 2, 1968 – just weeks after the groundbreaking GRAMMY® Award-winning artist hit the #1 spot on the UK charts with “What A Wonderful World” – the 13-track collection will be released on Friday, July 12. Watch a video from the performance now!

Louis Armstrong's BLACK & BLUES Documentary to Screen at TD James Moody Jazz Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023

Join in for a FREE screening of the critically acclaimed film, Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues, at the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.

Free Screening of LOUIS ARMSTRONG'S BLACK & BLUES Comes to The 12th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

The 12th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival will present a FREE screening of the Imagine Documentaries and Apple TV+ critically-acclaimed film, Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues, on Wednesday, November 15, 7:00 pm, at The Newark Museum of Art.

Album Review: JUDY GARLAND: THE TWO-A-DAY IS BACK IN TOWN, Brings Our Judy Into Your Living Room Like Never Before
by Bobby Patrick - Oct 21, 2023

Garland shares… that’s what she does on this album. She was a most generous performer, always giving of herself, and it is really present on these live recordings.

JSP Records to Issue Judy Garland's 1952 NY Palace Closing Night
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 3, 2023

JSP Records will release Judy Garland: The Two-A-Day Is Back In Town, Closing Night at the Palace, February 24, 1952, Garland's legendary closing night at the Palace in New York after her historic sold-out 19-week run, on October 6, 2023.

Algonquin Reveals 2023-24 Lifelong Learning Lecture Series
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2023

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the return of its popular Lifelong Learning Series for the 2023-2024 season. Algonquin Arts Theatre’s Lifelong Learning lectures cover a wide variety of topics related to the art they present on stage. Each lecture is 90-minutes long and light refreshments are served. All classes will conclude with a question and answer period.

Jazz Pianist-Vocalist Champian Fulton's New Live Record MEET ME AT BIRDLAND Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2023

New York-based jazz vocalist and pianist Champian Fulton's sixteenth album as a leader, Meet Me at Birdland, is out now!

Esteemed Jazz Pianist-Vocalist Champian Fulton To Release New Album 'Meet Me At Birdland' This April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2023

Swing pulses through New York-based jazz vocalist and pianist Champian Fulton's veins. Since her arrival on the scene in 2003, Fulton has been lauded for her poise and allure. A live Champian Fulton performance ensures a radiant ambiance pronounced by the multi-talent's clarion vocals and lush keys.

Celebrate A Cool Yule With Louis Armstrong Holiday Gifts And His First-Ever Christmas Album
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2022

When the world-renowned jazz icon Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) was on tour, he would always put up a small Christmas tree in the hotel he and his wife Lucille were staying. When they were home for the holidays, they would lavishly display their Corona Queens home with decorations, sing carols, recite The Night Before Christmas, and Armstrong sent friends his homemade holiday cards, made in his genius, down home style.  

Louis Armstrong's First Christmas Album Featuring Final Recording, 'Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule,' Available To Stream Now
by Michael Major - Oct 28, 2022

Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule features nearly the entirety of Armstrong’s holiday output: six singles from the ‘50s, including “Cool Yule,” “Christmas Night in Harlem,” and “‘Zat You Santa Claus?.” The 11-track album also features duets with Velma Middleton (“Baby, It’s Cold Outside”) and Ella Fitzgerald (“I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm”).

Louis Armstrong's First-Ever Christmas Album 'Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule,' Featuring Final Recording, Sets Release
by Michael Major - Sep 16, 2022

Now available for pre-order, Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule features nearly the entirety of Armstrong’s holiday output: six Decca singles from the ‘50s, including “Cool Yule,” “Christmas Night in Harlem,” and the swinging “‘Zat You Santa Claus?.” The 11-track album also features duets with Velma Middleton and Ella Fitzgerald.

LIFELONG LEARNING Returns To Algonquin Arts Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022

Algonquin Arts Theatre presents the return of its popular Lifelong Learning Series for the 2022-2023 season.