Ben Kono News

Ed Neumeister Announces Upcoming Appearances and NEWNEUNONET Recording

by Rachel Stone — September 14, 2026

Trumpeter Ed Neumeister will perform with the Bujazzo Ensemble in Germany and make his NEWNEUNONET world debut in New York, with a new recording planned for release.

Eliane Elias, Nicole Henry, Coltrane Centennial Celebration and More Set for Birdland This Week

by A.A. Cristi — September 11, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present programming including Bryce Edwards' Frivolity Hour, the COLTRANE REVISITED CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, and repeat engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso's Cast Party.

Miggy Augmented Orchestra's Unveils New Album UNBREAKABLE HOPE & RESILIENCE

by A.A. Cristi — April 7, 2026

SoundSpore Records announced the June 26, 2026 release of UNBREAKABLE HOPE & RESILIENCE, a live big band suite by Migiwa 'Miggy' Miyajima recorded at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, drawn from interviews with twenty 3.

Review: Jason Robert Brown Hits the High Notes at The 92nd Street Y, New York

by Sharon Ellman — May 12, 2024

The musical genius that is composer / lyricist Jason Robert Brown took center stage for his one night only performance of An Evening with Jason Robert Brown, part of the Lyrics & Lyricists event at The 92nd Street Y, New York on May 9, 2024.

An Evening with Jason Robert Brown to be Presented at 92NY in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 4, 2024

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present triple Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown in a one-night-only Lyrics & Lyricists event on Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 pm.

Mike Holober Will Release 'This Rock We're On: Imaginary Letters'

by Nicole Rosky — March 29, 2024

Explore Mike Holober's unique blend of lifelong passions in his upcoming release, 'THIS ROCK WE’RE ON: IMAGINARY LETTERS', available June 14 via Palmetto.

Album Review: Ted Nash and Kristen Lee Sergeant Give Reason To Celebrate The HOLIDAYS

by Stephen Mosher — December 20, 2023

A jazz album for the holidays that packs a serious artistic and emotional wallop.

Joe McCarthy's New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band to Embark on Pan American Nutcracker Suite Holiday Tour

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 14, 2023

Join Joe McCarthy and his New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band on their Pan American Nutcracker Suite Holiday Tour.

White Snake Projects Presents WP of FRACTURED MOSAICS, Addressing Anti-Asian Racism

by Stephi Wild — February 16, 2023

Cerise Jacobs and her activist opera company, White Snake Projects (WSP), present the world premiere of Fractured Mosaics, an operatic response to anti-Asian racism (March 30; April 1 & 3).

Photos: Jason Robert Brown Brings The Polytonal Dance Party to 54 Below

by Stephen Sorokoff — September 12, 2022

There was plenty of excitement in New York City last night.

Jason Robert Brown, Patti Murin, and More to Play 54 BELOW Next Week

by Blair Ingenthron — September 3, 2022

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Jason Robert Brown Returns to 54 Below Next Month

by Stephi Wild — August 23, 2022

54 Below will welcome back Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown after a sold-out August performance.

Review: Internet Sensation Debbie Wileman Conjures What Might Have Been In HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY JUDY GARLAND! At Carnegie Hall

by Bobby Patrick — June 26, 2022

Debbie Wileman transcended the arts of impression, imitation or recreation and elevated it all to an illusion so complete and full that it brought tears and cheers and all of them well deserved.

Jason Robert Brown Plays FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW

by Stephen Sorokoff — May 15, 2022

Even though they are not related, there must be a common music DNA molecule that exists in George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, and Billy Joel, that was also passed on to Jason Robert Brown.

UNKNOWN SOLDIER Original Cast Recording Out Now

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 24, 2021

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Unknown Soldier: Original Cast Recording – one of the final scores from the beloved late Obie Award-winning songwriter Michael Friedman – is available in digital and streaming formats today, Friday, September 24, which would have been Friedman’s 46th