Before he announced he would hang up his cleats at the end of the season, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter had already made a lasting impression as one of the most graceful, successful and iconic figures ever to play the game. Led by current and former players from around Major League Baseball, FOX Sports and MLB Productions honor one of baseball's best ambassadors in DEREK JETER: A TRIBUTE, a one-hour special premiering Tuesday, April 29 (8:30 PM ET) on FOX Sports 1.
The legendary Yankees slugger and chart-topping guitarist, Bernie Williams will return to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, June 8, as both a musician and award-winning athlete. After one of the most storied careers in baseball (which included four Gold-Glove awards, six American League pennants and an ALCS MVP award), Bernie Williams launched his second career as a jazz guitarist and didn't miss a beat. Having topped the contemporary jazz Billboard Chart with #1 singles, recorded albums with guests as varied as Bruce Springsteen and Jon Secada, and accepted an invitation to sit in with The Allman Brothers Band at their storied Beacon Theatre residencies, Williams instantly established himself as a formidable talent and hasn't slowed down since. An afternoon Celebrity Softball Game with Bernie and Friends in the ballpark adjacent to the Playhouse will be announced. Bernie takes the stage at 8 p.m. Piccolo Pizza & Jazzeria (24 Prospect St., Ridgefield) is offering a free glass of wine with dinner the night of the show when tickets/stubs are presented. This event is part of the No. 109 Cheese & Wine Art, Wine and Jazz Series?and is underwritten by Anita and Nicholas Donofrio.
Two jazz aficionados who know a thing or two about sports - two athletes who know their jazz? - are front and center on Sunday, March 2 when Christian McBride Presents ... Jazz Meets Sports in NJPAC's Victoria Theater. NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and former Yankee Bernie Williams - a Latin Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist - will be joined by a trio led by NJPAC Jazz Advisor, bassist and Eagles fan Christian McBride. Music and memories will ensue.
In downtown White Plains, a three day jazz celebration will commence this weekend, September 6, 7 and 8. There will be outdoor jazz concerts, stand up comedy by Bill Cosby and many restaurants around to choose from.
In downtown White Plains, a three day jazz celebration will commence on September 6, 7 and 8. There will be outdoor jazz concerts, stand up comedy by Bill Cosby and many restaurants around to choose from.
Comedian Chris Rock, film and TV star Kevin James, singer and actress Ashanti, TV star George Lopez and more will join Mets Legends and Baseball Hall of Famers in the 2013 Taco Bell(R) Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at Citi Field on Sunday, July 14th. Additionally, former Mets catcher Mike Piazza has been added to the roster. Also joining are Hall of Famer and former Mets and Yankees outfielder Rickey Henderson along with former Yankees Bernie Williams, who joins as the American League Captain. Williams will rival former Mets John Franco as the National League Captain. The Softball Game will be televised immediately following the Chevrolet Home Run Derby on ESPN on July 15th.
The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND will play their 11th and final show at their yearly March residency at New York City's Beacon Theatre, an annual tradition that started in 1989, tonight, March 16, 2013.
The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND have announced an 11th and final show at their yearly March residency at New York City's Beacon Theatre, an annual tradition that started in 1989.
With the help of two iconic baseball players, Yankee legend Bernie Williams and Red Sox superstar Jason Varitek, this rivalry is sure to get heated and be settled once and for all on DC CUPCAKES: WICKED GOOD SHOWDOWN on TLC tonight, October 9 at 8 pm ET/PT.
With the help of two iconic baseball players, Yankee legend Bernie Williams and Red Sox superstar Jason Varitek, this rivalry is sure to get heated and be settled once and for all on DC CUPCAKES: WICKED GOOD SHOWDOWN on TLC Tuesday, October 9 at 8 pm ET/PT.
Bernie Williams is best known for slugging it out of the park as a record-setting player for the New York Yankees, but it turns out that a baseball bat isn't the only instrument that he wields with skill and precision. A classically trained guitarist and Latin Grammy nominated musician, Williams plays and composes music with influences that include jazz, classical, pop, Brazilian, and Latin sounds.
Bernie Williams is best known for slugging it out of the park as a record-setting player for the New York Yankees, but it turns out that a baseball bat isn't the only instrument that he wields with skill and precision. A classically trained guitarist and Latin Grammy nominated musician, Williams plays and composes music with influences that include jazz, classical, pop, Brazilian, and Latin sounds.
Pop vocalist and international performer Curtis Winchester's CD, "Do the Natural Thing" is now available on iTunes and CD Baby. Three years in the making, "Do the Natural Thing" features the talents of some of Westchester New Yorks' musicians including Grammy nominated guitar legend Gil Parris and former NY Yankee and Grammy nominated guitarist Bernie Williams.
EVITA opened last night, April 5, at the Marquis Theatre! The company of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical is led by Ricky Martin as Che, Elena Roger in her Broadway debut as Eva Perón and Michael Cerveris as Juan Perón, along with Max von Essen as Migaldi and Rachel Potter as the Mistress.
BroadwayWorld was on hand for the evening's starry opening night arrivals and brings you photo coverage below!
The Rolling Stones may not be touring this year to mark their 50th Anniversary, but The Iridium's got you covered with 6 nights of Stones guitarist Mick Taylor. This NYC run will launch the club's brand new 'Guitar World & The Iridium Present' monthly series.
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