Betty Carter News

Club Passim's Global Roots Series Continues With Naledi Masilo and Marcus Santos

by Stephi Wild — December 16, 2020

Club Passim will offer a pair of live stream concerts featuring internationally acclaimed artists Naledi Masilo and Marcus Santos.

Van Wezel Announces CABARET BY THE BAY, BAY PARK YOGA and Additional Virtual Programming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 17, 2020

The Van Wezel has announced all new Cabaret by the Bay dates, starring jazz vocalist Whitney James! Bay Park Yoga begins this weekend, free of charge on the lawn, and continues through December.

Roderick Harper Releases New Video 'Sack Full of Dreams'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — October 1, 2020

New Orleans-based vocalist Roderick Harper has released his newest video for “Sack Full Of Dream.

New Orleans' Roderick Harper Reveals New Album 'Evolving'

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 3, 2020

New Orleans-based vocalist Roderick Harper will release his exceptional new album ‘Evolving’ November 20, 2020.

Open Studio Builds a Community of Aspiring Jazz Players and Top Jazz Artists

by Stephi Wild — July 9, 2020

With inspiring artists, deep content, passionate students and a soulful approach, Open Studio is more than a jazz learning platform – it's a global family of music lovers, joining together to celebrate jazz as a vibrant and collaborative art form.

Jazz Power ON Honors Charlie Parker At 100

by A.A. Cristi — June 10, 2020

Charlie Parker 100: Jazz Power ON, hosted by Eli Yamin, musician, educator and Managing Artistic Director of Jazz Power Initiative, celebrates the bebop genius of saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker.

Kennedy Center Performances by Scottish Ballet and The Bolshoi Ballet and More Canceled Due to the Health Crisis

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 31, 2020

The Kennedy Center announced additional performance and event cancelations due to COVID-19, including upcoming engagements of Scottish Ballet and The Bolshoi Ballet, as well as this year's iteration of Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead.

Segerstrom Center Will Present An Evening of Jazz with Cécile McLorin Salvant and the Aaron Diehl Trio

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 17, 2020

Segerstrom Center for the Arts doubleheader evening of two performances by multi-Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and the esteemed Aaron Diehl Trio on March 28, 2020.

Alexia - Women In Jazz Comes to Rialto Theatre

by Stephi Wild — February 13, 2020

Alexia - Women in Jazz comes to Rialto Theatre in Limassol Sunday 15 March.

Alexia: The Untold Story of Women in Jazz Comes to Rialto Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 7, 2020

Alexia: The Untold Story of Women in Jazz comes to the Rialto Theatre, January 12.

Joe's Pub Has Announced the 2020 Class of Joe's Pub Working Group

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 6, 2020

Joe's Pub, a program and venue of The Public Theater, has announced the new class of Joe's Pub Working Group (JPWG), the venue's artist development program dedicated to enhancing the career sustainability and growth of performing artists.

Made in NY Jazz Releases Upcoming Schedule

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 30, 2019

Made in NY Jazz, dedicated to bringing the best jazz musicians in the world to Brooklyn, has presented their January calendar.

Jazz Artist Manager Gail Boyd Elected President Of NAPAMA (North American Performing Arts Managers And Agents)

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 18, 2019

Gail Boyd, Founding President of Gail Boyd Artist Management, has been elected as President of North American Performance Arts Managers and Agents (NAPAMA).

The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Celebrates Start of Construction of New Cultural Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 4, 2019

The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) and NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today celebrated the start of construction on a new cultural center at the 32-story mixed-use tower, located at 300 Ashland Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.