Betty Carter News

2-Time GRAMMY Nominated Vocalist Catherine Russell to Perform at Jazz at Lincoln Center This Weekend

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 29, 2022

Catherine Russell has a full schedule of performances slated throughout the East Coast and in Europe to finish off the year.

BAM to Present Fall Concert Series at Fort Greene Park Featuring Chief Adjuah, Taylor McFerrin and Friends & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 23, 2022

BAM Live at Fort Greene Park, is a free concert series that brings Brooklyn residents together for live outdoor music and performances.

BAM/Announces Fall Concert Series At Fort Greene Park

by A.A. Cristi — September 15, 2022

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the lineup for BAM Live at Fort Greene Park, its free concert series that brings Brooklyn residents together for live outdoor music and performances.

Bass Legends Ron Carter, Buster Williams and Stanley Clarke Walk The Line at Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

by Stephi Wild — September 6, 2022

Ray Brown (1926-2002), a proud native son of Pittsburgh, was one of the founding fathers of modern jazz bass.

651 ARTS Announces New Executive Director Toya Lillard

by A.A. Cristi — August 8, 2022

651 ARTS - Brooklyn's premier organization for the African Diasporic performing arts - today named Toya Lillard as the renowned institution's Executive Director.

The Kennedy Center Announces Participants of the 22nd Annual Betty Carter's JAZZ AHEAD

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 1, 2022

The Kennedy Center’s international jazz career development program announced the participants of the 22nd annual Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead (BCJA) program.

Andre Hayward and Friends To Perform At The 2022 Austin Chamber Music Festival

by Grace Cutler — July 16, 2022

In a collaboration with Golden Hornet, Austin Chamber Music Center presents jazz legend Andre Hayward.

Carnegie Hall's NYO Jazz to Make First-Ever US Tour This Summer 2022

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 12, 2022

This summer, Carnegie Hall’s national youth jazz orchestra NYO Jazz—which showcases the legacy and bright future of American jazz—returns for its fifth year following performances at Carnegie Hall and successful international tours to Europe and Asia.

BIRDLAND Announces Programming Through June 19th

by Marissa Tomeo — June 4, 2022

Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running June 6 through June 19.

BIRDLAND Announces Programming Through June 30th

by Marissa Tomeo — May 29, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are proudly open this June with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch the Liebman, Brecker, Copland Quintet, Greg Ruvolo Big Band, Yellowjackets, Terraza Big Band, Anita Gillette and Lee Roy Reams, Frank Catalano Quartet,

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 6, 2022

THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

25th Annual Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival Announces Two Free Performances

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 29, 2022

The Kennedy Center has announced two free performances at Millennium Stage, featuring Next Jazz Legacy, as part of the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival.

Twice Grammy Nominated Vocalist Catherine Russell's New Album, Send For Me, Is Out Now

by A.A. Cristi — April 28, 2022

Twice GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell, when asked to characterize her new album, replied, 'I love romance that swings.

Grammy Winner James Taylor Announced as Speaker at New England Conservatory 151st Commencement

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 28, 2022

New England Conservatory President Andrea Kalyn and the Board of Trustees announced multiple Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor as the commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient at the Conservatory's 151st annual commencement exercises, which will be held in-person on Sunday