Recognized as a legendary pianist and composer for compositions such as 'Cantaloupe Island,' 'Maiden Voyage,' 'Watermelon Man,' 'Chameleon,' and "Rockit," Herbie Hancock has received an Academy Award for his Round Midnight film score and 14 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for River: The Joni Letters (2007) and two Grammy Awards for his globally collaborative The Imagine Project (2010).
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church presents 'Faith & Culture,' a ministry to inaugurate its first major programming endeavor this fall: a music-based lecture series titled Tastemakers & Pioneers curated by Marina Harrison. Serving to introduce the community to many creative disciplines of the humanities, 'Faith & Culture' focuses on music, literature, history, film and theatre, and fine art. Several prominent individuals in the music community, considered innovators and highly-regarded experts, have committed to be a part of this season. All lectures will take place at 7pm and attendees are invited to special Meet-and-Greet Receptions with the artists afterwards.
The Clotilde Rullaud Quartet will play in the Melbourne Recital Centre Salon today, 6 September at 7.00pm. Celebrated French chanteuse Clotilde Rullaud comes from the new generation of French jazz musicians, she builds a world where Gainsbourg meets Bill Evans, where Sting adapts to jazz wonderfully, and where the landscapes of Africa and the scents of South America do not let go.
Nine of Miles Davis' earliest albums on Columbia Records, encompassing music that he recorded for the label in monaural sound from 1956 to 1961 (and released from 1957 to 1964), will be issued together on CD for the first time as Miles Davis:The Original Mono Recordings.
Maverick Concerts, the oldest continuous summer chamber music festival in America, announces the next concert in its 'Jazz Festival at the Maverick' series. Singer-songwriter Marc Black will be joined by pianist, composer and producer Warren Bernhardt. The program celebrates the release of their recently recorded duet CD, Champions of Love. The concert is tonight, Aug. 31, at 8:30 p.m.
Repertory Dance Theatre, America's premiere modern dance repertory company since 1966, will open the 2013-2014 season with LEGACY on October 3-5, 2013.
Another chance to hear Antonio Adolfo and Hendrik Meurkens after their sold-out show at Kitano! The quartet will be playing at Zinc Bar tonight, August 29th. Shows at 8:30 and 10:30 PM.
The immortal composer/arranger/ pianist Tadd Dameron was once overheard telling his ensemble "It has to swing, sure, but it has to be beautiful." That quote could be a sub-title for composer/arranger/pianist Antonio Adolfo's brilliant new CD, Finas Misturas (fine mixtures) on AAM Music (AAM 0705). Drawing heavily on a musical history that combines his Brazilian heritage with his 40+ years in Jazz, Adolfo offers an outstanding set of four originals and six compositions by five highly notable Jazz Masters.
Another chance to hear Antonio Adolfo and Hendrik Meurkens after their sold-out show at Kitano! The quartet will be playing at Zinc Bar on Thursday, August 29th. Shows at 8:30 and 10:30 PM.
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up. Today's photos come from the casts of THE BOOK OF MORMON, WICKED, MATILDA, ANYTHING GOES, PIPPIN, Off-Broadway's THE FANTASTICKS, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Toronto's CATS and THE WIZARD OF OZ, Goodman's JUNGLE BOOK, Ogunquit's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and more!
Antonio Adolfo with special guest Hendrick Meurkens will appear at Jazz at Kitano, 66 Park Ave, NYC (at 38th St), tonight, Aug. 15th, with two shows - 8 and 10 p.m.
Maverick Concerts, the oldest continuous summer chamber music festival in America, announces the next concert in its 'Jazz Festival at the Maverick' series. Singer-songwriter Marc Black will be joined by pianist, composer and producer Warren Bernhardt. The program celebrates the release of their recently recorded duet CD, Champions of Love. The concert is on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 8:30 p.m.
The immortal composer/arranger/ pianist Tadd Dameron was once overheard telling his ensemble "It has to swing, sure, but it has to be beautiful." That quote could be a sub-title for composer/arranger/pianist Antonio Adolfo's brilliant new CD, Finas Misturas (fine mixtures) on AAM Music (AAM 0705). Drawing heavily on a musical history that combines his Brazilian heritage with his 40+ years in Jazz, Adolfo offers an outstanding set of four originals and six compositions by five highly notable Jazz Masters.
The Clotilde Rullaud Quartet will play in the Melbourne Recital Centre Salon on Friday, 6 September at 7.00pm. Celebrated French chanteuse Clotilde Rullaud comes from the new generation of French jazz musicians, she builds a world where Gainsbourg meets Bill Evans, where Sting adapts to jazz wonderfully, and where the landscapes of Africa and the scents of South America do not let go.
Mascot Label Group has revealed the cover artwork and the Monday 14th October release date of “Flying Colors- Live In Europe” on the Music Theories Recordings Label on Blu-ray, DVD, 2CD, Limited Edition 3LP Vinyl and Digital download (iTunes, Mastered for iTunes, Amazon MP3).
RDT invites you to join them in celebrating their 48th season - a legendary season. RDT's 2013-2014 season is brought to you by the letter 'L' featuring performances of legacy, liveliness, levity, and land.
The Canadian Opera Company has announced its November 2013 lineup. Details below!
Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of unmatched talent for this week, July 22 - July 28, 2013.
MOTHER DIVINE: The Musical, an official selection of the New York Musical Festival's Next Link Project, began performances July 11th at the PTC Performance Space (Pearl Theatre Company). Book and lyrics are by Laurel Klinger Vartabedian and music by Bill Evans. Click below to watch two promos for the show!
Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of unmatched talent for July 22 - July 28, 2013.
