Jeff Colella & Putter Smith to Release Duo Album BETWEEN FRIENDS
Pianist Jeff Colella and bassist Putter Smith will release BETWEEN FRIENDS on AJI Records/Capri Records, a follow-up to their acclaimed duo album Lotus Blossom.
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TO OSCAR WITH LOVE: Amber Weekes Honors Oscar Brown, Jr. Centenary
Jazz vocalist Amber Weekes has released her fifth album, TO OSCAR WITH LOVE, featuring twelve songs by Oscar Brown, Jr.
Newport Classical to Launch 2026-2027 Chamber Series With Twelve Concerts
Newport Classical announced its sixth full-season Chamber Series, presenting twelve concerts at its Recital Hall in downtown Newport, with tickets going on sale to the public this summer.
PLACE IS THE SPACE to Open at CAP UCLA as Four-Hour Immersive Jazz Experience
CAP UCLA will present Edgar Arceneaux and Frank Lawson's PLACE IS THE SPACE at The Nimoy, a four-hour immersive performance blending live jazz, theatrical storytelling, and multimedia design inspired by Sun Ra.
ELF THE MUSICAL, NEVADA BALLET THEATRE & More to Highlight The Smith Center's Holiday Season
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced its upcoming holiday lineup, featuring ELF THE MUSICAL, Nevada Ballet Theatre, the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and performances by Antonia Bennett, Clint Holmes, and more.
Rene Marie, Tierney Sutton, and Jane Monheit to Perform at Smoke Jazz Club
Smoke Jazz Club in New York will present three jazz vocalists — Tierney Sutton, Jane Monheit, and Rene Marie — in separate engagements, with Sutton joined by trumpeter Randy Brecker and saxophonist Houston Person.
RENT, CABARET, LA BOHÈME, and More Set For The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music announced its 2026-27 performance schedule, featuring 15 concerts and stage productions including LA BOHÈME, RENT, and CABARET, with tickets on sale now.
ETCHINGS FESTIVAL to Return for 17th Season This July
The Etchings Festival announced its 17th season in Northampton, MA, featuring Ecce Ensemble alongside King Klavé Trio, jazz sextet Surface of Sphere, and a closing program of new classical voices.
Etchings Festival Unveils 17th Summer Season Program
The Etchings Festival - directed by Grace Hughes, JoAnna Pope, and John Aylward - has unveiled its 17th summer season, featuring contemporary music across a wide variety of genres.
Review: AN EVENING WITH BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL at The 92nd Street Y Uplifted
Mitchell sent the audience out into the night uplifted, restored, and indeed, full of hope and joy with his 3/19 show, performing a wide range of songs from his Broadway roles in RAGTIME and MAN OF LA MANCHA to contemporary works.
Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University.
Pittsburgh Public Theater To Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE In February
Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present ROMEO & JULIET: Ellington's Love Songs
Experience an evening of elegance, passion, and timeless jazz with the CJRO big band at the Arvada Center.
THEATRE LOVES JAZZ to Celebrate The Spirit Of Pittsburgh's Historic Freedom House
Get ready for an evening of epic jazz and landmark local history when MCG Jazz and Prime Stage Theatre present 'Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy: A Concert Celebrating the Spirit of Freedom House'.
SFJAZZ Unveils December 2025 Programming
SFJAZZ will present a full month of holiday programming throughout December 2025, featuring returning artists, new collaborations, and seasonal concerts across the Miner Auditorium and Joe Henderson Lab.
Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet Will Return to Birdland Jazz Club with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO
The Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet will return to Birdland Jazz Club on November 29 with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO.
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
Duke Ellington Center And The American Tap Dance Foundation To Present SUCH SWEET THUNDER At Symphony Space
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present Such Sweet Thunder on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
Photos: Jason Yeager Celebrates Billy Strayhorn & Duke Ellington At Birdland!
Check out photos from when pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager lit up the Birdland stage last week with a swinging celebration of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater Will Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Suite Life Concert
Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) invites audiences to celebrate its 25th anniversary and experience the beloved holiday concert Suite Life: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly.
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