Billy Taylor News

As The Weather Cools Down, Flushing Town Hall Heats Up This Fall

by A.A. Cristi — August 16, 2019

Fall gets festive at Flushing Town Hall! The global arts venue will present over 30 programs to entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds this September through December.

Great Jazz On The Great Hill Takes Over Central Park

by Stephi Wild — August 9, 2019

Jazzmobile once again partners with Central Park Conservancy to present GREAT JAZZ ON THE GREAT HILL (GJGH), this Saturday, August 10, 4:00 - 7:00 pm on the Great Hill, 106th Street & Central Park West.

New York Youth Symphony Announces Its 57th Season Of Concerts And Venues

by A.A. Cristi — August 1, 2019

New York Youth Symphony (NYYS), is proud to continue its mission of educating and inspiring young musicians through its Orchestra, Jazz, Chamber Music, Composition, Musical Theater Composition, Apprenticeship Conducting, and First Music commissioning programs.

Newport Jazz Festival Continues 65-year Tradition of Presenting Leading Vocalists

by Stephi Wild — July 24, 2019

From Duke Ellington's rocking rhythms, Thelonious Monk's melodious thunks to Mary Lou Williams' spiritual swing and Michel Camilo's island improvisations, the Newport Jazz Festival has been the premier showcase for pianists for decades.

Jazzmobile, Inc. To Launch Residency At Minton's Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2019

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JAZZMOBILE, INC. TO LAUNCH RESIDENCY AT MINTON'S PLAYHOUSE

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2019

DC Jazz Festival Adds Cassandra Wilson, Kenny Garrett & Joshua Redman To Great Masters of Jazz Celebration

by Tori Hartshorn — May 30, 2019

Celebrating 15 years as the only citywide jazz festival in the Mid-Atlantic region, DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) is proud to announce the addition of acclaimed genre-bending vocalist Cassandra Wilson, perennial poll-winning alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett, and tenor sax titan Joshua Redman to its al

DC Jazz Festival Announces Nick Cannon to Host Finale Celebrating Great Masters of Jazz

by Tori Hartshorn — May 3, 2019

DC Jazz Festival (DCJF), with the only city-wide jazz festival in the mid-Atlantic region, today announced that Nick Cannon will host Great Masters of Jazz, on June 16 in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

The Hylton Performing Arts Center Announces 2019-2020 Season

by A.A. Cristi — April 10, 2019

Hylton Performing Arts Center announced today its 2019-2020 season of mainstage performances, featuring a diverse lineup of artists and ensembles across genres, as part of Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls, and the American Roots Series.

Quiana Lynell's Debut Album, 'A Little Love,' Set for April Release

by Kaitlin Milligan — February 4, 2019

A Little Love, the striking debut album from vocalist extraordinaire Quiana Lynell, will be released by Concord Jazz on April 5th, 2019.

LeChateau Earl Records Releases 'Damien Sneed: We Shall Overcome' In Celebration Of MLK Day

by Stephi Wild — January 20, 2019

Acclaimed multi-genre recording artist Damien Sneed released a new full-length recording titled 'Damien Sneed: We Shall Overcome' on LeChateau Earl Records on January 18th.

Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour To Head Out This Spring

by A.A. Cristi — November 8, 2018

It's millennials only for the Monterey Jazz Festival's fifth national tour, March 15-April 14, 2019.

Back by Popular Demand, Don't Tell Mama Presents A SKITCH IN TIME: MY FRIENDSHIP WITH MAESTRO SKITCH HENDERSON

by Julie Musbach — October 31, 2018

Back by Popular Demand! Singer Lynn Henderson returns to Don't Tell Mama this fall with A Skitch in Time: My Friendship with Maestro Skitch Henderson, a tribute to her friend, the New York Pops founder who built the Pops from an idea to a beloved international institution.

FLIPPING OUT Returns to Bravo Media on 9/11 at 10PM ET/PT

by Tori Hartshorn — July 31, 2018

Bravo Media's Emmy-nominated 'Flipping Out' returns for its eleventh season beginning Tuesday, September 11 at 10pm ET/PT.

Don't Tell Mama Presents A SKITCH IN TIME: MY FRIENDSHIP with Maestro Skitch Henderson

by A.A. Cristi — February 21, 2018

Singer Lynn Henderson returns to Don't Tell Mama this spring with A Skitch in Time: My Friendship with Maestro Skitch Henderson, a tribute to the New York Pops founder who built the Pops from an idea to a beloved international institution.

Dianne Reeves Joins NYO Jazz for Carnegie Hall Debut and European Tour

by Julie Musbach — February 12, 2018

Carnegie Hall today announced that world-renowned jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves and critically-acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordonwill join NYO Jazz as special guest artists for the ensemble's Carnegie Hall debut on July 27, 2018.

Grammy-Winning Turtle Island Quartet Celebrate CD Release with Concert at Bucks County Playhouse

by Julie Musbach — January 31, 2018

For more than thirty years, Turtle Island Quartet has reinvented the role of the modern string quartet through its Grammy-winning albums and arrangements.

Parsons Dance Makes Folsom Debut at Harris Center, 3/6

by A.A. Cristi — January 29, 2018

Known for energized, athletic, and visually stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance creates and performs contemporary American dance of extraordinary artistry.

NJ Jazz Legend Buster Williams Will Be Honored at 20th Annual Giants of Jazz Concert at SOPAC

by BWW News Desk — November 25, 2017

Legendary Jazz bassist and New Jersey native Buster Williams will be honored at the 20th Annual Giants of Jazz concert at the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Nov.

TITAS presents Remaining Six Dance Shows of the 2017/2018 Season

by A.A. Cristi — November 10, 2017

TITAS Presents, in association with the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center, announced today that single tickets will go on sale Friday, November 10 at 10 a.