Jazz Power Initiative recently held its Syncopated Celebration 2026 fundraiser, hosted by Christian McBride. The event featured performances by student participants and appearances by artists, educators, and community leaders. Check out photos from the celebration below.
NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.
The Jazz Power Initiative will honor WBGO President & CEO Steven A. Williams, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin, and Council Member Carmen De La Rosa at the Syncopated Celebration 2026. This event, set for May 14 at Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space in Manhattan, celebrates the historical and cultural impact of jazz. Williams will receive the Rothman Family Syncopated Partnership Award, recognizing his contributions to jazz and his leadership at WBGO. The celebration underscores the enduring inf
Theatre in the Park will head indoors this fall with Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, running October 3–19, 2025, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. Based on the 1974 cult-classic film written by Brooks and Gene Wilder.
Jeff Lederer announced his new album 'Guilty!!!' set for release on October 7, 2024. The album critiques political dishonesty and features an ensemble including Kirk Knuffke, Bob Stewart, and Matt Wilson.
The Oregon Symphony Orchestra will present composer and violinist Curtis Stewart's 'of Love' - A Personal Requiem. Learn how to purchase tickets.
On Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 4:30pm, 'Jessie Montgomery & Curtis Stewart,' a celebration of composer-performers, will be performed at Symphony Center.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running October 16th - October 29th. Get all the details here!
Discover the exciting highlights of Curtis Stewart's upcoming 2023-2024 season, including his performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Oregon Symphony presenting his musical essay on grief, 'of Love.' Get the details here.
Discover the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland from October 9th to October 22nd. Get ready for a lineup of incredible jazz performances at this renowned venue.
Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will feature a number of exciting performances from top jazz artists this October. Check out the lineup here!
Discover the continuation of Park Avenue Armory's Artists Studio Series, shining a spotlight on the legendary collective AACM. Experience performances and premieres by Ge. Don't miss out on this fall's exciting lineup.
The Whos, as well as Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz are all here for the holidays as Theatre in the Park INDOOR presents 'Seussical The Musical'!
Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running May 24 - June 5. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include The Tierney Sutton Band, Robert Edwards Big Band, Brecker-Liebman-Copland Quintet and Greg Ruvolo Big Band.
Get full details for Jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, May 17 - May 29:
Jazz at Princeton University, helmed by acclaimed saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, announces the return of the Princeton University Jazz Festival. Presented in conjunction with Jazz Appreciation Month, the event, which takes place Wednesday, April 27 – Saturday, April 30, features guest artists guitarist Gilad Hekselman, and saxophonists Seamus Blake, Tony Malaby and Alexa Tarantino performing with Princeton University's stellar student ensembles.
Out of the Box Theatrics (OOTB) and Holmdel Theatre Company will present a virtual reading of LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY, A COVID PLAY on Monday, October 5th at 7:15 PM ET on Facebook and YouTube. Written by Bob Stewart, the piece is directed by Fredi Walker-Browne (RENT), with sound and video production by DimlyWit Productions.
Out of the Box Theatrics (OOTB) and Holmdel Theatre Company are proud to present a virtual reading of LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY, A COVID PLAY on Monday, October 5th at 7:15 PM ET on Facebook and YouTube. Written by Bob Stewart, the piece is directed by Fredi Walker-Browne (RENT). Sound and video production by DimlyWit Productions.
This week's Weekend Warm-Up will be led by Marie's Crisis pianist Kenney Green and special guests Britney Coleman, Shaleah Adkisson, and Fredi Walker-Browne! Tune in today at 4pm to join the piano party!
InterSchool Orchestras of New York and the Mingus Dynasty are collaborating to present MINGUS. This concert features never-before-heard full orchestra arrangements of popular Mingus tunes arranged by Earl McIntyre. It will also feature solo performances by the Mingus Dynasty.
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