Branford Marsalis News

Fats Waller and Duke Ellington Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center

by Stephi Wild — May 20, 2025

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Fats and The Duke.

First Standings Announced for the 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards

by BWW Awards — May 12, 2025

The first standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards.

Penn Live Arts Announces Music, Dance, and Theatre Lineups for 2025-26 Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 2, 2025

Penn Live Arts, known for its presentation of thought-provoking and transformational performances across multiple genres, announces its 2025-26 season, curated by Executive and Artistic Director Christopher A.

Wycliffe Gordon's International All-Stars & Friends Comes to Aaron Davis Hall

by Stephi Wild — April 21, 2025

Jazzmobile will continue its celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), and International Jazz Day, UNESCO's global celebration of jazz, with a night of straight ahead jazz and down home swing.

A Recent History of Biographical Jukebox Musicals on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — May 3, 2025

Bobby Darin's story is hitting Broadway with the new musical Just In Time, starring Jonathan Groff.

Wine Down Wednesdays Summer Patio Series Returns To Lincoln Theatre

by Stephi Wild — April 17, 2025

The Lincoln Theatre hosts its fourth summer season of Wine Down Wednesdays, featuring hot jazz and cool cocktails on the Lincoln's Michael B.

Common And Pete Rock, Patti LaBelle, Lucky Daye, Leon Thomas, De La Soul Headline 2025 MATI Festival In St. Louis

by A.A. Cristi — April 15, 2025

MATI (Music at the Intersection) Festival and Conference returns for its fifth year with a diverse, roots-inspired and decades-spanning artist lineup.

Common And Pete Rock, Patti LaBelle and More to Headline 2025 MATI Festival In St. Louis

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 15, 2025

MATI (Music at the Intersection) Festival and Conference will return for its fifth year with a diverse, roots-inspired and decades-spanning artist lineup.

Spivey Hall 35th Anniversary 2025-26 Season to Feature Gil Shaham, Alan Morrison and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 15, 2025

Spivey Hall revealed its 2025/26 season-celebrating the organization's 35th Anniversary.

Music Worcester to Present Grammy Award-Winning Time For Three in May

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 2, 2025

The Grammy and Emmy Award winning Time For Three will make its Music Worcester debut at the Jean McDonough Arts Center's BrickBox Theater.

Photos: See Highlights from KURT ELLING CELEBRATES WEATHER REPORT at Birdland

by Rebecca Kaplan — March 28, 2025

Kurt Elling is a two-time GRAMMY Award winner who is renowned for a signature, rich sound and an inventive and individualized body of work.

A WONDERFUL WORLD Will Host Talkbacks in Honor of Black History Month

by Stephi Wild — February 11, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will host talkbacks following two upcoming performances in celebration of Black History Month, in collaboration with Audience Rewards.

Spoleto Festival USA Announces 2025 Season

by A.A. Cristi — February 10, 2025

Spoleto Festival USA have announced the lineup for its 49th Festival taking place from May 23 to June 8.

JAZZ AT NAZ Returns to the Soraya in February

by Stephi Wild — January 29, 2025

The Soraya’s signature festival, Jazz at Naz, will return or a month of performances from legendary masters to up-and-coming stars and more.

Review: Going for Baroque with ENLIGHTENMENT and BULLOCK

by Richard Sasanow — January 27, 2025

The 17th and 18th centuries rode roughshod over the programming at the 92NY the other night, when that brilliant British baroque ensemble, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and superb guest soloist, soprano Julia Bullock, bathed the audience in the warmth of what itself acknowledged was a l