Carmen McRae News

On Sat., Dec. 31, 2011 Twins Jazz Club will host a New Years Eve Bash with The Great Larry Willis Quartet.

On her debut CD ‘Girl Talk', 21-year old vocalist Monika Borzym delivers a fearless take on an eclectic range of songs, and in doing so, delivers a jazz vocal album for a new generation of fans.

Recognized by critics as 'one of the very best jazz singers in Southern California', L.A.-based vocalist Janis Mann brings an all-star band to the Kitano. A native New Yorker, Janis returns to her roots for two nights on June 10th and 11th. Joining her is the stellar trio of Kenny Werner on piano, Johannes Weidenmueller on bass, and Tim Horner on drums. On Saturday night renowned trumpeter Terell Stafford joins the group along with Martin Wind, who takes over on bass.

Recognized by critics as 'one of the very best jazz singers in Southern California', L.A.-based vocalist Janis Mann brings an all-star band to the Kitano. A native New Yorker, Janis returns to her roots for two nights on June 10th and 11th. Joining her is the stellar trio of Kenny Werner on piano, Johannes Weidenmueller on bass, and Tim Horner on drums. On Saturday night renowned trumpeter Terell Stafford joins the group along with Martin Wind, who takes over on bass.

Hartt celebrates its Jazz alumni on Monday, April 25, when several alumni of Hartt's Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz join together for a concert and evening of fond reminiscence, followed by a special dessert reception.

Hartt celebrates its alumni this spring with two alumni reunion concerts. On Monday, April 21, three alumni of the Vocal Studies Division perform at 7:00 PM in Wilde Auditorium on the University of Hartford's main campus, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford.

Hartt celebrates its Jazz alumni on Monday, April 25, when several alumni of Hartt's Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz join together for a concert and evening of fond reminiscence, followed by a special dessert reception.

American Stage Theatre Company's Susan R. Hough Cabaret and 'After Hours' series in the Raymond James Theatre continue with eight productions in February, 321, ROSE BILAL'S JAZZ LEGENDS REMEMBERED, LET'S MISBEHAVE, I AM A CUBAN SANDWICH, STRANGERS AND FOOLS and LAST OF THE NEANDERTHALS.

American Stage Theatre Company's Susan R. Hough Cabaret and 'After Hours' series in the Raymond James Theatre continue with eight productions in February, 321, ROSE BILAL'S JAZZ LEGENDS REMEMBERED, LET'S MISBEHAVE, I AM A CUBAN SANDWICH, STRANGERS AND FOOLS and LAST OF THE NEANDERTHALS.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.

On her new album, ‘Round Midnight, Grammy-nominated vocalist and pianist Karrin Allyson weaves an elegant, understated dreamscape featuring 11 songs by some of the most storied writers in jazz, Broadway and pop music, from Duke Ellington to Stephen Sondheim to Paul Simon and more.

Hartt celebrates its alumni this spring with two alumni reunion concerts. On Monday, April 21, three alumni of the Vocal Studies Division perform at 7:00 PM in Wilde Auditorium on the University of Hartford's main campus, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.

Whatever it is, you'll find your music in March at the Palladium! Blues legends Rory Block, Roy Book Binder, Paul Geremia and Jimmy 'Duck' Holmes will raise the roof with our first concert of the month on March 5, The Greatest Blues Show on Earth! The timeless jazz of Peggy Lee, Duke Ellington, Anita O'Day, Joni Mitchell, Carmen McRae, Nancy Wilson, Shirley Horn and Ella Fitzgerald graces the stages of Hough Hall and the Side Door in numerous concerts throughout the month.

Ben Vereen is back. And he's brought his bowl of cherries. On February 18, 2011, the legendary song and dance man will perform his concert, Stepping Out With Ben Vereen, at Town Hall in celebration of the release of his corresponding album. In the concert, recorded live during its recent Hartford engagement, Vereen highlights his stage career and delivers American Standards with his signature 'razzle dazzle' as only he can.

On January 27, Mamaroneck Mayor Norman S. Rosenblum, Festival Director Patrick Sciarratta and Artistic Director Mark Morganelli and Festival Board Members Mark Ettenger, Mike Hines, Peggy Jackson, Laurence Krashes, Gerry Ryan will outline plans for the 1st Mamaroneck International Jazz Festival on the Sound at a Launch Cocktail Reception at Molly Spillane's Pub, 211 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York from 6pm to 9pm.

The Cornelia Street Cafe announces their December lineup.

The Cornelia Street Cafe announces their December lineup.

The Cornelia Street Cafe announces their December lineup.

The Cornelia Street Cafe announces their December lineup.