Newport Classical will present the world premiere of Crooked Shanks by Shawn E. Okpebholo, performed by pianist Aldo López-Gavilán on Saturday, July 9 at 8pm, at The Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave.) as part of the 2022 Newport Classical Music Festival (formerly Newport Music Festival), running from July 1-17, 2022.
Get full details for Jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, May 17 - May 29:
The Chicago Philharmonic Society will present and perform Marvel Studios' Black Panther in Concert at the historic Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, June 18, 2022 at 7:30 pm, the weekend of Juneteenth.
Brandon Coleman shares a brand new video, “Be With Me,” directed by Lauren Desberg and the latest from his upcoming album Interstellar Black Space via Brainfeeder. The album was announced with lead single “Blast Off” and will feature contributions from fellow jazz heavyweights Kamasi Washington, Ryan Porter, and more.
Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running May 9 - May 22. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Bill Charlap Trio and Solo, NYC All-City Latin Ensemble and the Fat Cats, Eliane Elias, and George Gee Orchestra.
Syracuse Jazz Fest - the popular and long-running music festival which has been on hiatus the past 5 years - will be making it's return to Downtown Syracuse's Clinton Square and a variety of indoor city nightspots in June of 2022.
THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.
One of the all-time greats of Brazilian jazz fusion, Flora Purim, returns with her first studio album in over 15 years, ‘If You Will’, released on Strut on 29th April. Conceived as a celebration of her music and collaborations, the album explores new compositions alongside fresh versions of Flora’s favourite personal songs and positive lyrics from across her varied career.
In its second annual year, Adelaide Guitar Festival proudly announces the program of world-class finger plucking favourites of rock, classical, blues, flamenco, country and much more, from July 9 to 24, presented by Adelaide Festival Centre and visiting ten South Australian towns with the return of the On The Road regional touring program.
ABT Studio Company will present Spring Moves, World and New York City Premieres at NYU Skirball, Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 P.M. ET. Featuring 12 pre-professional dancers, Spring Moves also showcases performances of repertory works by George Balanchine, Mikhail Fokine, Victor Gsovsky, Twyla Tharp, and Rostislav Zakharov.
Irvine Barclay Theatre, known for its intimate setting providing unique experiences and personal interactions with top performers, has announced its 2022-23 season. One of the most popular performing arts venues in Orange County, Irvine Barclay Theatre will again feature renowned artists in its broadest range of genres ever.
Jazz at Lincoln Center announced its May and June 2022 programming at Dizzy’s Club, featuring a diverse lineup of club favorites and rising stars alongside the launch of a new concert series, special events, and celebrations of giants of jazz history from Slide Hampton and Ralph Peterson to Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Thelonious Monk.
Flora had the honour of working with Chick Corea as one of the founding members of the Return To Forever band and this song was first recorded by them in October 1972 at IBC Studio in London shortly after several weeks of performing a residency at Ronnie Scott’s. It was originally released in 1973 on the band’s second album Light As A Feather.
Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Mingus Big Band, Jin Joo Trio, Cyrille Aimée, and Ashley Pezzotti with the Birdland Big Band! Downstairs at Birdland Theater, you'll find Steve Wilson Analog Band, Donald Vega Trio and Wycliffe Gordon and His International All-Stars.
THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is celebrating the next generation of jazz with a special concert series this month. During the month of May, The Django welcomes rising stars as part of its new Next Gen Series.
Following postponement due to the Omicron surge in January, Jazz at Lincoln Center will honor the music and legacy of late jazz icon Chick Corea in Rose Theater on April 15–16 at 8:00 p.m. with Celebrating Chick Corea.
Jazz programming has been announced at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater from April 4 - April 17.
The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!
Music lovers and foodies alike are invited to Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) free “Jam for a Cause” concert and “Mini Food Truck” festival featuring The Nerds with an opening performance by the MCCC Jazz Band Monday, April 4 at 6 p.m.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances!
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