Count Basie News

Palm Beach Symphony has revealed the 2025-2026 Masterworks Concert Series led by Music Director Gerard Schwarz. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

The U.S. tour dates have been announced for PlayStation® | The Concert, a groundbreaking live music event that brings the most iconic gaming soundtracks to life, live on stage.

Two-time #1 Billboard vocalist Deborah Silver will take the stage at Feinstein's, inside The Hotel Carmichael for a special Album Release Event celebrating Basie Rocks!, the exciting new album by Silver. Learn more!

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present another dazzling two-week lineup from June 9 through June 22, spotlighting world-class talent, swinging ensembles, and returning fan favorites. 

This July, Carnegie Hall once again showcases the exceptional talent of young American musicians through its acclaimed national youth ensembles—NYO-USA, NYO2, and NYO Jazz.

The Witcher in Concert will tour the U.S. for the first time ever, starting September 2 in Austin, Texas before visiting more than 45 cities around the country. The show is a live music experience featuring a timeless soundtrack from “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” by CD PROJEKT RED.

Presented first at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey, on May 8, 2025, and later at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, New Jersey, on May 17 and 18, this program paid tribute to the genius of George Balanchine and the everlasting magic of classical ballet.

Algonquin Arts Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. See who is starring and learn more about the show here!

Juno Award winning R&B artist and actor, Sean Jones will take up Summer residency at the Palais Royale event venue. The iconic event venue located at 1601 Lake Shore Blvd W., Toronto will welcome Sean and his highly acclaimed band.

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.

New Jersey Symphony will present its Season Finale concerts with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony. Pianist Conrad Tao performs Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto, an audience favorite. 

The live production of DreamWorks Animation’s Gabby’s Dollhouse will tour over 75 cities, including performances at major venues such as the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX, and more.

Prudential North to Shore Festival is set to rock the Jersey Shore on Saturday, June 21, at 8:00 p.m. with Canadian indie rock band Stars and special guests Asbury's own Grasser at the iconic Asbury Lanes.

Just days after releasing their monumental third studio album MIXED EMOTIONS, Icelandic rockers KALEO have added additional dates to their 2025 MIXED EMOTIONS TOUR.

Servant Stage will present the toe-tapping, heart-pounding Broadway musical SWING! as its summer MainStage production, bringing the infectious rhythms and exuberant energy of swing music to audiences across Lancaster County.

The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival revealed the 2025 summer concert season. The Festival will present ten live performances in five venues across Cape Cod. Learn more!

Lewin Productions will present private, by-invitation only industry presentations of Going Bacharach: The Songs of an Icon, a new revue created by Will Friedwald, Adrian Galante, Tedd Firth and Jack Lewin, and directed by Bill Castellino.

The 5/5 show transforms your favorite 2020s pop hits into hip jazz tunes with a sizzling five-piece jazz band. Hear a 1920s twist on Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Lizzy McAlpine, Reneé Rapp, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo and more.

Experience Latin-inspired cuisine and vibrant ambiance at Centrada in Red Bank. Perfect for pre-show dining or late-night tapas with friends.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a screening of the film Ron Delsener Presents on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 8PM. Ron Delsener and Director Jake Sumner will host a Q&A after the film.