Greg Ruvolo Big Band Collective at Midtown 'Jazz in the Afternoon' Session
by Caryn Robbins
- Dec 8, 2017
Trumpeter and commercial recording artist Greg Ruvolo, who has toured with Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, and the big bands of Woody Herman, Gerry Mulligan and Louis Bellson brings his Big Band Collective back to Local 802's Club Room for a special holiday performance!
Harris Center Announces The Concert That Changed The World
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 8, 2017
Next month, the Harris Center joins Capital Public Radio in celebrating a historic moment in the history of jazz. The date was January 16, 1938 at Carnegie Hall the hallowed venue for respectable classical music. There, Benny Goodman's band played swing music for the first time, with one of the earliest racially-integrated jazz groups.
THE BLACK BOX to Host Holiday Jazz Brunch This Month
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 7, 2017
BLACK BOX Jazz presents a holiday jazz brunch featuring guitarist Mark White, bassist Mark Poniatowski, pianist Joe Mulholland, drummer Kenny Hadley and friends on Sunday, December 17 at 12:00 noon. Celebrate the season with holiday music favorites while enjoying a light continental brunch.
NJSO Youth Orchestras to Give Winter Performances
by BWW
News Desk
- Dec 2, 2017
Audiences can experience the inspiring talent of the NJSO Youth Orchestras in a pair of upcoming featured performances in Newark. On Today, December 2, at 3 pm, the youth orchestra family's four ensembles give a winter concert at Science Park High School. On the eve of the NJSO Youth Orchestras concert, the Academy Orchestra takes center stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center to open the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's December 1 program at 8 pm.
WINTER WONDERLAND Announced for Staten Island
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 2, 2017
MRWW LLC. is proud to present the inaugural Winter Wonderland Staten Island event to be held at Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George, opening November 25, 2017 and running through December 23, 2017. The event will be open Thursdays through Sundays between these dates. Winter Wonderland Staten Island is Staten Island's PREMIERE fully immersive holiday experience for locals and tourists alike. The event will feature a skating rink, 100 long slide called Mounty Liberty, rides, games, a holiday market, and a festive, family friendly atmosphere.
December Events Announced at Hawaii Blue Note
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 29, 2017
The holidays are officially here at Blue Note Hawaii and December kicks them off with an epic series with local legend Henry Kapono with his Back in the Day; The Songs of C&K shows. Next up are more local favorites ManoaDNA and Danny and Nicholas Kaleikini. Average White Band returns by popular demand followed by Willie K and a celebration of Frank Sinatra's birthday with the Mike Lewis Big Band. Robert Cazimero continues his residency followed by the incomparable Herb Alpert and Lani Hall. Donavon Frankenreiter returns for three nights, followed by Jake Shimabukuro and a heart-warming Charlie Brown Christmas show. It wouldn't be New Year's without the much-anticipated return of legendary jazz saxophonist Kenny G.
Second Performance Added! NJSO & NJPAC Announce HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN In Concert
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 28, 2017
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and New Jersey Performing Arts Center announce an additional performance of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert on Saturday, March 3, at 2 pm at NJPAC in Newark. Tickets are still available for the previously announced March 3 performance at 7:30 pm. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra will perform the magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
NJSO to Perform AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Score Live This November
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 25, 2017
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents the 1951 film An American in Paris with a live performances of the score, November 25-26 in Newark and New Brunswick. Gene Kelly stars as a former American GI who falls for Parisian Leslie Caron; the film features classic songs by George and Ira Gershwin. Constantine Kitsopoulos conducts.
Mark White Octet Celebrates Album Release at The Black Box
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 24, 2017
Celebrate the release of the Mark White Octet's debut recording with a live performance at THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin's theater, music and event venue, at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 1. Featuring West Coast Swing with an East Coast vibe, the Octet includes Mark White (guitar), Scott deOgburn (piano), Jon Garniss (trombone), Kenny Hadley (drums), Rick Hammet (trumpet), Arnie Krakowsky (tenor sax), Mark Poniatowski (bass) and Ken Reid (bari sax), world-class musicians whose performance r sum s include a long list of music royalty. THE BLACK BOX CD release party will also feature special guests Ben Whiting, Jeff Stout and Barry Smith. A suburban hub for great music and the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.
NJSO presents 2018 Winter Festival AMERICA, INSPIRING
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 18, 2017
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Xian Zhang present the 2018 Winter Festival America, Inspiring in January at eight venues across the state. The Festival celebrates foreign artists and composers whose experiences connect them to the nation's legacy as a source of inspiration and beacon of ideals for people from all over the world.
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