Count Basie News

With everyone hyped for the premiere of the movie Wicked this month, I have been receiving a bunch of Wicked questions. I thought it might be fun to share a few fun facts about former stars of Wicked!

On Saturday January 25, 2025 at 8 p.m., Brandon Tomasello with the City Rhythm Orchestra will celebrate the launch of their new album, The Lost Sinatra – Basie, with a concert at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike in Collingswood, NJ.

The world of Sony Pictures' Insidious is set to jump off the screen and directly into your seat during the 80-plus city North American tour of 'INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR'. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Joshua Redman and company put on an epic performance on 11/16. Redman’s saxophone gleamed with his signature liquid-gold tone, while his mellifluous improvisation intertwined beautifully with Gabrielle Cavassa’s smooth, silky vocals.

Experience never-before performed arrangements created for Frank Sinatra and the Count Basie Orchestra by Philadelphia vocalist Brandon Tomasello at the Scottish Rite Auditorium on November 30.

New Jersey Symphony will present Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film while the musical score is performed live by the orchestra.

Bluegrass-Americana troubadours, Greensky Bluegrass have announced 17 new tour dates that will bring the band coast to coast. The newly announced dates kick off on January 16 in Blue Lake, CA and include stops throughout California, Nevada and Arizona. View the full schedule.

SiriusXM has announced the return of its extensive holiday music lineup with 26 festive channels, including a new channel, Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Radio. The holiday season officially kicks off on Friday, November 1 on SiriusXM.

Experience the thrill of INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR, a live theatrical horror show based on the popular film franchise, touring over 80 North American cities starting January 2025. Tickets available October 25th. Learn more about the experience!

The full cast has been announced for the 2024 National Tour of ELF THE MUSICAL. The National Tour will officially launch on November 2nd, heading to 9 cities this holiday season, including Detroit, New Orleans, Milwaukee and Charlotte. Get the full schedule including the tour route and ticket information.

Burton Cummings is celebrating A Few Good Moments with The 60th Anniversary Hits Tour, a wide-ranging North American headline tour. He has just added additional shows in March 2025.

After selling-out her recent live performance at City Winery in New York City, Deborah Silver will now do a “one night only” live show with her quartet of world-class musicians on Sunday, October 27.

CORY MARKS released two new tracks, 'Fast As I Can' and 'Whiskey For Sale,' showcasing his signature blend of country and rock. Discover the latest from this rising artist.

Arts Garage will present the new show by the two-time Billboard #1 charting artist praised by legendary music producer Quincy Jones as “The Real Deal”: Deborah Silver will perform 'Basie, Beatles & Beyond' on October 27 (Sunday) at 7 pm.

For the last 50 Years Roomful of Blues has become legendary in the Blues World. The world-renowned, horn-fueled blues band returns to The Park Theatre this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Jazz Cats Cabaret has announced a performance at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on October 3, 2024, featuring a night of live jazz music.

New Jersey Symphony will present the 2024–25 season’s Opening Weekend of classical concerts with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting three performances.

NJ Theatre Alliance has announced the 'Creating Change 2024' conference, themed 'Disrupt, Engage, Imagine,' set for Oct. 23, 2024, at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ.

ELF THE MUSICAL announced its full casting and tour route for the upcoming national tour, bringing holiday cheer to cities across the country.

The lineup has been announced for the Jazz Series at Dr. Phillips Center.​​​​​​​ Guests will immerse themselves in the world of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and others with the stylings of today’s most celebrated Jazz musicians.