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Date of Death: April 26, 1984 (79)

Birth Place: Red Bank, NJ, USA

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2-Time GRAMMY Nominated Vocalist Catherine Russell to Perform at Jazz at Lincoln Center This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022


Catherine Russell has a full schedule of performances slated throughout the East Coast and in Europe to finish off the year. Among them include her annual four-night residency at Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center from September 29 through October 2, with two shows nightly.

Charlie Puth Expands 'One Night Only' Tour With European Dates
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2022


Charlie Puth is bringing his forthcoming ‘One Night Only’ tour to Europe this winter. The GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer expands his previously announced North American leg in support of his third studio album, CHARLIE, due October 7th via Atlantic Records.

Moy Eng & Wayne Wallace Bring THE BLUE HOUR PROJECT To Monterey Jazz Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2022


Vocalist, poet and lyricist Moy Eng brings The Blue Hour Project, featuring her powerful and deeply felt musical storytelling, to the Monterey Jazz Festival on Saturday, September 24.

Comedian Kathleen Madigan Announces THE BOXED WINE & TINY BANJOS 2023 TOUR
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2022


Comedian Kathleen Madigan has announced her Boxed Wine & Tiny Banjos 2023 Tour with 23 dates that will kick-off in January 2023.

New Jersey Symphony Opens Centennial Season With Yefim Bronfman, Michelle Cann
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2022


The New Jersey Symphony and Music Director Xian Zhang open the Symphony's milestone centennial season with a pair of classical programs featuring pianists Yefim Bronfman and Michelle Cann.

Cellist Seth Parker Woods Announces 2022-2023 International Season Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2022


Cellist Seth Parker Woods announces his 2022-2023 season. Woods has established his reputation as a versatile artist and innovator across multiple genres. His projects delve deep into our cultural fabric, reimagining traditional works and commissioning new ones to propel classical music into the future.  

Cellist Seth Parker Woods Announces 2022-2023 International Season Highlights Including a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022


Cellist Seth Parker Woods has announced his 2022-2023 season. Woods has established his reputation as a versatile artist and innovator across multiple genres. His projects delve deep into our cultural fabric, reimagining traditional works and commissioning new ones to propel classical music into the future.

Axelrod Jewish International Film Festival Returns, September 10-22
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2022


The 13th Annual Axelrod Jewish International Film Festival opens on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal.

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra Sextet Performs Two Nights of Latin Jazz in Northglenn and Parker
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2022


Join the CJRO Sextet on Friday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. as we continue our series at the Parsons Theatre in Northglenn by presenting an evening of Samba, Mambo and more!

Canadian Crooner Matt Dusks to Sing Sinatra Across Canada And The U.S. On Tour This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2022


Multi-award-winning, platinum-selling Matt Dusk will be bringing audiences back to 1960's Las Vegas and one of music's most elegant eras with some of the most recognizable tunes in the American Songbook repertoire. This fall, Dusk will perform in 30 Canadian cities and 7 U.S. cities in the winter of 2023, including Las Vegas.

Renee Elise Goldsberry, Hoobastank & Lit, Peppa Pig, Jay Leno, and More Set For This Fall at MPAC
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022


MPAC's 28th season gears up this fall as a diverse lineup of artists get set to take the stage including Tony Winner Renee Elise Goldsberry, blues favorite Robert Cray, Latin Grammy winner Nella, 90s alternative rock groups Hoobastank and Lit, and popular children's shows Peppa Pig and more. We'll even be inviting the afterlife with ghost hunter Amy Bruni!

MUSE/IQUE 2022 LA Composed Brings a Festival Of Los Angeles Music Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022


 MUSE/IQUE continues its adventurous yearlong concert series, L.A. Composed: A Festival of Los Angeles Music, Each concert of L.A.Composed  will focus on a different street and the music that is associated with it.

Anne Burnell & Mark Burnell Release New CD TWO FOR THE ROAD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2022


One of Chicago's most popular and acclaimed musical duos, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell are releasing their eagerly awaited, long overdue duo CD in twenty-two years entitled TWO FOR THE ROAD. The album was released on August 17th and is available at iTunes, Amazon and streaming outlets Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music and YouTube.

Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Announces Launch of Philadelphia Youth Jazz Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2022


Maestro Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director of Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI), has announced the launch of the Philadelphia Youth Jazz Orchestra (PYJO), a new program division of the Institute.

Jeff Beck Announces New U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2022


The tour will focus on the new album as well as explore Beck’s legendary career through instrumentals like “You Know You Know,” “A Day in the Life” and “Brush with the Blues.” The tour will include BECK’s current band: bassist Rhonda Smith, drummer Anika Nilles and keyboardist Robert Stevenson.

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Shares Fall 2022 Schedule Of Performances And Public Events
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2022


Audiences are invited to return to the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music's (CCM) concert halls and theaters to experience world-class performances and presentations by the next generation of performing and media artists!

John Petrucci Announces More Dates To Solo Tour
by Michael Major - Aug 9, 2022


The shows in Boston, MA (October 7th); New York, NY (October 13th) and Washington, DC (October 15th) were announced last month, and fans demanded more performances after learning that the tour would feature former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy and legendary bassist Dave LaRue all on the same stage.

Arts Garage in Delray Beach Launches Series of Youth and Adult Arts Education Classes
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2022


Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, is promoting six upcoming arts education classes for young people and adults this fall. Information about each of these courses including how to register is available online.

ROOMFUL OF BLUES To Play Park Theatre Stage With Special Guest, August 19
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2022


Five-time Grammy nominated Roomful of Blues will perform a concert at the acoustically acclaimed Park Theatre performing arts center on Friday, August 19 at 7:30pm.

All Tickets On Sale For New Jersey Symphony's 2022�"23 Centennial Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2022


All tickets are on sale now for the New Jersey Symphony's landmark centennial season, led by Music Director Xian Zhang. Patrons can purchase tickets for individual concerts and can save through subscriptions and Compose Your Own series packages of three or more mainstage concerts.

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