Count Basie News

Grammy-nominated Robert Randolph & The Family Band's highly anticipated new album We Walk This Road-the first since the band's acclaimed 2006 effort, Colorblind-is set for release this June on Warner Bros. Records.

Grammy-nominated Robert Randolph & The Family Band's highly anticipated new album We Walk This Road-the first since the band's acclaimed 2006 effort, Colorblind-is set for release this June on Warner Bros. Records.

Musical sparks will be flying at the famed Iridium jazz club March 12-14 as Afro-Caribbean musical legend and nine time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri joins renowned trumpeter (and Grammy Award winner) Brian Lynch for the the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet.

Musical sparks will be flying at the famed Iridium jazz club March 12-14 as Afro-Caribbean musical legend and nine time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri joins renowned trumpeter (and Grammy Award winner) Brian Lynch for the the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet.

Musical sparks will be flying at the famed Iridium jazz club March 12-14 as Afro-Caribbean musical legend and nine time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri joins renowned trumpeter (and Grammy Award winner) Brian Lynch for the the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet.

The one and only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot with her 'More Today Than Yesterday' tour. The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in a multi-city spectacular live show. Ms. Ross will be pulling out all the stops with breathtaking costumes and stage designs, along with a live string and horn section. The must see tour will play at the fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, May 29 at 8:00 p.m.

Eddie Palmieri's musical career as a bandleader of salsa and Latin jazz orchestras spans more than 50 years, and includes 36 releases and nine Grammy Awards. A true powerhouse of brilliance known for his astute arranging skills and historic compositions, Palmieri has one of the most actively touring orchestras in the world, tours of which have taken him to Europe, Asia, Latin America, North Africa, and throughout the Caribbean.

Harlem's Clyde Wilder, dance impresario of the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Swing and Blues will teach a 4-week Swing dance courses at The Ailey Extension on Fridays beginning March 5, 2010. Classes will be held Fridays from 6-7pm at The Ailey Studios, located at The Joan Weill Center for Dance (405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue).

Premiere vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece big band conducted by Terry Woodson will pay tribute to his legendary father and entertainment icon Frank Sinatra by performing his treasured hits in Sinatra Sings Sinatra at the Suncoast Showroom, April 10 and 11.

In March 2010, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem presents public programming that brings jazz fans closer to artists-emerging to living masters-that embody the art form that defines America to itself and to the world.

Tony Award winning musical tour deserves an A++

Harlem's Clyde Wilder, dance impresario of the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Swing and Blues will teach a 4-week Swing dance courses at The Ailey Extension on Fridays beginning March 5, 2010. Classes will be held Fridays from 6-7pm at The Ailey Studios, located at The Joan Weill Center for Dance (405 West 55th Street at 9th Avenue).

Musical sparks will be flying at the famed Iridium jazz club March 12-14 as Afro-Caribbean musical legend and nine time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri joins renowned trumpeter (and Grammy Award winner) Brian Lynch for the the Eddie Palmieri/Brian Lynch Jazz Quartet.

ALEXIS GERSHWIN, the acclaimed vocalist, will pay tribute to her uncles with two very special concerts in California next month based on her CD Gershwin Sings Gershwin.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

The following concerts have additional artists added to the already stellar line-up for the 2010 Hollywood Bowl Summer Season.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra today announced its programs for the 2010-11 season of classical, Best of ..., pops and family concerts.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.