Count Basie News

The Christmas season takes on a whole new enchanting light as Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman brings his beautiful music and charm to over 20 cities, titled The Magic of Christmas.

In response to the coronavirus epidemic that has led to the cancellation of several if its spring concerts, the Chamber Music Society of Detroit has launched CameraMusic, a series free live-streamed concerts aimed at engaging audiences and employing artists.

Concord Jazz will release 'Ella 100: Live At The Apollo!' on April 24.

Today Ringo Starr announced that he is rescheduling his Spring 2020 All Starr Band out of an abundance concern and caution for the well being of fans, crew and staff due to the Covid 19 crisis.  The 2020/2021 All Starr Band features Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Gregg Rolie, Warren Ham, Gregg Bissonette, and Hamish Stuart. 

Brian Fallon has announced rescheduled world tour dates celebrating his eagerly awaited new album, LOCAL HONEY, available today via his own Lesser Known Records and Thirty Tigers. 

Birdland Jazz Club has adjusted its schedule for March. See below for the changes: 

A Message has been released from Thor Steingraber, Executive Director - The Soraya. 

Acclaimed dance duo and brothers MAKS & VAL CHMERKOVSKIY have announced their third nationwide tour MAKS & VAL LIVE 2020: MOTION PICTURES TOUR featuring special guests, spouses and celebrated dancers JENNA JOHNSON and PETA MURGATROYD. Take a trip through the most memorable movie moments through the eyes of Maks and Val. The foursome will reimagine some of your favorite dancing movie scenes as well as bring motion to iconic scenes where there was none before. Experience a dance driven narrative woven together by the movies that have moved us all. 

Mizner Park Cultural Center will once again host a wide variety of entertainment and events over the coming weeks.  Comedy, music, magic, and live theatre are all on the popular venue's schedule during March and April.  Below is a list of just a few of the performances that will take place at the Center this spring:   

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their lineup of artists for March 16 through March 29: 

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Star Wars: The Force Awakens in concert April 17a?"19.

The legendary UK band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Hollies, whose hits include 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother,' 'The Air That I Breathe,' 'Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress),' 'Bus Stop,''Carrie-Anne' and 'Sorry Suzanne,' will be bringing its 'The Road Is Long Tour' to the USA in 2020. The tour will be the band's first full USA tour in 18 years.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced listing for March 9 through March 22: 

The Philly POPS raises a glass to an iconic Copa room performance in a toast to the Chairman-SINATRA: A Man and His Music, May 1-3, 2020 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

The stars of the Crave Original Series LETTERKENNY are bringing 'LETTERKENNY LIVE!' to the U.S. for the first time this spring kicking off in Detroit on March 10 and wrapping in L.A. on April 21. The stars of the massively popular Canadian TV sitcom 'Letterkenny' are bringing an all new live comedy show to 26 American cities featuring NINE members of the beloved cast, along with never-before-seen sketches and more. The highly anticipated live tour features 'Letterkenny' cast members Jared Keeso (Wayne), Nathan Dales (Daryl), Michelle Mylett (Katy), K. Trevor Wilson (Dan), Dylan Playfair (Reilly), Andrew Herr (Jonesy), Tyler Johnston (Stewart), Evan Stern (Roald) and Mark Forward (Coach).

Known for amazing harmony and versatility, incorporating pop, jazz, R&B, rock and roll, swing, symphonic and a cappella music, The Manhattan Transfer will perform at the McCallum Theatre at 8:00pm, Saturday, March 21. The show is made possible through the generosity of Harold Matzner. The Manhattan Transfer has become a cornerstone of contemporary music. Originally launched by Tim Hauser in 1969, the group consisted of Hauser, Alan Paul, Janis Siegel and Laurel Masse in 1972. Cheryl Bentyne joined the group in 1979 after Laurel Masse left following a car accidenta?"and that lineup would perform together for some 35 years.

The Peggy Lee Estate today announced Peggy Lee 100, a centennial celebration honoring one of the 20th century's most important musical influences in the world of jazz and popular music.

Brian Fallon has released a stunning new song from his soon-to-be-released third solo album, LOCAL HONEY. 'I Don't Mind (If I'm With You),' a dreamy ballad about finding peace in love during difficult times of rejection and misunderstanding, is the latest from the Peter Katis (The National, Death Cab for Cutie, Interpol, Frightened Rabbit)-produced LOCAL HONEY, due Friday, March 27 via Fallon's Lesser Known Records and Thirty Tigers. His first new LP in two years, LOCAL HONEY sees Fallon melding myriad strains of American music with contemporary consequence, ambitious energy, and seemingly infinite lyrical power. The songs offer a deeply personal glimpse into the New Jersey-based singer-songwriter's everyday world, revealing universal truths through hard-earned insight and unflinching honesty.

Expectations, the anticipated debut album from breakthrough singer, songwriter and musician Katie Pruitt, is out today on Rounder Records. Purchase HERE. Co-produced by Pruitt and her close friend Mike Robinson, Expectations consists of ten new songs written by Pruitt.

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts today announced that legendary R&B superstars THE FOUR TOPS will be performing in concert in early April.