Jazz at the 'Ville Presents Chris Vadala
by Sally Henry Fuller
- Jan 25, 2016
Office of Visual & Performing Arts, Millersville UniversityThe MU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band will perform with special guest Chris Vadala, one of the country's foremost woodwind artists who has performed with musical legends including Ella Fitzgerald, B. B. King, and Ray Charles, on Friday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Winter Center.
Linda Lavin, NUTTY PROFESSOR Reunion and More Set for Birdland This February
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 15, 2016
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its February 2016 lineup, featuring Jane Monheit, Monterey Jazz Allstars, Nicolas King, The Birdland Big Band, Showbiz After Hours with Frank DiLella, John Pizzarelli Quartet, Birdland Jazz Party, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!
Chan Centre to Welcome Branford Marsalis for Vancouver Premiere
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 5, 2016
The Branford Marsalis Quartet was formed in 1986 and quickly raised the bar for other ensembles of its kind. The New York Times praised the group's most recent album release, Four MF's Playin' Tunes (2012), as "a knockout: hard-nosed and hyperacute, tradition-minded but modern." For this Chan Centre appearance, Branford is joined by his stellar, musically adventurous quartet featuring Joey Calderazzo on piano, Eric Revis on bass, and Justin Faulkner on drums.
Stacey Kent, Musette Explosion, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and More Set for Birdland This January
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 1, 2016
Birdland Jazz Club has just announced its January 2016 schedule, featuring Stacey Kent, Jeff Lorber Fusion, The Birdland Big Band, Musette Explosion, Showbiz After Hours with Frank DiLella, Mack Avenue Superband, Birdland Jazz Party, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and more. Scroll down for details!
Daniel Smith, World's Most Recorded Bassoon Soloist, Dies at 77
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 30, 2015
Daniel Smith, who was one of the few bassoonists recording and performing in both Jazz and Classical music, described as the "Gerry Mulligan of The Bassoon", in the world of Jazz and the "Rampal of The Bassoon" in classical music, dies at 77 on December 19, 2015 in Brooklyn, NY.
Stacey Kent, Musette Explosion, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and More Set for Birdland This January
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 15, 2015
Birdland Jazz Club has just announced its January 2016 schedule, featuring Stacey Kent, Jeff Lorber Fusion, The Birdland Big Band, Musette Explosion, Showbiz After Hours with Frank DiLella, Mack Avenue Superband, Birdland Jazz Party, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and more. Scroll down for details!
Opera Philadelphia's Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD to Receive New York Premiere, 4/1/16
by Matt Smith
- Dec 9, 2015
The Apollo Theater and Opera Philadelphia announced today that Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD will have its New York premiere in a co-production between the two institutions, April 1 and 3, 2016. The engagement marks the first time opera will be performed on the Apollo Theater stage, and the first time Opera Philadelphia will play New York.
Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD to Receive New York Premiere in April 2016
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 9, 2015
The Apollo Theater and Opera Philadelphia announced today that Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD will have its New York premiere in a co-production between the two institutions, April 1 and 3, 2016. The engagement marks the first time opera will be performed on the Apollo Theater stage, and the first time Opera Philadelphia will play New York.
Jazz Musicians Perform Christmas Favorites at Ware Center Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 4, 2015
Harrisburg native jazz pianist Steve Rudolph will perform with exceptional veteran jazz musicians, vocalist Dred 'Perky' Scott and bassist Hassan J.J. Shakur, in a program of jazz interpretations of Christmas favorites tonight, December 4, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ware Center. Favorites will include 'Let It Snow,' Mel Torme's 'Christmas Song,' 'Little Drummer Boy,' 'My Favorite Things,' 'Silent Night,' and many more. All tickets include complimentary beverage service which begins at 7:00 PM with the concert beginning at 7:30 PM. The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.
MCCC Chorus, Jazz Band to Perform Free Concerts, 12/8-9
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 1, 2015
From jazz standards to the works of classical masters, music lovers will have both traditional and contemporary options with two free concerts by Mercer County Community College (MCCC) students.
Ann Hampton Callaway Performs Songs from THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS at Barnes & Noble Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 1, 2015
Tonight, December 1st at 7 pm at at Barnes & Noble located at 150 East 86th Street, Ann Hampton Callaway will perform selections from THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS, a new collection of Christmas songs interpreted by the multiplatinum-selling singer, Tony nominated actress, pianist and leading champion of the American songbook, with lyrics by two-time Emmy Award winner William Schermerhorn. Schermerhorn will join Callaway in the discussion, with Alex Rybeck on piano.
Lesli Margherita, A SWINGIN' BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS and More Set for Birdland This Month
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 1, 2015
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its December 2015 schedule, featuring Saxophone Summit: Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman and Greb Osby, Eliane Elias, The Birdland Big Band, Lesli Margherita, Swingin' Birdland Christmas, Freddy Cole, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and more!
Christmas Rocks! with Brian Setzer at bergenPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 28, 2015
Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents The Brian Setzer Orchestra 12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour, tonight, November 28, 2015 at 8PM.
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