The Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra returns to the Hollywood Bowl with the timeless rhythms which earn them the title of being one of the most swinging big bands in the world. Formed and led by the legendary William 'Count' Basie 75 years ago, this group has collaborated with icons such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald and continues the legacy left by Basie, maintaining the classic sound of strong, swinging jazz.
The Grammy-winning Count Basie Orchestra returns to the Hollywood Bowl with the timeless rhythms which earn them the title of being one of the most swinging big bands in the world. Formed and led by the legendary William 'Count' Basie 75 years ago, this group has collaborated with icons such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald and continues the legacy left by Basie, maintaining the classic sound of strong, swinging jazz.
Massachusetts releases its second annual MassJazz Travel Guide, a round-up of jazz festivals, concerts and musical events taking place across the Bay State from July through October 2010. The 32-page magazine is available free to visitors and residents at tourism kiosks, in hotels and nightclubs, and on college campuses.
South Orange Performing Arts Center is located at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079. All artists and prices are subject to change at the time of this release.
CHESKY RECORDS will be releasing Invitation [SACD348], the debut album of vocalist, Beat Kaestli, on April 13, 2010. Beat Kaestli will celebrate the release of his CHESKY RECORDS debut, Invitation [SACD348], with a show at Birdland Jazz Club on Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 6 pm. Invitation [SACD348] features Billy Drummond on drums, Jay Leonhart on bass, Paul Meyers on guitar, Joel Frahm on saxophone and Kenny Rampton on Trumpet. Invitation [SACD348] marks the first release for CHESKY RECORDS in 2010.
CHESKY RECORDS will be releasing Invitation [SACD348], the debut album of vocalist, Beat Kaestli, on April 13, 2010. Beat Kaestli will celebrate the release of his CHESKY RECORDS debut, Invitation [SACD348], with a show at Birdland Jazz Club on Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 6 pm. Invitation [SACD348] features Billy Drummond on drums, Jay Leonhart on bass, Paul Meyers on guitar, Joel Frahm on saxophone and Kenny Rampton on Trumpet. Invitation [SACD348] marks the first release for CHESKY RECORDS in 2010.
Texas Performing Arts presents an evening of contemporary jazz with Esperanza Spalding and her jazz ensemble, and special guest André Mehmari on Friday, April 23, at Hogg Memorial Auditorium.
The Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center announced an expanded season of productions, artists, local discoveries, and new film and performance series. The summer pre-season begins on June 17 with the new musical, DADDY LONG LEGS. The official season kicks off October 7- 9, with an opening weekend of performances and events featuring jazz star, Esperanza Spalding; classical cellist, Lynn Harrell; and folk singer, Judy Collins.
The Broad Stage will be celebrating it's third season with a variety of artists including: F. Murray Abraham, Joshua Bell, Branford Marsalis and Alan Cumming. This new season will also include shows in its Eyde Second Space, which will soon be converted into a '21st Century Cabaret.'
Northrop Music at the University of Minnesota presents Grammy® nominated Panamanian jazz pianist Danilo Perez, as he joins together some of the brightest lights of the current modern jazz scene to pay tribute to the jazz legend.
South Orange Performing Arts Center is located at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079. All artists and prices are subject to change at the time of this release.
Northrop Music at the University of Minnesota presents Grammy® nominated Panamanian jazz pianist Danilo Perez, as he joins together some of the brightest lights of the current modern jazz scene to pay tribute to the jazz legend.
Texas Performing Arts presents an evening of contemporary jazz with Esperanza Spalding and her jazz ensemble, and special guest André Mehmari on Friday, April 23, at Hogg Memorial Auditorium.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the 2008 Tony Award winning musical In The Heights, was a special guest as President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the first ever White House Poetry Jam.