George Coleman News

It's millennials only for the Monterey Jazz Festival's fifth national tour, March 15-April 14, 2019. Featuring some of the most critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated jazz artists of their generation, including three winners of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour will truly showcase the next generation of jazz legends, including Cecile McLorin Salvant, vocals; Bria Skonberg, trumpet, vocals; Melissa Aldana, tenor saxophone; Christian Sands, piano and musical director; Yasushi Nakamura, bass, and Jamison Ross, drums, vocals.

The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is excited to present the much-beloved classic American musical comedy for all ages Hello, Dolly! - running Friday, November 9th through Sunday the 18th in downtown Waterville. A broadway hit based on the play 'The Matchmaker' by Thornton Wilder, audiences will delight in seeing this high-energy musical with all the feathers, the patent leathers, the beads, the buckles, and bows come to life on the historic Waterville Opera House stage!

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with The Cookers, Perry Joslin, The Emmet Cohen Trio, and more!

The 2018-19 Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Groups will begin on September 25, 26, and 27, 2018 at convenient community locations throughout the Greater Cleveland area. The classes explore music from The Cleveland Orchestra's 2018-19 Season at Severance Hall.

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

New York City organist/pianist, Brian Charette, has established himself as a leading voice in modern Jazz. Charette is a Grammy-nominated, Hammond-endorsed artist who was the winner of the 2014 Downbeat Critics' Poll Rising Star: Organ award and has climbed to 4th place in The Critic's Poll main organ category. In 2015 Brian also won The Hot House Magazine's Fan's Decision Jazz Award for Best Organist in New York. His last Positone Records recording, Once and Future, reached #17 on the Jazz Week chart and was also on the iTunes new music Top 20. This Summer, Brian just released his new Circuit Bent Organ trio recording, Kurrent, and featuring Ben Monder.  Groovin' With Big G on Steeplechase Records release date is March 15. The CD features legendary saxophonist George Coleman, guitarist Vic Juris and drummer George Coleman Jr.

The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is proud to present one of the most outrageously offensive and off-the-wall musicals ever to be made - The Producers the musical! Adapted from Mel Brooks' 1968 classic comedy staring Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel, this maniacal, musical movie adaptation will have the audience staring in amazement and roaring with laughter on opening night Friday, April 6, 2018. Don't miss this buzzworthy show, it's sure to close by Sunday, April 15, 2018!

Da Camera of Houston brings National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master saxophonist Charles Lloyd with his quintet, the Marvels, to the University of Houston's Cullen Performance Hall on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at 8 PM.

Da Camera of Houston brings National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master saxophonist Charles Lloyd with his quintet, the Marvels, to the University of Houston's Cullen Performance Hall on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at 8 PM.

Da Camera of Houston brings National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master saxophonist Charles Lloyd with his quintet, the Marvels, to the University of Houston's Cullen Performance Hall on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, at 8 PM.

Come to celebrate Frank Sinatra's 102nd birthday with a night of Sinatra classics such as Fly Me to the Moon, The Best is Yet to Come, My One & Only Love, New York, New York and many more on Tuesday December 12th 2017 at the Triad Theatre (158 West 72nd St.). Hosted by mellow-toned tenor with a vintage style of his own, Steven Chera, will light up the evening with familiar melodies of Ol' Blue Eyes. Sinatra was known for his lavish lifestyle and fun loving parties. In honor of Frank Sinatra, the Bob Kaye Trio (Ed Caccavalli on Drums, Lew Scott on Bass, Bob Kaye on Piano) is backing Mr. Chera to throw this unforgettable party. Come to celebrate with us for the 3rd annual Happy Birthday Frank!

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, presents Chris Botti in a six-night engagement January 30 February 4, 2018. Tickets for the shows go on sale on September 29 at 10:00 a.m.

The 2017-18 Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Groups will begin on September 19, 20, and 21, 2017 at convenient community locations throughout the Greater Cleveland area.  The classes will explore music from The Cleveland Orchestra's 100th Season at Severance Hall.  The series is organized into three parts so registrants may choose a series length to best fit their schedule - selecting from fall, winter, and/or spring.  Music Study Groups are presented by the Orchestra with support from Friends of The Cleveland Orchestra (formerly known as Women's Committee of The Cleveland Orchestra) and other generous donors to the education programs of The Cleveland Orchestra. 

Coinciding with the centennial of pianist/composer Joe Bushkin's birth, the release on May 19 by trumpeter and singer Bob Merrill of 'Tell Me Your Troubles: Songs by Joe Bushkin, Vol. 1' (Accurate Records) celebrates the musical legacy of a man who was revered by many of America's foremost entertainers for his wizardry at the keyboard and skills as a tunesmith.

Trumpeter Chris Botti is returning by popular demand with an intimate live concert at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday, April 12th at 8PM. He has had four number one albums on the Billboard's Jazz Albums listings and received a Grammy® for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for Impressions. Botti has firmly established himself as the world's largest selling jazz instrumentalist.  

George Lee Coleman has completed his new book 'Standing on the Corner of Wright and Wrong': a gripping and potent true account of the author's experiences and decisions in a life of devotion to God and to Jesus Christ.

Come Explore What's Under the Sea as the Waterville Opera House Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid the Musical

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2016-17 Jazz series with the Marcus Roberts Trio - featuring Marcus Roberts, piano; Rodney Jordan, bass; and Jason Marsalis, drums - on Today, February 4, 2017, 8:00 p.m. at the Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street). 

Music lovers in the Valley will have the opportunity to experience the charisma and artistry of three significant artists as the live jazz club hosts Emmet Cohen Trio on Feb 8th, the extraordinary saxophonist Cory Weeds with legendary pianist Harold Mabern on February 11th and the ever-charismatic Francine Reed on Feb 12th.  All performances are expected to sell out.

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts continues its 2016-17 Jazz series with the Marcus Roberts Trio - featuring Marcus Roberts, piano; Rodney Jordan, bass; and Jason Marsalis, drums - on Saturday, February 4, 2017, 8:00 p.m. at the Miller Theatre (2960 Broadway at 116th Street).