J.J. Johnson News

Loyola's Montage Fine and Performing Arts Series continues this month with a series of free concerts by faculty and student ensembles.

Loyola's Montage Fine and Performing Arts Series continues this month with a series of free concerts by faculty and student ensembles.

Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic ZOMBIELAND to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video.

Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, today announced it will add cult classic ZOMBIELAND to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video.

In support of her highly praised eight studio album Charmer, available now on SuperEgo Records, Aimee Mann has added tour dates through the spring, including a west coast run with Ted Leo. See below for details.

The supremely talented singer and pianist Michael Feinstein collaborates with legendary composer-conductor-pianist André Previn for an album celebrating Previn's repertoire from his lesser-known catalog of pop songs, including many that were written for film. The album, titled Change of Heart: The Songs of André Previn, is set for release by Telarc International on April 16, 2013.

World-class jazz pianist Hal Schaefer died this past Saturday morning, December 8, at his home in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He was 88 years old and still active.

Saxophonist Jimmy Heath first appeared at the Blue Note in 1984 and has become a regular throughout the club's 31 year history. He has also celebrated three birthdays at the club for his 70th, 80th and 85th birthdays. Join us as we celebrate Jimmy's 86th birthday with his stellar big band featuring Antonio Hart (alto sax and flute), Sharel Cassity (alto sax and flute),Charles Davis (tenor sax), Andres Boiarsky (tenor sax and flute), Gary Smulyan (baritone sax), Frank Greene (trumpet), Greg Gisbert (trumpet), Freddie Hendrix (trumpet), Diego Urcola (trumpet), Steve Davis (trombone), Jason Jackson (trombone), John Mosca(trombone), Douglas Purviance (bass trombone), Jeb Patton (piano), David Wong (bass), and Lewis Nash (drums).

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist extraordinaire Gary Clark Jr. has revealed the title and track-listing for his long-anticipated full-length debut album for Warner Bros. Records: Blak and Blu, which will be released on October 22.

Following her acclaimed performance alongside Annie Lennox at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert in June, blues rock guitarist and singer/songwriter, Joanne Shaw Taylor, will release her new studio album "Almost Always Never" on Monday September 17th, a nationwide UK tour will follow in October, with very special guest Tristan Mackay.

Joe's Pub has announced the following events for February 27 through March 3.

Joe's Pub has announced the following events for February 27 through March 3.

The Hartt School presents a Double Bass Master Class and Guest Artist Recital with Diana Gannett The Hartt School presents a Double Mass Master Class and Guest Artist Recital with Diana Gannett on Friday, November 4, in Berkman Recital Hall.

For a combination of jazz dialogue, education, and live performance, look no further than the National Jazz Museum in September.

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gary Clark Jr. will release his major-label debut EP, Bright Lights, on August 9th on Warner Bros. Records.

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gary Clark Jr. will release his major-label debut EP, Bright Lights, on August 9th on Warner Bros. Records.

Forum Theatre, the resident company of Round House Silver Spring, will continue its 7th Season with Naomi Wallace's biting and bawdy One Flea Spare, as well as a festival of her plays and poetry.

Forum Theatre, the resident company of Round House Silver Spring, will continue its 7th Season with Naomi Wallace's biting and bawdy One Flea Spare, as well as a festival of her plays and poetry.

CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES- Presented in partnership with the Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project.

CRAIG HARRIS' GOD'S TROMBONES- Presented in partnership with the Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia University and the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project.