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The Roberta Piket Sextet Will Pay Tribute to the Music of Marian McPartland at Flushing Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2019

On December 6, the Roberta Piket Sextet will pay tribute to the music of legendary jazz pianist and NPR radio host Marian McPartland, a close friend of Piket's who passed away in 2013 at the age of 95. An acclaimed pianist, organist, composer, and arranger, Piket will be joined in concert by the five-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Karrin Allyson.

Gabrielle Stravelli Salutes Willie Nelson at Birdland
by Rebecca Russo - Mar 28, 2019

Singer-songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli celebrates the release of her new album, PICK UP MY PIECES: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI SINGS WILLIE NELSON (self released / April 5, 2019).

Gabrielle Stravelli Celebrates Willie Nelson Tribute CD Release At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2019

Singer-songwriter Gabrielle Stravelli celebrates the release of her new album, PICK UP MY PIECES: GABRIELLE STRAVELLI SINGS WILLIE NELSON (self released / April 5, 2019).

Pianist Roberta Piket Revisits Jazz Trio Format with the Release of WEST COAST TRIO
by Macon Prickett - Feb 19, 2018

Roberta Piket, one of the most virtuosic and versatile pianists on the current international jazz scene, revisits the iconic jazz piano trio format with the April 6 release of 'West Coast Trio' on her label Thirteenth Note Records. Joining Piket is the consummate rhythm section of drummer Joe La Barbera and bassist Darek Oleszkiewicz-part of the vibrant West Coast jazz scene centered in metro-Los Angeles and whose presence inspired the album's title. Guitarist Larry Koonse guests on two tracks.

Scott Alan, Ron Carter's Great Big Band and More Coming Up This Fall at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for October 2-October 8, featuring Ron Carter's Great Big Band, Scott Alan, Renee Manning and Earl McIntyre, and more. Scroll down for details!

Scott Alan, Santino Fontana, Lea DeLaria and More Set for Birdland This October
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its October 2017 lineup, featuring Ron Carter's Great Big Band, Quartet and Golden Striker Trio, Lea DeLaria with Special Guests, Miss Coco Peru, Frank Perowsky Jazz Orchestra, Santino Fontana, Kurt Elling, Rolando Morales-Matos, Veronica Swift, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

MSM to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Herbie Hancock's Maiden Voyage
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 16, 2015

On Thursday, October 22 (7:30 pm) at Manhattan School of Music's Borden Auditorium, and on Monday, November 23 (7:30 & 9:30 pm) at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the MSM Concert Jazz Band, under the direction of Justin DiCioccio (MM '71), will pay tribute to Herbie Hancock's seminal Blue Note Records album, Maiden Voyage. The album, which received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999, turns 50 this year.

David Berger Jazz Orchestra Releases Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards, 11/22
by Sophie Schulman - Nov 22, 2010

The David Berger Jazz Orchestra - the acclaimed band featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and PBS TV - recently released their latest CD, 'Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards', featuring Freda Payne ('Band Of Gold,' 'Bring The Boys Home') and Denzal Sinclaire (National Jazz Award Winner). The CD has had great radio airplay and was singled out in USA Today's Best Tracks of the Week and is on sale now at retailers nationwide, as well as Amazon.com, iTunes, CD Baby and their website, http://www.davidbergerjazz.com.

David Berger Jazz Opera Celebrates Sing Me A Love Song 3/29
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2010

THE DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA - the acclaimed band featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and PBS TV - will celebrate the release of their groundbreaking new album Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards, with two sets at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on March 29, 2010.

David Berger Jazz Opera Celebrates Sing Me A Love Song 3/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2010

THE DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA - the acclaimed band featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and PBS TV - will celebrate the release of their groundbreaking new album Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards, with two sets at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on March 29, 2010.

The David Berger Jazz Orchestra To Release CD Featuring Freda Payne and Denzal Sinclaire 1/19/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2010

THE DAVID BERGER JAZZ ORCHESTRA - the acclaimed band featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and PBS TV - introduces the groundbreaking new album Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards, on January 19, 2010.

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