Jim Ridl News

PJ Rasmussen's second album--Another Adventure--debuted at number 17 on the Jazz Week charts.

The Library of Congress has today announced its annual list of 25 films that will be included in the National Film Registry.

NYU Steinhardt Music and Performing Arts Professions, New York Foundation for the Arts, Yamaha Pianos, RS Berkeley Horns, presents the 42nd Street Jazz Festival, beginning today, December 16, and continuing through December 23, 2013 at Theater Row, 410 W. 42nd Street, NYC. Performances: Monday- Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Tickets are $21.25 and are available at telecharge.com.

NYU Steinhardt Music and Performing Arts Professions, New York Foundation for the Arts, Yamaha Pianos, RS Berkeley Horns, presents the 42nd Street Jazz Festival, from December 16-23, 2013 at Theater Row, 410 W. 42nd Street, NYC.

NYU Steinhardt Music and Performing Arts Professions, New York Foundation for the Arts, Yamaha Pianos, RS Berkeley Horns, presents the 42nd Street Jazz Festival, from December 16-23, 2013 at Theater Row, 410 W. 42nd Street, NYC. Performances: Monday- Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Tickets are $21.25 and are available at telecharge.com.

Jim Ridl has announced his upcoming performances for April 2013. Details follow!

Jim Ridl has announced his upcoming performances for April 2013. Details follow!

On the provocatively titled 'Uppity,' Anthony Branker's second CD with his all-star sextet Word Play, the prolific composer and bandleader harnesses his vibrant jazz originals and his band's dynamic interplay to deliver a bracing social and spiritual message. 'Uppity' will be released by Origin Records today, March 19.

On the provocatively titled 'Uppity,' Anthony Branker's second CD with his all-star sextet Word Play, the prolific composer and bandleader harnesses his vibrant jazz originals and his band's dynamic interplay to deliver a bracing social and spiritual message. 'Uppity' will be released by Origin Records March 19.

On Monday, March 26, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present jazz vocalist Jane Monheit in 'Jane Monheit Swings Cole Porter's Anything Goes.' The evening was the creation of arranger/bass player MaryAnn McSweeney, who also brought the wildly popular 'Avenue Q Swings' to the Birdland stage several years ago.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series announced that jazz vocalist Jane Monheit will be performing new Mary Ann McSweeney arrangements of the Cole Porter classic, Anything Goes on Monday, March 26 at 7pm. Robert Creighton will be Jane's special guest.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series today announced that jazz vocalist Jane Monheit will be performing new Mary Ann McSweeney arrangements of the Cole Porter classic, Anything Goes on Monday, March 26 at 7pm. Robert Creighton will be Jane's special guest.

Sheryl Bailey 4 to perform at Smalls on Wednesday, September 21st from 9:30-12:30. The show will be featuring Sheryl Bailey - Guitar, Jim Ridl - Piano, Gary Wang - Bass and Joe Strasser- Drums

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that jazz vocalist Jane Monheit will be performing swinging new Mary Ann McSweeney arrangements of the beloved Cole Porter classic, Anything Goes on Monday, September 19 at 7pm. Broadway leading man Marc Kudisch will be Jane's special guest.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that jazz vocalist Jane Monheit will be performing swinging new Mary Ann McSweeney arrangements of the beloved Cole Porter classic, Anything Goes on Monday, September 19 at 7pm. Broadway leading man Marc Kudisch will be Jane's special guest.

Sheryl Bailey 4 to perform at Smalls on Wednesday, September 21st from 9:30-12:30. The show will be featuring Sheryl Bailey - Guitar, Jim Ridl - Piano, Gary Wang - Bass and Joe Strasser- Drums

Lauren Hooker "Life of the Music" (Miles High Records MHR 8613)Street Date November 16, 2010 Lauren Hooker: Vocals, Acoustic/Electric Piano (tracks 5,6,9), Djembe Drum, Jim Ridl: Acoustic Piano, Martin Wind: Acoustic/Electric Bass

Dave Wilson Quartet- Dave Wilson on Tenor and Soprano Saxophone; Jim Ridl on Piano

Lauren Hooker "Life of the Music" (Miles High Records MHR 8613)Street Date November 16, 2010 Lauren Hooker: Vocals, Acoustic/Electric Piano (tracks 5,6,9), Djembe Drum, Jim Ridl: Acoustic Piano, Martin Wind: Acoustic/Electric Bass

The Jim Ridl Quartet performs at The Kitano Thursday, March 11th Sets are at 8 and 10 pm.