Jimmy Heath News

Evan Sherman Big Band Comes To The Bickford July 11th

by Julie Musbach — June 20, 2019

The Evan Sherman Big Band is a 16-piece ensemble of jazz veterans and New York's most dynamic young musicians.

Jazzmobile, Inc. To Launch Residency At Minton's Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2019

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JAZZMOBILE, INC. TO LAUNCH RESIDENCY AT MINTON'S PLAYHOUSE

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2019

Full Lineup Of Lincoln Center Summer Events Announced!

by A.A. Cristi — June 17, 2019

Summer at Lincoln Center is a time-honored New York tradition, bringing people from all walks of life together to experience a multitude of music, dance, and drama across the entire campus.

CURSED CHILD Cast, Laura Osnes, and More Headline Birdland in July

by Julie Musbach — June 14, 2019

Birdland Jazz Club announces July 2019 Schedule featuring Veronica Swift with the Emmet Cohen Trio, Freddy Cole Quartet, Steve Smith's Groove Blue Organ Trio, John Pizzarelli: Two-week engagement, Nancy Kelly, Konrad Paszkudzki and Pasquale Grasso, Lew Tabackin Trio, Michael Wolff Trio, Laura Osnes,

Montclair Jazz Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Celebration

by Kaitlin Milligan — June 6, 2019

Get ready, jazz fans! The award-winning JAZZ HOUSE KiDS® today announced the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL 2019 line-up.

Queens Jazz Orchestra Will Present IT AIN'T OVER YET June 21

by A.A. Cristi — June 3, 2019

On Friday, June 21, Flushing Town Hall's Queens Jazz Orchestra will return to the stage to present new music by National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, Dr.

Harris Theater Announces 2019 Rooftop Summer Jazz Performance

by A.A. Cristi — May 30, 2019

The Harris Theater has announced the second of its annual summer rooftop concerts, extending its diverse music offerings into the summer months and expanding opportunities for audiences to experience the performing arts in non-traditional formats at an accessible price point.

Dorthaan Kirk, Newark's First Lady Of Jazz, Named 2020 NEA Jazz Master

by A.A. Cristi — May 22, 2019

Dubbed Newark's First Lady of Jazz, Dorthaan retired from WBGO Jazz 88.

Birdland Presents Kurt Rosenwinkel & Caipi And More Comes To Birdland

by A.A. Cristi — April 12, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

The Philly POPS And The Kimmel Center Present School District Of Philadelphia's 2019 All-City Jazz Festival

by A.A. Cristi — April 3, 2019

The Philly POPS and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts will present the School District of Philadelphia's All-City Jazz Festival.

Highlights In Jazz Presents 'A Salute to Randy Brecker'

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 1, 2019

The annual Highlights In Jazz series, a fan fave for almost a half century, can be counted on to deliver concerts that surprise and delight savvy jazz fans.

The Philly POPS Appoints Philly Jazz Legend Terell Stafford As Artistic Director For Jazz

by A.A. Cristi — March 25, 2019

Following the immense artistic success of JAZZED! The Philly POPS BIG Band with Terell Stafford in January, The Philly POPS has designated Terell Stafford as the Artistic Director for Jazz for The Philly POPS.

Hostos Center For The Arts & Culture Presents A Tribute To Dave Valentin & More

by Julie Musbach — March 19, 2019

On Saturday, April 6, Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture presents a double bill of Latin jazz with a Tribute to Dave Valentin, featuring a quintet led by the late flutist's musical director, pianist Bill O'Connell with virtuoso flutist Andrea Brachfeld, then following with the debut of Bill O'Conn

Birdland Announces April 2019 Schedule

by Julie Musbach — March 15, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Benny Green, The James Carter Organ Trio, Joao Bosco, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Frank Catalano Quartet, Clint Holmes, Joe Alterman, Aubrey Logan, Sheila Jordan, Dena DeRose, The Jive Aces, Michael Wolff, Jason Kravits, Jim Caruso's Cast Party,