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Stage Right's Season Closes With JERSEY BOYS, Starring Broadway's Russell Fischer
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Stage Right's Theatre Company concludes its 2023-2024 season with the multi-Tony Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS, featuring Russell Fischer.

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Will Host 'The All Seeing Eye: Blue Note Records Through the Lens of Francis Wolff'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024


The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame will explore the founding of America’s most influential Jazz label with “The All Seeing Eye: Blue Note Records Through the Lens of Francis Wolff.”

Christian McBride Brings Quintet to the AWAACC in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024


Christian McBride brings his quintet to The AWAACC on April 9th at 7:00 pm. Don't miss this incredible jazz performance!

SMOKE Jazz Club Unveils December Schedule Including Coltrane Festival And New Year's Eve Celebrations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


World-Renowned Smoke Jazz Club ends the year with the 11th Annual Coltrane Festival 'Countdown 2024', New Year's Eve Celebration with Carla Cook, and more.

Hays Street Hart Releases 'Bridges'
by Michael Major - Oct 31, 2023


Hays Street Hart's new album 'Bridges' is now available via Smoke Sessions Records. Featuring Kevin Hays, Ben Street, and Billy Hart. Hays Street Hart, the trio of pianist Kevin Hays, bassist Ben Street, and legendary drummer Billy Hart, recorded their acclaimed 2021 debut, All Things Are, under less than optimal conditions.

Ron Carter Will Perform October Residency at Birdland Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023


NEA Jazz Master and bass virtuoso Ron Carter will grace audiences at Birdland Jazz Club once again this October. Learn more about the upcoming concert series here!

Hays Street Hart to Release 'Bridges' in October
by Michael Major - Aug 14, 2023


The album began its life as a performance in honor of Hart’s 80th birthday in December 2020, live streamed from an empty Smoke Jazz Club in the final weeks of that grueling pandemic year. Despite those adversities, the music they created that night was spectacular enough to convince all involved that it should be released.

PSM LOVES SUMMER BY %100 MÜZİK: FOALS Comes to Zorlu PSM
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2023


Bu yaz çok eğleneceğiz! 2005 yılında Oxford’da kurulan, efsanevi İngiliz rock grubu FOALS, 4 Eylül akşamı PSM Loves Summer by %100 Müzik ile İstanbul’a geliyor!

Sheila Jordan, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Jay Leonhart Celebrate 50 Years Of Highlights In Jazz At BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023


Highlights in Jazz returns to BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center for a festive 50th anniversary concert on Feb. 23, 2023. Jack Kleinsinger, the founder and producer of the highly regarded landmark jazz series, has put together an exciting, generation-crossing all-star concert lineup to mark the occasion. 

Foals Announce Tour With Paramore & The Linda Lindas
by Michael Major - Nov 4, 2022


The band – Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan and Jimmy Smith – are currently on their North American tour (full information and dates below) which adds to their recent high profile live moments that have included ‘Later… with Jools Holland’ (watch here), and a UK headline tour that saw them play to a combined audience of 40,000 people in London alone.

iLuminate Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Las Vegas
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2022


 iLuminate, the critically acclaimed production at The STRAT Theater celebrated its one-year anniversary at The STRAT Hotel, Casino and SkyPod in Las Vegas on October 22, 2022, with a custom-designed cake surrounded by the electrifying cast in costume to mark the occasion.

Foals Share New Track 'Crest Of The Wave'
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2022


Foals share the new song ‘Crest of the Wave’ ahead of this Friday’s release of their 7th studio album, Life Is Yours. The band – Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan and Jimmy Smith – have released a succession of euphoric singles so far, including “Wake Me Up” to “2001.” The band yesterday announced their North American tour.

Meet the New, Broadway-Bound Cast of INTO THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2022


Meet the Broadway bound cast of INTO THE WOODS for Summer 2022, which includes Sara Bareilles, Brian D'Arcy James, Patina Miller, Phillipa Soo, and more!

Foals Share Their New Song '2001'
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022


After completing a UK headline tour which included a four-night run at London’s Olympia in front of a combined audience of 40,000 people, Foals are set to take the sun-kissed sounds of their ‘Life Is Yours’ album to an array of major festivals this summer. As the release of ‘Life Is Yours’ approaches, Foals unveil their new single ‘2001.'

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022


THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

Finalists Announced For DPAC's Triangle Rising Stars
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022


DPAC has announced the finalists for Triangle Rising Stars, central North Carolina's High School Musical Theatre Awards that will take place on May 11th, 2022 at 7:30 PM with special guest host, Clay Aiken.

Metro Art Presents and KJAZZ to Host JAZZ TRACKS AT UNION STATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022


​​​​​​​In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Metro Art Presents and KJAZZ reunite for 'Jazz Tracks at Union Station,' a one-day series of performances at the historic downtown destination, Sunday, April 24, from 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

Foals Share New Track 'Looking High'
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2022


It’s a song which evolved organically, having originated as a demo by guitarist Jimmy Smith that had more of a mid-paced Prince vibe. When Yannis, Jimmy and drummer Jack Bevan reunited post-lockdown, its energy was amplified by the trio’s enthusiasm for once again being able to perform together live in the same room.

Chelsea Table + Stage and Jazz Foundation of America to Present Russell Malone
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2022


The series will launch with acclaimed guitarist Russell Malone on Wednesday, April 6, with additional artists to be announced. Tickets are $45, which includes a $15 food and beverage credit. CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE is located at 152 West 26th Street.

Foals Share Their New Single '2am'
by Michael Major - Feb 10, 2022


“2am” is the second track to preview the album following “Wake Me Up”. “2am” was produced by John Hill (Portugal The Man, Florence + The Machine, Cage The Elephant ) and Dan Carey (Tame Impala, Fontaines D.C.), and recorded during sessions at Real World Studios, Bath and Carey’s studio in south London. Listen to the new single now!

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