Joe Williams News

Alexis Cole Comes to 54 Below Next Month

by Stephi Wild — April 24, 2024

Experience the captivating performance of Alexis Cole at 54 Below on May 21.

Photos: First Look At UNKNOWN SOLDIER At Arena Stage

by A.A. Cristi — April 12, 2024

See first look photos of Kerstin Anderson, Perry Sherman, Adam Chanler-Berat, Lora Lee Gayer, Nehal Joshi, and Judy Kuhn in the musical Unknown Soldier, having its D.

Video: In Rehearsal with Judy Kuhn for UNKNOWN SOLDIER

by Joshua Wright — March 28, 2024

Watch as Judy Kuhn talks about joining the company of Unkown Solider at Arena Stage.

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First Time Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall in April

by Blair Ingenthron — March 2, 2024

Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.

Opera Philadelphia to Present Karen Slack In TO SIT AND DREAM Celebrating Black Composers

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 22, 2024

Karen Slack will be the featured soloist in To Sit and Dream, presented by Opera Philadelphia as part of its Sounds of America series.

Judy Kuhn, Kerstin Anderson, Perry Sherman & More to Star in UNKNOWN SOLDIER D.C. Premiere

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 20, 2024

The cast and creative team has been revealed for Unknown Soldier at Arena Stage.

Pompano Beach Arts Celebrates Black History Month with Jazz Icon Nicole Yarling

by A.A. Cristi — February 5, 2024

Pompano Beach Arts will host a spectacular concert entitled Jazz Reflections: The African American Women of Jazz, starring vocalist and violinist Nicole Yarling.

54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 2, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month at 54 Below with performances by David Jackson & David White, Gospel Brunch, André De Shields, and more!

54 Below to Celebrate Valentine's Day With Countess Luann, Alton Fitzgerald White & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 22, 2024

Celebrate Valentine's Day at 54 Below with Countess Luann, Alton Fitzgerald White, A Broadway Valentine's Day, and more! Learn how to purchase tickets!

Theater Latté Da Unveils Creative Team For THE COLOR PURPLE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 17, 2024

THEATER LATTÉ DA presents the Broadway musical adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple, opening on March 23, 2024 in partnership with Geva Theatre.

Mark Newman With Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer From The Blues Project) Sets New NYC And California Area Shows

by Michael Major — January 12, 2024

Mark Newman with Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer from The Blues Project) will be performing live in NYC and California.

Legendary Count Basie Orchestra And Carmen Bradford Come To Phoenix For Sarah Vaughan Centennial, February 24

by A.A. Cristi — December 8, 2023

Celebrate the Sarah Vaughan Centennial with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra on Feb 24.

Jackie Williams' Jazz Memorial to Be Held at Saint Peter's Church on Monday

by Blair Ingenthron — November 11, 2023

The jazz community will gather for the Jackie Williams Jazz Memorial at Saint Peter's Church on Monday, November 13th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm EST.

The Blues Project Announces Guitarist Mark Newman Has Joined the Band For Their October 2023 East Coast Tour Dates

by Michael Major — September 25, 2023

Mark Newman is back on tour this October - appearing LIVE on Guitar and vocals with the legendary 60’s group, The Blues Project led by original drummer Roy Blumenfeld in a new lineup that also includes Ken Clark, Chris Bergson & Jesse Williams.

Ringo Starr Announces New EP 'REWIND FORWARD'

by Michael Major — August 22, 2023

The other tracks find Starr collaborating with old and new friends - including longtime All Starr Steve Lukather and his Toto bandmate Joe Williams who wrote the opening track “Shadows on the Wall;” Paul McCartney, who wrote “Feeling the Sunlight;” and for the final track, “Miss Jean,”

SONGBOOK SUNDAYS At Jazz at Lincoln Center Continues With SAVIN' MY LOVE FOR FATS WALLER, June 11

by A.A. Cristi — May 24, 2023

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's with SAVIN' MY LOVE FOR FATS WALLER on Sunday, June 11th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM at Dizzy's Club.

Afghan Arts Festival Leads Slate of Winter Events at Seattle Opera

by Stephi Wild — January 31, 2023

In conjunction with its upcoming world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Seattle Opera offers a slate of unique educational and cultural events to celebrate Afghan art, culture, and history, and provide a deeper look into the making of a new opera.