The 26th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival will return to Chicago’s historic Hamilton Park in September, marking the 60th Anniversary of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM).
by Stephi Wild -
Following sold-out shows at its premiere at the Beck Theatre, Jamaica Love returns with its musical celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Windrush. From West London to the West End, for one unforgettable night, Trafalgar Theatre will host this extraordinary show.
by Sarah Jae Leiber -
On December 6th at 3pm CST the world’s preeminent jazz singer, Kurt Elling, will present a special livestreamed holiday performance—featuring special guest Lizz Wright—at Chicago’s famed Green Mill Cocktail Lounge.
by Chris Struck -
Kurt Elling remains as much a luminary of the art form. Kurt feels as much a throwback as he does new age. Joined by some familiar faces, Elling gave the audience a bluesy tune to a'escape the dread of modern day living.'
by Caryn Robbins -
Grammy Award-winning artist Kurt Elling has released his acclaimed new album, The Beautiful Day, on vinyl and is available in stores October 13, 2017. It also features the vinyl only bonus track Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring featuring The Swingles.
by Caryn Robbins -
Grammy Award-winning artist Kurt Elling has released his acclaimed new album, The Beautiful Day, on vinyl and is available in stores October 13, 2017. It also features the vinyl only bonus track Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring featuring The Swingles.
by Ashlee Latimer -
30 years ago, two significant moments in Australian music industry history arrived out of a passion for Australian contemporary music.
by Stephen Sorokoff -
Kurt Elling, the preeminent male vocalist in jazz, celebrated Passion World - his fifth album from Concord Records at Birdland last night and BroadwayWorld was there - check out photos below
by Stephen Sorokoff -
GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling made his Cafe Carlyle debut last night with Elling Swings Sinatra and BroadwayWorld was there.
by BWW News Desk -
GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling makes his Cafe Carlyle debut with Elling Swings Sinatra, tonight, October 13, through October 17.
by Tyler Peterson -
GRAMMY Award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling makes his Cafe Carlyle debut with Elling Swings Sinatra, October 13-17. The five-night run will pay homage to the legendary male vocalist in celebration of Sinatra's centenary. Elling will lend his own voice to Sinatra's vast repertoire with reinterpretations of classic hits such as 'Come Fly With Me,' 'In the Still of the Night' and 'April in Paris.' These ever-familiar tunes will be transformed by Elling's superb vocal expertise, breathing new life into old favorites for today's audiences. At Cafe Carlyle, he will be accompanied by Clark Sommers on bass, John McLean on guitar, Jared Schonig on drums, Wayne Tucker on trumpet, Troy Roberts on tenor sax and Gary Versace on piano (Ted Rosenthal replacing Gary Versace on October 16 only).
by BWW News Desk -
Worriers will release their highly anticipated debut full-length effort Imaginary Life, today, August 7 via Don Giovanni Records.
by BWW News Desk -
Kurt Elling, the preeminent male vocalist in jazz, released Passion World - his fifth album from Concord Records - yesterday, June 9. For his most ambitious project yet, Elling casts his net far and wide around the globe, using songs rooted in Iceland (Bjork's 'Who Is It') to Ireland (U2's 'Where The Streets Have No Name'), France (Edith Piaf's 'La Vie En Rose') to Brazil (Dorival Caymmi's 'Voce Ja Foi a Bahia?') and beyond, to explore the passionate forces that shake our souls. Elling - a Grammy Award winner and 10-time Grammy Award nominee - will launch Passion World with a weeklong engagement at Birdland Jazz Club (315 West 44th Street in Manhattan) this week, June 10-13. Visit BirdlandJazz.com for more information.
by Tyler Peterson -
KURT ELLING, the preeminent male vocalist in jazz, will celebrate Passion World - his fifth album from Concord Records - with a weeklong engagement at Birdland Jazz Club (315 West 44th Street in Manhattan) from June 10-13.
by BWW News Desk -
Kurt Elling, the preeminent male vocalist in jazz, will release Passion World - his fifth album from Concord Records - on June 9. For his most ambitious project yet, Elling casts his net far and wide around the globe, using songs rooted in Iceland (Bjork's 'Who Is It') to Ireland (U2's 'Where The Streets Have No Name'), France (Edith Piaf's 'La Vie En Rose') to Brazil (Dorival Caymmi's 'Voce Ja Foi a Bahia?') and beyond, to explore the passionate forces that shake our souls. Elling - a Grammy Award winner and 10-time Grammy Award nominee - will launch Passion World with a weeklong engagement at Birdland Jazz Club (315 West 44th Street in Manhattan) from June 10-13.
by Tyler Peterson -
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for January 6-12, featuring Regina Carter, Lauren Kinhan, Cyrille Aimee, The Beegie Adair Trio, The Birdland Big Band, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more.
by BWW News Desk -
Birdland Jazz Club has announced their line-up of impressive talent for the month of January 2014. Featuring: The Birdland Big Band, Lauren Kinhan, Diane Schuur, Regina Carter, Nicholas Payton & Action Affirmative, Joey DeFrancesco, Cyrille Aimee, Matt Baker, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Birdland Jazz Party, and more!
by Lauren Wolman -
The Kurt Elling Quartet with John McLean will perform July 29 at 7:30 pm at the Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown, NY, as part of the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival. Grammy-winner Elling will perform jazz standards as well as songs from his new album, The Gate.
by BWW News Desk -
12th STREET JUMP, public radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, continues with guest appearances by Chicago vocalist Alison Ruble and guitarist John McLean this Saturday night, March 12 at midnight Central Time (1am Eastern, 11pm Mountain, 10PM Pacific)
by BWW News Desk -
12th STREET JUMP, public radio's weekly jazz, blues and comedy jam, continues with guest appearances by Chicago vocalist Alison Ruble and guitarist John McLean this Saturday night, March 12 at midnight Central Time (1am Eastern, 11pm Mountain, 10PM Pacific)
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