Kurt Elling News

The lineup has been announced for the Jazz Series at Dr. Phillips Center.​​​​​​​ Guests will immerse themselves in the world of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk and others with the stylings of today’s most celebrated Jazz musicians.

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts kicks off its 2024-25 Jazz series with Luciana Souza with Chico Pinheiro on Saturday, October 5, 7:30PM.

Critically acclaimed pianist, composer, and bandleader Emmet Cohen has released a video where he explains the melodic and technical inspirations behind the title track of Vibe Provider, his new album out August 23.

Following the resounding success of last year's 'All-Bach' program, the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival will present 'Bach Again,' an evening dedicated to the timeless works of Johann Sebastian Bach. This performance will take place on Tuesday, August 20, at 7:00 PM at Christ Episcopal Church in Cooperstown.

ETHEL String Quartet revealed its fall 2024 highlights including a New Sounds LIVE concert, a Southwest tour with Robert Mirabal, a Brooklyn Public Library performance, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.

Count Basie would have turned 120 in August, while the Count Basie Orchestra lives on, having just won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble. In a collaboration with the Count Basie Orchestra, acclaimed two-time #1 Billboard chart-topping Jazz singer Deborah Silver is now gearing up for the early 2025 release of her new album Basie Rocks!, produced by Rolling Stones drummer extraordinaire Steve Jordan. She is here to tell us all about it in this video.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.

The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival will feature GRAMMY-winning jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, promising an evening of exceptional jazz music. Join us for a memorable performance in Cooperstown.

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 29th - August 11th.

Ann Hampton Callaway has announced three New York dates for her new show, Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals.

Renowned pianist Richard Goode will perform Beethoven's final sonatas at the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival on July 30th. Don't miss this extraordinary event showcasing classical music mastery.

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present April Varner in April by April Varner in August. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Jazz singer Deborah Silver will perform a one-night-only show at City Winery NYC on August 13th and is preparing for her new album 'Basie Rocks' with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra.

 A double header of soulful tunes will greet viewers July 12-13 for the Summer Jazz Weekend at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA).

The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival presents the acclaimed Miró Quartet in 'Voices from Home' on Thursday, July 18 at 7pm at The Farmers' Museum.

Ann Hampton Callaway - Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals will come to Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill & Jazz next month. The performance is on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

The Kennedy Center’s 2024–2025 Jazz season—the 14th presented under Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran—will explore the uncharted, unplanned, and thrilling expression of “open play.” Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Cooperstown Summer Music Festival has announced its 26th season with six events from July 18 to August 20, including a two-part Family Music Fest.

Are We Dreaming The Same Dream? - a new album from Akropolis Reed Quintet, composer and pianist Pascal Le Boeuf, and drummer Christian Euman - is out now on Bright Shiny Things.