Stephen Petronio Company returns to The Joyce Theater with a highly anticipated second season of BLOODLINES, a multiyear project that embraces significant works by inspirational trailblazers of American postmodern dance.
These companion releases of Soldier's solo piano (In Black & White) and quartet music (In Four Color) dissect and explore the two classic forms of the classical tradition. Together they encompass five hours of compositions spanning thirty years.
The New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies), NYC's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced tonight the complete list of 2013-14 season award recipients. The Bessies, produced in partnership with Dance/NYC, were held at the legendary Apollo Theater at 7:30 p.m., following red carpet interviews and photographs with the nominees in attendance. NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray gave opening remarks, and Lisa Kron, whose hit musical Fun Home will make its Broadway debut this year, hosted the evening.
Detroit area drummer, songwriter, and producer Drew Schultz entered the music industry at the age of 19, performing with legendary Motown group, the Four Tops, and appearing on stage with countless iconic soul artists, including The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Martha Reeves, The Dramatics, The Miracles, The Contours, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, and more. In 2012 he released his debut album, 'Back To Class.'
NEW YORK, September 30, 2014 - The New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies), NYC's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced today the host of the anniversary ceremony that is to be held at the legendary Apollo Theater. Broadway playwright, actress and 1993 Bessie awardee Lisa Kron will host the 30th Annual Bessie Awards. Produced in partnership with Dance/NYC, the awards will take place October 20, 7:30 p.m. Nominees will arrive starting 6:00 p.m. for Red Carpet press interviews and photo opportunities.
Detroit area drummer, songwriter, and producer Drew Schultz entered the music industry at the age of 19, performing with legendary Motown group, the Four Tops, and appearing on stage with countless iconic soul artists, including The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Martha Reeves, The Dramatics, The Miracles, The Contours, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, and more. In 2012 he released his debut album, 'Back To Class.'
Geoff Muldaur will perform at Bridge Street Live tonight, November 8th, 2013 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $24 GA, $34 VIP and available at http://41bridgestreet.inticketing.com/events/332373.
Geoff Muldaur is one of the great voices and musical forces to emerge from the folk, blues and folk-rock scenes centered in Cambridge, MA and Woodstock, NY.
Geoff Muldaur will perform at Bridge Street Live on Friday, November 8th, 2013 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $24 GA, $34 VIP and available at http://41bridgestreet.inticketing.com/events/332373.
When two of the best musicians on the planet decide to combine their estimable talents to create a band without boundaries, the result is the WOLFF & CLARK EXPEDITION. Dizzy Gillespie famously said that jazz must have 'one foot in the past and one in the future.' With the Wolff & Clark Expedition, the music embraces the past, ventures into the future, but remains rooted in the improvisatory present. After several high profile performances in 2012, jazz legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark, the Wolff & Clark Expedition, release their self-titled debut album today. Performing with creative bassist Chip Jackson, the Expedition's initial outing aims for uncharted, compelling musical territories while still entertaining a wide audience of astute listeners.
Looks like Captain Jack Sparrow is pulling up anchor and heading to a new career in the music industry. Johnny Depp is set to release a double CD set, titled 'Son Of Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs And Chanteys'.
When two of the best musicians on the planet decide to combine their estimable talents to create a band without boundaries, the result is the WOLFF & CLARK EXPEDITION. Dizzy Gillespie famously said that jazz must have "one foot in the past and one in the future." With the Wolff & Clark Expedition, the music embraces the past, ventures into the future, but remains rooted in the improvisatory present. After several high profile performances in 2012, jazz legends Michael Wolff and Mike Clark, the Wolff & Clark Expedition, are preparing to release their self-titled debut album in February 2013. Performing with creative bassist Chip Jackson, the Expedition's initial outing aims for uncharted, compelling musical territories while still entertaining a wide audience of astute listeners.
Stephen Petronio Company presents The Architecture of Loss and Underland at Irvine Barclay Theatre as part of its Contemporary Dance Series, November 14, 2012 at 8pm. Get a first look at both pieces in the photos below!
Presented by Electronic Music Foundation, The Extended Piano Festival presents a series of concerts and installations highlighting the unique and rarely composed-for Disklavier.
Presented by Electronic Music Foundation, The Extended Piano Festival presents a series of concerts and installations highlighting the unique and rarely composed-for Disklavier.
Christmas will arrive early this year at the Blue Note, as Half Note Records celebrates the release of its latest CD Christmas From The Blue Note on Nov. 29, 2010. Featured special guests for the release show will be saxophonist Chris Potter, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, drummer Francisco Mela, saxophonist Lenny Pickett, vocalist Maya Azucena, Combo Nuvo, and the NYU All-Star Jazz Big Band, among others. The CD was recorded over four days in August, 2010 and features Christmas classics such as 'Silent Night,' 'O Holy Night,' 'Deck The Hall' and more performed by 'Little' Jimmy Scott, McCoy Tyner, Stefon Harris, George Garzone, Jon Batiste, Lenny Pickett, Jean-Michel Pilc, Maya Azucena, the young vocalist Kate Davis and Combo Nuvo. These incredible guests were backed by the NYU All-Star Big Band, conducted and arranged by Rich Shemaria.
Christmas will arrive early this year at the Blue Note, as Half Note Records celebrates the release of its latest CD Christmas From The Blue Note on Nov. 29, 2010. Featured special guests for the release show will be saxophonist Chris Potter, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, drummer Francisco Mela, saxophonist Lenny Pickett, vocalist Maya Azucena, Combo Nuvo, and the NYU All-Star Jazz Big Band, among others. The CD was recorded over four days in August, 2010 and features Christmas classics such as 'Silent Night,' 'O Holy Night,' 'Deck The Hall' and more performed by 'Little' Jimmy Scott, McCoy Tyner, Stefon Harris, George Garzone, Jon Batiste, Lenny Pickett, Jean-Michel Pilc, Maya Azucena, the young vocalist Kate Davis and Combo Nuvo. These incredible guests were backed by the NYU All-Star Big Band, conducted and arranged by Rich Shemaria.
Blue Note Jazz announces its bookings for August and September. For Reservations please call 212-475-8592 or visit www.bluenotejazz.com. Doors open at 6pm every evening, full continental menu and bar available at all times.
Offering something for everyone, the ninth annual River To River® Festival today unveiled a stellar line-up of free music, dance, and cultural events that firmly establishes Lower Manhattan as the city's summer arts capital.