Kevin Mahogany to Headline 2014 South Bend Jazz Festival, 8/16
Kevin Mahogany to headline the 3rd annual South Bend Jazz Festival, Saturday, August 16th from 4:00 p.
Lester Young News
National Portrait Gallery Presents AMERICAN COOL, Now thru 9/7
What does it mean when we say someone is cool? Cool carries a social charge of rebellious self-expression, charisma, edge and mystery.
National Portrait Gallery Presents AMERICAN COOL, 2/7-9/7
What does it mean when we say someone is cool? Cool carries a social charge of rebellious self-expression, charisma, edge and mystery.
Legendary Jazz Drummer Chico Hamilton Passes Away at 92
Legendary drummer and NEA Jazz Master Foreststorn 'Chico' Hamilton died on Monday, November 25, 2013, in New York City at the age of 92.
56th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Celebrates an Accomplished Weekend of Historic Music
The 56th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival wrapped up Sunday, September 22 after an outstanding weekend of exceptional performances by debut artists, returning masters and new favorites.
Perry Beekman Trio to Bring Cole Porter to the Met Room, Today
Perry Beekman sings and plays Cole Porter today, October 4th at 9:30 pm at The Metropolitan Room.
Scotty Barnhart Named New Director of Count Basie Orchestra
The Count Basie Orchestra and All That Music Productions, LLC, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scotty Barnhart as the new Director of The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE LIGHTNING CHILD at Shakespeare's Globe
THE LIGHTNING CHILD by Che Walker and Arthur Darvill runs now through 12 October 2013 as Shakespeare's Globe's first-ever musical.
Jonathan Batiste, Greg Thomas and More Set for National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Sept 2013
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has added a slew of new events with Jonathan Batiste.
Perry Beekman Trio to Bring Cole Porter to the Met Room, 10/4
Perry Beekman sings and plays Cole Porter on Friday, October 4th at 9:30 pm at The Metropolitan Room.
Ken Peplowski to Join Capital Jazz Orchestra for Benny Goodman Tribute, 9/22
On Sunday, January 16, 1938 the world of Jazz and Swing changed forever.
Perry Beekman Celebrates CD Release Tonight
For his first CD as a leader, Perry has selected one of the most beloved and prolific of these composers, Cole Porter, for SO IN LOVE - PERRY BEEKMAN SINGS AND PLAYS COLE PORTER.
Perry Beekman Celebrates CD Release, 6/9
For his first CD as a leader, Perry has selected one of the most beloved and prolific of these composers, Cole Porter, for SO IN LOVE - PERRY BEEKMAN SINGS AND PLAYS COLE PORTER.
Perry Beekman to Celebrate CD Release, 6/9
For his first CD as a leader, Perry has selected one of the most beloved and prolific of these composers, Cole Porter, for SO IN LOVE - PERRY BEEKMAN SINGS AND PLAYS COLE PORTER.
Perry Beekman Releases 'So in Love' Sings And Plays Cole Porter
From the time of his Jazz Epiphany - upon hearing "jazz guitar pioneer Charlie Christian, and the classic recordings of Billie Holiday and Lester Young" - at the age of 15, outstanding guitarist/vocalist Perry Beekman has committed himself to the classic traditions of jazz, p
Steve Kazee, Rebecca Luker and More Set for 54 Below This Week
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54thStreet, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond.
MY FRIEND LESTER Plays Brighton Fringe, Beg. Tonight
Billie Holiday and saxophonist Lester Young recorded such achingly beautiful music together it was impossible for many to believe that they were not lovers….
MY FRIEND LESTER to be Performed at Brighton Fringe, Begins May 5
Billie Holiday and saxophonist Lester Young recorded such achingly beautiful music together it was impossible for many to believe that they were not lovers….
54 Below Launches 'WBGO Jazz Series', 4/2-5/14
The 54 Below WBGO Jazz Series will feature weekly Tuesday evening shows by jazz artists curated by the famed veteran Jazz programmer, Todd Barkan.
54 Below's WBGO Jazz Series Begins 4/2
The 54 Below WBGO Jazz Series will feature weekly Tuesday evening shows by jazz artists.
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