Lester Young News

Bay Street Theatre's Picture Show expands this Spring with a new series for lovers of both music and film! THE LEGENDS SERIES, sponsored in part by Long Island Radio Broadcasting WEHM 92.9/96.9, will feature four evenings of incredibly rare film footage of live performances by some of the greatest musical icons of all time.

The jazz world and The Hartt School lost a great musician and friend on Sunday, May 16, 2010, when the legendary Hank Jones passed away. Mr. Jones, an artistic collaborator with and personal friend of Hartt faculty members Steve Davis and Nat Reeves, presented a master class, performed a concert with Hartt faculty and students, and received an honorary degree from the University of Hartford on April 13, 2009. He died in New York City yesterday, at 91 years of age.

JACK KLEINSINGER presents Highlights In JAZZ, New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series. Two shows are left in the series: the Ben Webster & Lester Young Centennial Concert and the Highlights in Jazz Grand Finale.

Bay Street Theatre's Picture Show expands this Spring with a new series for lovers of both music and film! THE LEGENDS SERIES, sponsored in part by Long Island Radio Broadcasting WEHM 92.9/96.9, will feature four evenings of incredibly rare film footage of live performances by some of the greatest musical icons of all time.

Musical performances return to The Museum of Modern Art's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden this summer, offering a diverse selection of live music in July and August.

JACK KLEINSINGER presents Highlights In JAZZ, New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series. Two shows are left in the series: the Ben Webster & Lester Young Centennial Concert and the Highlights in Jazz Grand Finale.

Highlights In Jazz, New York's longest running jazz concert series will be presenting its 37th season and final year of jazz performances. Performances take place at Tribeca Performing Arts Center with upcoming shows including Salute to Lew Tabackin and Ben Webster and Lester Young Centennial Concert. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (212) 220-1460 or visit http://www.tribecapac.org/music.htm.

Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights In Jazz New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Upcoming events include the 37th Anniversary Gala, Salute To Lew Tabackin, Ben Webster & Lester Young Centenial concert, and the Highlights in Jazz Grand Finale.

JACK KLEINSINGER Presents Highlights In JAZZ, New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series

Legendary drummer Roy Haynes will end his return to the Blue Note for his 85th birthday on March 21.

Legendary drummer Roy Haynes returns to the Blue Note with a slew of high-profile special guests to celebrate his 85th birthday from Wednesday, March 17 - Sunday, March 21.

Legendary drummer Roy Haynes returns to the Blue Note with a slew of high-profile special guests to celebrate his 85th birthday from Wednesday, March 17 - Sunday, March 21.

Legendary drummer Roy Haynes returns to the Blue Note with a slew of high-profile special guests to celebrate his 85th birthday from Wednesday, March 17 - Sunday, March 21.

Legendary drummer Roy Haynes returns to the Blue Note with a slew of high-profile special guests to celebrate his 85th birthday from Wednesday, March 17 - Sunday, March 21.

JACK KLEINSINGER presents Highlights In JAZZ, New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series. Two shows are left in the series: the Ben Webster & Lester Young Centennial Concert and the Highlights in Jazz Grand Finale.

Highlights In Jazz, New York's longest running jazz concert series will be presenting its 37th season and final year of jazz performances. Performances take place at Tribeca Performing Arts Center with upcoming shows including Salute to Lew Tabackin and Ben Webster and Lester Young Centennial Concert. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (212) 220-1460 or visit http://www.tribecapac.org/music.htm.

Legendary drummer Roy Haynes returns to the Blue Note with a slew of high-profile special guests to celebrate his 85th birthday from Wednesday, March 17 - Sunday, March 21.

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko has announced its listings of events and shows for March, 2010.

The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko has announced its listings of events and shows for March, 2010.

Highlights In Jazz, New York's longest running jazz concert series will be presenting its 37th season and final year of jazz performances. Performances take place at Tribeca Performing Arts Center with upcoming shows including Salute to Lew Tabackin and Ben Webster and Lester Young Centennial Concert. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (212) 220-1460 or visit http://www.tribecapac.org/music.htm.