Lester Young News

The Royal Bopsters Drop Bonus Single 'Jazz Jump' From PARTY OF FOUR Sessions On Motéma Music

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 8, 2021

Put on your dancing shoes and prepare to forget your troubles, 'Jazz Jump' the new swinging vocalese single from The Royal Bopsters arrives October 8, 2021!

Lincoln Center Announces Passport To The Arts Fall Season

by A.A. Cristi — October 4, 2021

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts announces the Passport to the Arts Fall 2021 season, with free classes, performances, and custom-designed experiences for children, teens and adults with disabilities and their families.

Hyuna Park Trio, Ben Paterson Quartet and More Announced at Birdland Jazz in September

by A.A. Cristi — September 3, 2021

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced its upcoming jazz programming, running September 6 through September 19.

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre Announces Appointment Of Margo Hall As New Artistic Director

by A.A. Cristi — September 10, 2020

San Francisco's premier Black theatre company Lorraine Hansberry Theatre has announced the appointment of Bay Area theatre titan Margo Hall as its new Artistic Director.

WKCR-FM Presents THE CHARLIE PARKER CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL

by Stephi Wild — August 9, 2020

Commencing at midnight August 27th and concluding at midnight September 4th, WKCR-FM (89.

SHOW ME A HERO to Open at Write Act Rep's Brickhouse Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 17, 2020

A dynamic love story between the fearless Italian journalist Oriana Fallaci and the Greek freedom-fighter Alexander Panagoulis is dramatized in the new play, SHOW ME A HERO, scheduled to run February 23 - March 29, 2020 at Write Act Rep' Brickhouse Theatre in North Hollywood.

Photo Flash: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Brings Billie Holiday To Life At ICT

by A.A. Cristi — October 14, 2019

Turn back the hands of time for an intimate evening with legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday when International City Theatre presents an acclaimed musical portrait of one of the greatest jazz and blues vocalists of all time.

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Brings Billie Holiday to Life at ICT

by Julie Musbach — September 10, 2019

Turn back the hands of time for an intimate evening with legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday when International City Theatre presents an acclaimed musical portrait of one of the greatest jazz and blues vocalists of all time.

BWW Review: Sybil D. Jatta Authentically Brings BILLIE HOLIDAY: FRONT AND CENTER

by Shari Barrett — August 1, 2019

When Billie Holiday died in 1959, she left this world a true Jazz icon, revered for her ability to create stage magic as she expressed deep personal, emotional hurt which governed her entire existence and in turn, spoke to millions worldwide.

BILLIE HOLIDAY: FRONT AND CENTER Comes to WACO Theater Center

by Stephi Wild — June 29, 2019

Billie Holiday: Front and Center, the acclaimed show with songs is written and performed by Sybil D.

Theater Resources Unlimited Presents 2019 Weekend Intensive For Showcase Producing

by Rebecca Russo — June 27, 2019

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) presents the 2019 Weekend Intensive for Showcase Producing on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, 2019 from 10am to 6pm at Clinton Cameo Studios, 307 W.

Jazzmobile, Inc. To Launch Residency At Minton's Playhouse

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2019

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JAZZMOBILE, INC. TO LAUNCH RESIDENCY AT MINTON'S PLAYHOUSE

by A.A. Cristi — June 18, 2019

Additional Artists Announced For 2019 TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival

by A.A. Cristi — April 8, 2019

Coastal Jazz & Blues Society announced today additional performances for the 34th annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, taking place June 21 to July 1.

Lady Of The Day Is LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL at Beck Center

by BWW News Desk — March 15, 2019

Beck Center for the Arts to produce Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, featuring regional favorite and talent Nicole Sumlin.

Lady Of The Day Is LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL at Beck Center

by BWW News Desk — March 14, 2019

Beck Center for the Arts to produce Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, featuring regional favorite and talent Nicole Sumlin.

Sylvan Winds Open 2019 Season With HARLEM MOSAIC

by A.A. Cristi — February 14, 2019

The Sylvan Winds announce the opening concert of the 2019 Spring Season celebrating music, art, and history.

Lady Of The Day Is LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL at Beck Center

by Julie Musbach — February 14, 2019

Beck Center for the Arts to produce Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, featuring regional favorite and talent Nicole Sumlin.

Highlights In Jazz to Have 46th Anniversary Gala

by Stephi Wild — February 13, 2019

Each year, savvy jazz fans look forward to the annual Highlights In Jazz series.

Trenton Rhythm Aces SOLID BRONZE, Releasing Debut With Guests Dean Ween, Kidd Funkadelic and Chris Harford

by Tori Hartshorn — February 6, 2019

Delaware Valley's psychedelic funkateers Solid Bronze are releasing their debut album The Fruit Basket Spring of 2019.