On Thursday evening, August 16th Louis Armstrong House Museum will close off 107th Street in front of the museum to present its annual free block party presented by Jazzmobile as part of their 48th annual "Summerfest" concert series. The great Arturo O'Farrill will perform at 7:00 pm. Mexican-born pianist, composer, educator and winner of the Latin Jazz USA Outstanding Achievement Award for 2003, Arturo O'Farrill will heat things up in front of Louis's house!
Summer with Satchmo continues with two great concerts next week at the Louis Armstrong House Museum-the free Jazzmobile Block Party with Arturo O'Farrill and the Hot Jazz / Cool Garden Concert with Lucky Dogs. Details below!
On Tuesday August 7th, 2012 Global Rhythm Group and Urban Lifestyle Media in conjunction with Music Choice will bring a fusion of Hip Hop and Jazz to Rooftop760 (Copacabana's rooftop)! Igmar Thomas is an expert at linking these two genres together. He is not only a composer but an arranger, bandleader and of course a remarkable trumpet player! Thomas will be sharing his talent on stage along with The Cypher featuring the Curtis Brothers. Additional good beats will be provided by BET'S very own 'Master of the Mix' DJ Mell Starr.
'The Pianos I Have Known: The Autobiography Of Irving Fields' was released this past week. Collaboratively written between 94 year old Irving Fields and Huffington Post sports and music columnist Tony Sachs and edited/released by music critic Aaron Joy through his indie book publishing and music label Roman Midnight Music.
Michele Riggi, President of the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame announced that Broadway legend, dancer, singer and actor Ben Vereen will be honored on Saturday, August 11th with an induction ceremony and gala launching
him into the National Museum of Dance's Hall of Fame.
According to her official blog, stage star Caroline O'Connor will return Leicester Curve Theatre in November to star in Hello Dolly! as the title role. O'Connor will reunite with Curve's Artistic Director Paul Kerryson (Director) for the season.
When Phil Geoffrey Bond was named Programming Director at 54 Below, it became a given that the theatre district's spanking new nightlife venue would include on its schedule Broadway-centric evenings geared for the knowledgeable musical theatre fan who appreciates both past glories and upcoming works in progress. The producer/host of the Laurie Beechman Theatre's popular Sondheim Unplugged series now makes a significant debut in the same capacities with New Mondays, dedicated to giving audiences a sampling of fresh material from accomplished theatre composers and lyricists.
This major site-specific installation will include nine monumental sculptures made of polyester resin, with mosaics of ceramic, mirror and stained glass, towering as high as 16 feet and as wide as 13 feet. It will feature Saint Phalle's signature nanas and totems, as well as works from her iconic Black Heroes series depicting legendary jazz musicians and athletes.
NOHRA HAIME GALLERY presents NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE ON PARK AVENUE 2012, today, July 12 - November 15 from 5pm-8pm. The exhibit takes place on Park Avenue from 52nd to 60th Streets in New York City.
Bria Skonberg Quintet will heat things up on Saturday, July 21 at 2:00 pm as part of Louis Armstrong House Museum's Hot Jazz / Cool Garden concert series.
Irvine Barclay Theatre presents the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Friday, July 06, 2012 at 8pm. To purchase tickets, follow this link. Tickets: $33, $38, $45.
Louis Armstrong, an American Icon, shares his birthday with America. So before the fireworks, Louis Armstrong House Museum invites you to Corona to Louis's house. The museum is open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Special birthday historic house tours will be given that include rare, personal audio clips of Louis himself celebrating his birthday with friends and band members. These clips are only played once a year on July 4th. Children under 12 will enjoy a complimentary cupcake to celebrate, too.
Summer 2012 heats up with six Tuesday night free outdoor concerts at Gantry Plaza State Park. Stay cool on the waterfront at Live at the Gantries featuring Queens-based musicians and performers.
The 38th Annual Jazz Record Collectors Bash will be held June 29th - 30th at the Hilton Woodbridge in Iselin, New Jersey. Buy, sell, swap or trade 78s, LPs, CDs, memorabilia, rare jazz films and more.
NOHRA HAIME GALLERY will present NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE ON PARK AVENUE 2012, July 12 - November 15 from 5pm-8pm. The exhibit will take place on Park Avenue from 52nd to 60th Streets in New York City.
