Louis Armstrong News

THE BRYCE EDWARDS FRIVOLITY HOUR is back at Birdland by popular demand on Monday, September 9 at 7 pm. Leading a hot jazz band, Edwards brings his singular verve and sensibility to songs made famous by great artists such as Cliff Edwards, Ted Lewis, Jack Teagarden, Rudy Vallée, and Bing Crosby.

In celebration of Max Roach 100, the legendary late jazz drummer, composer, bandleader, activist, will be honored with a performance by M’BOOM + HORNS, in Marcus Garvey Park on August 16, starting at 7:00 pm.

Just at summer's end, MUSE/IQUE and Artistic & Music Director Rachael Worby will present MUSE/IQUE's next show of their 2024 season Freedom at the Moulin Rouge, the incredible, under-told story of the first-ever fully integrated hotel and casino in the country.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have revealed all jazz programming running August 12th - August 25th.

Just at summer’s end, MUSE/IQUE and Artistic & Music Director Rachael Worby will present MUSE/IQUE’s next show of their 2024 season Freedom at the Moulin Rouge, the under-told story of the first-ever fully integrated hotel and casino in the country.

Artistry will present a one night only presentation of THE BEST OF BILLIE AND ME featuring Thomasina Petrus on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 8:00pm.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.

Have a little fun, take a little bit of a lucky guess, and learn a little more about famous music folks all born in August. Our Broadway World cabaret birthday hunter couldn't decide on just one person to salute in the usual 'born this month' feature, so instead there's a trivia quiz that name-drops a whole bunch of them. Drop by BWW and give it a try.

Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart is coming back to Broadway this fall in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Check out pics of the new marquee!

Watch James Monroe Iglehart perform the title song from A Wonderful World, coming to Broadway this October!

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.

The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival will feature GRAMMY-winning jazz vocalist Catherine Russell, promising an evening of exceptional jazz music. Join us for a memorable performance in Cooperstown.

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 29th - August 11th.

Birdland has announced details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running July 22nd - August 4th.

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Platinum recording artist Paul Russell has recruited GRAMMY Award-winning artist Meghan Trainor for their new track 'Slippin”. The release follows a busy top half of the year for Paul who kicked off 2024 with the release of acclaimed singles “Say Cheese,” and “Eat Pray Love.'

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 15th - July 28th.

The Festival of New Trumpet Music (FONT Music) has revealed its 2024 festival program. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

Paper Mill Playhouse will present the Front Row Center series featuring solo shows by Karen Mason, Jarran Muse, and Nicholas Rodriguez in an intimate cabaret setting. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Festival of New Trumpet Music (FONT Music) announces its 2024 program, celebrating trumpet music globally from September 9-15, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.