Every month, jazz musicians have come together for the Jazz Jam to play tunes reflecting each month's theme. Since going online, the Jazz Jams have reached more than 7,000 viewers, and exceeded 1,700 engagements online—numbers that surpassed the participation and capacity of the venue during previous in-person sessions. The Jazz Jam has truly become a haven for jazz lovers from around the world!
Friday evening I had the pleasure of experiencing a story loosely based on fact of the wonderful Louis Armstrong celebrated Jazz trumpeter and singer. Understandably hesitant at first with the idea of a “Virtual Performance” I sat in the comfort of my home with an open mind willing and ready to experience what was about to be laid forth. I've seen many performances presented by American Stage so I knew the magic would be there, but there is something about the “physical connection” that sort of “...in the room where it happens” that I missed so greatly here. That is not to diminish the understandably beautiful piece in which the fine folks at American Stage presented, and I completely admire their work here as we are all so much in need of live performances.
The Music Institute of Chicago's new livestreamed free lecture series, Beyond the Stage: Musicians on Music, offers insights and perspectives on a range of musical topics spanning classical, jazz, and popular music. Following each talk, viewers have the opportunity to ask questions. The series begins February 18 and runs through June.
Mosaic Records has announced the April 10, 2021 release of The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia & RCA Victor Studio Sessions 1946 - 66, a 7-CD boxed set that will take listeners into the studio with Armstrong in a way never previously imaginable.
Directed by Ted Lange of “The Love Boat” fame, opening February 19 and running through February 28 with 12 pre-recorded performances, “Satchmo at the Waldorf” is set in 1971, Louis’ last public performance, four months before his passing. The show takes place in a dressing room backstage at the Empire Room of New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, where Louis is reminiscing into a tape recorder about his life and relationship with his manager.
El pan de cada día, del estudiante Diego Fresnillo, es uno de los trabajos finalistas del concurso de creación coreográfica Danza Breve 2020-Soliloquios/Video de la licenciatura en Danza contemporánea de la Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), el cual se podrá apreciar a través de las redes sociales a partir de las 9 horas del 3 de febrero.
The Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts announced today that it will celebrate Black History Month with a virtual Jazz History and Masters Listening Hour Series every Saturday from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. EST during the month of February.
This February, Flushing Town Hall celebrates love with its popular Virtual Jazz Jam: Celebrating the Legacy of Louis Armstrong, part of Flushing Town Hall’s dynamic online entertainment, FTH at Home!.
Watch JW's Inspirational Singers of NYC, who has sung behind Sam Smith at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, The Macy's Day Parade, The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting, The John Oliver Show, as well as, Joes Pub, Green Room 42 and the infamous Birdland Jazz Club, Take on Cynthia Erivo's, 'Stand Up' from the Oscar Nominated Harriet Movie.
Thirty-three years later, these are the shows that Stephen Mosher remembers most vividly, from his first time in a Manhattan nightclub to the last night, on March 12th, 20202
Winter 2021 offerings include an arts education series for children in five languages, monthly Jazz Jams, an outdoor community art exhibition, programs celebrating the Lunar Year, a three-part Black History Month series featuring Broadway performers, and professional development workshops and Zoom hangs for artists.
As a new year begins, Flushing Town Hall continues its popular Virtual Jazz Jam: Celebrating the Legacy of Louis Armstrong, part of Flushing Town Hall's dynamic online entertainment, FTH at Home!.
Dancers with Ballet BC wish a Happy Holidays with a performance to 'Cool Yule,' composed by Steven Allen, and performed by Louis Armstrong feat. Commanders.
The Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, Lionel Hampton, Marilyn Horne, Salt-N-Pepa, Selena, and Talking Heads.
Hot off his Grammy and Tony nominated performance in the hit Broadway show Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Broadway star Derrick Baskin has put a holiday spin on the Louis Armstrong classic, “What A Wonderful World”; the song premieres via Bring Back Soul Music today.
National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) announces programming for the upcoming season with creative and professional development opportunities supporting YoungArts award winners at every stage of their careers. YoungArts' offerings will focus on four key areas: free virtual programming for artists and audiences; creative development and presentation opportunities; community support, engagement and networking; and financial awards.
