Lyle Mays News

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this September with a full slate of nightly performances!

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!

GHOSTLIGHT DELUXE, an imprint of Ghostlight Records, has announced that the new album from famed guitarist and recent Grammy Award winner John Pizzarelli, Better Days Ahead, will be available Friday, April 16 in digital and streaming platforms.

More than a decade into a creatively charged career, Aubrey Johnson is proud to announce the March 20th release of her debut album, Unraveled. Due out on Outside in Music, Unraveled marks this consummate jazz vocalist's arrival as a composer, arranger, and bandleader with a captivating vision of her own.

The University of Washington has announced the complete roster of artists who have been selected as Creative Research Fellows as part of its first three-year Creative Fellowships Initiative. Funded by a $750,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the interdisciplinary initiative will advance the field of performing arts by supporting artists in the development of new works and by integrating the performing arts disciplines into a broader context academically, artistically, and socially.

How much do you know about the music of Joni Mitchell? How much do you know about the life of Joni Mitchell? Everything you'd want to know about the life and loves of Joni are found on every album across the past 50 years. Much about Joni's life is committed to biographical anthologies that attempt to explain her life to those who love her music.

'What's a marimba?' It's like a xylophone, but bigger and more fabulous - just like Brian.

Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and President and CEO Allison Vulgamore today announce The Philadelphia Orchestra's 2016-17 season. The season underscores the incredible versatility and depth of the ensemble under Nezet-Seguin's leadership, as he embarks on his fifth season and continues shaping a modern definition of the Orchestra's legendary Philadelphia Sound.

The quartet takes on nine selections ranging from Cedar Walton's “Bolivia” to Chick Corea's “Tones for Joan's Bones” to John Coltrane's “Mr. PC.”

Gathering the great musicians of our day to present a 'Standards' program can be a task that does not always garner the respect of critics and fans alike. However, when done well, it can demonstrate the emotion and depth behind these historic melodies, and even more so the power and focus of these brilliant musicians. The essence of the jazz experience is musicians coming together to express their individual voices and blend them together as one. As Bob Sheppard states, 'That is the reason we create music together. It is to share the experience of the music in the moment.' 'From The Hip' (BFM Jazz) is THAT moment.

Just announced is the third CD release by Italian musician, composer, keyboardist, bass and Champan stick player Cristiano Roversi titled 'AntiQua', featuring guest appearances by Le Orme's Aldo Tagliapietra and PFM's Bernardo Lanzetti, among others.

See Pat Metheny and the Unity Band at bergenPAC located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey tonight, July 30th at 8pm. One of the most successful and critically acclaimed jazz musicians to come to prominence in the 1970s and '80s and today is still one of the most respected jazz artists of our time. His most recent Grammy win in 2011 is Metheny's 19th Grammy Award.

See Pat Metheny and the Unity Band at bergenPAC located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey on Monday, July 30th at 8pm. One of the most successful and critically acclaimed jazz musicians to come to prominence in the 1970s and '80s and today is still one of the most respected jazz artists of our time. His most recent Grammy win in 2011 is Metheny's 19th Grammy Award.

Cornish College of the Arts has announced its spring 2012 events calendar. The spring schedule of events features a diverse schedule of exhibitions, music, theater and dance performances.

Lou Volpe appearing at The John Birks Gillespie Tuesday June 21st 8 PM Tickets are $15.00 WBGO Members $10

Lou Volpe appearing at The John Birks Gillespie Tuesday June 21st 8 PM Tickets are $15.00 WBGO Members $10

The CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ will be hosting the Scott Lee Group CD release of 'LEAVING' on Saturday July 3 at 9pm and 10:30pm. The Cornelia Street Cafe is located at 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York. Entry fee will cost $10.

The CORNELIA STREET CAFÉ will be hosting the Scott Lee Group CD release of 'LEAVING' on Saturday July 3 at 9pm and 10:30pm. The Cornelia Street Cafe is located at 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York. Entry fee will cost $10.

The New Group proudly presents Eugene O'Neill's epic drama Mourning Becomes Electra as the second production in its 2008-2009 season. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production will play a limited Off-Broadway run January 27 - April 18, with Official Opening Night on Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM. Headlining a standout cast are Lili Taylor as Christine Mannon, Jena Malone as Lavinia Mannon, Joseph Cross as Orin Mannon, Anson Mount as Brant, Mark Blum as Ezra Mannon, Robert Hogan as Seth. This production will play at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) Monday - Saturday @ 7:00 PM and Saturday at 12:00 PM (noon) and features original music by multi-Grammy? Award-winning jazz musician Pat Metheny.

The New Group proudly presents Eugene O'Neill's epic drama Mourning Becomes Electra as the second production in its 2008-2009 season. Directed by Scott Elliott, this production will play a limited Off-Broadway run January 27 - April 18, with Official Opening Night on Thursday, February 19 at 6:00 PM. Headlining a standout cast are Lili Taylor as Christine Mannon, Jena Malone as Lavinia Mannon, Joseph Cross as Orin Mannon, Anson Mount as Brant, Mark Blum as Ezra Mannon, Robert Hogan as Seth. This production will play at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street) Monday - Saturday @ 7:00 PM and Saturday at 12:00 PM (noon) and features original music by multi-Grammy? Award-winning jazz musician Pat Metheny.