Mary Lou Williams News

Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis Will Return to Milwaukee

by Stephi Wild — September 2, 2026

Wynton Marsalis and the JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA will perform two nights at the Marcus Performing Arts Center as part of its Culture Collective Series.

Oscar Peterson WORLD TOUR Box Set Out Now From Mack Avenue & Two Lions

by Rachel Stone — August 28, 2026

Mack Avenue Music Group and Two Lions Records released WORLD TOUR, a box set marking Oscar Peterson's centennial featuring live recordings from 1969-1996 and a 48-page hardcover book.

SFJAZZ September Lineup to Honor Ray Brown, Coltrane, Miles Davis Centennials

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 7, 2026

SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.

Hannah Marks Quartet to Perform at DC Jazz Festival in September

by A.A. Cristi — August 4, 2026

Bassist and composer Hannah Marks will bring her quartet to DC Jazz Festival as part of an ASCAP Foundation partnership supporting emerging jazz creators.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS and More Set for Seattle Theatre Group 2026/27 Performing Arts Series

by A.A. Cristi — July 15, 2026

Seattle Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Performing Arts Series, featuring 15 performances spanning jazz, dance, global music, and theatre, including a newly commissioned work from Perfume Genius and Kate Wallich.

Mandy Gonzalez, Nobuntu and More Set for Caramoor 2026-27 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 14, 2026

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will present its upcoming Rosen House Concert Series, featuring 21 performances spanning classical, jazz, folk, and global music, plus a new Juilliard Extension collaboration.

Roundup: Best Valentine's Day 2026 Cabaret & Concerts in NYC

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 10, 2026

Valentine's Day is almost upon us – but what's un-sexier than realizing you've been caught at the last minute with no plans to celebrate the special day? We rounded up seven of the best cabaret shows, concerts and comedy shows not yet sold out.

Cabaret Roundup: Feb 9-15- Linda Eder, Jane Wickline & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 9, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including jazz, TAXI star Tony Danza, comedy from SNL's Jane Wickline, Valentine's Day shows and more.

Best Cabaret in February 2026: Patti LuPone, Isaac Mizrahi, Tony Danza & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — February 1, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month, at a range of budget points including Dianna Agron, Jeff Harnar, Melissa Errico and more.

Review: COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET at The Joyce Theater-Exquisite

by Marina Kennedy — November 19, 2025

We attended the exhilarating opening night of the two-week annual engagement of Complexions Contemporary Ballet at The Joyce Theater.

New World Symphony to Host 2026 I DREAM A WORLD FESTIVAL: LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING

by A.A. Cristi — November 12, 2025

New World Symphony’s fifth annual I Dream a World Festival, titled “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” will take place February 18–22, 2026, highlighting the impact of Black artist-activists through music, poetry, and performance.

Next Jazz Legacy Now Accepting Applications For 2026 Cohort

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 1, 2025

New Music USA and the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice have opened applications for the 2026 cohort of Next Jazz Legacy.

Kennedy Center Fires Head of Jazz Programming

by Joshua Wright — September 11, 2025

The Kennedy Center has fired Kevin Struthers, senior director of music programming, ending his 30-year tenure and adding to a series of staff departures under President Donald Trump’s leadership.

Best Cabaret in September 2025: Tony Danza, Andrea McArdle, Dez Duron & More

by Rebecca Kaplan — September 1, 2025

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS is Coming to The Hobby Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 23, 2025

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with Jazz Houston will present Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

Juilliard Unveils 2025-26 Season Featuring Over 700 Performances

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 16, 2025

Juilliard has revealed its 2025-26 season, featuring an array of world premiere commissions and fresh interpretations of iconic works.

Carnegie Hall to Release New Live Album By NYO Jazz This Summer

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 22, 2025

Carnegie Hall will present the release of NYO Jazz's first live album and second full-length album, Live in Johannesburg.

New Music USA And Berklee Institute Of Jazz And Gender Justice Reveal 2025 Next Jazz Legacy Cohort

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 25, 2025

Next Jazz Legacy has revealed the eight emerging improvisers in jazz that make up its 2025 cohort.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Comes to Overture

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2025

Experience the world's premier big band, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

9 Cabaret Shows and Concerts to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025

by Rebecca Kaplan — January 14, 2025

Find a unique Valentine's Day present, date idea or something fun to do with a friend! These are some of our favorite cabaret shows and concerts on and around 2/14, from storytelling to concerts and everything in between.