Nelson Riddle News

BWW Interview: Michelle Johnson of MICHELLE JOHNSON PRESENTS A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD at Myron's Cabaret Jazz At The Smith Center

by Debbie Hall — April 16, 2019

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and Ella Fitzgerald embodied this genre.

Song Insights: 'I'm Still Here', FOLLIES

by Rona Kelly — April 17, 2019

Taking us through the gamuts A to Z of 'I'm Still Here', Tracie Bennett and Nigel Lilley breakdown the demands, delivery and tiny details of the number.

Birdland Announces May 2019 Schedule - Emmet Cohen Trio, David Murray with Saul Williams, and More!

by Stephi Wild — April 16, 2019

Birdland has announced its upcoming May program!

BWW Review: LIGHTS OUT Is an Entertaining Tantalizer

by Don Grigware — February 14, 2019

Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole/book by Colman Domingo & Patricia McGregor/music supervision:John McDaniel/directed by Patricia McGregor/Geffen/Gil Cates Theater/through March 17 A much anticipated musical in Los Angeles has been Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole, which has received previous tryouts back

Birdland Presents Ann Hampton Callaway and More Week of January 21

by Julie Musbach — January 11, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Ann Hampton Callaway: The Linda Ronstadt Songbook, Ingrid Jensen Quintet:, Natalie Douglas 'The Birthday Show, and more!

Gabrielle Stravelli Previews New Willie Nelson Album At Birdland Theater

by BWW News Desk — January 1, 2019

Gabrielle Stravelli - the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter described as a "lighthouse of emotional integrity" by Downbeat and as a "quadruple threat and force to be reckoned with" by jazz icon Bob Dorough - will preview her upcoming album "Pick Up My Pieces: Gabrielle Stravelli Sin

Gabrielle Stravelli Previews New Willie Nelson Album At Birdland Theater

by A.A. Cristi — December 17, 2018

Gabrielle Stravelli - the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter described as a "lighthouse of emotional integrity" by Downbeat and as a "quadruple threat and force to be reckoned with" by jazz icon Bob Dorough - will preview her upcoming album "Pick Up My Pieces: Gabrielle Stravelli Sin

Gabrielle Stravelli Previews New Willie Nelson Album With Four Shows At Birdland Theater

by Julie Musbach — December 17, 2018

Gabrielle Stravelli - the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter described as a "lighthouse of emotional integrity" by Downbeat and as a "quadruple threat and force to be reckoned with" by jazz icon Bob Dorough - will preview her upcoming album "Pick Up My Pieces: Gabrielle Stravelli Sin

Birdland Announces January 2019 Schedule

by A.A. Cristi — December 14, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

BWW Interview: Robyn Spangler Talks CHRISTMAS IS at Rockwell

by Don Grigware — December 11, 2018

Consummate singer Robyn Spangler has been resurrecting her singing career for the last ten years with great success.

Enjoy Songs Of Frank Sinatra At Grand Rapids Pops

by A.A. Cristi — October 25, 2018

They called him the "Chairman of the Board of Music.

Photo Coverage: Kevin Eubanks, Alan Broadbent, Eric Comstock, and Barbara Fasano Play Birdland

by Stephen Sorokoff — October 14, 2018

There's a Theme Park of music happening on 44th street and no matter what gate you choose to enter at Birdland great music is playing behind every door.

2019 Tucson Jazz Festival Announced

by Stephi Wild — October 3, 2018

The 5th annual Tucson Jazz Festival has been announced with some of the biggest names in jazz arriving to perform on stages all over the city.

Two Award Winning Jazz Vocalists Come SWINGIN DOWN THE LANE to the MAC on November 3rd

by Julie Musbach — October 2, 2018

Award-winning jazz vocalists Marcus Goldhaber and Gabrielle Stravelli will toss back-and-forth the songs of Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Cole Porter and more in Mostly Marcus: Swingin' Down the Lane at the MAC on November 3rd at 8pm.

Ann Hampton Callaway, XANADU Reunion, and More Take 54 Below This Week

by Julie Musbach — September 17, 2018

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Feinstein's/54 Below Announces Full September Program

by Marianka Swain — August 31, 2018

Poncho Sanchez To Headline Free Tucson Downtown Jazz Fiesta On MLK Day

by Stephi Wild — August 22, 2018

The line-up for the 5th annual Tucson Jazz Festival, scheduled for Jan.

Celebrated Cabaret & Jazz Artists Gabrielle Stravelli & Billy Stritch Appear At The RRazz Room

by Julie Musbach — February 5, 2018

This winter 2018, the talent performing at New Hope's RRazz Room at The Clarion is a diverse mix of world class artists.

Gabrielle Stravelli Joins Billy Stritch in DOWN FOR DOUBLE Concert At The RRazz Room

by Macon Prickett — February 5, 2018

Gabrielle Stravelli and Billy Stritch are delighted to make their first appearance together at The RRazz Room New Hope in 'Down For Double'.

DiamonDisc Records Announces Release of Andrew Heller's Latest Recording SINATRA ALL THE WAY

by Tori Hartshorn — January 17, 2018

DiamonDisc Records Announces Release of Andrew Heller's Latest Recording SINATRA ALL THE WAY