Peggy Lee News

Tony Winner Linda Lavin has a new CD out and it is one musical bullseye after another.

Celebrating jazz guitar master Bucky Pizzarelli's birthday was a sweet tradition at 92Y. In January 2011, they opened the season of Lyrics & Lyricists-their long-running American Songbook series-with a special 85th birthday celebration featuring Bucky,.

The Reverend Shawn Amos delivering his message of joyful blues, bassist Jennifer Leitham, and saxophonist Mindi Abair are featured in a living room recital on The Broad Stage presents The Broad Stage Music Mornings, a new, recurring program featuring live performances from intimate rooms.  

Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA announces its 2020-2021 season.

As someone who has indulged in all the creations concocted by the genius director/choreographer Austin McCormick for his spectacular mix of performing artists, Company XIV, since the early years of this century when they displayed their talents in modestly-scaled productions on East 4th Street, this reviewer will say without hesitation that SEVEN SINS, a lavish feast of biblical misbehaviors, is their most gloriously achieved blending of athleticism, artistry and eroticism.

Mizner Park Cultural Center will once again host a wide variety of entertainment and events over the coming weeks.  Comedy, music, magic, and live theatre are all on the popular venue's schedule during March and April.  Below is a list of just a few of the performances that will take place at the Center this spring:   

Acclaimed Jazz harpist-pianist-vocalist Corky Hale will present a 105th Birthday Show honoring Billie Holiday on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 PM, at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. 

Pianist/vocalist Alex Leonard will be joined by guitarist Al Gafa and bassist Jay Leonhart for an evening of jazz at the Kitano. Wednesday, April 29, 2020. The Kitano, 66 Park Ave (at East 38th) New York, NY 10016 Two sets: 8PM and 10PM. Cover $18/$20 minimum Res: 212-885-7119.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced listing for March 9 through March 22: 

The Broad Stage continues their second year of blackbox @ the edye performances with one of the finest bassists in the world, Jennifer Leitham and her trio, on Friday, March 20 at 8:00pm. Currently Jennifer leads her trio and plays in clubs and concerts around the world. Leitham is also the acclaimed Left Coast Uke.

The Peggy Lee Estate today announced Peggy Lee 100, a centennial celebration honoring one of the 20th century's most important musical influences in the world of jazz and popular music.

Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include John Pizzarelli (The Swing 7 and Quartet), Steve Ross, Erena Terakubo and Nana Quintet, Leanne Borghesi & Marta Sanders, Constantine Maroulis, Michelle Lordi and David Berger Orchestra.

Actress/singer, Leslie Orofino will returns to BJ Ryan's Magnolia Room with her sensational show SHINE the music/lives of 4 fearless women ~ who when things got tough ~ they got stronger ~ and became stars that shine even today ...Lady Gaga, Peggy Lee, Dorothy Fields and Alberta Hunter.

Actress/singer, Leslie Orofino returns to Don't Tell Mama's and BJ Ryan's Magnolia Room with her sensational show SHINE the music/lives of 4 fearless women ~ who when things got tough ~ they got stronger ~ and became stars that shine even today ...Lady Gaga, Peggy Lee, Dorothy Fields and Alberta Hunter.

With the inspiration that Nat King Cole's tv show brought to the American public including talented singers such as Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Carmen McRae and many others, John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell will be paying homage to Nat King Cole and these iconic singers with their new show, A Tribute to Nat King Cole and Ladies of Song a?" coming to the Van Wezel on Wednesday, March 18 at 8 p.m. Songs throughout the evening will include some of Nat King Cole's most memorable hits such as a?oeRoute 66,a?? a?oeStraighten Up & Fly Righta?? and a?oePaper Moona?? along with the timeless works from Ladies of Song.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced its 99th summer season at the Hollywood Bowl, showcasing a roster of world-class artists ranging from classical and pops to jazz, rock, and world music. The season features the return of legendary Bowl favorites, celebrated artists and conductors making their Bowl debuts, and the premieres of new LA Phil-commissioned works.

Michael Feinsteina?"one of today's greatest promoters and presenters of the Great American Songbook, and a McCallum Theatre favoritea?"is returning for a special evening of songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee and others, at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award nominations to his Emmy-nominated PBS specials, his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globea?"in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as the White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera Housea?"his work as an educator and archivist defines Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time.

Award winning Songstress, Marieann Meringolo, will make her West Coast and Boston Debuts at the popular nightclubs, 'Feinstein's at Vitello's' in Studio City, CA on March 30th and 'Martinis Above Fourth' in San Diego, CA on April 1st and at 'Club Cafe'' in Boston MA, on March 21st.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre continues its annual Valentine Day's tradition by showing Disney's animated classic LADY AND THE TRAMP February 14-16, 2020. This special engagement is exclusively at the El Capitan Theatre.

Live electronic disruptors Giolì & Assia announce today they will be returning to the U.S. in the Spring to continue their North American tour beginning on April 24th. The 10-city tour will kick off in Tulum, Mexico before hitting markets in Austin, Dallas, Boston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Seattle, and Portland before wrapping on August 2nd in Montreal, QC.