Park Avenue Armory will close out its 2022 season with the North American premiere of a new commission by German artist and filmmaker Julian Rosefeldt.
In response to Covid to provide some money to NYC’s many out-of-work or underemployed string musicians, Manny Alvarez launched a “Kolstein Performance Showcase” in collaboration with the Essex House on Central Park South/7th. There is an ongoing schedule every Friday evening from 7-8 PM.
Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running June 6 through June 19. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Yellowjackets, Terraza Big Band, Frank Catalano Quartet, Danilo Perez & His Global Messengers and New London Big Band.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are proudly open this June with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch the Liebman, Brecker, Copland Quintet, Greg Ruvolo Big Band, Yellowjackets, Terraza Big Band, Anita Gillette and Lee Roy Reams, Frank Catalano Quartet, Danilo Perez & His Global Messengers, New London Big Band, Stacey Kent, Ron Aprea Big Band, Linda Lavin and Tuck & Patti.
Bass player John Snow will return to curate, music direct and emcee Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s live Music at the Odyssey series this summer with celebrations honoring Joni Mitchell, Stephen Sondheim and Nina Simone.
On May 20, tenor Emiliano Gonzalez Toro and pianist Thomas Enhco release Violeta y el Jazz, an album dedicated to the works of Chilean composer, singer-songwriter, and folklorist Violeta Parra.
Bass player John Snow returns to curate, music direct and emcee the March 4 edition of Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's live Music at the Odyssey series. Music at the Odyssey offers a unique roster of musical artists across different spectrums, from jazz to folk to R&B to pop, at the Odyssey's three-theater complex located in a converted West Los Angeles warehouse.
South Florida's local, legendary Dean of the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, American Steinway Piano artist Shelly Berg is a staid and steady hand for our New Year rendition of “Gershwin Top 20 Celebration.” Don't miss the Shelly Berg Trio LIVE at The Amaturo Theater of Broward Center for the Performing Arts on January 12, 2022.
Critically acclaimed vocalist Aimée Allen will showcase her talents across the United States this October. As a recipient of a prestigious SouthArts Jazz Road touring grant, Allen is utilizing these funds to bring together the Aimée Allen Trio, featuring the NYC-based talent alongside guitarist Tony Romano and bassist François Moutin.
After more than a year of crushing cancellations and darkened theatres, Klein & Alvarez Productions, LLC of Indianapolis enthusiastically presents four performances of a show that will sizzle at this summer's IndyFringe Theatre Festival, running August 19 through September 5, 2021.
Mount Wilson Observatory will resume their SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS IN THE DOME series with two concerts – on August 1st presenting the world premiere Eric Tanguy's piece, 'Le Lys et la Lyre,' especially written for cellist Cécilia Tsan; and on September 5th featuring a jazz program with Lounge Art Ensemble. Set in the magnificent vaulted dome of Mount Wilson Observatory’s 100-inch telescope, each CONCERT will have two performances each.
Interlochen Center for the Arts announced today that jazz trumpeter Josh Lawrence has been named Director of Jazz Studies. In this role, Lawrence will lead jazz programs at Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen Arts Camp, and Interlochen Online. He will begin his new role on Aug. 9.
This fall season, jazz is in the air with Flushing Town Hall’s virtual music programming including the popular monthly Virtual Jazz Jam: Celebrating the Legacy of Louis Armstrong, and two concert series: Lioness: Women in Jazz, and New Music Horizons – Collaborative Artists in Concert—all of which are free for anyone to enjoy from the comfort of their home.
This week's list includes new music from Josh Groban and Broadway songs from Seth MacFarlane. In addition, The SpongeBob Musical is coming to DVD, and the lyrics of Hadestown are now available!
For her 4th CD release, vocalist/violinist Calabria Foti wanted to do an album like her vocal heroes did back in the day; that is, with a big orchestra and legendary arrangers on the podium in an iconic Hollywood recording studio. Ms. Foti says, “This is the most expansive project I have ever done, and at the same time, it's the most intimate and personal. I recorded at Capitol Records with a full orchestra, singing some of the most endearing, sentimental songs ever written, all for my loved ones. This album is a full-production tear-jerker!”
Seth MacFarlane returns to Café Carlyle for one-night only, Thursday, September 19. Perhaps best known as the creator of the television series a?oeFamily Guy,a?? MacFarlane's talents encompass every aspect of the entertainment industry.
For her 4th CD release, vocalist/violinist Calabria Foti wanted to do an album like her vocal heroes Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Judy Garland, and Nat “King” Cole did back in the day; that is, with a big orchestra and legendary arrangers on the podium in an iconic Hollywood recording studio. Ms. Foti says, “This is the most expansive project I have ever done, and at the same time, it's the most intimate and personal. I recorded at Capitol Records with a full orchestra, singing some of the most endearing, sentimental songs ever written, all for my loved ones. This album is a full-production tear-jerker!”
The Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep), now settled into its newly renovated 210 seat playhouse in Cathedral City, has announced it will remain open throughout the hot summer months to present an exciting line-up of one night only summer performances beginning in June, 2019.
Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:
Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:
