Quincy Jones News

Eisemann Center Presents is proud to host a stellar holiday show with Take 6 and the Nnenna Freelon Trio in Spread Love for Christmas on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 8:00 pm. Taking the stage at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, for the second time, Take 6 appeared with The Manhattan Transfer in The Summit in the 2015-2016 presenting season.

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Segerstrom Center for the Arts will co-present Tod Browning's 1931 film classic DRACULA starring Bela Lugosi with original music by Philip Glass performed live by the legendary composer at the piano, the Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet, with Michael Riesman directing from the keyboard.

Grammy -nominated, multi-platinum singer and songwriter Demi Lovato today announces her North American tour, with special guest multi-platinum, hip-hop icon DJ Khaled. Produced by Live Nation, the 20-city run kicks off February 26 in San Diego, CA and wraps March 31 in Tampa, FL. Complete tour routing can be found below.

A new documentary on legendary jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval is currently in production. Filmmaker Francisco J. Ricardo, director of F For Franco, is directing the film, inspired by Arturo's energy and dedication to his craft.

In a career spanning over five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation for exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. He has performed and recorded with a wide array of distinguished artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, and Quincy Jones, and as a leader, Monty has recorded over 70 albums.

Today the Global Down Syndrome Foundation announces its full celebrity lineup for this year's 9th annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show, as well as its Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award (Q Award) winners.

Candice Glover, winner of American Idol Season 12; Josh Kaufman, winner of The Voice Season 6; and Bianca Ryan, winner: America's Got Talent Season 1, will be performing more than 25 beloved Christmas classics. Home for the Holidays has announced that tickets are now on sale.

In an all-new episode, Oprah Winfrey sits down with visionary thought leader Eckhart Tolle to discuss his view of why the world is in the midst of an emotional shift on an all-new episode of Super Soul Sunday airing Sunday, October 22 at 11 a.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Nana Mouskouri attracts legions of admirers wherever she performs. With an estimated four hundred million albums sold, Nana Mouskouri is among the top 25 recording artists of all time.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its November 2017 lineup, featuring Veronica Swift with the Benny Green Trio, Ann Hampton Callaway, Memo Acevedo, Django Reinhardt NY Festival Allstars, Thana Alexa's Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Diane Schurr, Marcus Roberts Trio, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!

Grammy-winning trumpeter Herb Alpert and vocalist Lani Hall come to Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m.

Grammy Award-winner and two time Emmy nominee Steve Tyrell celebrates his 13th anniversary performing in Caf Carlyle's revered holiday slot with an all-new show, A Song For You, November 28-December 31. A Song For You will feature romantic selections from the likes of Leon Russell and Van Morrison among others as well as various favorites from the Great American Songbook.

This spring, the international music sensation ROCKTOPIA will rock Broadway for six epic weeks, March 20 - April 29, 2018 at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway).

Kathleen K. Johnson has announced that Home for the Holidays, Broadway's only Holiday show, will star Candice Glover, winner 'American Idol' Season 12; Josh Kaufman, winner of 'The Voice' Season 6; and Bianca Ryan, winner: 'America's Got Talent' Season 1.

On Saturday, October 7th world renowned choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied and L.A. Dance Project hosted their annual show stopping gala unveiling their brand new space in Downtown L.A.

Roxane Hayward will play the role of Viola de Lesseps in the South African premiere of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, which starts performances at The Fugard Theatre next week. She took some time out to talk to BroadwayWorld South Africa in this week's Five on Friday.

The T.J. Martell Foundation for Cancer Research has announced its presenters and performers for the 42 nd New York Honors Gala to be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Guastavino's in New York

Portland Ovations announced Monday that STOMP the international percussion sensation will be added to its upcoming season with two performances one on Thursday, May 17 and another one on Friday, May 18 both at 7PM at Merrill Auditorium.

Ardea Arts announces the World Premiere of BOUNCE The Basketball Opera. Performances will take place at Calvary Baptist Church Recreation Center, 150 E. High Street, Lexington, KY, on Friday and Saturday, November 10 & 11 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, November 12at 2pm.

Ardea Arts announces the World Premiere of BOUNCE The Basketball Opera. Performances will take place at Calvary Baptist Church Recreation Center, 150 E. High Street, Lexington, KY, on Friday and Saturday, November 10 & 11 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, November 12at 2pm. General Admission, $18, Students $9. For more information, visit www.ardeaarts.com/bounce/.