The Made in New York Jazz Competition has announced KAWAI USA-the future of the piano-as a partner with the first annual Made in New York Jazz Competition. This significant corporate partnership between the Made in New York Jazz Competition and KAWAI Musical Instruments USA will help promote and nurture the next generation of global jazz musicians. The Made in New York Jazz Competition and KAWAI USA are together helping great jazz artists achieve international exposure.
Entertainment Cruise Holdings, LLC announces the launch of a new, ultra-sophisticated and luxury travel experience, the StarVista Signature Cruise on Seabourn. Adding to the culture and the majestic beauty of the voyage will be a spectacular special guest; the internationally acclaimed and honored Diana Krall. A multiple Grammy Award winning jazz vocalist, Ms. Krall will be performing a series of intimate concerts for guests during the 10 day world class vacation aboard the Seabourn Sojourn, renowned throughout the world for unparalleled excellence and service.
Entertainment Cruise Holdings, LLC announces the launch of a new, ultra-sophisticated and luxury travel experience, the StarVista Signature Cruise on Seabourn. Adding to the culture and the majestic beauty of the voyage will be a spectacular special guest; the internationally acclaimed and honored Diana Krall. A multiple Grammy Award winning jazz vocalist, Ms. Krall will be performing a series of intimate concerts for guests during the 10 day world class vacation aboard the Seabourn Sojourn, renowned throughout the world for unparalleled excellence and service.
There have been many jazz contests held through the years, but the one created by the Made In New York Jazz Competition is unique. Mikhael Brovkin, the founder of the competition, explains. 'There are many great international jazz talents who we may never know of because of their lack of access to the world jazz stage, but the Internet has changed all that. It wouldn't be possible 3-4 years ago. The technology today is amazing. Social media revolutionized many industries and it is time for JAZZ now! ' At this stage in the competition, there have already been entries submitted by musicians from all over the world and the judges (saxophonist Joe Lovano, trumpeter Randy Brecker and drummer Lenny White), each of whom are world famous, have joined the board of Made In New York Jazz Competition.
Frank Catalano makes his Savoy label debut with 'Bang!' Bang! debuted at #12 on the Billboard Jazz Charts. Frank's previous CD, 'Mighty Burner' was on the Billboard Charts for 20 straight weeks. Catalano is the only known saxman to have performed with Miles Davis, Randy Brecker, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Von Freeman, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Les Claypool and Louis Bellson while still in high school!
Frank Catalano makes his Savoy label debut with "Bang!" Bang! debuted at #12 on the Billboard Jazz Charts. Frank's previous CD, "Mighty Burner" was on the Billboard Charts for 20 straight weeks. Catalano is the only known saxman to have performed with Miles Davis, Randy Brecker, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Von Freeman, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Les Claypool and Louis Bellson while still in high school!
Frank Catalano will be appearing at The Iridium tonight, Aug. 10 and Aug. 15, with shows at 8pm and 10pm. (Aug 10th featuring Randy Brecker; Aug 15th featuring Vuc Juris). The Iridium is located at 1650 Broadway in NYC.
The remarkable Martha Redbone Roots Project band perform songs from Martha's highly acclaimed new album The Garden of Love - Songs of William Blake, at Lincoln Center Out of Doors onSaturday, August 10th at 1:30 p.m. at Hearst Plaza. The line-up also includes the fabulous artists Trixie Whitley and Hurray for the Riff Raff.
Tomorrow marks an exciting landmark for Million Dollar Quartet. The Chicago production is celebrating 2,000 performances. To mark the occasion, original MDQ cast member (now on the National Tour) Kelly Lamont will join the company for a 'Sitting in with the Band' appearance during the encore. The company will celebrate with a specially-designed cake, courtesy of The French Pastry School.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem continues to offer a wide range of top quality free programming and affordable concerts from jazz's most celebrated musicians, educators and historians. June's focus on Gordon Parks brought in a fascinating array of contemporary jazz polymaths for the Jazz For Curious Listeners series and we sparked new discussion on the Harlem Arts community and representations of African Americans in art with the third installment of our Parallax Conversation Series.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem continues to offer a wide range of top quality free programming and affordable concerts from jazz's most celebrated musicians, educators and historians. June's focus on Gordon Parks brought in a fascinating array of contemporary jazz polymaths for the Jazz For Curious Listeners series and we sparked new discussion on the Harlem Arts community and representations of African Americans in art with the third installment of our Parallax Conversation Series.
Gathering the great musicians of our day to present a 'Standards' program can be a task that does not always garner the respect of critics and fans alike. However, when done well, it can demonstrate the emotion and depth behind these historic melodies, and even more so the power and focus of these brilliant musicians. The essence of the jazz experience is musicians coming together to express their individual voices and blend them together as one. As Bob Sheppard states, 'That is the reason we create music together. It is to share the experience of the music in the moment.' 'From The Hip' (BFM Jazz) is THAT moment.
High school vocalists from New York and Connecticut will compete on Saturday, June 15 at a regional for the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy & Competition. Sponsored by the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative, the annual endeavor is the only U.S. competition dedicated solely to the music from Broadway, Hollywood musicals and the Tin Pan Alley era of the early to mid-twentieth century.
Million Dollar Quartet announces that this Saturday, May 26, 2013 marks the official date at which it becomes the longest-running musical production in Chicago's history. With 1,949 performances and 5 smash years in Chicago, the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical has surpassed both Wicked and Pumpboys and Dinettes, setting a new record for the longest running Broadway musical in Chicago.
Million Dollar Quartet announces that this Saturday, May 26, 2013 marks the official date at which it becomes the longest-running musical production in Chicago's history. With 1,949 performances and 5 smash years in Chicago, the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical has surpassed both Wicked and Pumpboys and Dinettes, setting a new record for the longest running Broadway musical in Chicago.
Helio Alves Quartet will play the Shapeshifter Lab tonight, April 3rd at 8:15pm. The quartet features Helio Alves: Piano; Mike Moreno: Guitar; Peter Slavov: Bass; and Alex Kautz: Drums.
The Vital Vox Festival-an event that explores the myriad power of the human voice in its solo and ensemble forms across a multitude of genres-will take place at 8pm tonight, March 25 and tomorrow, March 26, 2013 at Roulette.
