Randy Brecker News

Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts (www.usdan.com) announces its Festival Concerts lineup for its 45th season.

INDIA JAZZ SUITES performs in Three Stages tonight, May 11 at 8 pm. This show is a brilliant collaboration between Pandit Chitresh Das, one of the world's foremost masters of the of the barefoot, bell-bedecked North Indian dance called Kathak, and Emmy award-winning Jason Samuels Smith --one of the world's fastest tap dancers.

Singer/songwriter, Laury Shelley has been a performing artist ever since she can remember. Laury was living her dream touring with composer, Michel Legrand, as Legrand's vocal soloist.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2011-2012 season with a presentation of West Point Band's Jazz Knights tonight, April 29, 2012 at 2pm. This event is FREE.

INDIA JAZZ SUITES will perform in Three Stages on Friday, May 11 at 8 pm. This show is a brilliant collaboration between Pandit Chitresh Das, one of the world's foremost masters of the of the barefoot, bell-bedecked North Indian dance called Kathak, and Emmy award-winning Jason Samuels Smith --one of the world's fastest tap dancers.

Jazz Showcase has announced the return of singer/songwriter, Laury Shelley, for two shows only on Monday, April 30th at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

GRAMMY-Award winning saxophonist Bill Evans will return to the Blue Note from April 10 - 14 to mark the U.S. premiere of his new recording Dragonfly with his band Soulgrass and special guests.

The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill has announced a new lineup of shows including Royal Southern Brotherhood and a special 50th Anniversary tribute to the Beach Boys and Frankie Valli.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2011-2012 season with a presentation of West Point Band's Jazz Knights on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 2pm. This event is FREE.

The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill has announced a new lineup of shows including Royal Southern Brotherhood and a special 50th Anniversary tribute to the Beach Boys and Frankie Valli.

The Jazz Underground Series at Loyola University New Orleans continues with "Battle of the Tenors," featuring saxophonists Tony Dagradi and Derek Douget, on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Satchmo's, located in the basement of the Danna Student Center on the university's main campus.

The Jazz Underground Series at Loyola University New Orleans continues with "Battle of the Tenors," featuring saxophonists Tony Dagradi and Derek Douget, on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Satchmo's, located in the basement of the Danna Student Center on the university's main campus.

The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill has announced a new lineup of shows including Royal Southern Brotherhood and a special 50th Anniversary tribute to the Beach Boys and Frankie Valli.

The Iridium has another eclectic lineup in store this February, as the legendary Manhattan music destination plays host to Jimmy Webb, Pat Travers, Mike Keneally (Zappa), Shemekia Copeland, an all-star tribute to Miles Davis, and much more.

The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill has announced a new lineup of shows including Royal Southern Brotherhood and a special 50th Anniversary tribute to the Beach Boys and Frankie Valli.

The Iridium has another eclectic lineup in store this February, as the legendary Manhattan music destination plays host to Jimmy Webb, Pat Travers, Mike Keneally (Zappa), Shemekia Copeland, an all-star tribute to Miles Davis, and much more.

Million Dollar Quartet, entering its fourth year in Chicago, continues performances through May 31, 2012 with cast members Brandon Bennett (Elvis Presley), Gabe Bowling (Carl Perkins), Lance Lipinsky (Jerry Lee Lewis), Sean Sullivan (Johnny Cash), Tim Decker (Sam Phillips), Heather Marie Marsden (Dyanne), Brad Ber (Jay Perkins/Bass player) and Dan Leali (Fluke/Drummer).

Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and Usdan alumna Jane Monheit and her husband, drummer Rick Montalbano, have joined the Leadership Council of Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, the nationally renowned summer arts day camp.

Million Dollar Quartet, now in its third year, continues performances through December 31, 2011 as new cast members Brandon Bennett (Elvis Presley), Heather Marie Marsden (Dyanne) Brad Ber (Jay Perkins/Bass player) and Dan Leali (Fluke/Drummer) join Gabe Bowling (Carl Perkins), Lance Lipinsky (Jerry Lee Lewis), Sean Sullivan (Johnny Cash) and Tim Decker (Sam Phillips) for the hit show. The Tony-nominated musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together legendary rock ‘n' roll icons Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, celebrates its long run in Chicago, a multiple Tony-nominated New York run, a long-running London production and a national tour beginning in October 2011.

The fun continues this fall at Bay Street Theatre with The Picture Show presentation of CITIZEN KANE tonight at 8 pm. The Orson Welles classic is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. Tickets are $5 at the door. For the $25 dinner and a movie package for this film, please contact The American Hotel at 631-725-3535 for reservations.