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Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announce Lineup for March 16 - 29

by A.A. Cristi — March 6, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their lineup of artists for March 16 through March 29:

Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announces March 9 - March 22 Lineup

by A.A. Cristi — February 28, 2020

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

ELLA FITZGERALD: JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS Sets April 3 Theatrical Release Date

by Abigail Charpentier — February 13, 2020

This Spring, Eagle Rock Entertainment will present Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things, directed by the award-winning Leslie Woodhead along with producer Reggie Nadelson.

Giants of Jazz 22 Honors Life and Music of Harold Mabern

by Julie Musbach — October 14, 2019

Jazz all-stars salute one of their own a?" the late piano legend and influential music educator Harold Mabern a?" in Giants of Jazz 22 Honoring Harold Mabern, a concert celebration of his life and craft on Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.

Bruce Forman Brings THE RED GUITAR to The Green Room 42

by Stephi Wild — October 10, 2019

A combination of storytelling, musical theater, comedy and jazz, acclaimed master guitarist Bruce Forman brings his one-man show to New York City's theater district.

HARLEM 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes Announced At MPAC

by A.A. Cristi — September 24, 2019

Celebrate the music that made Harlem the center of the music universe at Harlem 100 Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes, Sunday, October 27 at 7 pm at Mayo Performing Arts Center.

Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival On Sale Now

by Stephi Wild — September 10, 2019

Sydney International Women's Jazz Festival, November 2 to 17, will feature 100 leading female artists at venues across Sydney - Bondi Pavilion, Pier One, Foundry616, Venue 505, The Newsagency, Joynton Ave Creative Centre and Studios 301.

Rediscover Patsy Cline with First-Ever Jazz Tribute, Debut from Artist Staci Griesbach

by Sarah Jae Leiber — August 20, 2019

Patsy Cline's trailblazing spirit is remembered in a?oeMy Patsy Cline Songbook,a?? the first-ever, full-length jazz tribute album arriving August 23, 2019.

Harlem Based Mwenso & The Shakes' Debut Album EMERGENCE Out Now

by Tori Hartshorn — August 2, 2019

Harlem based band Mwenso & The Shakes' debut album, Emergence, is out now viaRopeadope Records.

Westchester Collaborative Theater Jazz Masters Series Presents Pianist/Vocalist Valerie Capers

by A.A. Cristi — July 22, 2019

On Saturday, August 3, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) continues its Jazz Masters music series with the Valerie Capers Quartet featuring Capers an accomplished performer, educator and composer and her band.

Introducing Harlem Based Band Mwenso & The Shakes, Debut Album Out 8/2

by Tori Hartshorn — July 16, 2019

Harlem based band Mwenso & The Shakes' debut album, Emergence, is set for release on August 2 via Ropeadope Records.

Photo Flash: First Look at HENRY V at the Barn Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 24, 2019

From musical theatre to Shakespeare, Aaron Sidwell (Wicked, American Idiot, Loserville, Ghost, EastEnders) and Lauren Samuels (Bend It Like Beckham, Romantics Anonymous, We Will Rock You, Grease, Water Babies, Over The Rainbow) will star as Henry and Katherine respectively, in TheBarn Theatre's (Bes

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Barn Theatre's HENRY V

by Julie Musbach — May 13, 2019

From musical theatre to Shakespeare, Aaron Sidwell (Wicked, American Idiot, Loserville, Ghost, EastEnders) and Lauren Samuels (Bend It Like Beckham,Romantics Anonymous, We Will Rock You, Grease, Water Babies, Over The Rainbow) will star as Henry and Katherine respectively, in The Barn Theatre's (Bes

Aaron Sidwell & Lauren Samuels Lead The Cast Of The Barn Theatre's HENRY V

by Stephi Wild — April 19, 2019

From musical theatre to Shakespeare, Aaron Sidwell (Wicked, American Idiot, Loserville, Ghost, EastEnders) and Lauren Samuels (Bend It Like Beckham, Romantics Anonymous, We Will Rock You, Grease, Water Babies, Over The Rainbow) will star as Henry and Katherine respectively, in The Barn Theatre's (Be

Highlights In Jazz Presents 'A Salute to Randy Brecker'

by Kaitlin Milligan — April 1, 2019

The annual Highlights In Jazz series, a fan fave for almost a half century, can be counted on to deliver concerts that surprise and delight savvy jazz fans.

Metro Art Presents JAZZ TRACKS AT UNION STATION

by Julie Musbach — March 15, 2019

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Metro Art has partnered with KJazz 88.

TCU Announces 42nd Annual Jazz Festival Featuring Duffy Jackson

by A.A. Cristi — March 8, 2019

One of the Southwest's largest jazz festivals will return to Texas Christian University March 22-23, 2019, for its 42nd year, featuring legendary American jazz drummer Duffy Jackson to the exciting theme, "Tribute to the music of Count Basie and Buddy Rich.

Sylvan Winds Open 2019 Season With HARLEM MOSAIC

by A.A. Cristi — February 14, 2019

The Sylvan Winds announce the opening concert of the 2019 Spring Season celebrating music, art, and history.

Ghostlight Deluxe Presents John Pizzarelli Trio FOR CENTENNIAL REASONS: 100 YEAR SALUTE TO NAT KING COLE

by A.A. Cristi — February 8, 2019

GHOSTLIGHT DELUXE, an imprint of Ghostlight Records, has announced the release of For Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole - the new album from the JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO - in physical, digital and streaming formats today, Friday, February 8.

Jack Jones and Jeff Hamilton Kick Off Newport Beach Jazz Party

by Stephi Wild — January 13, 2019

World renowned singer Jack Jones and celebrated drummer Jeff Hamilton kick off the 19th annual Newport Beach Jazz Party February 14, 2019 at the Newport Beach, CA, Marriott Hotel and Spa.