Ron Blake News

Denise Donatelli to Release TAKE MY BREATH AWAY Album

by Rachel Stone — August 20, 2026

Vocalist Denise Donatelli will release a new recording featuring Kenny Rampton, Donny McCaslin, Geoffrey Keezer, Yotam Silberstein, and Reuben Rogers, arranged and produced by Keezer.

Denise Donatelli to Release TAKE MY BREATH AWAY With Geoffrey Keezer

by Rachel Stone — August 11, 2026

Vocalist Denise Donatelli announced a new recording featuring Kenny Rampton, Donny McCaslin, Yotam Silberstein, and Reuben Rogers, with musical direction by Geoffrey Keezer on the Savant label.

Palm Beach Symphony Names Christopher M. De León As 2025 Instrumental Music Teacher Of The Year

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 16, 2025

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Review: Shoshana Bean's Carnegie Hall Solo Concert Debut Is Intimate and Alive

by Alex Del Cueto — November 11, 2025

For her first-ever solo concert at Carnegie Hall, Shoshana Bean didn’t just perform, she transformed the room.

October at Smoke Jazz Club to Feature Monk Tribute, Peter Bernstein Album Release & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 26, 2024

SMOKE Jazz Club will continue its 25th anniversary season with a month of both legendary artists and young jazz luminaries.

Smoke Jazz Club Reveals June Lineup; Vijay Iyer, Eric Reed, Album Release By Steve Turre, and More!

by Stephi Wild — April 30, 2024

SMOKE Jazz Club will continue its 25th anniversary season with another month of today's leading artists in jazz.

Joe's Pub Presents MORGAN JAMES In A VERY SOULFUL CHRISTMAS

by A.A. Cristi — November 16, 2023

Joe’s Pub presents Morgan James in A Very Soulful Christmas on December 4, 2023, at 7:00 and 9:30 p.

Ars Nova Workshop Reveals Fall 2023 Season Lineup

by Stephi Wild — September 5, 2023

Ars Nova Workshop has announced its fall 2023 season, featuring more than two dozen acclaimed artists spanning the broad spectrum of exploratory and experimental music.

Review: PONCHO SANCHEZ LATIN JAZZ BAND at The Conrad

by Ron Bierman — December 20, 2022

“We love you, Poncho!” came a shout from the audience before the musicians had played their first note.

Interview: Morgan James Looks Back on Her Debut Album For Upcoming Dizzy's Club Concert

by Michael Major — October 21, 2022

BroadwayWorld caught up with James to discuss her thoughts on her debut album 10 years later, what to expect from her upcoming concert at Dizzy's Club, what the response to the all-female Jesus Christ Superstar studio cast recording was like, and what else she has planned for the future.

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY with Billy Stritch, Bobby Conte, Ashley Pezzotti Duo & More to Perform at Birdland in August

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 25, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this August with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch John Pizzarelli Trio, Sam Gravitte, Alexa Tarantino Quartet, Karen Mason, Artemis, John Yao Orchestra Plays Bird, Bobby Conte, and more.

Caitlin Kinnunen & Isabelle McCalla and More to Perform at The Green Room 42 in June

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 31, 2022

The Green Room 42 has announced their June line-up for in-person performances.

Flushing Town Hall Welcomes Victor Provost in May

by Stephi Wild — April 26, 2022

On Saturday, May 21st, steel pannist Victor Provost, who is widely regarded as one of the world's leading voices on the unique, and often misunderstood, steelpan, will deliver his signature Trinidadian steelpan performance at Flushing Town Hall.

Dizzy's Club Announces May and June Lineup

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 18, 2022

Anna Deavere Smith, Laurence Belfer, Christian McBride & Marshall Weinberg to be Honored at 92Y's Virtual Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 7, 2021

On May 24, 2020, 7:00-8:00 pm ET, the 92nd Street Y will host a virtual gala to honor exceptional individuals and celebrate the many ways in which donor support has transformed 92Y during the pandemic, enabling them to serve their local and global communities like never before.