Sonny Rollins News

Cheyenne Jackson, Donna McKechnie, Frank Wildhorn, Cyndi Lauper and More Set for Birdland, Dec 2013

by BWW News Desk — November 15, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their zesty line-up of impressive talent for the month of December 2013.

Miles Davis' Original Mono Recordings Issued for First Time Today

by BWW News Desk — November 12, 2013

Nine of Miles Davis' earliest albums on Columbia Records, encompassing music that he recorded for the label in monaural sound from 1956 to 1961 (and released from 1957 to 1964), will be issued together on CD for the first time as Miles Davis:The Original Mono Recordings.

SPEAK LOW, SONGS OF LIFE AND LOVE, Tours and More Set for Canadian Opera Company, Nov 2013

by BWW News Desk — November 5, 2013

The Canadian Opera Company has announced its November 2013 lineup.

Bobby McFerrin, Anat Cohen, Karrin Allyson and More Set for Jazz at the Kimmel Center's 12th Season

by BWW News Desk — November 1, 2013

What is Jazz? Steeped in the American heritage, this original art form has seized artists' imaginations through the years.

Fiona Shaw to Bring THE TESTAMENT OF MARY to Barbican in May; Full 2014 Line-Up Announced

by Nicole Rosky — October 29, 2013

The Barbican today announced a stellar program of events for spring and summer 2014, pushing the boundaries of all major art forms for its diverse audiences.

Lauded Percussionist Bill Summers to Drum Up Excitement at Two Oakland University Concerts

by Courtnie Mele — October 22, 2013

In November, the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance at Oakland University will host two concerts featuring multiple Grammy, Billboard and Emmy award-winning musician Bill Summers, a pioneer in the field of world percussion.

In Performance: LADY DAY's Dee Dee Bridgewater Sings 'Foggy Day in London Town'

by Caryn Robbins — October 22, 2013

In today's New York Times Arts Beat 'In Performance' video, jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater who portrays Billie Holiday in the new musical "Lady Day," sings "A Foggy Day in London Town,"

MSO Opens Pop Season with Ella, Louis and All That Jazz Tonight

by BWW News Desk — October 11, 2013

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra opens the 2013.

TV: Dee Dee Bridgewater Talks LADY DAY on Opening Night!

by Nicole Rosky — October 10, 2013

The new Billie Holiday musical Lady Day starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater, opened last week at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues).

56th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Celebrates an Accomplished Weekend of Historic Music

by Courtnie Mele — October 8, 2013

The 56th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival wrapped up Sunday, September 22 after an outstanding weekend of exceptional performances by debut artists, returning masters and new favorites.

Photo Coverage: Dee Dee Bridgewater & More Celebrate LADY DAY Opening Night

by Stephen Sorokoff — October 4, 2013

The new Billie Holiday musical Lady Day starring Tony and multiple Grammy Award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater, opened last night, October 3 at the Little Shubert Theatre (422 West 42nd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues).

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem October Schedule

by Robert Diamond — September 26, 2013

This October we are giving special attention to some of the more unusual instruments in the jazz instrument family.

LADY DAY Plays Actors Fund Benefit Performance Tonight

by BWW News Desk — September 24, 2013

Don't miss an exclusive Jazz and Broadway experience when WBGO Jazz 88.

MSO Opens Pop Season with Ella, Louis and All That Jazz, 10/11

by Christina Mancuso — September 17, 2013

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra opens the 2013.

Miles Davis' Original Mono Recordings to Be Issued for First Time, 11/12

by Caryn Robbins — September 4, 2013