Now celebrating its 230th anniversary, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences has elected baritone Thomas Hampson as one of its new members. A center for independent policy research, the Academy is among the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies, and Hampson is one of 229 leaders in the arts, humanities, sciences, business, and public affairs to be awarded membership this year.
Fresh off his September 10th appearance at the Beacon Theatre with Sonny Rollins, master percussionist Sammy Figueroa will be returning to New York City, making a rare appearance at the Iridium Jazz Club on Sunday October 17th, with his double-Grammy nominated band, The Latin Jazz Explosion.
Thirty-something-year-old Chicago-based saxophonist, composer and bandleader Chris Greene is no overnight sensation.
FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine, and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post, continues its Fall 2010 season with the debut engagement of critically-acclaimed jazz vocalist PAULA WEST from October 12 - 16 and from November 22 - 27.
THE AVENGERS are Adam Holzman (keyboards), Lincoln Goines (bass), Kim Plainfield (drums), and Beledo (guitar). Performers and music educators, they are all Jazz-Rock-Fusion pioneers in their own right, bringing the artistic spirit of electric jazz to a new level for these inspirational times.
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center raises the curtain on an exciting, expanded 2010-11 season on September 22, 2010 when classical piano superstar Lang Lang returns to NJPAC's Prudential Hall stage, which has been dubbed one of his favorite places in the world to play, as a soloist on two works, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 in c, Op. 37, and Liszt's virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, led by Jacques Lacombe in his second performance as the NJSO's new Music Director.
THE AVENGERS are Adam Holzman (keyboards), Lincoln Goines (bass), Kim Plainfield (drums), and Beledo (guitar). Performers and music educators, they are all Jazz-Rock-Fusion pioneers in their own right, bringing the artistic spirit of electric jazz to a new level for these inspirational times.
National Jazz Museum in Harlem September 20 - September 26, 2010
Saxophone Colossus: A Portrait of Sonny Rollins Photography by John Abbott Text by Bob Blumenthal- Published by Abrams
Saxophone Colossus: A Portrait of Sonny Rollins Photography by John Abbott Text by Bob Blumenthal- Published by Abrams
Coming off the heels of the greatest archaeological find in jazz in decades, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem invites you to share in the treasures of the Savory Collection, featuring jazz legends of the Swing Era.
National Jazz Museum in Harlem presents their schedule for the week of August 23 - August 29, 2010.
National Jazz Museum in Harlem presents their schedule for the week of August 23 - August 29, 2010.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem announces its August 2010 Schedule. This month of public programs presented by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem features retrospectives (Louis Armstrong and Hank Jones), discussions with two of the most prominent and influential contemporary saxophonists (Joe Lovano and Steve Coleman) as well as a talk with top jazz journalist Bill Milkowski, and live performances that riff on the connection between visual art and jazz, by trumpeter Marcus Printup and trombonist Ryan Keberle at the Rubin Museum of Art, and the NJMH All Stars at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Whether your taste leans toward the historical and traditional, or to the futuristic and cutting edge, you'll find it this month. Mark your calendar and bring some friends!
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem announces its August 2010 Schedule. This month of public programs presented by the National Jazz Museum in Harlem features retrospectives (Louis Armstrong and Hank Jones), discussions with two of the most prominent and influential contemporary saxophonists (Joe Lovano and Steve Coleman) as well as a talk with top jazz journalist Bill Milkowski, and live performances that riff on the connection between visual art and jazz, by trumpeter Marcus Printup and trombonist Ryan Keberle at the Rubin Museum of Art, and the NJMH All Stars at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Whether your taste leans toward the historical and traditional, or to the futuristic and cutting edge, you'll find it this month. Mark your calendar and bring some friends!
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center raises the curtain on an exciting, expanded 2010-11 season on September 22, 2010 when classical piano superstar Lang Lang returns to NJPAC's Prudential Hall stage, which has been dubbed one of his favorite places in the world to play, as a soloist on two works, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 in c, Op. 37, and Liszt's virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, led by Jacques Lacombe in his second performance as the NJSO's new Music Director.
On Thursday, June 17, 2010, The Avengers (Adam Holzman, Lincoln Goines, Kim Plainfield, and Beledo) will play Tutuma Social Club. The show will begin at 7PM at 164 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022. There is no cover charge. For more information, please call (646) 300-0305 or visit beledo.com/flyer.htm.
Guitarist and vocalist extraordinaire Raul Midón plays the Blue Note in a benefit for JazzReach on June 14. Midón drew national attention with a jaw-dropping performance of his song 'State of Mind' on the David Letterman show in 2005.
On Thursday, June 17, 2010, The Avengers (Adam Holzman, Lincoln Goines, Kim Plainfield, and Beledo) will play Tutuma Social Club. The show will begin at 7PM at 164 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022. There is no cover charge. For more information, please call (646) 300-0305 or visit beledo.com/flyer.htm.
Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater returns to the Blue Note with a tribute to Billie Holiday titled 'To Billie With Love - A Tribute To Lady Day' from June 3 - 6.
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