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Pianist George Winston will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 20, at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu.

Pianist George Winston will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 20, at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu.

Patrick Cook, noted musical theatre composer, actor and author has been appointed Director of Musical Theatre and Jazz for BMI, it was announced today by Charlie Feldman, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations New York.

Summer's here! Let your hair down and take in the sights and sounds at Brooklyn Public Library. From our Summer Reading Kickoff to swing dancing on the plaza, we have programs that the entire family will enjoy. All programs are free and open to the public. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead. Also, please note that all exhibitions can be found on the last page.

The jazz world and The Hartt School lost a great musician and friend on Sunday, May 16, 2010, when the legendary Hank Jones passed away. Mr. Jones, an artistic collaborator with and personal friend of Hartt faculty members Steve Davis and Nat Reeves, presented a master class, performed a concert with Hartt faculty and students, and received an honorary degree from the University of Hartford on April 13, 2009. He died in New York City yesterday, at 91 years of age.

Accordning to The New York Times jazz pianist Hank Jones died Sunday at Calvary Hospital Hospice. He was 91.

Summer's here! Let your hair down and take in the sights and sounds at Brooklyn Public Library. From our Summer Reading Kickoff to swing dancing on the plaza, we have programs that the entire family will enjoy. All programs are free and open to the public. Please be advised that programs are subject to change, therefore we suggest calling ahead. Also, please note that all exhibitions can be found on the last page.

The Riverdale Y kicks off its annual jazz series on Saturday, October 17 at 8 pm with a return performance by jazz great Nicki Parrott, who will be performing with noted jazz pianist Rossano Sportiello. Tickets are $25 / $20 for seniors, and are available online at www.RiverdaleY.org.

The Riverdale Y kicks off its annual jazz series on Saturday, October 17 at 8 pm with a return performance by jazz great Nicki Parrott, who will be performing with noted jazz pianist Rossano Sportiello. Tickets are $25 / $20 for seniors, and are available online at www.RiverdaleY.org.