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Birdland to Present DREAMING OF A SONG: THE MUSIC OF HOAGY CARMICHAEL With Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023


Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Hoagy Carmichael as Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch take the stage at Birdland. Don't miss this unforgettable night of 'Dreaming of a Song: The Music of Hoagy Carmichael' with two incredible performers.

Veronica Swift and Kings Return Come to Segerstrom Center for the Arts This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023


Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents jazz vocalist Veronica Swift with special guest Kings Return on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 7 pm and 9 pm in the Samueli Theatre as part of its 2022-23 Jazz series.

The 92nd Street Y Adds Caleb Teicher And Veronica Swift To MIDSUMMER MUSICFEST Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023


The 92nd Street Y, New York announces Caleb Teicher and Veronica Swift, the first-ever collaboration from the acclaimed dancer and vocalist, as part of Midsummer MusicFest, a new summer festival debuting this year in celebration of 92NY's 150th anniversary. 

AN EVENING WITH NORM LEWIS is Coming to 92NY in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023


The 92nd Street Y, New York will present An Evening with Norm Lewis as part of Midsummer MusicFest, a new summer festival debuting this year in celebration of 92NY’s 150th anniversary.

Matt Baker's A RHAPSODY OF GERSHWIN to be Presented at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2023


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present Matt Baker’s “A Rhapsody of Gershwin” on Tuesday, June 6, at 7:00 PM.

Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour Comes to The Quick On April 16th
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 5, 2023


Fairfield University's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will host the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour on Sunday, April 16

Jim Caruso & Matt Baker: One Night Only Comes to The New Lounge At The Wallace Hotel
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023


For one night only, singer Jim Caruso and pianist/singer Matt Baker will croon the night away at the new Lounge at The Wallace Hotel on the Upper West Side in New York City. 

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Springs Into Jazz Programming On Both Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2023


Jazz music will be blooming this spring on both stages at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. The Chester County performing arts venue is set to welcome multiple artists to its two intimate settings, hosted by Sara Michaels and the Jazz Cocktail Hour Series.

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 5, 2023


Repeat engagements include David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola's Guitar Night, Birdland Big Band and Arturo O'Farrill & The Latin Jazz Orchestra. 

Jim Caruso and Matt Baker To Begin Bemelmans Bar Residency At The Carlyle Hotel
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 3, 2023


JIM CARUSO & MATT BAKER  BEGIN RUN AT BEMELMANS BAR AT THE CARLYLE HOTEL SUNDAYS IN MARCH, APRIL, MAY & JUNE

George Abud and Katrina Lenk, James Carter, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced the jazz programming running February 28 through March 12. 

Monterey Jazz Festival Wraps Up 65th Edition
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2022


California's Monterey Jazz Festival presented its 65th edition from September 23-25 with a weekend that brought live jazz to four outdoor stages and over 20,000 attendees to the Monterey County Fairgrounds.

Chris Botti & The Dallas Symphony Orchestra to Air on PBS
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2022


Recorded live at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas, Botti and the DSO, conducted by Albert-George Schram, are joined by vocalists Veronica Swift and Sy Smith, violinist Caroline Campbell, guitarist Leo Amuedo and saxophonist Chad Lefkowitz-Brown.

Award Winning Composer Gordon Goodwin Featured On SOCAL SCENE Ahead Of Hollywood Bowl Jazz Fest Appearance
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2022


Los Angeles is home to many artistic movements, and jazz (believe it or not) is no exception,' leads the intro from Spectrum News 1 TV for a SoCal Scene Arts & Entertainment segment featuring the storied life and career of Grammy/Emmy Award winning composer/arranger Gordon Goodwin, who's been nominated for 21 Grammys over his five decades in music.

Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival Names Arsenio Hall as Host for 2022 Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022


The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has announced that celebrated comedian Arsenio Hall has been named this year’s host for the annual Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival (formerly Playboy Jazz Festival), presented by the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl, June 25–26, 2022.

BWW Review: CYRILLE AIMEE at Birdland by Guest Reviewer Andrew Poretz
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 21, 2022


Guest reviewer and jazz aficionado Andrew Poretz covers the new Cyrille Aimee show for Broadway World Cabaret.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL & More Announced for Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022


Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced its line-up of shows for its 2022-2023 Subscription Series. Get the schedule and find out how to get tickets. Back by popular demand, multiple series genres will be available on a season ticket basis including Broadway, Curtain Call, Jazz, Cabaret, Chamber, and Family series.

Monterey Jazz Festival Announces 65th Anniversary Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022


Monterey Jazz Festival is celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2022. Over its long and distinguished history, Monterey Jazz Festival has earned a reputation for paying homage to jazz greats, but also for its focus and passion for new and diverse sounds; 2022 is a reaffirmation of both principles.

Jazz Giants Kurt Rosenwinkel and Eric Alexander Perform Friday, April 1 At Chris' Jazz Cafe
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2022


Chris' Jazz Cafe will host one of the most incredible ensembles to have ever played together on the same stage in Philadelphia. On Friday, April 1 a quartet consisting of saxophonist Eric Alexander, pianist Joe Block, bassist Alex Claffy, and drummer Willie Jones, III will hit the stage with special guest guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel.

Photos: Matt Baker Brings A Rhapsody Of Gershwin To Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022


New York/Australian jazz pianist Matt Baker returned to the Birdland stage with a new version of his project, “A Rhapsody of Gershwin.” 

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