Wynton Marsalis News

National Jazz Museum in Harlem Events from February 22-28, 2010

The Sheldon Gala 2010 welcomes the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. This very special evening, co-chaired by Barbara and David Gifford and Jerry and Mary Beth Daniels, benefits The Sheldon's 2009-2010 season of concerts, exhibits and educational programs. The annual event will pay tribute to Jerry and Peggy Ritter.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

Today, Friday, February 19, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops announced details of the orchestra's 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20, 2010, outlining programs that celebrate the orchestra's rich tradition of performing the great music of this country's past and present, for which the Boston Pops is so well known.

The August Wilson Center for African American Culture today announced the appointment of André Kimo Stone Guess as its new president and chief executive officer. He succeeds Marva H. Harris, who has served as interim CEO since July 2009 and led the August Wilson Center during its grand opening in September of last year.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 E. Congress Parkway) proudly presents the exclusive Chicago engagement of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for six public performance and two student matinees, Wednesday, March 24 through Sunday, March 28, 2010. Tickets are now on sale at ticketmaster.com/auditorium.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Director Gustavo Dudamel and President and CEO Deborah Borda today announced the 2010/11 season of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Dudamel and the LA Phil move into the second season of their partnership, one which allows for a greatly expanded presence for Dudamel in Los Angeles.

Bass-clarinetist / ethnomusicologist Dr. Paul Austerlitz will be presenting three concerts featuring music from his CDs, 'Journey' and 'The Fret Cycle.' His band will be augmented with the super-star percussionist of Dominican roots music, José Duluc and renown poet Michael S. Harper. Performances take place February 26 at 7:30PM (Gettysburg College), March 4 at 6PM (Esperanza Academy), and March 5 at 6PM (Bracetti Academy).

La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play its final performance on February 14.

La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14.

La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14.

La MaMa E.T.C. presents a very special Valentine show with Terry Waldo's group of legendary jazz and theater performers. The show will play from February 12 to 14.

The Sheldon presents Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Peter Martin Music: Live! featuring Jeremy Davenport comes to the Sheldon Concert Hall Friday, April 2, 2010 at 8 p.m.

The Sheldon presents the second event in an exciting new concert series by St. Louis' own Peter Martin! With Peter Martin: Live! featuring Jeremy Davenport, fellow University City natives and childhood bandmates Martin and Davenport reunite on The Sheldon stage.

Kathleen Battle, one of the greatest coloratura sopranos of our time, will perform in recital at Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium, Perelman Stage) on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 8 p.m. Presented by Columbia Artists Management, Ms. Battle will be joined by Olga Kern, Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Gold Medalist.

Blue Note Jazz Club presents JIMMY HEATH BIG BAND on Feb. 7.

Southern Rep Theatre is very excited to announce that two of New Orleans' favorite local musicians and showmen, Trombone Shorty and Kermit Ruffins, return to Southern Rep to perform with their bands at the annual BACKSTAGE BASH, Saturday, March 20th, 2010.