Billie Holiday

Rufus Wainwright, Suzanne Vega & More Set for McCarter Theatre Center Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2026

McCarter Theatre Center revealed its October through December calendar, featuring performances by fado artist Mariza, jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant, singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega, and others.

Raffi Announces LOVE IS EVERYWHERE, His 21st Studio Album
by Rachel Stone - Oct 22, 2026

Children's music legend Raffi released his new album LOVE IS EVERYWHERE, marking his 50th anniversary in the industry. The 13-song collection features contributions from JUNO Award-winning trio Good Lovelies.

Bruce Cockburn Releases THE BLOOD OF OTHERS, Album of Cover Songs
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

Canadian musician Bruce Cockburn released THE BLOOD OF OTHERS, an album featuring songs written by others that influenced his five-decade career. The collection traces his musical lineage from gospel and blues records to folk traditions.

Verve Records Releases VERVE REMIXED // NINA SIMONE
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

Verve Records released VERVE REMIXED // NINA SIMONE, a compilation featuring electronic remixes of Nina Simone tracks by producers including HAAi, Solomun, and Austin Millz.

Ori Dagan Releases LIVE IN THE MARKET, Fifth Album and First Live Recording
by Rachel Stone - Oct 15, 2026

Toronto jazz singer Ori Dagan releases his fifth album, a live recording captured at Kensington Sound featuring eight jazz standards performed with pianist Stu Harrison, bassist Brandi Disterheft, and drummer Ben Wittman.

SINATRA THE MUSICAL Star Joel Harper-Jackson to Take Time Away Due to Injury
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2026

Joel Harper-Jackson, who is currently starring in Sinatra the Musical in London, has revealed that he will be taking time away from the show due to an injury. Learn more here.

Tichina Arnold to Make Broadway Debut in & JULIET; James Monroe Iglehart to Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026

Tichina Arnold will join the Broadway production of & JULIET, making her stage debut in the musical. James Monroe Iglehart will return to reprise his role as Lance.

Craft Recordings to Reissue Jazz Classics: Miles Davis, Coltrane, Rollins, Evans
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026

Craft Recordings' Original Jazz Classics series will reissue four landmark albums featuring Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, and Bill Evans on vinyl and hi-res audio.

Bees Deluxe To Return To Jazz On Main For A Halloween-Eve Performance
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 11, 2026

Jazz on Main is set to host Bees Deluxe, Boston's British/American modern acid-blues quartet, for a special Halloween-eve encore performance. Bees Deluxe will be joined by renowned New York producer Daniel Di Paola on bass and vocals.

Interview: Karole Foreman of SANTA ZADDY in Los Angeles & San Diego
by Gavin Glynn - Oct 10, 2026

Karole recently appeared in Cygnet Theatre’s production of Sondheim's Follies, winning a San Diego Craig Noel Award for her performance. Other notable stage credits include the Old Globe’s production of Murder on the Orient Express, the reprise of Jelly’s Last Jam, at The Pasadena Playhouse, and regional appearances of her LA Ovation award-winning performance as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill. She has won numerous Best Actress awards for the short film Light Bunny, by Valerian Zamel. Karole is a multi-hyphenate artist who has had an extensive career in stage, film, and television.  She also produces through her company Signal Hill Sandbox, Inc. and has won awards for her writing. Her most recent collaboration is a jazz holiday song SANTA ZADDY written with Damon Carter and Karl Vincent. https://release.landr.com/991048980792

Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Honors Kander and Ebb at Dizzy's
by Andrew Poretz - Oct 9, 2026

Deborah Grace Winer's Songbook Sundays celebrated the legendary Kander and Ebb at Dizzy's, starring Karen Ziemba and Matthew Scott, and Vanisha Gould, with a terrific quartet delivering fresh takes on some of Broadway's most beloved songs.

Stella Heath & THE BILLIE HOLIDAY PROJECT to Open at Lakewood Cultural Center
by Rachel Stone - Oct 8, 2026

Bandleader Stella Heath brings Billie Holiday's music to life with a standout jazz ensemble, transporting audiences to the 1940s big-band era at Lakewood Cultural Center.

BUSH to Release RAZORBLADE SUITCASE Deluxe Edition
by Rachel Stone - Oct 7, 2026

BUSH marks 30 years of its chart-topping sophomore album RAZORBLADE SUITCASE with a deluxe edition featuring B-sides, unreleased demos, and live recordings alongside a limited-edition vinyl pressing.

Marlonius Jazz Orchestra and Mara Kaye to Pay Tribute to Billie Holiday at Sierra Madre Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026

Vocalist Mara Kaye and the MARLONIUS JAZZ ORCHESTRA celebrate jazz legend Billie Holiday at Sierra Madre Playhouse, performing Holiday's standards alongside blues classics.

Photos: R.E.M. to Release REVEAL 25th Anniversary Edition With Previously Unreleased Live Set
by Rachel Stone - Sep 30, 2026

R.E.M. will release an expanded anniversary edition of REVEAL pairing the acclaimed 2001 album with THE BLACK SESSIONS REVEALED, a 17-song performance recorded for Radio France in Paris. The deluxe set includes a Blu-ray with high-resolution audio and music videos.

SINATRA THE MUSICAL to Support Nordoff and Robbins with Gala Performance
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026

The West End production will hold a special gala performance at the Aldwych Theatre to benefit the UK's largest music therapy charity, with cast members visiting the organization's center for a therapeutic session.

The Cell Unveils 27 Resident Artists for 2027-28 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026

the cell in Chelsea will present 22 new projects from over 27 resident playwrights, composers, designers, and interdisciplinary artists developing new work through readings, workshops, and staged productions.

Daniele Luppi and Orion Sun Release New Single "Anxiety" From WILMA
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026

Italian composer Daniele Luppi released the cinematic single "Anxiety" featuring Orion Sun, taken from his upcoming album WILMA. The track pairs Orion Sun's vocals with lush orchestral arrangements.

Photos: JazzYYC Canadian Festival to Present Jazz Musicians Across Calgary Venues
by Rachel Stone - Sep 24, 2026

JazzYYC will present its annual Canadian Festival across multiple Calgary venues, featuring headliner Dawn Pemberton and other Canadian jazz artists. Ticket prices range from free to $65, with discounted $20 tickets available for attendees under 25.

Craft Recordings and Acoustic Sounds Release MOODSVILLE Reissues
by Rachel Stone - Sep 23, 2026

Craft Recordings and Acoustic Sounds announced new audiophile reissues in the MOODSVILLE ACOUSTIC SOUNDS series, featuring classic 1960s jazz titles from The Tommy Flanagan Trio, Coleman Hawkins, and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis with Shirley Scott.