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Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveal August 2024 Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.

Franco Ambrosetti's New Strings Album 'Sweet Caress' To Be Released in Immersive Sound

Franco Ambrosetti releases his second album of ballads with strings, Sweet Caress, arranged by Alan Broadbent and featuring John Scofield, Peter Erskine, Scott Colley, Sara Caswell, and Orchestra. Available August 9, 2024.

Chris Pinnella Brings The Big Band Project to Tim McLoone's Supper Club

Join platinum selling recording artist Chris Pinnella as he debuts The Big Band Project this coming Friday July 26th at Tim McLoone's Supper Club in Asbury Park, NJ. The night will boast a refreshed setlist of songs played through brilliantly by Pinnella's stellar 12-Piece Big Band.

Photos: Clint Holmes Returns to Birdland

Birdland presented singer Clint Holmes in a return to the historic stage on Monday, June 24. Check out photos here!

Interview: Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director/Choreographer

I had the pleasure of interviewing Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director/Choreographer/Founder of 'Ballets With A Twist'. It was a delightful and insightful conversation.

Find Out What's Coming Up at Birdland June 24th - July 7th

Birdland has announced jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running Birdland June 24th - July 7th.

BWW Q&A: Michael Feinstein on BECAUSE OF YOU: MY TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT at Wolf Trap

We talk to Michael Feinstein about his upcoming show at Wolf Trap. You’ll get a kick out of the legendary career of the late Tony Bennett when Michael Feinstein and The Carnegie Hall Big Band perform a powerful tribute concert.

Catherine Russell & Sean Mason Join Forces On New Album MY IDEAL Due Out in August

GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell and pianist Sean Mason will release their new album 'My Ideal' in August. Learn more about the artists and see when the album will be released.

An Evening With Gregory Porter Announced At The Chicago Theatre This December

Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter will stop at The Chicago Theatre on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 8:00PM, as part of his 2024 Holiday Tour. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 21 at 10:00AM CT.

Gregory Porter Comes to Detroit This Holiday Season

 Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter will stop at the Detroit Opera House on December 12 as part of his 2024 Holiday Tour.

Nat King Cole Returns to the Charts With 'Live at the Blue Note Chicago'

Nat King Cole has earned the #1 album on the Luminate Current Traditional Jazz Album chart with Nat King Cole Live at the Blue Note Chicago. Released May 31, the album also landed on several Billboard charts, including #4 Jazz Album, #6 Vinyl Album Sales, #3 Indie Store Album Sales, and more. This marks multiple times the velvety-voiced entertainer has appeared on the charts in the last six months, nearly 60 years since his passing.

Review: MARK NADLER - HOOTENANNY �" ADELAIDE CABARET FESTIVAL 2024 at Banquet Room, Adelaide Festival Centre

A fabulous string of numbers from what is known as The Great American Songbook.

Clint Holmes to Present ICONS: Celebrating 100 Years of Greatness Through Music at Birdland

Join Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Clint Holmes at Birdland on June 24 for 'ICONS: Celebrating 100 Years of Greatness Through Music,' a special evening honoring musical legends.

Illusion Theater to Present Free Outdoor Summer Series at At Lyndale Gardens

Enjoy free outdoor performances at the Amphitheater at Lyndale Gardens in Richfield, Minnesota. See who is performing!

Natalie Douglas to Present A JUNETEENTH JUBILEE �" THE WOMEN at Birdland

Award-winning vocalist Natalie Douglas will perform her third annual Juneteenth concert, 'A Juneteenth Jubilee – The Women,' at Birdland. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Bridget Barkan Emerges From Grief With 'Good Things' Single

NYC-based art-pop singer/songwriter Bridget Barkan has just released her new song, Good Things. 'My intention writing this song was to get myself out of deep, heavy, painful feelings and move towards the light,' the singer shared. Sonically glam/pop meets Grizzly Bear meets Pat Benatar, the former Scissor Sisters backup singer says, “theatrical performance is always there for music videos, and my dance background always finds its way back in, as well.” Watch the music video!

LA TI DO Presents Aaron Reeder In UNDER THE INFLUENCE

LA TI DO Productions (LTD), present Under the Influence on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00PM at Angolo Ristorante Italiano.

Rialto Chatter: SINATRA: THE MUSICAL Aiming for Broadway Run in 2025

Sinatra: The Musical is aiming for a Broadway run in 2025, according to Frank Sinatra's daughter Tina Sinatra, who discussed the production in an interview with Harvey Brownstone.

Tenores: Romances Comes to Gran Teatro Nacional This Week

En esta edición 2024, la creadora de este original concepto, Mabela Martinez, nos propone “ROMANCES”, un recorrido músico/teatral por las mejores canciones románticas de la historia, seleccionadas cuidadosamente del gran cancionero norteamericano, latino y mundial, con una orquesta de 20 músicos en escena.

Review: Leslie Odom, Jr. Delivers Wonderful Blend of Standards, Show-Tunes and New Music at Emerson Colonial Theatre

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH LESLIE ODOM, JR. at Emerson Colonial Theatre?