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GRAMMY Museum Releases Two Songwriters Hall Of Fame Programs From Archive
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 10, 2020

The GRAMMY Museum® announced today it will release two Songwriters Hall of Fame programs from its archive while the Museum in Los Angeles is closed until further notice in light of COVID-19

NJPAC Presents Sugar Bar Comes To Newark Featuring Valerie Simpson And Special Guest Dave Koz
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2020

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Sugar Bar Comes to Newark featuring Valerie Simpson and Special Guest Dave Koz on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Sam Moore To Perform With Garth Brooks On 'Grammy Salute To Music Legends'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 17, 2019

Sam Moore and Dave Prater – the groundbreaking duo, Sam & Dave, who brought their gospel roots to Soul music, were one of the primary chart stars at the Stax and Atlantic labels in the '60s. Bringing the passion of call and response to their wailing soul side, the duo were honored by The Recording Academy as one of the recipients of the Special Merit Awards, The Lifetime Achievement Award in May in Los Angeles.

PBS to Air GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 27, 2019

In collaboration with PBS' 'Great Performances' series, the Recording Academy presents 'GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,' the fourth annual all-star concert offering a primetime spotlight for the Academy's 2019 Special Merit Awards recipients. Recorded in May at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, the event premieres nationwide Friday, Oct. 18 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings),pbs.org/gperf and the PBS Video app.

Recording Academy Announces the GRAMMY SALUTE TO MUSIC LEGENDS on May 11
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 11, 2019

The Recording Academy will honor its 2019 Special Merit Awards recipients with 'GRAMMY Salute To Music Legends®,' an awards ceremony and live tribute concert on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Black Sabbath, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Billy Eckstine, Donny Hathaway, Julio Iglesias, Sam & Dave, and Dionne Warwick. Lou Adler, Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson, and Johnny Mandel are Trustees Award honorees; and Saul Walker is the Technical GRAMMY® Award recipient. Also being honored is Jeffery Redding, this year's recipient of the Music Educator Award presented by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum®. Led by GRAMMY®-nominated industry icon Greg Phillinganes as musical director, the tribute concert will feature rare performances by honorees and never-seen renditions by those they've inspired. Currently scheduled to appear are Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Clinton; GRAMMY winner Bootsy Collins, who will salute Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic; five-time GRAMMY winner Lalah Hathaway and Kenya Hathaway, who will pay tribute to their father Donny; past Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Johnny Mathis, who will honor Warwick; Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Sam Moore;two-time GRAMMY winner Gregory Porter, who will pay tribute to Eckstine; Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Simpson; past GRAMMY nominee Snoop Dogg, who will salute Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic; and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Warwick. Presenters for the evening will include GRAMMY winners Cheech & Chong. Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly. Tickets for the event will be on sale via a Ticketmaster pre-sale, beginning today at 10 a.m. PT. The password to access the pre-sale is LEGENDS.

Recording Academy Announces Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustees Award, And Technical GRAMMY Award Honorees
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 19, 2018

The Recording Academy announced today its Special Merit Awards recipients. This year's Lifetime Achievement Award honorees are Black Sabbath, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Billy Eckstine, Donny Hathaway, Julio Iglesias, Sam & Dave, and Dionne Warwick. Lou Adler, Ashford & Simpson, and Johnny Mandel are Trustees Award honorees; and Saul Walker is the Technical GRAMMY® Award recipient. A special award presentation ceremony and concert celebrating the honorees will be held on May 11, 2019, in Los Angeles. Additional details regarding the ceremony will be announced in the coming weeks.

NJPAC Announces the 2017 TD James Moody Jazz Festival Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2017

The sixth annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival (November 4-12) is packed with performances by today's most listened-to luminaries on the jazz scene.

Tickets On Sale 4/28 for ELLA & DIZZY at NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2017

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Ella & Dizzy: The Centennial Celebration! Celebrate the 100th birthdays of Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie with an exclusive lineup of acclaimed jazz artists:  Gregory Porter, Lizz Wright, Regina Carter, Valerie Simpson, Randy Brecker and Sean Jones, all backed by the Christian McBride Big Band.

Motown Releases 'Lost' Album 'Diana Ross Sings Songs from THE WIZ' Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2015

Euweb.com reports that a 'lost' album of Diana Ross performing songs from the 1978 big screen adaptation of THE WIZ will be released today, November 27th.

Motown to Release 'Lost' Album 'Diana Ross Sings Songs from THE WIZ', 11/27
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 16, 2015

A 'lost' album of Diana Ross performing songs from the 1978 big screen adaptation of THE WIZ will be released on November 27th.

BWW Review: Rumer Willis and Tye Blue Blow Audiences Away with HOMAGE
by David Clarke - Nov 11, 2015

Fresh from her stint as Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago, Rumer Willis and her "nonsexual life partner" Tye Blue took Feinstein's/54 Below by storm with Homage, their soulful and decidedly jazzy cabaret show. Thoroughly enjoying their New York City cabaret debuts, the talented duo had no high concept for the evening. "We're not trying to reinvent cabaret," Blue said. They sang the songs they love to sing in the car when driving around Los Angeles together. As eye rolling and groan inducing as this concept may sound, it must be noted that this simplicity ensured that each and every number had the enthusiastic audience energized and left them applauding and cheering with abandon.

THE WIZ Screens Tonight at St. Nicholas Park as Part of Harlem Week Festivities
by Movies News Desk - Aug 16, 2014

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the stage play, The Wiz. Join ImageNation, Harlem Week, Harlem Pride and Global Network of Black Pride as they celebrate this cultural milestone with a screening of the celebrated film adaptation of the award-winning play.

Week One of Lincoln Center's American Songbook Kicks Off 1/30 With Lea Salonga
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 27, 2012

Now in its 15th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook will celebrate the best in American singing and songwriting starting January 30, 2013. Opening night belongs to Lea Solanga, who captivated Broadway audiences with her debut in Miss Saigon many years ago and has since become the voice of Disney movie princesses as well as starring in other major musicals.

Lincoln Center Announces January 2013 Concerts and Events
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 20, 2012

Lincoln Center has announced the following upcoming events.

Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Salonga and More Set for 2013 Lincoln Center American Songbook Series
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 1, 2012

The 2013 Lincoln Center American Songbook series has just been announced via the New York Times.

The Rrazz Room At Hotel Nikko Announces Their Weekly 411
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 7, 2011

the RRAZZ room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment.

Rrazz Room Announces April Schedule
by Lauren Wolman - Feb 27, 2011

The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premiere nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Classic Soul, R&B, Traditional Pop, Jazz, Comedy, Revue and Cabaret entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, Con Funk Shun, Pete Escovedo feat. Juan & Peter Michael Escovedo, Freda Payne, Cloris Leachman, Sally Kellerman, Kenny G, Lil' Kim, The Angela Bofill Experience, Australia's Thunder From Down Under, All-4-One, Taylor Hicks, Marlena Shaw, Mary Wilson, Janis Paige, Mark Curry, Stefanie Powers, Davy Jones, Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New Stylistics, Dame Cleo Laine, Jacqui Dankworth, Keiko Matsui, Ruben Studdard, Eddie Money, David Campbell, Barb Jungr, Lenny Williams, Paula West and Kim Nalley. Host-escorted seating assigned on a first come, first serve basis. Doors open 90 minutes prior to show. The Rrazz Room is a two-drink minimum, all-ages venue, and tickets are non-refundable.

Photo Flash: Ashford & Simpson Return To The Rrazz Room
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2009

R&B legends Ashford and Simpson return to the Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, Tuesday November 3 through Sunday, November 15. Tickets are $47.50-$55 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com, directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399. Last year's shows sold out.

Ashford and Simpson Return To The Rrazz Room 11/3-11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2009

R&B legends Ashford and Simpson return to the Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, Tuesday November 3 through Sunday, November 15. Tickets are $47.50-$55 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com, directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399. Last year's shows sold out.

Ashford and Simpson Return To The Rrazz Room 11/3-11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 9, 2009

R&B legends Ashford and Simpson return to the Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, Tuesday November 3 through Sunday, November 15. Tickets are $47.50-$55 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com, directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399. Last year's shows sold out.