Marcus Performing Arts Center To Receive $30,000 NEA Grant To Advance REDI Action Plan
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 18, 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center has been approved for a $30,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support its MPAC Presents programming. Specific funding from the NEA will help support the Marcus Performing Arts Center's new arts and culture series of Dance, Jazz, Student Matinee, and special music performances this season. Marcus Performing Arts Center's project is among 1,248 projects across America totaling $28,840,000 that were selected to receive this first round of fiscal year 2022 funding in the Grants for Arts Projects category.
TraeTwoThree Releases New Single 'Done Done'
by Michael Major
- Jan 12, 2022
Produced by Retro1, “Done Done” quickly follows the release of his label debut, “Worth It” ft. DDG. It was important for the LA artist to tap buzzing Michigan rapper DDG, AKA PontiacMadeDDG (“Arguments”, “Moonwalking in Calabasas”) to add some additional layers to this flavorful bop.
The Django Announces February Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 27, 2021
THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, will continue to host today’s jazz legends and rising stars. On February 3, The Django celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Brooklyn-based record label, La Reserve, with special performances by the label’s artists.
National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Announces Autumn Songs
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 1, 2021
inger Theresa Tova leads the performance with support from Fern Lindzon (vocals, piano) and David Woodhead (vocals, guitar, bass). The event is fully virtual and will be presented free of charge through NYTF's Folksbiene! LIVE platform.
Executive Producers Of Love Rocks NYC Will Host Hamptons Concert Series
by Stephi Wild
- Aug 5, 2021
The first installment in the series will feature Grammy-nominated guitarist and innovative songwriter Marcus King. New Orleans multi-instrumentalist Ivan Neville, “badass and beautiful” vocalist and songwriter Lisa Fischer, and Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Louis Cato will join King as special guests.
Gilda's Club NYC Announces 'It's Always Something' Benefit
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Apr 13, 2021
The “It’s Always Something” Concert will feature exclusive performances by Sting, Jon Batiste, Rosanne Cash, Kenny Loggins, David Sanborn, Kandace Springs, Bernie Williams & Gil Parris as well as appearances from Robin Roberts, Susie Essman, Jon Hamm, Brooke Shields, and JB Smoove.
Joe Macre To Release New Album 'Bullet Train'
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Feb 16, 2021
This album was written and recorded from 2019 to 2021. Many friends brought their talents to the garage and those shut in during the pandemic were recorded via the internet.
Multi-Instrumentalist Howard Johnson Dies at 79
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 12, 2021
Howard Johnson, veteran jazz musician, tuba innovator and founding member of the Saturday Night Live band, died at home in New York on Jan. 11, 2021, following a long illness, according to his longtime partner, Nancy Olewine.
VIDEO: Wynton Marsalis, Kennedy Holmes, Sophia Stephens and More Star in A NEW HOLIDAY Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Dec 22, 2020
A New Holiday is a Christmas musical that follows a 10 year-old girl on her holiday journey of hope, joy and love as she copes with the loss of her beloved grandmother. The production - written by soul singer Brian Owens and actress Sophia Stephens - features an all-black cast and was filmed in St. Louis, Missouri amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ 2020 Releases Upcoming Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 8, 2020
The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz continues on March 19, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents 'Ellington Everlasting.' The concert turns the spotlight on the maestro's timeless compositions and enduring legacy, through the dynamic vision of featured performers like trombonist Art Baron & The Duke's Men, drummer Bernard Purdie, bassist Bill Crow, saxophonists Bill Easley and Mark Hynes, pianist James Weidman and vocalist Ira Hawkins. In keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, to be held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
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