Herbie Hancock News

CAPA hosts legendary American guitarist, composer, and improviser Pat Metheny in a solo performance March 9, 2024, at the Davidson Theatre at the Riffe Center (77 S. High St.).

The Ebell of Los Angeles will host legendary saxophonist and clarinetist Bennie Maupin and his ensemble on Friday, February 9.

Jazz icons Ambrose Akinmusire, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Stefon Harris will perform as part of Fifth Avenue Holiday Open Streets on December 17. Don't miss this opportunity to see these talented artists in action!

The song originally achieved iconic status through the collaboration of Destiny's Child and Wyclef Jean, soundtracking school dances and car rides alike. Sly5thAve's inventive reinterpretation delves into one of the song's sources from Barry White's “Strange Games & Thangs.”

The 46th Kennedy Center Honorees Billy Crystal, Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb, Queen Latifah, and Dionne Warwick were celebrated in Washington, D.C., at the Honors Gala on December 3, 2023 in the Kennedy Center Opera House.

Crooner Andy Williams is known for his Yuletide classic, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” For Kurtis Blow, the first rapper to sign with a major record label, the song is more of a mission statement than it is a Christmas song.

Get into the holiday spirit with James A. Rocco's new EP, 'Holidays with Mom.' Available now on all major streaming platforms, this festive collection of songs will bring joy to your ears.

Tyreek McDole wins the 12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition as part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival and Year-Round Centennial Celebrations Honoring Sarah Vaughan. McDole is the second male vocalist to win in the contest's history.

Tyreek McDole wins the annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition as part of NJPAC's TD James Moody Jazz Festival and Year-Round Centennial Celebrations Honoring Sarah Vaughan.

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti will perform live in concert at 7 pm Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the McCoy Center for the Arts in New Albany.

On Sunday, December 10th, 2023 at 7:30 the American Society for Jewish Music will present The Jazzukkahh Project, and Eleanor Reissa, the Tony award-winning, director, actress, and author, at the Annual Hanukkah Concert at the Center for Jewish History.

Good Mood Records returns with the new album RAIN from the groundbreaking late vocalist and songwriter NORA YORK.

Chamber Music America (CMA), the national network for ensemble music professionals, announced today that the Balourdet Quartet will receive the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award for the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons.

Batiste’s first-ever headlining tour will kick off February 16 at the Schnitzer in Portland, OR, and visit intimate theaters across North America and Canada, including stops at The Paramount Theatre in Seattle, WA; The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA; The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN; The Beacon Theatre in New York, and more.

Sierra Madre Playhouse is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a diverse lineup of programming in Spring 2024.

The pair will be supported by a five-member, all-female band featuring Megan Palmer (musical director, piano), Miss Tess (bass), Heather Thomas (drums), Thayer Sarrano (acoustic guitar, keyboards), and Anne McCue (electric guitar, lap steel). Produced by industry vet Eli Wolf (Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, Al Green).

The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, in association with Joe Conzo, Sr., will present a night of Latin music brilliance - 'Mambo Diablo: Honoring Tito Puente,' on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. (EST).

World-Renowned Smoke Jazz Club ends the year with the 11th Annual Coltrane Festival 'Countdown 2024', New Year's Eve Celebration with Carla Cook, and more.

‘New Robohands LP ‘Palms’ is the fifth album from the London based instrumentalist and producer Andy Baxter. Moving towards different genres and arrangements from his previous albums, ‘Palms’ features dueling harp parts, tape echo, double bass and draws inspiration from artists such as Dorothy Ashby, Azimuth, Alice Coltrane and Toquinho.

Hays Street Hart's new album 'Bridges' is now available via Smoke Sessions Records. Featuring Kevin Hays, Ben Street, and Billy Hart. Hays Street Hart, the trio of pianist Kevin Hays, bassist Ben Street, and legendary drummer Billy Hart, recorded their acclaimed 2021 debut, All Things Are, under less than optimal conditions.