Jimmy Smith News

This week, the NJMH presents another exemplary schedule of events, ranging from evenings with two living legends, alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson and pianist/composer Randy Weston to celebrations of poet Langston Hughes, tenor sax giants Lester Young and Coleman Hawkins, and concluding with live music supporting a retrospective on the art work of early giant giants George Wettling and Pee Wee Russell.

THE BLACK BUTTERFLIES play Tuesday September 7th at 9 PM at NUBLU (62 Av C New York, NY 10009)

THE BLACK BUTTERFLIES to perform on Tuesday September 7th. Time: 9 PM at NUBLU (62 Av C New York, NY 10009)

New York native, keyboardist Greg Lewis, a highly accomplished mainstay on the city's jazz, blues and funk scenes, has earned a solid reputation for his versatile work around town in a vast variety of settings and is stepping out front for the first time on his debut CD Organ Monk.

Coming off the heels of the greatest archaeological find in jazz in decades, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem invites you to share in the treasures of the Savory Collection, featuring jazz legends of the Swing Era.

New York native, keyboardist Greg Lewis performs at Teddy's Bar & Grill (96 Berry St., Brooklyn) on Wednesday, August 25th at 9PM. His CD, 'Organ Monk,' debuts on October 1st, which also feature Ron Jackson on guitar and Cindy Blackman on drums.

New York native, keyboardist Greg Lewis performs at Teddy's Bar & Grill (96 Berry St., Brooklyn) on Wednesday, August 25th at 9PM. His CD, 'Organ Monk,' debuts on October 1st, which also feature Ron Jackson on guitar and Cindy Blackman on drums.

THE BLACK BUTTERFLIES to perform on Tuesday September 7th. Time: 9 PM at NUBLU (62 Av C New York, NY 10009)

New York native, keyboardist Greg Lewis, a highly accomplished mainstay on the city's jazz, blues and funk scenes, has earned a solid reputation for his versatile work around town in a vast variety of settings and is stepping out front for the first time on his debut CD Organ Monk.

Talented young actors from across New Jersey will breathe new life into Jonathan Larson's Broadway-changing, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, Rent, this summer in the annual summer musical collaboration between the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT).

Talented young actors from across New Jersey will breathe new life into Jonathan Larson's Broadway-changing, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, Rent, this summer in the annual summer musical collaboration between the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT).

Today, July 20, the Barclaycard Mercury Prize Nominations Announcement took place at The Hospital in London, England. The Barclayed Mercury Prize celebrates the works of British and Irish artists. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the event below.

Talented young actors from across New Jersey will breathe new life into Jonathan Larson's Broadway-changing, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, Rent, this summer in the annual summer musical collaboration between the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT).

Talented young actors from across New Jersey will breathe new life into Jonathan Larson's Broadway-changing, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, Rent, this summer in the annual summer musical collaboration between the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT).

Gordon Edward, the legendary founder, leader and bass player of 'Stuff', will perform at the Creole Restaurant. Gordon has played with many of the world's most notable artists from Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Joe Cocker, to Van McCoy. Alongside Gordon Edwards will be Alex Foster (sax), Roy Bennett (vocals/bass), Wally Gator (drums), Mick Gaffney (guitar), and Jimmy Smith (piano).

Talented young actors from across New Jersey will breathe new life into Jonathan Larson's Broadway-changing, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, Rent, this summer in the annual summer musical collaboration between the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT).

Charlie Apicella & IRON CITY Plays Trumpet's 6/3

Charlie Apicella & IRON CITY Plays Trumpet's 6/3

Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh are proud to announce the nominees for the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh.

Tenor saxophonist, composer and arranger Odean Pope returns to the Blue Note with his powerful saxophone choir from May 20 - 23. Pope and the choir will be joined by special guests and modern jazz giants Joe Lovano (May 20 - 21) and Ravi Coltrane (May 22 - 23). Since his 2006 Half Note Records release Locked & Loaded: Live at the Blue Note featuring Lovano, James Carter and the late Michael Brecker, Pope has penned a number of new works for the unique ensemble. *Note Reed's Bass Drum will open for Odean Pope's Saxophone Choir on Thursday, May 20 only from 6:30 to 7:30pm at no additional charge as a part of the Blue Note's Emerging Artist Series presented by Brother Thelonious of North Coast Brewing Company.