Lionel Hampton's Big Band feat. Jason Marsalis, The Cowsills, and MORE at the Cutting Room

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THE Lionel Hampton BIG BAND feat. Jason MaRSALIS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

The new Lionel Hampton Big Band features Jason Marsalis and world-class musicians who played with Hamp himself: Cleave Guyton Jr, Lance Bryant, and Christian Fabian. "Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, Quincy Jones, Oscar Peterson, Dizzie Gillespie-they all played with Hamp" says Lance Bryant, the last musical director for Lionel Hampton. "Now new audiences are finding out what made him so popular. We know the secret-we all played with him-and we do all the original arrangements that made him a star."

THE COWSILLS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

The real-life inspiration behind the hit television series The Partridge Family, The Cowsills -- were one of the biggest pop acts of the late '60s. Distinguished by their angelic harmonies and sun-kissed melodies. The group then signed with Mercury Records, releasing three more singles. Upon signing with MGM in 1967, The Cowsills with their lineup now numbering seven (brother Paul, sister Susan and mother Barbara joining the original four) had their first million-selling single, "The Rain, the Park and Other Things" (usually called the flower girl song) which was featured most recently in Jim Carrey's movie, "Dumb and Dumber". They performed on such notable TV shows as the Ed Sullivan Show, the Johnny Cash Show, the Tonight Show, Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, and also had their own NBC television special in 1968. "IndIan Lake" and "We Can Fly" followed in the summer and in 1969 they had their biggest hit, the multi-million selling title song from the musical "Hair." Today, The Cowsills tour and perform together (although brother Barry died during the Katrina hurricane and brother Bill passed away at the same time from illnesses in Canada) and their harmonies are still as infectious and bright as ever.

CANTONE/DIXON LIVE!: "HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON?"

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

The last time actor, songwriter, and director Jerry Dixon (If/Then, Once on This Island, tick, tick...BOOM!) and comic/actor Mario Cantone (Sex in the City, Assassins) teamed up, they created Laugh Whore, Cantone's wickedly entertaining and Tony-nominated one-man show-turned-Showtime special. Now, one of the New York Theater world's favorite married couples have created "How Long Has This Been Going On?", to deliver a delicious evening of stories, songs, and laughs. The duo recently performed their new show, to a sold-out crowd, for the 17th season of Lincoln Center's American Songbook series - featuring classics from the catalogues of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Roger Miller, and more in an engaging show that is sure to delight Broadway, popular music, and comedy fans alike. This holiday edition of their show is bound to sing in the spirit of the season.

Jane Siberry

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
Jane Siberry is a pure, prolific, Canadian singer-songwriter, composer, musician, record producer, poet, renowned for her hauntingly beautiful music, a Signature Sound that is uniquely her own, and for her unfailing artistic integrity and creative innovations. Siberry's work has spanned over three and a half decades. Her discography now totals 20 critically acclaimed CD's, including the hits: Calling All Angels, Love Is Everything, It Can't Rain All The Time, Mimi On The Beach, Everything Reminds Me Of My Dog, One More Colour, and Bound By The Beauty. Siberry continues to redefine and challenge herself as one of contemporary music's most original creative voices. Her highly anticipated November release, Angels Bend Closer, Siberry's first major recording in six years is a journey of the heart. A collection of songs that will "dance on the palm of your spirit" and make your heart sing as we "live the hope of the future today." proves that for Siberry, love is still everything!