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Cissy Houston, Gospel Singer and Mother of Whitney Houston, Passes Away at 91
by Josh Sharpe - October 07, 2024 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Grammy Award-winning singer and mother of the late Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston, has passed away. She was 91 years old....
Black Women Dominate Production Team Of The Inaugural Jazz Music Awards For Standout Recognition Of America's Indigenous Art Form
by Michael Major - January 04, 2024 Hosted by Dee Dee Bridgewater, the three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, NEA Jazz Master, and Tony Award winner, with Delroy Lindo, the widely acclaimed stage and screen actor, Peabody Award winner and Tony Award nominee, the show was packed with heartfelt tributes to special honorees as well as s...
Dee Dee Bridgewater Kicks Off TD James Moody Jazz Festival
by Michael Major - September 21, 2023 Two of the biggest voices join forces for one-night only on the NJPAC stage as part of the 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival. Legendary jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater pairs up with brilliant pianist Bill Charlap (West Orange, New Jersey) in an evening of jazz standards and American classics ...
Jazz Foundation of America Announces '#TheNewGig' To Benefit Its Musicians' Emergency Fund
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2020 Seeking to address widespread financial need in the musical community following the shuttering of live performances amid the international health emergency, the Jazz Foundation of America will present a star-studded online video concert '#TheNewGig' benefiting its COVID-19 Musicians' Emergency Fund ...
Jazz Foundation Of America Presents Online Concert #THENEWGIG For Musicians' Emergency Fund, Featuring Jon Batiste, Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, and More!
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2020 Seeking to address widespread financial need in the musical community following the shuttering of live performances amid the international health emergency, the Jazz Foundation of America will present a star-studded online video concert '#TheNewGig' benefiting its COVID-19 Musicians' Emergency Fund ...
Natalie Merchant and Francisco Nunez Tapped for ASCAP Foundation Honors
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 28, 2019 The ASCAP Foundation announces that multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and social justice activist Natalie Merchant will be recognized with The ASCAP Foundation Champion Award and composer, conductor, artistic director and founder of the Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC) Francisc...
City Parks Foundation Presents: 27th Annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - August 08, 2019 City Parks Foundation's SummerStage is proud to announce the 27th Anniversary celebration of the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. In the world of modern music, few figures loom as large or cast as long a shadow as saxophonist Charlie 'Bird' Parker, celebrated as a bebop pioneer and for bringing jazz in...
Tina Turner to Enter Memphis Music Hall of Fame
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 27, 2019 It's the eighth year that the Memphis Music Hall of Fame honors the city's world-changing musical legends and, in doing so, The Hall announced eight new Inductees. The 2019 class, which will bring the current Memphis Music Hall of Fame roster to 84 members, was unveiled today at a press conference h...
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Returns from 3-Year Recording Hiatus with "Songs: The Music of Allen Toussaint" on Storyville Records
by Robert Diamond - March 03, 2019 The renowned New Orleans Jazz Orchestra reflects on the wide-ranging influence of the Big Easy's own Allen Toussaint, the legendary composer, singer, pianist, and producer, with the March 29 digital release of "Songs: The Music of Allen Toussaint" on Storyville Records (physical release is...
Norbert and Karen Stachel Lead LehCats on New Release MOVEMENT TO EGALITARIA Featuring More Than 30 Players
by Macon Prickett - July 02, 2018 Seven musicians who define the terms artistry, teamwork and chemistry starting with the chemistry of the married couple of Karen and Norbert Stachel, the leaders of LehCats. Their versatility is evident, and their ability to deliver and uplift both the music and the listener is profound. Movement t...
Quincy Jones QWEST TV, 'The Netflix of Jazz,' to Launch 12/15
by Emily Bruno - December 07, 2017 Qwest TV, the world's first subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) platform dedicated to jazz and jazz-inspired music forms founded by music legend Quincy Jones in collaboration with French jazz impresario and television producer Reza Ackbaraly, announced today its official global launch date set for D...
Dee Dee Bridgewater Releases New Album 'Memphis...Yes, I'm Ready,' 9/15
by Caryn Robbins - September 07, 2017 Every picture tells a story; every journey begins differently. The story of Dee Dee Bridgewater's stunning new album, Memphis...Yes, I'm Ready, begins in that city, where she was born at Collins Chapel Hospital...
Kassa Overall (Jon Batiste, Das Racist, Arto Lindsay) Releases Video for 'Cussing At The Strip'
by Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2017 Kassa Overall has released the video for his single “Cussing At The Strip” via Brooklyn Vegan today. The video stars Kassa Overall with Rebecca Quinn, and made by Jake Remington. The track was produced by Overall and features his mother on acoustic guitar. Watch and share video for “Cussing At The S...
60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Single Day Tickets On Sale Monday 5/15
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2017 Single Day Tickets for the 60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 15–17 go on sale Monday, May 15, and can be purchased online at montereyjazzfestival.org or by calling 888.248.6499.... |