BWW Review: The Robey Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of BIRDLAND BLUE Honoring Jazz Great Miles Davis
by Shari Barrett - April 30, 2019 At Broadway and 52nd Street in New York City, the nightclub Birdland was the legendary center of the jazz world, where the glitterati of Broadway, Hollywood and the sports world regularly filled its 500 seats. In August 1959, the biggest star in jazz was Miles Davis, who earlier that year recorded K... 
Giants of Jazz 22 Honors Life and Music of Harold Mabern
by Julie Musbach - October 14, 2019 Jazz all-stars salute one of their own a?" the late piano legend and influential music educator Harold Mabern a?" in Giants of Jazz 22 Honoring Harold Mabern, a concert celebration of his life and craft on Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.m.... 
Celebrate Cannonball's 90th With Special Guest Jimmy Cobb
by Stephi Wild - August 17, 2018 With alto saxophonist Jim Snidero, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, pianist Peter Zak, bassist Nat Reeves, and drummer Jimmy Cobb.... 
Loud & Proud Signs New Reveille; Ben Fowler to Produce Debut
by Caryn Robbins - November 06, 2017 Loud & Proud Records have signed a label and management deal with Raleigh, NC Americana / Alt-Country band New Reveille. Tom Lipsky, President of Loud & Proud Records will manage the band; the first deal of its kind for the label.... 
Author Kyle Keyes Releases New Novel QUANTUM ROOTS III
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019 Author Kyle Keyes announces the release of his new light sci-fi, satire novel, Matching Configurations: QUANTUM ROOTS III.... 
THE BACON AND BEER CLASSIC at USTA National Tennis Center on Today Today
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2018 Cannonball Productions is bringing its highly acclaimed, nationally-touring Bacon and Beer Classic back to the Big Apple today, September 29th.The Classic is known for taking over entire professional sports stadiums, and this year, they're bringing the festival to USTA National Tennis Center in Quee... 
Mingus Dynasty & Interschool Orchestras Of NY Concert Announced At Kumble Theater Brooklyn
by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2019 InterSchool Orchestras of New York and the Mingus Dynasty are collaborating to present MINGUS. This concert features never-before-heard full orchestra arrangements of popular Mingus tunes arranged by Earl McIntyre. It will also feature solo performances by the Mingus Dynasty.... 
Americana Band New Reveille Launch PledgeMusic Store Today
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2017 Raleigh, NC Americana band, New Reveille, who recently signed a label and management deal with Loud & Proud Records, have launched their PledgeMusic store today where fans can pre-order their debut album.... 
The Nash Creates 'Jazz Beacon Award' To Honor Legendary Musicians
by A.A. Cristi - March 26, 2019 The living legends of jazz, veteran musicians who have achieved greatness in performing jazz are now being honored at The Nash with the creation of The Jazz Beacon Award. Conceived by Lewis Nash as a way to recognize the important role and contributions these musicians have given to the world of jaz... 
Bill Kopp's New Pink Floyd Book to Be Released 2/15
by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2017 Available February 15, 2017 from Rowman & Littlefield Publishing: Bill Kopp's new book Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to the Dark Side of the Moon.... 
Breaking: HAIR Composer Galt MacDermot Passes Away at 89
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2018 BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that composer Galt MacDermot, perhaps best known for his work on the landmark musical Hair, passed away today, December 17. He was 89 years old... 
Queens Jazz Orchestra Will Present IT AIN'T OVER YET June 21
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2019 On Friday, June 21, Flushing Town Hall's Queens Jazz Orchestra will return to the stage to present new music by National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, Dr. Jimmy Heath. 'It Ain't Over Yet' will span the corridors of Dr. Heath's musical and creative imagination, showing that jazz continues to be...
Bill Kopp's New Pink Floyd Book to Be Released 2/15
by Caryn Robbins - December 18, 2017 Available February 15, 2017 from Rowman & Littlefield Publishing: Bill Kopp's new book Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to the Dark Side of the Moon.... 
Caitlin Cannon's 'The TrashCannon Album' Confronts Difficult 'Inner Garbage' With Humor
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 14, 2019 Pop, punk and show rhythms aren't always something thought to be put together -- unless you're Caitlin Cannon. Throughout her new collection, The TrashCannon Album, she combines all three for a rollicking countrypolitan mix that's quite entertaining in spite of the difficult themes she discusses, ra... 
Triple Threat: A Night with Jackie Chan Coming to the Egyptian Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2017 In honor of Jackie Chan's epic return to the big screen today, October 13th in STXfilms' THE FOREIGNER, Beyond Fest have partnered with STXfilms, a division of STX Entertainment, and SR Media, to present a very special triple bill featuring an uber-rare, in-person Q&A with the legend himself, the Ca... 
Little Mix Releases Video for NOTHING ELSE MATTERS
by Tori Hartshorn - December 20, 2017 Little Mix Releases Video for NOTHING ELSE MATTERS... 
Nancy Wilson Jazz Tribute Comes to 54 Below
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2019 FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents jazz quintet The Cafe Society as they honor "the grand diva of jazz," Nancy Wilson, on February 1, 2019 at 9:30pm. This carefully curated tribute features a selection of Nancy's songs interwoven with captivating details about her life and music.... 
Burt Reynolds Has Died at 82
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 06, 2018 Burt Reynolds has died at the age of 82, according to Variety. His rep confirmed he died in Jupiter, FL on Thursday. ... 
BWW Review: FAME, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Fiona Scott - November 06, 2018 "You want fame? Well fame costs. And right here is where you start paying in sweat." Fame follows the gruelling training and education regime of several aspiring performers attending the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Be it dancing, music or acting, students must work hard on ... 
ZZ WARD Comes to Fox Theatre This February
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2017 ZZ Ward didn't have to look far for inspiration on her second full-length album, 2017's The Storm. Equally evocative of blues grit and hip-hop bounce, the Los Angeles-based vocal powerhouse and multi-instrumentalist leapt forward by taking a deeper look at some of her earliest inspirations including... 
Brazilian Legend Sergio Mendes Joined By Ana Tijoux At The Soraya
by Tori Hartshorn - September 24, 2018 Sergio Mendes, “the man who put go-go boots on Brazilian music and brought it to the world,” (Billboard) will make a rare Los Angeles appearance when he brings his vivacious bossa nova to The Soraya on Saturday evening, October 27 at 8:00pm. A giant in his genre, Mendes has recorded more than 35 al... 
La Tanya Hall to Release New Full-Length Album 'Say Yes'
by Abigail Charpentier - September 25, 2019 There's something beautiful about an artist finally embracing and taking command of her own musical vision and deeper artistry after years of bringing vocal perfection to the music of legends. After enjoying accolades while singing, performing and touring with icons in numerous genres as a support a... 
Steve Miller To Release Three CD/DVD Rarities Box
by Tori Hartshorn - June 12, 2019 Renowned guitarist, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter, bandleader and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller has opened up his voluminous archive of recordings for the first time ever to present a milestone 3CD + DVD box set. WELCOME TO THE VAULT covers Miller's genre-blurring six-d...
Monty Monk Minton's Pays Tribute To Thelonious Monk at Minton's Playhouse
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Flushing Town Hall's Queens Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With Performance In Honor Of Jazz Master Jimmy Heath
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2018 On Friday, June 29, Flushing Town Hall's Queens Jazz Orchestra returns to the stage for a special 10th anniversary show in honor of National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Dr. Jimmy Heath. Since 2008, the Queens Jazz Orchestra has performed for thousands of jazz lovers under the direction of Dr.... |
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