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Registration Now Open for NJPAC's JAZZ FOR TEENS 2024-25 Education Program
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center celebrates 27 years of offering thousands of high schoolers from Newark and beyond music lessons and performance experiences through its popular Jazz for Teens program.

Papo Vazquez Leads National Puerto Rican Day Performance in NYC
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024

Papo Vazquez will serve as the musical director for the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in NYC, bringing his unique blend of jazz and Afro-Caribbean music to the celebration.

Nicolas King to Present New Show WINTER IN NEW YORK at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023

NICOLAS KING, celebrated pop and jazz vocalist, returns to CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE in the new show 'WINTER IN NEW YORK'. Learn how to purchase tickets!

See Camille Thurman, Jumaane Smith, Nicole Zuraitis & More During January Jazz Weekend at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2023

Join Chelsea Table + Stage for a special 'January Jazz Weekend' featuring performances by Camille Thurman, Jumaane Smith, Nicole Zuraitis.

Chelsea Table + Stage to Present Natalie Douglas in her 25th Annual New Year's Eve Show A VERY NATALIE NEW YEAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2023

Join Chelsea Table + Stage as they present Natalie Douglas in her 25th Annual New Year's Eve show, 'A Very Natalie New Year.' Celebrate with the acclaimed vocalist in this special evening of music.

Stephanie Nakasian With the Matt Baker Trio to Perform at Chelsea Table + Stage in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York’s newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present acclaimed jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian on Wednesday, December 20 at 7:00 PM.

Vladimir Cetkar and His Jazz Soul Funk Ensemble to Perform at Chelsea Table + Stage in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2023

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Vladimir Cetkar and his Jazz Soul Funk Ensemble on Friday, December 15 at 9:30 PM.

Chelsea Table + Stage to Present the Return of Electroacoustic Duo ARKAI in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2023

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of the award-winning electroacoustic duo ARKAI on Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 PM.

Mark MacKillop to Present The Third Installment Of DUETS at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

Chelsea Table + Stage will present Mark MacKillop in the third installment of 'DUETS' featuring Joy Franz, Julie James, and more on 12/11.

Clyde Alves to Perform Original EP BACK TO US at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2023

Chelsea Table + Stage will present Clyde Alves, the singer-songwriter and actor who recently starred as Tommy Caggiano on Broadway in New York, New York.

Reeve Carney to Present Tribute to Led Zeppelin THE FLYING YARDBIRD at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023

Join Grammy Award-winning star of Broadway's 'Hadestown,' Reeve Carney, as he returns to Chelsea Table + Stage for a special tribute to Led Zeppelin in 'The Flying Yardbird.'

Talia Suskauer to Perform at Chelsea Table + Stage in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2023

Join Talia Suskauer, star of Broadway's 'WICKED,' in a captivating new show directed by Ari Axelrod. Don't miss this exciting performance featuring Geoffrey Ko as the music director. Livestream option available.

SMOKE Jazz Club Reveals October Schedule Including The Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Trio, Trombonist Steve Davis, and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023

 Smoke Jazz Club welcomes a few of today's leading Trios to the stage in October. For the first time in 30 years, the Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Trio returns to SMOKE for a highly-anticipated, long overdue, four-night run (Oct 12-15).

Fall Registration Now Open For TD Jazz For Teens Educational Program
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the state's anchor cultural institution, celebrates 26 years of offering thousands of high schoolers from Newark and beyond music lessons and performance experiences through its popular TD Jazz for Teens program.

Birdland to Present an Unforgettable Night of Music with Matt Baker and Luke Hawkins
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023

Join in at BIRDLAND for an unforgettable night of music featuring the extraordinary talents of Matt Baker and Luke Hawkins. Don't miss out on this epic musical experience.

Monika Ryan Releases New Album 'PLAYFULLY'
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 17, 2023

The album will be released on Resensitize Records, preceded by four singles, in order, 'Let Me Love The Whole Of You,' on June 26th, 2023, followed by 'Slipping Out,' on July 11th, then 'Keepin' It Light, Keepin' It Mellow,' on July 26th, and finally 'Living Thoughtfully,' on August 10th.

Sheila Jordan, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Jay Leonhart Celebrate 50 Years Of Highlights In Jazz At BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023

Highlights in Jazz returns to BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center for a festive 50th anniversary concert on Feb. 23, 2023. Jack Kleinsinger, the founder and producer of the highly regarded landmark jazz series, has put together an exciting, generation-crossing all-star concert lineup to mark the occasion. 

August Wilson African American Cultural Center's Uhuru Jazz Series Returns With Violinist Regina Carter
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2022

Violinist and NEA Jazz Master Regina Carter is the most accomplished musician on her instrument of her generation. The recipient of multiple Grammy nominations, a Doris Duke Award, and a MacArthur Genius Grant, Carter has been a shining star on the jazz scene for three decades. With over 10 recordings as a leader, she has performed music that spans jazz, Latin, classical, world and Appalachian genres.

Hostos Center to Present Papo Vázquez With Mighty Pirates Troubadours This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2022

The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will present acclaimed trombonist and bandleader Papo Vázquez in concert, celebrating 'Holiday Jazz & Latin Jazz Parranda' with the Mighty Pirates Troubadours and Guest Artists Camille Thurman and Héctor Mercado on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. in the Repertory Theater of Hostos Community College.

Jason Robert Brown, Patti Murin, and More to Play 54 BELOW Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 3, 2022

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. A recipient of the 2022 Tony Awards® Honor for Excellence in the Theatre, 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.