The 8-Bit Big Band's New Album BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE Is Now Available
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2021
The 8-Bit Big Band, under the direction of Tony-nominee Charlie Rosen, has released their third full length album, Backwards Compatible. An exploration of the 'Great Video Game Songbook'', this electrifying new album features a symphonic orchestra made up of over 70 of New York City's finest musicians.
Peter Kronreif & Wayfarers to Release “Aeronautics” February 5
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2020
A native of Salzburg, Austria and a sought-after drummer on the New York jazz scene since 2010, Brooklyn-based Peter Kronreif unveils an inspired book of original compositions on Aeronautics — his follow-up to 2010's Gloaming, also featuring his talent-rich group Wayfarers.
The Purchase College Conservatory of Music Has Announced its Spring 2020 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2020
The Purchase College Conservatory of Music has announced its spring 2020 season, which will include classical, Jazz, and chorus concerts, and a full opera production. All performances will feature the professional-caliber students selected from the highly competitive conservatory.
Hostos Center Presents Bobby Sanabria And The MultiVerse Big Band Performing WEST SIDE STORY: Reimagined
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2018
Celebrating the centennial (1918 - 2018) of its composer -- Leonard Bernstein -- the multi-Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria and the MultiVerse Big Band pay tribute to West Side Story, the theatrical production that redefined the American musical, reimagined with an all new instrumental Latin jazz score. The 21-piece ensemble will perform the work at the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture, 450 Grand Concourse (at 149th Street) in the Bronx, on Saturday, March 17, 7:30 PM in the Main Theater. Tickets range from $25 to $35 with student tickets at $5 and can be purchase online at www.hostoscenter.org or by calling (718)-518-4455. The box office is open Monday to Friday, 1 PM to 4 PM and will be open two hours prior to performance.
Nicole Zuraitis HIVE MIND Comes to 55 Bar This February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2018
Nicole Zuraitis is the 2016 New York City Songwriting Competition Coffee Music Project Winner, 2015 second runner-up in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and the 2014 Herb Albert ASCAP Young Composer Awards Winner. She's also the Peoples Choice and Johnny Mercer Award winner in the National American Traditions Vocal Competition. Nicole has headlined the Blue Note (NYC) and maintains residencies at the 55 Bar (every second Thursday of the month), Rockwood Music Hall (with the Dan Pugach Nonet), and Redeye Grill. Audiences love Nicole's limitless enthusiasm, but that's only part of her story; only part of her talent.
Vanessa Racci Releases Debut Album 'Italiana Fresca'
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2017
On her debut recording Italiana Fresca, scheduled for release on May 19, 2017, sultry songstress VANESSA RACCI takes a fresh approach to classic pop, reviving Italian-American standards associated with the likes of Dean Martin
Vanessa Racci to Redefine Italian American Classics at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2017
On her debut recording Italiana Fresca, scheduled for release on May 19, 2017, sultry songstress VANESSA RACCI takes a fresh approach to classic pop, reviving Italian-American standards associated with the likes of Dean Martin ('Return to Me'), Al Martino ('Al di la'), Louis Prima ('Buona Sera'), and Connie Francis ('O sole mio').
Andrew Gould Announces ANGELICA
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 25, 2016
Andrew Gould, a man devoted to both practicing law and the art of writing good fiction, has completed his new book 'Angelica': a ferociously vivid depiction of a breaking point in the ages-old supernatural battle between good and evil.
2013 Thelonious Monk Int'l Jazz Saxophone Competition & All-Star Gala Concert Set for 9/16
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 20, 2013
The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz today announced the 2013 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition and All-Star Gala Concert will take place at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 16. The 2013 Competition and Gala is made possible through generous support from Cadillac, the presenting sponsor for the weekend.