Duke Ellington Love You Madly + A Concert of Sacred Music At Grace Cathedral Reissued on DVD
by Michael Major - Mar 2, 2023
These two Emmy-nominated programs, out of print the past few years, from producer Ralph J. Gleason feature: a 1965 documentary that explores the life and legacy of Ellington, perhaps the greatest single American composer, and the September 1965 commissioned premiere Ellington’s Concert of Sacred Music at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Announce July 2022 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch Jay Leonhardt and John Weber Duo, Remy LeBeouf Assembly of Shadows Orchestra and more. Birdland Theater will present Tony DeSare, Maurizio Spista Organ Trio and more.
Updated Release Date Announced For New Digital Production Of MASKS AND FACES
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2021
In the tradition of The School for Scandal and The Rivals, Masks and Faces is both a 18th century period caper and a tribute to the backstage world of the theatre, complete with the hapless failed playwright, Triplet, and his hungry family, to real-life writer Colley Cibber, and the ghastly critics Soaper and Snarl……
DACAMERA Presents Jazz Pianist Aaron Diehl On March 23
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2021
DACAMERA continues its spring series of virtual programming with jazz pianist Aaron Diehl in a solo performance, available beginning Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 7 p.m. The critically acclaimed pianist will perform works composed in jazz style, featuring Zodiac Suite, a major solo work by American pianist, arranger and composer Mary Lou Williams. Zodiac Suite consists of portraits of musical friends from each sign of the zodiac—for example, “Aries” for Ben Webster and Billie Holiday, “Taurus” for Duke Ellington.
DACAMERA Continues Spring Series With Mieczysław Weinberg's Piano Quintet, Op. 18
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2021
DACAMERA, a Houston-based presenter of chamber music and jazz concerts, announces its virtual programming lineup for January through March. Continuing in the same format as DACAMERA's Fall 2020 programming, which the The New Yorker described as “an online season that stands apart from the virtual crowd,' the Spring season will include streamed concerts, two performances highlighting its longstanding collaboration with the world-famous Menil Collection, premiere broadcast streams of archival concerts with new introductions and more. All virtual concerts are free with registration at dacamera.com.
Jazzmobile, Inc. To Launch Residency At Minton's Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2019
Jazzmobile Inc. and Harlem Jazz Enterprises have entered into a new partnership to present live music at the iconic Minton's Playhouse jazz club, 206 West 118th Street, in Harlem. This open-ended residency will begin on Independence Day with pianist Nat Adderley, Jr. and will continue every Thursday evening with a world-class jazz band. The Summer lineup will be announced at the opening celebration on July 4.
Neville Dickie and Midiri Brothers Come to The Bickford
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2019
Neville Dickie, one of the greatest boogie-woogie and stride pianists to ever come out of Britain, and New Jersey's own Midiri Brothers return to the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum for their annual concert on Thursday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m.
Neville Dickie & The Midiri Brothers Come to The Bickford Theatre
by Julie Musbach - May 18, 2018
Neville Dickie, one of the greatest boogie-woogie and stride pianists to ever come out of Britain, and New Jersey's own Midiri Brothers return to the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum for their annual concert on Monday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m.