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The Nash Announces 2024-2025 Performance Series (Sep 27, 2024)
Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet, and More to Play Birdland This Month (Jan 14, 2023)
See Marylin Maye, SWINGIN' SONDHEIM & More at Birdland in January 2023 (Dec 28, 2022)
The Nash Announces 2024-2025 Performance Series (Sep 27, 2024)
Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet, and More to Play Birdland This Month (Jan 14, 2023)
See Marylin Maye, SWINGIN' SONDHEIM & More at Birdland in January 2023 (Dec 28, 2022)
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The Nash Announces 2024-2025 Performance Series
The Nash announced its 2024-2025 performance series featuring curated concerts that highlight Latin, Women, and Icons of Jazz.
The Nash announced its 2024-2025 performance series featuring curated concerts that highlight Latin, Women, and Icons of Jazz.
Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet, and More to Play Birdland This Month
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced programming running January 16 through January 29. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet, Adam Birnbaum Quartet, Scott Robinson's Octet and Tony Kadleck.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced programming running January 16 through January 29. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet, Adam Birnbaum Quartet, Scott Robinson's Octet and Tony Kadleck.
See Marylin Maye, SWINGIN' SONDHEIM & More at Birdland in January 2023
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this January with a full slate of nightly performances! See the lineup, how to get tickets, and more!
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this January with a full slate of nightly performances! See the lineup, how to get tickets, and more!
HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ 2020 Releases Upcoming Schedule
The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz continues on March 19, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents 'Ellington Everlasting.' The concert turns the spotlight on the maestro's timeless compositions and enduring legacy, through the dynamic vision of featured performers like trombonist Art Baron & The Duke's Men, drummer Bernard Purdie, bassist Bill Crow, saxophonists Bill Easley and Mark Hynes, pianist James Weidman and vocalist Ira Hawkins. In keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, to be held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz continues on March 19, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents 'Ellington Everlasting.' The concert turns the spotlight on the maestro's timeless compositions and enduring legacy, through the dynamic vision of featured performers like trombonist Art Baron & The Duke's Men, drummer Bernard Purdie, bassist Bill Crow, saxophonists Bill Easley and Mark Hynes, pianist James Weidman and vocalist Ira Hawkins. In keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, to be held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
Highlights In Jazz Presents the 47th Anniversary Gala
The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz series gets off to a roaring start on Feb. 13, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents the Highlights In Jazz 47th Anniversary Gala. Featured performers include bassist Jay Leonhart, pianist Tomoko Ohno, drummer Bobby Sanabria, saxophonist Steve Wilson, percussionist/drummer Memo Acevedo, violinist/mandolinist Aaron Weinstein, and drummer Vito Lesczak. And, in keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz series gets off to a roaring start on Feb. 13, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents the Highlights In Jazz 47th Anniversary Gala. Featured performers include bassist Jay Leonhart, pianist Tomoko Ohno, drummer Bobby Sanabria, saxophonist Steve Wilson, percussionist/drummer Memo Acevedo, violinist/mandolinist Aaron Weinstein, and drummer Vito Lesczak. And, in keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
Jack Kleinsinger's HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ Will Kick Off New Season with 47th Anniversary Gala Concert
The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz series gets off to a roaring start on Feb. 13, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents the Highlights In Jazz 47th Anniversary Gala. Featured performers include bassist Jay Leonhart, pianist Tomoko Ohno, drummer Bobby Sanabria, saxophonist Steve Wilson, percussionist/drummer Memo Acevedo, violinist/mandolinist Aaron Weinstein, and drummer Vito Lesczak. And, in keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz series gets off to a roaring start on Feb. 13, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents the Highlights In Jazz 47th Anniversary Gala. Featured performers include bassist Jay Leonhart, pianist Tomoko Ohno, drummer Bobby Sanabria, saxophonist Steve Wilson, percussionist/drummer Memo Acevedo, violinist/mandolinist Aaron Weinstein, and drummer Vito Lesczak. And, in keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.
Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz Announces its 48th All-Star Season
Throughout its extensive history, the Highlights In Jazz series has made a practice of presenting a spectrum of the most beloved and admired jazz players on the scene. The upcoming 2020 season is no exception, with the exciting four-concert series bringing together stellar musicians including Jimmy Cobb, Jay Leonhart, Bernard Purdie, Art Baron, Russell Malone and others. Count on hearing unforgettable performances from Wycliffe Gordon, Peter and Will Anderson, Victor Lewis, Eddie Daniels, joined by an array of greats.
Throughout its extensive history, the Highlights In Jazz series has made a practice of presenting a spectrum of the most beloved and admired jazz players on the scene. The upcoming 2020 season is no exception, with the exciting four-concert series bringing together stellar musicians including Jimmy Cobb, Jay Leonhart, Bernard Purdie, Art Baron, Russell Malone and others. Count on hearing unforgettable performances from Wycliffe Gordon, Peter and Will Anderson, Victor Lewis, Eddie Daniels, joined by an array of greats.
Progressive Theater Will Host The 1st Annual Black & Blue Fundraising Gala
On Friday, November 22nd, 2019, Progressive Theater in Maplewood, NJ will host the 1st Annual Black & Blue Fundraising Gala at The Woodland: Great Hall from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
On Friday, November 22nd, 2019, Progressive Theater in Maplewood, NJ will host the 1st Annual Black & Blue Fundraising Gala at The Woodland: Great Hall from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
Jazz Musicians Perform Christmas Favorites at Ware Center Tonight
Harrisburg native jazz pianist Steve Rudolph will perform with exceptional veteran jazz musicians, vocalist Dred 'Perky' Scott and bassist Hassan J.J. Shakur, in a program of jazz interpretations of Christmas favorites tonight, December 4, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ware Center. Favorites will include 'Let It Snow,' Mel Torme's 'Christmas Song,' 'Little Drummer Boy,' 'My Favorite Things,' 'Silent Night,' and many more. All tickets include complimentary beverage service which begins at 7:00 PM with the concert beginning at 7:30 PM. The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.
Harrisburg native jazz pianist Steve Rudolph will perform with exceptional veteran jazz musicians, vocalist Dred 'Perky' Scott and bassist Hassan J.J. Shakur, in a program of jazz interpretations of Christmas favorites tonight, December 4, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ware Center. Favorites will include 'Let It Snow,' Mel Torme's 'Christmas Song,' 'Little Drummer Boy,' 'My Favorite Things,' 'Silent Night,' and many more. All tickets include complimentary beverage service which begins at 7:00 PM with the concert beginning at 7:30 PM. The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.
Jazz Musicians to Perform Christmas Favorites at Ware Center, 12/4
Harrisburg native jazz pianist Steve Rudolph will perform with exceptional veteran jazz musicians, vocalist Dred "Perky" Scott and bassist Hassan J.J. Shakur, in a program of jazz interpretations of Christmas favorites on December 4, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ware Center. Favorites will include "Let It Snow," Mel Torme's "Christmas Song," "Little Drummer Boy," "My Favorite Things," "Silent Night," and many more. All tickets include complimentary beverage service which begins at 7:00 PM with the concert beginning at 7:30 PM. The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.
Harrisburg native jazz pianist Steve Rudolph will perform with exceptional veteran jazz musicians, vocalist Dred "Perky" Scott and bassist Hassan J.J. Shakur, in a program of jazz interpretations of Christmas favorites on December 4, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ware Center. Favorites will include "Let It Snow," Mel Torme's "Christmas Song," "Little Drummer Boy," "My Favorite Things," "Silent Night," and many more. All tickets include complimentary beverage service which begins at 7:00 PM with the concert beginning at 7:30 PM. The Ware Center is located at 42 N. Prince Street, Lancaster.
Met Room Joins Hot House Jazz for FANS DECISION 2015: JAZZ AWARDS Night Tonight
Hot House (New York's premier jazz guide since 1982) and the Metropolitan Room (voted New York's #1 Jazz Venue) are joining forces to honor producer/director Jack Kleinsinger and recognize NYC'S favorite jazz artists. Together, Hot House and the Metropolitan Room are asking jazz fans to nominate and vote for their favorite NYC's artists. The categories cover a wide array of styles: male vocalist, female vocalist, best ensemble, best new artist, and many more.
Hot House (New York's premier jazz guide since 1982) and the Metropolitan Room (voted New York's #1 Jazz Venue) are joining forces to honor producer/director Jack Kleinsinger and recognize NYC'S favorite jazz artists. Together, Hot House and the Metropolitan Room are asking jazz fans to nominate and vote for their favorite NYC's artists. The categories cover a wide array of styles: male vocalist, female vocalist, best ensemble, best new artist, and many more.
Met Room Joins Hot House Jazz for FANS DECISION 2015: JAZZ AWARDS Night, 9/16
Hot House (New York's premier jazz guide since 1982) and the Metropolitan Room (voted New York's #1 Jazz Venue) are joining forces to honor producer/director Jack Kleinsinger and recognize NYC'S favorite jazz artists. Together, Hot House and the Metropolitan Room are asking jazz fans to nominate and vote for their favorite NYC's artists. The categories cover a wide array of styles: male vocalist, female vocalist, best ensemble, best new artist, and many more.
Hot House (New York's premier jazz guide since 1982) and the Metropolitan Room (voted New York's #1 Jazz Venue) are joining forces to honor producer/director Jack Kleinsinger and recognize NYC'S favorite jazz artists. Together, Hot House and the Metropolitan Room are asking jazz fans to nominate and vote for their favorite NYC's artists. The categories cover a wide array of styles: male vocalist, female vocalist, best ensemble, best new artist, and many more.
Antoinette Montague Performs at NY Baha'i Center Tonight
Renowned jazz vocalist and recording artist Antoinette Montague (antoinettemontague.com) will perform at The NY Baha'i Center in Manhattan (53East 11th Street) tonight, May 14, at 8 PM and 9:30 PM. She will be supported on piano by Danny Mixon, on bass by Lyle Atkinson and on drums by George Grey.
Renowned jazz vocalist and recording artist Antoinette Montague (antoinettemontague.com) will perform at The NY Baha'i Center in Manhattan (53East 11th Street) tonight, May 14, at 8 PM and 9:30 PM. She will be supported on piano by Danny Mixon, on bass by Lyle Atkinson and on drums by George Grey.
Antoinette Montague to Perform at NY Baha'i Center, 5/14
Renowned jazz vocalist and recording artist Antoinette Montague (antoinettemontague.com) will perform at The NY Baha'i Center in Manhattan (53East 11th Street) on Tuesday, May 14, at 8 PM and 9:30 PM. She will be supported on piano by Danny Mixon, on bass by Lyle Atkinson and on drums by George Grey.
Renowned jazz vocalist and recording artist Antoinette Montague (antoinettemontague.com) will perform at The NY Baha'i Center in Manhattan (53East 11th Street) on Tuesday, May 14, at 8 PM and 9:30 PM. She will be supported on piano by Danny Mixon, on bass by Lyle Atkinson and on drums by George Grey.
Jazz Saxophonist Anthony Nelson to Perform at Twins Jazz Club, 10/14-15
Anthony Nelson will perform on Fri., Oct. 14 & Sat., Oct. 15 with 9pm & 11pm sets. He will be joined by Larry Willis (10/14) on the piano and Allyn Johnson (10/15) on the piano, as well as Steve Novosel on the bass and Howard 'Kingfish' Franklin on the drums.
Anthony Nelson will perform on Fri., Oct. 14 & Sat., Oct. 15 with 9pm & 11pm sets. He will be joined by Larry Willis (10/14) on the piano and Allyn Johnson (10/15) on the piano, as well as Steve Novosel on the bass and Howard 'Kingfish' Franklin on the drums.
Jazz Saxophonist Anthony Nelson to Perform at Twins Jazz Club, 10/14-15
Anthony Nelson will perform on Fri., Oct. 14 & Sat., Oct. 15 with 9pm & 11pm sets. He will be joined by Larry Willis (10/14) on the piano and Allyn Johnson (10/15) on the piano, as well as Steve Novosel on the bass and Howard 'Kingfish' Franklin on the drums.
Anthony Nelson will perform on Fri., Oct. 14 & Sat., Oct. 15 with 9pm & 11pm sets. He will be joined by Larry Willis (10/14) on the piano and Allyn Johnson (10/15) on the piano, as well as Steve Novosel on the bass and Howard 'Kingfish' Franklin on the drums.
William Paterson University Sets Summer Jazz Week Festival July 20
William Paterson University Summer Jazz Week Festival presents Jazz/Blues Singer Antoinette Montague and the William Paterson Summer Jazz Ensemble with Jay Hoggard on vibes
William Paterson University Summer Jazz Week Festival presents Jazz/Blues Singer Antoinette Montague and the William Paterson Summer Jazz Ensemble with Jay Hoggard on vibes
WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL Held At St. Peter's Church 4/9
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN JAZZ- WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2011 held SATURDAY, APRIL 9 from 12:30 PM - 9:30 PM
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN JAZZ- WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2011 held SATURDAY, APRIL 9 from 12:30 PM - 9:30 PM
WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL Held At St. Peter's Church 4/9
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN JAZZ- WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2011 held SATURDAY, APRIL 9 from 12:30 PM - 9:30 PM
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN JAZZ- WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2011 held SATURDAY, APRIL 9 from 12:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Antoinette Montague Plays Jazz at the Kitano, 2/13
Antoinette Montague swings back into two of her favorite rooms as she returns to Jazz at the Kitano, located in Manhattan's premier luxury Japanese hotel for a Valentine's Weekend love & romance infused set. Then she soars upstate to a triumphant return to the Central New York Jazz Arts series in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Syracuse University .
Antoinette Montague swings back into two of her favorite rooms as she returns to Jazz at the Kitano, located in Manhattan's premier luxury Japanese hotel for a Valentine's Weekend love & romance infused set. Then she soars upstate to a triumphant return to the Central New York Jazz Arts series in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Syracuse University .
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