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Sheila Jordan, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Jay Leonhart Celebrate 50 Years Of Highlights In Jazz At BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

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. 

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY with Billy Stritch, Bobby Conte, Ashley Pezzotti Duo & More to Perform at Birdland in August

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this August with a full slate of nightly performances!  At Birdland Jazz Club, catch John Pizzarelli Trio, Sam Gravitte, Alexa Tarantino Quartet, Karen Mason, Artemis, John Yao Orchestra Plays Bird, Bobby Conte, and more.

Photo Coverage: Alan Broadbent Plays Birdland

Sometimes advertising and catch phrases become outdated and are not reflective of the current environment.  Not so with “The Jazz Corner Of The World”.  Birdland is still the rightful possessor of that Charlie Parker quote, and one need have only been in the audience Saturday night to hear Jazz great Alan Broadbent and his trio to understand the legitimacy of that nickname. 

Pianist Dahveed Behroozi Releases “Echos” June 4

Trained in both jazz and classical music, West Coast-based pianist Dahveed Behroozi is the uncommon musician to earn endorsements from icons in both disciplines. Ursula Oppens, a renowned virtuoso of contemporary classical music, has praised Behroozi's “creativity, curiosity and integrity,” adding that “his performances are stunning, his interpretations astonishing.” Likewise, jazz piano star Fred Hersch has described Behroozi's music-making as “intense and immersive,” with the pianist's evolution as an improviser revealing “deep musical knowledge and devotion.”

The Roberta Piket Sextet Will Pay Tribute to the Music of Marian McPartland at Flushing Town Hall

On December 6, the Roberta Piket Sextet will pay tribute to the music of legendary jazz pianist and NPR radio host Marian McPartland, a close friend of Piket's who passed away in 2013 at the age of 95. An acclaimed pianist, organist, composer, and arranger, Piket will be joined in concert by the five-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Karrin Allyson.

Photo Coverage: Kevin Eubanks, Alan Broadbent, Eric Comstock, and Barbara Fasano Play Birdland

There's a Theme Park of music happening on 44th street and no matter what gate you choose to enter at Birdland great music is playing behind every door. You can spend a good portion of your night shuttling between the historic Birdland Stage and the new Birdland Theater with their line up of shows.

Birdland Presents The Kevin Eubanks Quartet And More Week Of 10/8

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Announces October 2018 Schedule; Anita Gillette, Max von Essen, and More

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Dee Dee Bridgewater with the Theo Croker Quintet, Kevin Eubanks Quartet, Anita Gillette, Ron Carter's Great Big Band, Quartet and Golden Striker Trio, Alan Broadbent Trio, Capathia Jenkins & Louis Rosen, Jay Leonhart, Pasquale Grasso Trio, Ken Peplowski with Special Guest Sinne Eeg, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Pianist Roberta Piket Revisits Jazz Trio Format with the Release of WEST COAST TRIO

Roberta Piket, one of the most virtuosic and versatile pianists on the current international jazz scene, revisits the iconic jazz piano trio format with the April 6 release of 'West Coast Trio' on her label Thirteenth Note Records. Joining Piket is the consummate rhythm section of drummer Joe La Barbera and bassist Darek Oleszkiewicz-part of the vibrant West Coast jazz scene centered in metro-Los Angeles and whose presence inspired the album's title. Guitarist Larry Koonse guests on two tracks.

Justin Vivian Bond, Darren Criss, Molly Ringwald and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly lineup of performances from September 7 - 18, 2016. Scroll down, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!

Spectrum Announces September Schedule of Events

Spectrum Listings for September 2016 SPECTRUM 121 LUDLOW STREET, 2nd FLOOR New York, NY Subway: F, M, J & Z trains to Essex/Delancey station Admission left to artist discretion: usually $15; $10 Students & Seniors Spectrum

MIKE BAGGETTA QUARTET Comes To Cornelia Street Cafe

This Weekend At Cornelia Street Café- Fri Oct 01 9:00PM & 10:30PM MIKE BAGGETTA QUARTET (Mike Baggetta, guitar; Jason Rigby, tenor saxophone; Eivind Opsvik, bass; George Schuller, drums)

MIKE BAGGETTA QUARTET Comes To Cornelia Street Cafe

This Weekend At Cornelia Street Café- Fri Oct 01 9:00PM & 10:30PM MIKE BAGGETTA QUARTET (Mike Baggetta, guitar; Jason Rigby, tenor saxophone; Eivind Opsvik, bass; George Schuller, drums)

21ST CENTURY SCHIZOID MUSIC Plays Cornelia Street Cafe

This Week At Cornelia Street Café Mon Sep 27 8:30PM 21ST CENTURY SCHIZOID MUSIC:THE YIN YANG OF DANA HANCHARD (Dana Hanchard, vocals, piano, bamboo flute; Willard Dyson, drums; Jimmy Cruiz, bamboo flute, percussion; Tony Cedras, accordion, guitar)

CORNELIA STREET CAFE Announces Their October Events

THE CORNELIA STREET CAFE has announced an exciting schedule of events for the month of October full of diverse musical styles for all kinds of musical tastes!

Cornelia Street Cafe Presents Russ Lossing's 'Personal Tonal' CD Release, 8/20

This Weekend At Cornelia Street Cafe: Russ Lossing and Storytelling.

Cornelia Street Cafe Feat. Comedy Festivals, CD Release, Live Performance, 8/17

This Week At Cornelia Street Cafe.

Cornelia Street Cafe Feat. Comedy Festivals, CD Release, Live Performance, 8/16

This Week At Cornelia Street Cafe.

Cornelia Street Cafe Feat. Comedy Festivals, CD Release, Live Performance, 8/17

This Week At Cornelia Street Cafe.

CLEAN FEED ANNUAL NYC FESTIVAL Runs May 7-9 at Cornelia Cafe

This weekend Cornelia Street Cafe (29 Cornelia Street) will host the 5th Annual Clean Feed Annual NYC Festival. Friday at 8:30 PM the Festival kicks off with Peter Van Huffel, voice with Peter Van Huffel alto and soprano saxophones; Samuel Blaser on trombone and Michael Bates, bass on Friday at 8:30 PM. At 9:45 PM Ivo Perelman, Daniel Levin and Reuben Radding with 'Soulstorm.' At 11:00 PM RED trio + Nate Wooley 'RED trio' will perform. The full list events are listed below and more information is available at http://www.cleanfeed-records.com/. Tickets for Friday and Saturday night are $20 or $10 for one set. Sunday tickets are $15 ($10 for one set).