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Interview: Ekep Nkwelle & Robbie Lee Join BIG BAND HOLIDAYS at Jazz At Lincoln Center

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual holiday family-friendly festivities are right around the corner. BIG BAND HOLIDAYS, now in its 12th season, will play JALC December 18 to 22. We spoke with guest vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee about the show.
Photos: Karen Mack Celebrates New Solo Album CATCH & KEEP At Birdland

Birdland presented singer Karen Mack in concert on Monday, August 26. The event celebrated Karen’s new solo album 'Catch & Keep,” a fun mix of contemporary jazz classics, including works by Dave Frishberg, Bob Dorough, Nellie McKay and Betty Bryant. See photos from the show. 
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including album release shows, Isaac Mizrahi, and plenty of jazz.
Interview: Karen Mack Celebrates the Release of CATCH AND KEEP at Birdland

This Monday, August 26, Birdland Jazz Club will present multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Karen Mack celebrating her new solo album Catch & Keep, a fun mix of contemporary jazz classics alongside originals that speak to how we hold onto things and how we let go. We spoke with Mack about the new album and her songwriting inspiration.
Karen Mack to Celebrate New Album CATCH & KEEP at Birdland

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present multi-award-winning singer/songwriter Karen Mack celebrating her new solo album Catch & Keep. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveal August 2024 Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. Comes to World Stage Theatre Company This Month

World Stage Theatre Company will present Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr., originally conceived and created by Scott Ferguson; Book by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall, and George Keating; Music by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall, and Tom Yohe.
Review: Jaye Maynard Delivers Beautiful Blossom Dearie Tribute at Chelsea Table And Stage

Chelsea Table and Stage was packed to the brim last Sunday evening for Jaye Maynard’s beautiful Blossom Dearie tribute show, BIRD AMONGST THE BLOSSOM. This stunning tribute served as a delicious preview to Maynard’s upcoming album, and one hopes Maynard will mount the show again to celebrate the release of the album.
Chelsea Table + Stage To Present Jaye Maynard in BIRD AMONGST THE BLOSSOM

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York's newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present vocalist Jaye Maynard in a special show “Bird Amongst the Blossom: A Tribute to the Blossom Dearie Songbook,” honoring the centennial of the music legend on the actual day of her 100th Birthday, Sunday, April 28 at 7:00 PM.
Jaye Maynard to Honor Blossom Dearie at Chelsea Table + Stage

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present vocalist Jaye Maynard in a special show “Bird Amongst the Blossom: A Tribute to the Blossom Dearie Songbook. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Chelsea Table + Stage to Present FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE: THE SONGS OF RON MILLER

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will celebrate one of Motown’s most successful hitmakers in “For Once in My Life: The Songs of Ron Miller” on Monday, March 25 at 7:00 PM.
Our Monthly 'Birthday' Salute Goes to....

Born one long ago December, this music star of stars has had a lasting impact all these years. Follow the clues about other notables born in this month and figure out who gets this month's birthday applause.
Stephanie Nakasian With the Matt Baker Trio to Perform at Chelsea Table + Stage in December

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.
Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree'

Charlie Hunter released their collaborative album SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree via Edition Records. Featuring drummer Corey Fonville and bassist-keyboardist DJ Harrison, the full-length is a continuation of Elling’s SuperBlue collaboration with Charlie Hunter, which includes their 2021 debut full-length and their 2023 covers EP Guilty Pleasures.
A JAZZ FESTIVAL FOR THE AGES To Takes Place In Wantagh This Labor Day Weekend

The soul of New Orleans meets the vibrant energy of New York City, resulting in a collision of two iconic musical metropolises at the inaugural Jazz Festival For The Ages, Running September 2-4 in Wantagh, New York
Photos: Edward W. Hardy, Marsha Thompson, Phillip Bullock, Sasha Ono, And Kyle P. Walker In TEA & SYMPHONY At The Pocono Mountains Music Festival

On Sunday, July 23, Edward W. Hardy, Marsha Thompson, Phillip Bullock, Sasha Ono, and Kyle P. Walker gave a spectacular concert at the fourteenth annual Pocono Mountains Music Festival (PMMF) at the Skytop Lodge's Evergreen Ballroom.
Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release Cover of Joni Mitchell's 'Black Crow'

Multi-GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling and guitarist/producer Charlie Hunter released their new rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow.” The song is off their upcoming album SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree, a new full-length featuring drummer Corey Fonville and bassist-keyboardist DJ Harrison.
Feature: Cabaret And Concert Community Mourns Ralph Lampkin

On June 24th, the industry lost a beloved and most interesting member of the family, and Marilyn Lester remembers her friend for Broadway World.
Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Release 'Freeman Square' from 'SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree'

SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree sees Elling and Hunter reunited with drummer Corey Fonville and multi-instrumentalist DJ Harrison (both of jazz-funk fusion quintet Butcher Brown) for a kaleidoscopic collection of new songs, dynamic reinventions, and surprising covers (Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow.'
Emmet Cohen Trio, Gil Evans Project, and More to Play Birdland Next Month

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 2 through May 14.

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