Bob Stewart

Jeff Lederer Releases 'Guilty!!!' With NY Luminaries & Mass Stream Special Event in 5 Cities
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

Jeff Lederer announced his new album 'Guilty!!!' set for release on October 7, 2024. The album critiques political dishonesty and features an ensemble including Kirk Knuffke, Bob Stewart, and Matt Wilson.

Oregon Symphony to Present Selections From Curtis Stewart's OF LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

The Oregon Symphony Orchestra will present composer and violinist Curtis Stewart's 'of Love' - A Personal Requiem. Learn how to purchase tickets.

MusicNOW to Present Curtis Stewart In Premiere Of His Violin Concerto And Jessie Montgomery's Concerto Grosso
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024

On Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 4:30pm, 'Jessie Montgomery & Curtis Stewart,' a celebration of composer-performers, will be performed at Symphony Center.

Ron Carter's Foresight Quartet, Nick Finzer Big Band, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running October 16th - October 29th. Get all the details here!

Curtis Stewart Unveils 2023-2024 Season Highlights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023

Discover the exciting highlights of Curtis Stewart's upcoming 2023-2024 season, including his performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Oregon Symphony presenting his musical essay on grief, 'of Love.' Get the details here.

What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming October 9th - October 22nd
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2023

Discover the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland from October 9th to October 22nd. Get ready for a lineup of incredible jazz performances at this renowned venue.

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & WHATSNEXT?, Jeff Harnar, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will feature a number of exciting performances from top jazz artists this October. Check out the lineup here!

Park Avenue Armory's Artists Studio Series Continues To Spotlight Legendary Collective AACM This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2023

Discover the continuation of Park Avenue Armory's Artists Studio Series, shining a spotlight on the legendary collective AACM. Experience performances and premieres by Ge. Don't miss out on this fall's exciting lineup.

New Video and Single 'Drift To Wake' Out Now From Curtis Stewart's OF LOVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

On Friday, June 2, 2023, violinist and composer Curtis Stewart releases a new self-composed and performed album of Love. The album's second single, Drift to Wake, is out today - just ahead of Mother's Day.

Theatre in the Park INDOOR Presents SEUSSICAL This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2022

The Whos, as well as Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz are all here for the holidays as Theatre in the Park INDOOR presents 'Seussical The Musical'!

Violist And Composer Nick Revel to Release DREAM COLLIDER �" Self-Composed, Performed, And Engineered
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2022

On October 27, 2022, GRAMMY-nominated violist and composer Nick Revel will release his second album, Dream Collider, on Sapphire Records. With styles leaning heavily on both pop-inspired electronic music and ambient-style film music, Revel leads the listener on a journey that questions the traditional sound of the viola.

BIRDLAND Announces Programming Through June 5th
by Marissa Tomeo - May 21, 2022

Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running May 24 - June 5. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include The Tierney Sutton Band, Robert Edwards Big Band, Brecker-Liebman-Copland Quintet and Greg Ruvolo Big Band.

What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming May 17 - May 29
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2022

Get full details for Jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, May 17 - May 29:

Princeton University Jazz Festival Returns April 27�"30
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2022

Jazz at Princeton University, helmed by acclaimed saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, announces the return of the Princeton University Jazz Festival. Presented in conjunction with Jazz Appreciation Month, the event, which takes place Wednesday, April 27 – Saturday, April 30, features guest artists guitarist Gilad Hekselman, and saxophonists Seamus Blake, Tony Malaby and Alexa Tarantino performing with Princeton University's stellar student ensembles.

Multi-Instrumentalist Howard Johnson Dies at 79
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2021

Howard Johnson, veteran jazz musician, tuba innovator and founding member of the Saturday Night Live band, died at home in New York on Jan. 11, 2021, following a long illness, according to his longtime partner, Nancy Olewine. 

BWW Interview: Fredi Walker-Browne Directs LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY, A COVID PLAY Presented By Holmdel Theatre Company and Out of the Box Theatrics on 10/5
by Erica Handel - Sep 28, 2020

Out of the Box Theatrics (OOTB) and Holmdel Theatre Company will present a virtual reading of LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY, A COVID PLAY on Monday, October 5th at 7:15 PM ET on Facebook and YouTube. Written by Bob Stewart, the piece is directed by Fredi Walker-Browne (RENT), with sound and video production by DimlyWit Productions.

Out Of the Box Theatrics and Holmdel Theatre Company to Present a Virtual Reading of LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2020

Out of the Box Theatrics (OOTB) and Holmdel Theatre Company are proud to present a virtual reading of LET THE CHIPS FALL WHERE THEY MAY, A COVID PLAY on Monday, October 5th at 7:15 PM ET on Facebook and YouTube. Written by Bob Stewart, the piece is directed by Fredi Walker-Browne (RENT). Sound and video production by DimlyWit Productions.

VIDEO: Join the Birthday Bash on the Marie's Crisis Weekend Warm-Up
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2020

This week's Weekend Warm-Up will be led by Marie's Crisis pianist Kenney Green and special guests Britney Coleman, Shaleah Adkisson, and Fredi Walker-Browne! Tune in today at 4pm to join the piano party!

Out Today �" 'The One Before This” Single From Matt Wilson's Upcoming Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2020

Need a little musical snuggle time? The irrepressible drummer/composer Matt Wilson brings us a virtual Hug with the release of his album of the same name on August 28, 2020 via Palmetto Records.   

David Bromberg's New Album "Big Road" Streaming Now At Folk Alley
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2020

Esteemed roots music veteran David Bromberg, after nearly a half century as a recording artist, is still pushing boundaries, still an iconoclast, still unapologetically unique, as he continues to explore his life's journey via a path that might be considered “asymmetrical.'