Jack Kleinsinger's Highlights In Jazz 46th Anniversary Gala 2/28, BMCC TRIBECA Performing Arts Center
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 21, 2019
Each year, savvy jazz fans look forward to the annual Highlights In Jazz series. For almost a half century, the Jack Kleinsinger-produced events have brought together a multitude of beloved jazz musicians spanning an eclectic mix of generations and styles. The 2019 season is no exception, with four stellar concerts featuring some of the brightest luminaries in jazz today.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Presents LOTUS: Tap Stars Reunite to Celebrate the Art Form
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 29, 2017
For one night only, October 7, 2017, six award-winning tap artists, connected through their Broadway background in Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, reunite to celebrate their art form in the newly renovated Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Featuring D.C. natives Joseph Webb and Baakari Wilder along with Omar Edwards, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Derick K. Grant, and Jason Samuels Smith, this unique performance is choreographed to honor the roots of tap dance, their predecessors, and each other, all to live jazz music by the Lafayette Harris Jr. Quintet.
Centenary Stage Company Poised to Melt Away the Winter with January THAW MUSIC FESTIVAL.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2016
Centenary Stage Company plans to heat things up this winter with their annual January Thaw Music Festival. This year's features three exciting performances during the month of January in the Sitnik Theater of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. The festival includes;The HooDoo Loungers on Saturday, January 14 at 8pm; Sweet Plantain Quartet on Saturday, January 28 at 8pm and 3hree for Louis: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong on Sunday, January 22 at 2pm.