Chris Beck

Giants Of Jazz Festival Honors Rufus Reid at SOPAC This Month

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 19 at 8PM! That's when Giants of Jazz, an annual Jazz festival featuring nearly 30 performers, returns to the South Orange Performing Arts Center for the first time since 2019.

Charles Mingus Centennial Concerts & Memorial Announced

Honoring the Centennial of legendary jazz bassist and composer Charles Mingus The Mingus Dynasty Quintet featuring Jack Walrath and special guest artist Charles McPherson will kick off a three-city concert tour in Arizona, the place of Mingus' birth. (April 22, 1922 in Nogales, Arizona)

Mamak Khadem Releases New Single “Across The Oceans” Feat. Chris Martin (of Coldplay)

Mamak Khadem has announced her new single 'Across the Oceans,' with special guest Chris Martin (Coldplay) on piano and vocals, due out November 5, 2021 on Six Degrees Records.

The Django Announces December Line-Up featuring Lonnie Smith Tributes, Duchess Holiday Show and More

. Today’s leading artists gather on The Django stage to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith in special back-to-back tribute concerts 12/9. Two leading pianists make their Django debut: Benito Gonzalez 12/3 followed by Orrin Evans 12/8 leading his new Brazilian project “Terreno Comun”.

Cyrus Chestnut Quartet to Perform 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' at Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts

Hearing Vince Guaraldi's beloved score from A Charlie Brown Christmas has become a holiday tradition for many. The virtuosic and spirited pianist Cyrus Chestnut and his quartet celebrate the season with a festive evening performing their soulful twist on these favorite tunes.

Grammy Winning Guitarist Andrew Synowiec Releases His Debut Album, Second Story

Grammy Winner Andrew Synowiec has released his Debut album today entitled Second Story. The entire album was recorded in 6 hours at Band House Studios in Hollywood, CA.

Rufus Reid Big Band Plays the Jazz Standard, Now thru 3/1

The Rufus Reid Big Band will play the Jazz Standard in NYC from tonight, February 26 to March 1, 2015.

Rufus Reid Big Band Will Play the Jazz Standard, 2/26-3/1

The Rufus Reid Big Band will play the Jazz Standard in NYC from February 26 to March 1, 2015.

Soundtrack for 'ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE DAY' Out Today

'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' hits theaters Oct. 10, 2014, with a soundtrack that includes an original end-credit song from The Vamps, plus original songs from two of the film's stars and score by Christophe Beck ('Frozen,' 'The Hangover'). The six-song EP will be released in the U.S. by Walt Disney Records today, Oct. 7, 2014.

Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society Presents DAVE STRYKER AND BLUE TO THE BONE Tonight

The Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society Presents DAVE STRYKER AND BLUE TO THE BONE tonight, October 6, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the Kaplan Concert Hall at Towson University*.

Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society to Present DAVE STRYKER AND BLUE TO THE BONE, 10/6

The Baltimore Chamber Jazz Society Presents DAVE STRYKER AND BLUE TO THE BONE on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the Kaplan Concert Hall at Towson University*.

Dave Stryker and Blue to the Bone to Play the Falcon Tonight

Tonight, September 14th at 8 pm, Dave Stryker and Blue to the Bone will play The Falcon (1348 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY 12542).

Dave Stryker and Blue to the Bone to Play the Falcon, 9/14

On Saturday, September 14th at 8 pm, Dave Stryker and Blue to the Bone will play The Falcon (1348 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY 12542).

ED CHERRY TRIO Performs at Iridium, 9/1

ED CHERRY TRIO performs at the Iridium, Sunday September 1st at 8 PM and 10 PM for $25

The Dave Stryker Trio Comes to Shanghai Jazz, 7/27; Plays Bar Next Door, 7/31

The Dave Stryker Trio will perform on Saturday, July 27 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm. Featuring: Dave Stryker - guitar; Jared Gold - organ; Chris Beck - drums. The show will take place at Shanghai Jazz, 24 Main Street, Madison, NJ. Call 973.822.2899 for details.

Dave Stryker to Play Birthday and BLUE TO THE BONE IV CD Release Gig at Trumpets, 3/30; April Shows Announced!

Dave Stryker will play a birthday and Blue to the Bone IV CD release gig at Trumpets this Saturday, March 30, 2013, at 8 and 10 p.m.

Iridium Announces Upcoming Performances And Events

The Iridium Jazz Club will continue to celebrate Les Paul with Tim Green Quintet + Keyon Harrold Quintet MAN, HIS MUSIC AND HIS LEGACY EVERY MONDAY NIGHT WITH THE LES PAUL TRIO AND SPECIAL GUESTS LOU PALLO - GUITAR, JOHN COLIANNI - PIANO, NICKI PARROTT - BASS