Carnegie Hall Will Present The Lang Lang International Music Foundation YOUNG SCHOLARS CONCERT
Lang Lang International Music Foundation® gathered friends at Carnegie Hall Thursday evening for their to celebrate the second Young Scholars Graduation Concert, held in the Weill Recital Hall. Sandy Weill (Sanford I. Weill) is a member of the Board of Directors. The graduation performance marked the culmination of their two year stints of study under the tutelage of the Lang Lang Foundation, during which time they performed on stages and in festivals all over the world.
Photo Coverage: Michael Feinstein's Musical Soiree To Benefit The Great American Songbook Foundation
There are many organizations that have been established to preserve our musical heritage and at the forefront of those that specialize in The Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein's foundation is one of the most important and influential. Last night at a private event Michael entertained for a Park Avenue apartment full of generous New Yorkers who had gathered to help support The Great American Songbook Foundation founded by Michael in 2007.
Jean Shafiroff Kicks Off NYC Mission Society Annual Gala Planning
On Tuesday, January 24, philanthropist Jean Shafiroff brought together several dozen supporters of the New York City Mission Society to begin planning for the annual Champions for Children Gala. Jean Shafiroff will again chair the benefit, which will be held on April 5 at the Mandarin Hotel.
Photo Coverage: Nicholas King & Matt Baker Perform at Le Cirque's MUSICAL MONDAYS
Musical Mondays continued at Le Cirque with last night's performance by Matt Baker & Nicholas King. The music starts at 7:30 every Monday as Sirio Maccioni welcomes friends and guests at his renowned Le Cirque. The casual bistro Le Cirque Cafe offers a remarkably well-priced menu. Appearing in the Cafe on Nov. 17will be Jim Altamore. Cole Rumbough returns on Nov. 24.
Photo Coverage: Inside the Second Night of the 25th New York Cabaret Convention
KT Sullivan has always managed in many ways to turn the world of Cabaret upside down. With her enormous gifts of wit, intelligence, voice, musicianship, creativity, and business sense she was the perfect choice to be the artistic director of the Mabel Mercer Foundation. The second evening of the Cabaret Convention and Happy Birthday to Julie Wilson was a entertainment tour de force. The sold out Rose Hall saw performances by:
Photo Coverage: Cole Rumbough Performs at Le Cirque's MUSICAL MONDAYS
Le Cirque Cafe started it's Musical Mondays series with an elegant, sophisticated cabaret & jazz singer who seems to be made for the legendary restaurant. Cole Rumbough has an excellent trio backing him up, and his swinging romantic American Songbook interpretations make the Le Cirque Cafe experience a special night when he's appearing. The cafe was filled and 'A Table at Le Cirque' had to be reserved in advance as Cole's many fans turned out for the excellent food and music.
Photo Coverage: Marilyn Maye Celebrates New Year's Eve at Metropolitan Room
It's a New Year's tradition that doesn't get old. For the third year in a row Marilyn Maye brings back her exciting 'By Request' format for a week of raucous revelry after ringing out 2013 with back-to-back shows on New Year's Eve. Maye's remarkable performances will be accompanied by pianist/conductor Billy Stritch, bassist Tom Hubbard, and drummer Ray Marchica. The party doesn't stop until Sunday January 12. Check out photos from the concert below!
Photo Coverage: Cole Rumbough Performs at Le Cirque's Musical Mondays
The popular Musical Mondays series continues at Le Cirque, and for the holiday season Jazz & Cabaret performer Cole Rumbough and his trio entertained in the famed restaurants cafe. Cole grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut and pursued singing as his passion. In high school, he toured Europe with his church choir and a prestigious national choir called 'Sound of America,' made up of 80 of the best high school singers in the country of 2007, representing 45 states. At 22, Cole is currently a senior at The New School University in Manhattan majoring in Jazz Voice and History. He has appeared at numerous private and charity galas in New York, the Hamptons and Palm Beach. In August of 2012, he was a winner of the Jazz Arts Forum Vocal Competition and performed in the Dobbs Ferry Jazz Festival.
Photo Coverage: Tatiana Eva-Marie and Avalon Jazz Band Play Cafe Carlyle Late Night
The music of Avalon Jazz Band is inspired by the Parisian jazz scene of the 1940's: a mix of swing, Gypsy jazz and French chanson, with influences of Eastern European folklore. Their repertoire consists of French and American standards, as well as a few original compositions. Avalon Jazz Band is actively involved in the New York swing renaissance and, in the two years' time since its creation, has had the pleasure of performing for the French Ambassador and sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Norah Jones & Nellie McKay. Their charismatic vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie creates a beautiful balance between wild Gypsy energy and the deep and stormy sensitivity of French jazz, inviting the listener on a musical voyage inside her imaginary swing caravan.