David Berger

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE THE MUSICAL Announced At The Shawnee Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

The Shawnee Playhouse in Shawnee on Delaware, PA, announced its winter production of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, THE MUSICAL, running from November 23 to December 22, 2024, featuring local veteran talent.

Review: Meow Meow Sets Carnegie Hall on Fire with Laughter
by Sharon Ellman - Mar 26, 2024

This reviewer was completely overwhelmed by the tornado of talent that is Meow Meow. Their show MEOW MEOW, SEQUINS AND SATIRE, DIVAS AND DISRUPTORS: THE WILD WOMEN OF THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC on March 23, 2024 was hot and hysterical.

Previews: DR DAVID AND FRIENDS perform benefit concert for the New Tampa Players' Penguin Project and Ampersand Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Dec 1, 2023

The collaboration between Dr. David and the Penguin Project/Ampersand Theatre for this benefit concert has a heartfelt origin. The doctor's daughter, Naomi, has been a peer mentor for the Penguin Project since its inception in 2018.

Birdland Jazz Club Has Adjusted Their Schedule For March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club has adjusted its schedule for March. See below for the changes: 

Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announce Lineup for March 16 - 29
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their lineup of artists for March 16 through March 29: 

Live At Birdland Jazz Club & Birdland Theater Announces March 9 - March 22 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced listing for March 9 through March 22: 

Birdland Has Released its Schedule for March 2 - March 15
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2020

Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include John Pizzarelli (The Swing 7 and Quartet), Steve Ross, Erena Terakubo and Nana Quintet, Leanne Borghesi & Marta Sanders, Constantine Maroulis, Michelle Lordi and David Berger Orchestra.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater March 2020 Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2020

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their March schedules!

HIGHLIGHTS IN JAZZ 2020 Releases Upcoming Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2020

The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz continues on March 19, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents 'Ellington Everlasting.' The concert turns the spotlight on the maestro's timeless compositions and enduring legacy, through the dynamic vision of featured performers like trombonist Art Baron & The Duke's Men, drummer Bernard Purdie, bassist Bill Crow, saxophonists Bill Easley and Mark Hynes, pianist James Weidman and vocalist Ira Hawkins. In keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, to be held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.

Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis Returns To The Marcus Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2019

It's the most wonderful time of year! The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and music director Marcus Printup continue a beloved annual tradition with Big Band Holidays. Featuring soulful, big band versions of classics like a?oeJingle Bells,a?? a?oeJoy to the World,a?? and a?oeBrazilian Sleigh Ride,a?? Big Band Holidays is an uplifting holiday program that plays to sold-out audiences around the country every December.

Birdland Presents The David Matthews Trio And More Week Of August 12
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Announces August 2019 Schedule; Max von Essen, Jason Kravits, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jul 12, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with John Pizzarelli: A Tribute to Benny Goodman, Dee Dee Bridgewater, David Matthews Trio, The Count Basie Orchestra, Charlie Parker Birthday Celebration, Chris Byars Original Sextet, Nicki Parrott, Gunhild Carling, Ken Peplowski and Diego Figueiredo, Birdography: Celebrating Charlie Parker, Lorin Cohen, Sam Behr, Laila Biali, Carole J. Bufford, The Lineup with Susie Mosher, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Birdland Presents The Freddy Cole Quartet And More Week Of July 8 And 15
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

BWW Review: Justin Sayre & Company's NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Benefit Honors Stonewall 50 (and Judy, of Course)
by Troy Frisby - Jun 14, 2019

It's hard to dream up a better way to kick off LGBTQ Pride Month than with a Judy Garland-themed concert hosted by a queer artist and raising money for an LGBTQ organization.

CURSED CHILD Cast, Laura Osnes, and More Headline Birdland in July
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2019

Birdland Jazz Club announces July 2019 Schedule featuring Veronica Swift with the Emmet Cohen Trio, Freddy Cole Quartet, Steve Smith's Groove Blue Organ Trio, John Pizzarelli: Two-week engagement, Nancy Kelly, Konrad Paszkudzki and Pasquale Grasso, Lew Tabackin Trio, Michael Wolff Trio, Laura Osnes, Alyssa Allgood Quartet, Ladybugs, The Lineup with Susie Mosher, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more.

David Berger Jazz Orchestra and Ron Sunshine Celebrate The Great American Songbook at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2019

Composer, arranger, and conductor, David Berger, is recognized internationally as a leading authority on the music of Duke Ellington and the Swing Era. Conductor and arranger for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from its inception in 1988 through 1994, Berger has transcribed more than 750 full scores of classic recordings, including more than 500 works by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Several of these transcriptions in addition to a number of original arrangements are featured in last season's Broadway hit, After Midnight.

Birdland Presents Monty Alexander And More Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Segerstrom Center Presents Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra With Chick Corea, 3/25
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2018

 Innovator, music pioneer, composer and pianist Chick Corea pairs with the incomparable king of American jazz orchestras, Jazz at Lincoln Center Or chestra in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for a powerhouse concert on March 25, 2018. Since embarking on a solo career in 1966, Corea has been at the forefront of jazz, both as a renowned pianist forging new ground as an innovative electric ke yboardist with his acoustic jazz bands Return to Forever, the Elektric Band, and now, the electro / acoustic Vigil.

Coming Live to Twins Jazz!! Tim Whalen, Salim Washington, Benito Gonzalez and More!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2018

Griffith Kazmierzcak, tpt Ben Frock, tpt Joe Herrara, tpt Chris Frick, pn Jim Hanna, prc Ian Trusheim, bs Kelton Norris, dm Warm the season up with Leo's Maximal Latin Jazz Trumpets!! Arrangements of the music of Tadd Dameron, Louis Armstrong, Clifford Brown, original compositions, and more. Leo Maxey is a Baltimore area jazz trumpeter. Reared in Augusta, GA, he began his musical studies under the tutelage of his father Leonard Maxey, Sr. and Darian Washington and studied with the likes of local greats John Bradley, Michael Katterjohn, and Todd Jenkins. He holds tenure with the BCJO and has performed with artist to include the David Murray Baltimore Big Band, Frankie Ruiz, Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra, the Whitt Williams Big Band, The Four Tops, The Impressions, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, and others. He studied with Alex Norris, Tim Murphy, Gary Thomas, Michael Formanek, Paul Bollenback, Russell Thomas, Robert Blaine, and Darcie Bishop.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Returns to Marcus Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2017

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis (JLCO) comprises 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today. The orchestra makes a return to the Marcus Center's Uihlein Hall on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30 pm.