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Dizzy Gillespie

Date of Death: January 06, 1993 (75)

Birth Place: Cheraw, SC, USA

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Lillias White, Noel MacNeal and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Noel MacNeal, Lillias White, and more. See the full lineup and learn more!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Mar. 21 to Mar. 27, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 21, 2025

Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Jenn Colella, Lillias White & More
by Joey Mervis - Mar 17, 2025

Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of this month's performers, including Jenn Colella ('I Could Have Danced All Night'), Charles Busch ('Bill'), and Lillias White ('I'm Getting Along Right').
Jazz Vocal Ensemble New York Voices to Perform at Schwartz Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

New York Voices, a premiere jazz vocal ensemble, performs at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts with a program of jazz standards and big band hits in this  Candler Concert Series debut on Friday, March 21.  
Chicago a Cappella Will Perform JAZZ A CAPPELLA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Chicago a cappella will continue its 2024/25 Season this March with Jazz a cappella, a new dimension of jazz told through the voice, blending iconic vocal standard.
Andromeda Turre To Perform At Montclair Art Museum With An All-Star Band
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer, and advocate Andromeda Turre will return to her hometown for a special performance at the Montclair Art Museum. Learn more and see how to attend the performance.
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
SMOKE Jazz Club Announces April Line-up Including Jim Rotondi Tribute, George Cables, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club will present today's leading artists in April aka Jazz Appreciation Month. The lauded tenor saxophonist Walter Smith III begins the month with a five-night run (Apr 2-6) at the helm of his stellar quartet.
Andromeda Turre To Return To Grace Farms With Environmental Jazz Suite
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Grace Farms will welcome back acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer, and advocate Andromeda Turre for an exclusive concert. Learn more and see how to attend.
Harlem School Of The Arts Rolls Out New Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

On February 20th, as part of the month-long Black History celebration, the Harlem School of the Arts will launch an important new, FREE music program, the Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy. Learn more!
Long Beach Symphony Will Host an Evening with Arturo Sandoval
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Long Beach Symphony will welcome legendary trumpeter, pianist, composer, and storyteller Arturo Sandoval for a concert in March. Learn more about the show here!
92NY to Present Max Roach At 100: Tyshawn Sorey Trio & Sandbox Percussion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of legendary drummer, composer and activist Max Roach on his centenary. Learn more and see how to attend.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2025 Tanglewood Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2025 season, opening in late June. The 2025 Tanglewood season features more than 100 performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Smoke Jazz Club Reveals March Line-Up Featuring Terri Lyn Carrington, Fred Hersch, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club will kick off this month with the NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington paying tribute to Max Roach's Centennial with the debut of her “We Insist! 2025” ensemble. Leanr more about the lineup here!
2025 Boston Pops Spring Season Includes Yearlong Celebration Of Keith Lockhart's 30th Anniversary As Conductor
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Join the Boston Pops for the 2025 season from May 8–June 7, celebrating Keith Lockhart's 30th anniversary as conductor. Highlights include 10 eclectic programs featuring Broadway, rock, and film scores. Special guests include Cynthia Erivo, making her Pops debut. Tickets available starting February 4.
U.S. Air Force 'Airmen of Note' to Perform as Part of FSU’s Ninth Annual Jazz Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

As part of Frostburg State University’s Department of Music’s ninth annual Jazz Festival, the U.S. Air Force ‘Airmen of Note’ will perform in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer Performing Arts Center. Learn more.
Tickets on Sale Now for JUDY COLLINS AND FRIENDS at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Legendary Judy Collins will present a star-studded 85th birthday celebration Judy Collins and Friends: 85 Years of Music and Protest at The Town Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Feature: 14 of the Best Cabaret Shows to See in 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 24, 2024

Let's toast the New Year by looking ahead to some of the most anticipated shows of the next 6 months. We put together 14 shows we're looking forward to seeing next year, that are likely to sell out well in advance.
Papo Vázquez Leads Third Annual Holiday Jazz & Latin Jazz Parranda
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will present Holiday Jazz & Latin Jazz Parranda for its third winter season, led by Papo Vazquez. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Birdland Jazz To Present Emmet Cohen Trio, Svetlana's Big Band And More This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2024

Get all the details on jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running December 2nd - December 15th.

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