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MIT Presents Miguel Zenón's Boston Area Premiere Of GOLDEN CITY In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

MIT will present the Boston-area premiere of Golden City, Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist/composer and MIT faculty member Miguel Zenón's powerful suite for large ensemble.

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!

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.

Alexis Cole to Present I'LL TAKE NEW YORK at HFC Underground
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Jazz vocalist and pianist Alexis Cole will debut at HFC Underground, celebrating NYC's music with classics and hidden gems. Joined by John DiMartino, Tony Depaolis, and Kenny Hassler, experience a sonic tour of the city. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

John Hollenbeck's New Band George To Perform At New England Conservatory This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

Percussionist John Hollenbeck's ensemble GEORGE will perform at New England Conservatory on October 22, 2024.

Diana Panton to Release 11th Album 'soft winds and roses'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024

Diana Panton has announced the October 25 release of her eleventh album, soft winds and roses. A departure from Diana Panton’s more recent albums, soft winds and roses features modern classics composed from the 1960s onward, including songs by Lennon and McCartney, Burt Bacharach, Gordon Lightfoot, and more.

Video: Kurt Elling Releases Video For 'A Wish (Valentine)' Feat. Cécile McLorin Salvant & Sullivan Fortner
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 16, 2024

Multi-grammy award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling has released a video for his rendition of Fred Hersch and Norma Winstone’s “A Wish (Valentine),” featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant. The song is taken from Wildflowers, Vol. 1, a brand new, spur-of-the-moment album spontaneously created with pianist Sullivan Fortner.

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 26, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including album release shows, Isaac Mizrahi, and plenty of jazz.

Alexis Cole to Release 'Jazz Republic: Taiwan, the United States, and the Freedom of Swing'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 5, 2024

JAZZ REPUBLIC: TAIWAN, THE UNITED STATES, AND THE FREEDOM OF SWING, the newest album by vocalist ALEXIS COLE, is a big band album featuring the TAIPEI JAZZ ORCHESTRA. It will be released on August 19.

August Line-Up Set For Smoke Jazz Club, Including Fred Hersch Trio, Johnathan Blake, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2024

Discover the August line-up at Smoke Jazz Club featuring performances by the Fred Hersch Trio, Johnathan Blake, and more. Enjoy a month of exceptional jazz music at this iconic New York venue.

Aubrey Johnson Quartet to Play Jazz On Main in Mt. Kisco This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

On Friday, June 28 at 7pm, Brooklyn-based jazz vocalist Aubrey Johnson will team up with Detroit native guitarist Randy Napoleon for an exciting evening of originals, jazz standards, and Brazilian music at Jazz on Main in Mt. Kisco.

Alexis Cole Comes to 54 Below Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024

Experience the captivating performance of Alexis Cole at 54 Below on May 21. Dive into an evening of enchanting jazz music by this renowned artist.

Find Out Who Won at the 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Winners!
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2024

Find out who won at the GRAMMYs. Notable winners include Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA, Fred Again.., Shucked songwriter Brandy Clark, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, The Beatles, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish for the Barbie soundtrack, and more.

THE MUSIC OF MAX ROACH Celebrates the Centennial of the Legendary Jazz Drummer and Composer, February 15
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

New England Conservatory's Jazz Studies Department marks the centennial of a great American jazz drummer and composer with The Music of Max Roach on Thursday, February 15, at 8 p.m. in NEC's Burnes Hall.

Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo Earn Grammy Nomination For 'El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2'
by Michael Major - Nov 13, 2023

Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo Earn Grammy(R) Nomination for 'El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2.' The title references the beauty of the Latin-American Songbook and the Bolero in particular. The album expands on the initial concept of El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 1 while maintaining the intent of playing songs the artists know and love.

Taylor Swift & More Nominated For 2024 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - Nov 10, 2023

Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and more were also nominated for GRAMMYS. Check out the full list of nominations now! Sweeney Todd, Parade, and more were nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category.

Jersey City Theater Center November Performances to Feature Pony Box Dance Theater, Alon Nechushtan Ensemble & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023

JCTC will feature Pony Box Dance Theater, the Alon Nechushtan Ensemble, and Slavo Rican Assembly this November in Jersey City.

Drummer/Composer Mareike Wiening to Release New Album 'REVEAL' in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2023

Drummer/composer Mareike Wiening reveals her third album, 'Reveal,' featuring trumpeter Dave Douglas alongside her quintet. The album explores personal experiences and societal pressures, resulting in rich and deeply personal music.

No Tricks, Only Treats this October With Segerstrom Center for the Art's Black Friday and Halloween Sales!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is offering patrons the chance to experience world-class entertainment at scary low (OR scary good) prices.

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & WHATSNEXT?, Jeff Harnar, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will feature a number of exciting performances from top jazz artists this October. Check out the lineup here!