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Mosaic Records To Release New 7-CD Louis Armstrong Boxed Set In April (Feb 9, 2021)
Dr. John and Cyril Neville Honored at Louis Armstrong House Museum's 2015 Gala Tonight (Dec 2, 2015)
Dr. John and Cyril Neville to Be Honored at Louis Armstrong House Museum's 2015 Gala (Nov 5, 2015)
Mosaic Records To Release New 7-CD Louis Armstrong Boxed Set In April (Feb 9, 2021)
Dr. John and Cyril Neville Honored at Louis Armstrong House Museum's 2015 Gala Tonight (Dec 2, 2015)
Dr. John and Cyril Neville to Be Honored at Louis Armstrong House Museum's 2015 Gala (Nov 5, 2015)
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Mosaic Records To Release New 7-CD Louis Armstrong Boxed Set In April
Mosaic Records has announced the April 10, 2021 release of The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia & RCA Victor Studio Sessions 1946 - 66, a 7-CD boxed set that will take listeners into the studio with Armstrong in a way never previously imaginable.
Mosaic Records has announced the April 10, 2021 release of The Complete Louis Armstrong Columbia & RCA Victor Studio Sessions 1946 - 66, a 7-CD boxed set that will take listeners into the studio with Armstrong in a way never previously imaginable.
Dr. John and Cyril Neville Honored at Louis Armstrong House Museum's 2015 Gala Tonight
Louis Armstrong House Museum today announced that Dr. John, music icon; Cyril Neville, legendary musician and activist; Jerome Chazen, Chairman of Chazen Capital Partners, Chairman Emeritus of Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Trustee of the Louis Armstrong House Museum; and Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners and noted philanthropist and jazz aficionado, will be presented with the 'Louie Award' for their dedication to preserving and promoting the cultural legacy of Louis Armstrong at the Museum's annual gala tonight, December 2, 2015.
Louis Armstrong House Museum today announced that Dr. John, music icon; Cyril Neville, legendary musician and activist; Jerome Chazen, Chairman of Chazen Capital Partners, Chairman Emeritus of Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Trustee of the Louis Armstrong House Museum; and Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners and noted philanthropist and jazz aficionado, will be presented with the 'Louie Award' for their dedication to preserving and promoting the cultural legacy of Louis Armstrong at the Museum's annual gala tonight, December 2, 2015.
Dr. John and Cyril Neville to Be Honored at Louis Armstrong House Museum's 2015 Gala
Louis Armstrong House Museum today announced that Dr. John, music icon; Cyril Neville, legendary musician and activist; Jerome Chazen, Chairman of Chazen Capital Partners, Chairman Emeritus of Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Trustee of the Louis Armstrong House Museum; and Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners and noted philanthropist and jazz aficionado, will be presented with the 'Louie Award' for their dedication to preserving and promoting the cultural legacy of Louis Armstrong at the Museum's annual gala on December 2, 2015.
Louis Armstrong House Museum today announced that Dr. John, music icon; Cyril Neville, legendary musician and activist; Jerome Chazen, Chairman of Chazen Capital Partners, Chairman Emeritus of Liz Claiborne, Inc. and Trustee of the Louis Armstrong House Museum; and Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners and noted philanthropist and jazz aficionado, will be presented with the 'Louie Award' for their dedication to preserving and promoting the cultural legacy of Louis Armstrong at the Museum's annual gala on December 2, 2015.
Johnny Mathis Returns to Segerstrom Center Tonight
It will be a 'Wonderful, Wonderful' evening of music as the immensely popular recording artist Johnny Mathis returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for one night only tonight, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall.
It will be a 'Wonderful, Wonderful' evening of music as the immensely popular recording artist Johnny Mathis returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for one night only tonight, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall.
Louis Armstrong House to Honor Dick Cavett, Stephen Maitland-Lewis & Andrew P. Jackson
The Louis Armstrong House Museum announces 2014 Louie Award recipients! The Louie Award is the museum's annual award presented in honor of dedicated work to preserve and promote the cultural legacy of Louis Armstrong. This year the Louie Award will be bestowed upon Dick Cavett, legendary talk-show host and author; Andrew P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako) Executive Director, Langston Hughes Community Library & Cultural Center in Queens; and Stephen Maitland-Lewis award-winning author and jazz aficionado.
The Louis Armstrong House Museum announces 2014 Louie Award recipients! The Louie Award is the museum's annual award presented in honor of dedicated work to preserve and promote the cultural legacy of Louis Armstrong. This year the Louie Award will be bestowed upon Dick Cavett, legendary talk-show host and author; Andrew P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako) Executive Director, Langston Hughes Community Library & Cultural Center in Queens; and Stephen Maitland-Lewis award-winning author and jazz aficionado.
Johnny Mathis Set To Release THE COMPLETE GLOBAL ALBUMS COLLECTION Out 11/17
ohnny Mathis' near 60-year tenure as a core artist at Columbia Records was only interrupted once, when he founded his own production company, Global Records, for a four-year stay at Mercury Records from 1963 to 1967.
ohnny Mathis' near 60-year tenure as a core artist at Columbia Records was only interrupted once, when he founded his own production company, Global Records, for a four-year stay at Mercury Records from 1963 to 1967.
Johnny Mathis to Return to Segerstrom Center, 11/8
It will be a “Wonderful, Wonderful” evening of music as the immensely popular recording artist Johnny Mathis returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for one night only on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. Celebrating his 58th year in the music industry and a sublime vocalist whose approach to pop music eclipses passing fads and trends, Mathis has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories – from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards and contemporary pop hits – all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history. The program will include beloved hits such as, “Chances Are,” “Misty,” “A Certain Smile,” and much more.
It will be a “Wonderful, Wonderful” evening of music as the immensely popular recording artist Johnny Mathis returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for one night only on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Segerstrom Hall. Celebrating his 58th year in the music industry and a sublime vocalist whose approach to pop music eclipses passing fads and trends, Mathis has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories – from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards and contemporary pop hits – all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history. The program will include beloved hits such as, “Chances Are,” “Misty,” “A Certain Smile,” and much more.
Loston Harris Quartet, Jane Monheit and More Come to Birdland, 7/7-13
Birdland Jazz Club has announced their amazing line-up of talent for July 7 - July 13, including the Loston Harris Quartet with Special Guest Monica Behan, Jane Monheit, Arturo O'Farrill, David DeJesus, and more!
Birdland Jazz Club has announced their amazing line-up of talent for July 7 - July 13, including the Loston Harris Quartet with Special Guest Monica Behan, Jane Monheit, Arturo O'Farrill, David DeJesus, and more!
Louis Armstrong House Museum Celebrates International Jazz Day at Birdland Tonight
Celebrate International Jazz Day with David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band & the Louis Armstrong House Museum at Birdland tonight, April 30, 2014 at 5:30 pm. The band will include Bria Skonberg, trumpet; Adrian Cunningham, clarinet and alto sax, Wycliffe Gordon, trombone; Vince Giordano, banjo and guitar; Rajiv Jayaweera, drums.
Celebrate International Jazz Day with David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band & the Louis Armstrong House Museum at Birdland tonight, April 30, 2014 at 5:30 pm. The band will include Bria Skonberg, trumpet; Adrian Cunningham, clarinet and alto sax, Wycliffe Gordon, trombone; Vince Giordano, banjo and guitar; Rajiv Jayaweera, drums.
Louis Armstrong House Museum to Celebrate International Jazz Day at Birdland, 4/30
Celebrate International Jazz Day with David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band & the Louis Armstrong House Museum at Birdland on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 5:30 pm. The band will include Bria Skonberg, trumpet; Adrian Cunningham, clarinet and alto sax, Wycliffe Gordon, trombone; Vince Giordano, banjo and guitar; Rajiv Jayaweera, drums.
Celebrate International Jazz Day with David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band & the Louis Armstrong House Museum at Birdland on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 5:30 pm. The band will include Bria Skonberg, trumpet; Adrian Cunningham, clarinet and alto sax, Wycliffe Gordon, trombone; Vince Giordano, banjo and guitar; Rajiv Jayaweera, drums.
Quincy Jones to be Honored at Louis Armstrong House Gala
The Louis Armstrong House Museum's Gala 2013 on December 11, 2013 will be a night to remember with a special performance by the Grammy Award-winning Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks and an impressive slate of honorees.
The Louis Armstrong House Museum's Gala 2013 on December 11, 2013 will be a night to remember with a special performance by the Grammy Award-winning Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks and an impressive slate of honorees.
Miles Davis' Original Mono Recordings Issued for First Time Today
Nine of Miles Davis' earliest albums on Columbia Records, encompassing music that he recorded for the label in monaural sound from 1956 to 1961 (and released from 1957 to 1964), will be issued together on CD for the first time as Miles Davis:The Original Mono Recordings. This historic box set, comprising nine CDs in mini-LP replica jackets, will be available everywhere today, November 12, 2013 through Columbia/Legacy, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Nine of Miles Davis' earliest albums on Columbia Records, encompassing music that he recorded for the label in monaural sound from 1956 to 1961 (and released from 1957 to 1964), will be issued together on CD for the first time as Miles Davis:The Original Mono Recordings. This historic box set, comprising nine CDs in mini-LP replica jackets, will be available everywhere today, November 12, 2013 through Columbia/Legacy, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Miles Davis' Original Mono Recordings to Be Issued for First Time, 11/12
Nine of Miles Davis' earliest albums on Columbia Records, encompassing music that he recorded for the label in monaural sound from 1956 to 1961 (and released from 1957 to 1964), will be issued together on CD for the first time as Miles Davis:The Original Mono Recordings.
Nine of Miles Davis' earliest albums on Columbia Records, encompassing music that he recorded for the label in monaural sound from 1956 to 1961 (and released from 1957 to 1964), will be issued together on CD for the first time as Miles Davis:The Original Mono Recordings.
Artist Series Presents Johnny Mathis, 3/22
JOHNNY MATHIS - famous for his romantic hits "Wonderful, Wonderful," "It's Not For Me To Say," "Chances Are," "Misty," and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" (recorded with Deniece Williams), among others - comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Friday, March 22nd at 8:00PM!
JOHNNY MATHIS - famous for his romantic hits "Wonderful, Wonderful," "It's Not For Me To Say," "Chances Are," "Misty," and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" (recorded with Deniece Williams), among others - comes to Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for one performance only on Friday, March 22nd at 8:00PM!
Linda Lavin, Anita Gillette and More Set for Birdland in September
Birdland (315 West 44th Street - between 8th & 9th Aves.) has announced entertainment for the month of September, 2012.
Birdland (315 West 44th Street - between 8th & 9th Aves.) has announced entertainment for the month of September, 2012.
Louis Armstrong Museum Holds First Annual Gala, 12/6
A who's who of the jazz and cultural world is slated to gather for the first annual fundraising gala celebrating the historic Louis Armstrong House Museum (LAHM) on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in New York's famed 3 West Club (3 West 51st Street) from 6pm - 8pm. (6pm - 7pm cocktail; 7pm - 8pm awards program & dinner). This event celebrates 25 years of growth for the museum.
A who's who of the jazz and cultural world is slated to gather for the first annual fundraising gala celebrating the historic Louis Armstrong House Museum (LAHM) on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in New York's famed 3 West Club (3 West 51st Street) from 6pm - 8pm. (6pm - 7pm cocktail; 7pm - 8pm awards program & dinner). This event celebrates 25 years of growth for the museum.
Elvis Costello Urges Fans to Buy 'Ambassador Of Jazz' Box Set Over His Own
On November 29, the British singer-songwriter used his website to dissuade fans from buying his own new boxed set, The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Songbook, noting that its suggested retail price of $329.99 "appears to be either a misprint or a satire." Instead, his message urged them to make a different purchase. "If you should really want to buy something special for your loved one at this time of seasonal giving," he wrote, "we can whole-heartedly recommend, Ambassador Of Jazz - a cute little imitation suitcase, covered in travel stickers and embossed with the name 'Satchmo' but more importantly containing TEN re-mastered albums by one of the most beautiful and loving revolutionaries who ever lived - Louis Armstrong. The box should be available for under one hundred and fifty American dollars and includes a number of other tricks and treats. Frankly, the music is vastly superior."
On November 29, the British singer-songwriter used his website to dissuade fans from buying his own new boxed set, The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Songbook, noting that its suggested retail price of $329.99 "appears to be either a misprint or a satire." Instead, his message urged them to make a different purchase. "If you should really want to buy something special for your loved one at this time of seasonal giving," he wrote, "we can whole-heartedly recommend, Ambassador Of Jazz - a cute little imitation suitcase, covered in travel stickers and embossed with the name 'Satchmo' but more importantly containing TEN re-mastered albums by one of the most beautiful and loving revolutionaries who ever lived - Louis Armstrong. The box should be available for under one hundred and fifty American dollars and includes a number of other tricks and treats. Frankly, the music is vastly superior."
The Artist Series Presents JOHNNY MATHIS 2/26
Johnny Mathis, famous for his romantic hits "Chances Are", "Wonderful, Wonderful", and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" will be in Jacksonville, enchanting audiences with over 50 years of beautiful melodies! JOHNNY MATHIS will perform at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater on Saturday, February 26th at 8:00PM for one performance only!
Johnny Mathis, famous for his romantic hits "Chances Are", "Wonderful, Wonderful", and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" will be in Jacksonville, enchanting audiences with over 50 years of beautiful melodies! JOHNNY MATHIS will perform at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater on Saturday, February 26th at 8:00PM for one performance only!
The Artist Series Presents JOHNNY MATHIS 2/26
Johnny Mathis, famous for his romantic hits "Chances Are", "Wonderful, Wonderful", and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" will be in Jacksonville, enchanting audiences with over 50 years of beautiful melodies! JOHNNY MATHIS will perform at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater on Saturday, February 26th at 8:00PM for one performance only!
Johnny Mathis, famous for his romantic hits "Chances Are", "Wonderful, Wonderful", and "Too Much, Too Little, Too Late" will be in Jacksonville, enchanting audiences with over 50 years of beautiful melodies! JOHNNY MATHIS will perform at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater on Saturday, February 26th at 8:00PM for one performance only!
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their Upcoming Events
National Jazz Museum in Harlem September 20 - September 26, 2010
National Jazz Museum in Harlem September 20 - September 26, 2010
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