George Russell

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.

THE GILDED AGE: The Complete Second Season Coming to DVD
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2024

Get ready to embark on a compelling journey through life in New York in the late 1800s, as Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment brings HBO’s The Gilded Age: The Complete Second Season to DVD on October 1, 2024. 

Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born Reveal New Creative Projects for 2024-25
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2024

Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born revealed new projects and the Artists Supporting Artists initiatives under Sweat Variant, promoting collaboration and innovation in the arts community. Learn more!

Video: THE GILDED AGE Star Carrie Coon Wants A Musical Of the Hit Drama
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2024

Carrie Coon, who has won audiences with her portrayal of Bertha Russell on HBO's The Gilded Age, wants to see the hit drama come to Broadway as a musical! Watch the video.

NEC Jazz Orchestra Kicks Off Regattabar's New Big Band Mondays Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

The NEC Jazz Orchestra makes an off-campus appearance on Monday, February 5 at the Charles Hotel’s Regattabar (1 Bennett St., Cambridge). The orchestra is the opening act for the Ken Schaphorst Big Band, the 17-piece ensemble of acclaimed composer, performer and Jazz Studies Co-Chair Schaphorst.

THE COLOR PURPLE, MAESTRO & More Nominated For SAG Awards - Full List of Nominations!
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2024

This morning, nominees for the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® honoring outstanding individual, cast and ensemble performances for the past year were announced. Check out the full list of nominations, which include Danielle Brooks, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Hannah Waddingham, the cast of The Gilded Age, and more.

NEC Jazz Studies & Contemporary Musical Arts Departments Launch Winter/Spring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024

NEC Jazz Studies & Contemporary Musical Arts Departments launch dynamic winter/spring season. Stay updated on the latest jazz performances and events.

HBO Renews Hit Drama Series THE GILDED AGE For A Third Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2023

The HBO Original drama series THE GILDED AGE, which features a stacked cast of Broadway talent, has been renewed for a third season.

THE GILDED AGE Star Morgan Spector Talks A Musical Episode and Working with Broadway's Brightest Stars
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2023

Morgan Spector, the breakout heartthrob of the HBO series, The Gilded Age, shares his thoughts on the show's popularity, his on-screen relationship with co-star Carrie Coon, and what it's like to work with a screen full of stage stars.

From LA BOHEME To Bowie, NEC's Winter/Spring Season Promises A Dynamic Blend Of Classics And Contemporary Selections
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2023

New England Conservatory's Winter/Spring Season promises a dynamic blend of classics and contemporary selections, including the 70th anniversary of Coretta Scott King's graduation, NEC's renowned chamber orchestra, and Jazz in Cambridge. Explore a musical odyssey from 'La bohème' to Bowie.

Sheila Jordan To Return To The Mad Monkfish in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Legendary vocalist Sheila Jordan is returning to The Mad Monkfish on December 15th. Don't miss this incredible performance!

Every Broadway Actor in THE GILDED AGE Season Two
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2023

The Gilded Age has returned for season two with a fresh lineup of Broadway stars! The first season of Julian Fellowes' series featured over 60 Broadway alums, including Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Check out which faces you recognize from the theatre, including new additions like Laura Benanti and Jeremy Shamos.

Craft Recordings Releases Art Farmer's 'PORTRAIT OF ART FARMER'
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023

These latest reissues, which continue Craft's celebration of the iconic jazz label, include choice albums from Shelly Manne & His Friends, Ornette Coleman, Phineas Newborn, Jr., Leroy Vinnegar, Curtis Counce's You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce and Art Farmer's Portrait of Art Farmer, which is available today.

Craft Recordings Releases Curtis Counce's 'You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce' As Part Of The Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series
by Michael Major - Oct 16, 2023

These latest reissues, which continue Craft's celebration of the iconic jazz label, include choice albums from Shelly Manne & His Friends, Ornette Coleman, Phineas Newborn, Jr., Art Farmer, Leroy Vinnegar and Curtis Counce, whose You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce is available now.

Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Trailer With Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2023

HBO has debuted the trailer for the second season of The Gilded Age, featuring the series' star-studded cast of Broadway stars. Watch the video featuring Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Donna Murphy, Audra McDonald, Nathan Lane, and more.

NEC Jazz Orchestra Celebrates George Russell's Centennial, October 19
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2023

NEC Jazz Orchestra celebrates George Russell's centennial with a special performance on Oct 19. Don't miss this tribute to a jazz legend.

NEC Jazz Orchestra celebrates The Music of George Russell This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023

Ken Schaphorst leads the NEC Jazz Orchestra in its first concert of the year, a celebration of the centennial of George Russell. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two Teaser Ahead of October Premiere With Donna Murphy, Denée Benton & More
by Michael Major - Aug 23, 2023

The season will feature Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Michael Cerveris, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Debra Monk, Donna Murphy, Kristine Nielsen, Kelli O’Hara, Patrick Page, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, Ashlie Atkinson, and Laura Benanti. Watch the teaser video now!

Ken Peplowski Quartet & Orchestra with Terell Stafford, Yardbird Big Band, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 19, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running August 21 - September 3rd.

Cindy Blackman Santana Band, Champian Fulton and Hide Tanaka, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 12, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running from August 14 - August 27, celebrating Charlie Parker's birthday all month long!