Gretchen Parlato

Myra Melford & Allison Miller Co-Lead New Band, Lux Quartet, With Dayna Stephens & Scott Colley
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024

Lux Quartet, co-led by pianist Myra Melford and drummer Allison Miller, is proud to present its eponymous debut: a glowing musical encounter with Dayna Stephens (saxophones) and Scott Colley (bass). The program features original compositions by all four band members, exploring philosophical and spiritual themes through the language of jazz. The name Lux Quartet was inspired by the role of light in the diversity of life on Earth.

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.

2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Final Lineup For 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2024

NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the complete list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.

Feature: The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude - Day Eleven - The Publicity Machine
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 11, 2023

Today, we return to The Days Of Cabaret Gratitude with THE PUBLICITY MACHINE.

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.

2024 NYC WINTER JAZZFEST Celebrates 20 Seasons With the Full Spectrum of Jazz, January 10-18
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the initial list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.

Gretchen Parlato and Lionel Loueke Team Up For Concert at Kupferberg Center for the Arts Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023

Grammy-nominated vocalist Gretchen Parlato and acclaimed guitarist Lionel Loueke take the stage at Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College in their long-awaited concert, featuring music from their latest album, 'Lean In.' Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!

New Standards Dedica Homenaje A Las Mujeres Del Jazz
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 8, 2023

“Una pequeña probadita del jazz compuesto por mujeres”, así definió la jazzista Amanda Tovalin, directora de la agrupación New Standards, al programa que presentarán el próximo 9 de abril, a las 13:30 horas, en el Museo José Luis Cuevas, en el contexto del ciclo Jazz y algo más…, actividad organizada por la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera (CNMO) del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal).

Jazz Artist Manager Karen Kennedy Elected President Of NAPAMA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2023

Karen Kennedy, Founding President of 24/Seven Artist Development, has been elected as President of North American Performing Arts Managers and Agents.

Esperanza Spalding's 'Radio Music Society' Gets 10th Anniversary Reissue
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022

Executive produced by hip-hop artist Q-Tip, the 2012 album features the singles “Black Gold” and “Radio Song,” plus the GRAMMY®-winning track, “City of Roses,” and boasts an all-star line-up of talent, including pianist Leo Genovese, drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, and tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano, plus vocalists Lalah Hathaway and Gretchen Parlato

See Sheryl Crow, a Tribute to Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra & Much More This Summer at the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2022

The Los Angeles Philharmonic is presenting a summer of jazz, funk, blues, and more at the Hollywood Bowl and The Ford. Upcoming performances include a tribute to Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra at the Hollywood Bowl (July 27), Les Claypool’s Bastard Jazz at The Ford (July 29), and many more. 

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2022

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!

Princeton University Jazz Festival Returns April 27�"30
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2022

Jazz at Princeton University, helmed by acclaimed saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, announces the return of the Princeton University Jazz Festival. Presented in conjunction with Jazz Appreciation Month, the event, which takes place Wednesday, April 27 – Saturday, April 30, features guest artists guitarist Gilad Hekselman, and saxophonists Seamus Blake, Tony Malaby and Alexa Tarantino performing with Princeton University's stellar student ensembles.

GRETCHEN PARLATO WITH JAZZMN ORCHESTRA at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
by Jared Fessler - Apr 5, 2022

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will present JazzMN, Minnesota's premier, professional jazz orchestra, back to its Main Stage on Monday evening, April 25 for a memorable return to distinctive jazz, under the artistic direction of JC Sanford.

SOPAC Adds Thirteen New Shows to April Lineup!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2022

Live shows are in full bloom at the South Orange Performing Arts Center! With more than a dozen performances on the docket this April, see everything from a Ukrainian quartet to acoustic singer-songwriters and inspiring dancers. Just in time for Jazz Appreciation Month, experience the supergroup SFJAZZ Collective. Don't miss two Louisiana-influenced guitarists and a psychedelic Grateful Dead likeness.

Jazz At Naz Month-Long Festival Comes to The Soraya Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2022

The Soraya has long been at the epicenter of Jazz in LA—from CSUN's nationally respected Jazz studies program, to The Soraya's stellar reputation for Jazz programming. 

JAZZ AT NAZ Month-Long Festival At The Soraya Beginning, February 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2022

The Soraya has long been at the epicenter of Jazz in LA—from CSUN's nationally respected Jazz studies program, to The Soraya's stellar reputation for Jazz programming. 

Evan Rachel Wood, Def Lepard & More Join A BOWIE CELEBRATION
by Michael Major - Dec 8, 2021

This year’s A Bowie Celebration will also celebrate the 35th anniversary of Labyrinth, the classic fantasy film and Jim Henson/David Bowie collaboration, with a special performance from actress Evan Rachel Wood, and an appearance by Brian Henson.

Pianist, Composer Taylor Eigsti's Ambitious New Album 'Tree Falls' To Be Released May 21
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2021

It's often said that a debut album encapsulates the lifetime of experience leading up to its recording. Given all that the GRAMMY-nominated Taylor Eigsti has done since the release of his last studio album, the pianist's ambitious Tree Falls is practically his second debut. Scheduled to be released on May 21 by GSI, it marks the triumphant return of an artist who's been both a global road warrior and a constant—and consistent—composer.   

The Vermont Jazz Center to Present Live Stream Events Featuring Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2020

The Vermont Jazz Center will present an online event on Saturday, May 23rdand Sunday, May 24th with drummer Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science. The activities will be livestreamed from the VJC's website at www.vtjazz.org beginning at 8:00 pm on Saturday and continuing Sunday, May 24th, from 2:00 - 5:00 PM.