Carmel Jazz Fest Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024
Carmel Jazz Fest will return August 9 and 10 with top international, regional and local acts in Jazz, Blues and R&B.
The Django Announces February Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2021
THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, will continue to host today’s jazz legends and rising stars. On February 3, The Django celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Brooklyn-based record label, La Reserve, with special performances by the label’s artists.
Acclaimed Pianist George Winston Releases New Single 'Silent Night'
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2020
Celebrated pianist George Winston is revered as one of the foremost instrumental performers and composers of our time. For the 2020 holidays, Winston releases a special New Orleans/R&B-style interpretation of the Christmas classic 'Silent Night' to benefit those in need with 100% of proceeds going to FEEDING AMERICA.
Compagnia De' Colombari Presents MORE OR LESS I AM At Fort Greene Park
by Julie Musbach - May 20, 2019
Compagnia de' Colombari, an international collective of performing artists founded and directed by Karin Coonrod, presents More Or Less I Am: a music-theater piece drawn entirely from Walt Whitman's revolutionary free verse long poem, 'Song of Myself,'one of the original twelve pieces that comprise his 1855 collection Leaves of Grass. The next performance in this series, spanning multiple venues throughout the five boroughs, will take place on Sunday, May 26, 2019, 7:30 pm at Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Comes Alive Releases Details For The Jam Room Presented By Jam Cruise
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2018
On Saturday, September 29th, 2018, the one-of-a-kind music festival known as Brooklyn Comes Alive is taking over three beloved Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhood venues - Rough Trade, Music Hall of Williamsburg and Brooklyn Bowl. Aside from the powerhouse lineup encompassing members of Lettuce, The Disco Biscuits, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, The Meters, Turkuaz, Snarky Puppy and more, this year welcomes the addition of Jam Cruise's staple Jam Room, for its first-ever edition on land.
Brooklyn Comes Alive Announces 2018 Date & Venues, Adds Jam Cruise's Jam Room
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2018
The fourth annual Brooklyn Comes Alive is set to take place September 29th, 2018 across three of Williamsburg, Brooklyn's most prestigious venues - Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg and the latest addition, Rough Trade - making the latest installment a mere 6-block walking radius from one venue to the next. Once again, the 1-day festival promises to bring together over 50 artists in unique collaborative scenarios, while presenting the best all-star tribute sets and one-time-only super-groups on this side of the East River. Blind Faith tickets are on sale now.
George Winston to Perform Life At The Kauffman Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2018
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts announced today that pianist George Winston will perform at the Kauffman Center on December 12 in Helzberg Hall, returning after his successful engagement in 2016. This event is part of the 2018-2019 Kauffman Center Presents series and is presented in partnership with Nitelite Promotions.
Photo Flash: Opening Night of FUSIFORM GYRUS - A SEPTET FOR TWO SCIENTISTS AND FIVE HORNS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2018
Talking Band are currently presenting the world premiere of Fusiform Gyrus - A Septet for Two Scientists and Five Horns, written and composed by OBIE Award winner Ellen Maddow, and directed by Ellie Heyman, running through February 25 at HERE, located at 145 6th Avenue (Enter on Dominick, 1 block south of Spring) in New York City.
Previews Begin Tonight for Talking Band's FUSIFORM GYRUS, Starring Tom Nelis
by Julie Musbach - Feb 7, 2018
Talking Band will present the world premiere of Fusiform Gyrus - A Septet for Two Scientists and Five Horns, written and composed by OBIE Award winner Ellen Maddow, and directed by Ellie Heyman, running from February 7 - 25, 2018 in a limited engagement at HERE, located at 145 6th Avenue (Enter on Dominick, 1 block south of Spring) in New York City. Previews begin tonight, February 7, for a February 13 opening.
Talking Band to present World Premiere of FUSIFORM GYRUS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2018
Talking Band will present the world premiere of Fusiform Gyrus - A Septet for Two Scientists and Five Horns, written and composed by OBIE Award winner Ellen Maddow, and directed by Ellie Heyman, running from February 7 - 25, 2018 in a limited engagement at HERE, located at 145 6th Avenue (Enter on Dominick, 1 block south of Spring) in New York City. Previews begin February 7 for a February 13 opening.
Talking Band to Present World Premiere of FUSIFORM GYRUS
by Julie Musbach - Dec 18, 2017
Talking Band will present the world premiere of Fusiform Gyrus - A Septet for Two Scientists and Five Horns, written and composed by OBIE Award winner Ellen Maddow, and directed by Ellie Heyman, running from February 7 - 25, 2018 in a limited engagement at HERE, located at 145 6th Avenue (Enter on Dominick, 1 block south of Spring) in New York City. Previews begin February 7 for a February 13 opening.
Town Hall to Present New Orleans Musical Legends Dr John & Henry Butler
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2017
The biggest stars of the Big Easy will cap The Town Hall's most extensive and wide-ranging spring season to date. On Thursday, June 15th, pianists and singers Dr. John and Henry Butler, accompanied by Dr. John's legendary backing band, The Nitetrippers, bring the heat, the songs and the swing of New Orleans to Manhattan for a one-of-a-kind musical summit.