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QPAC and Paul Grabowsky Join Forces For 'The Art of the Possible' Program
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Australian musician, composer and arts leader Paul Grabowsky AO have announced a two-year partnership that will deliver a broad program of events at QPAC including several collaborations with other high-profile artists.

SMOKE Jazz CLub Announces March Line-up Including Leading Female Artists, One For All Album Release And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

World-Renowned SMOKE Jazz Club announces its March concert lineup, featuring the album release celebration of One For All Sextet, a birthday tribute to Harold Mabern, and performances by leading female artists Allison Miller and Mary Stallings. Don't miss these incredible shows and more!

Julian Lage Announces New Album; Shares Two New Songs
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024

Speak To Me showcases the guitarist in a variety of settings, including solo acoustic, duo, his accustomed trio with bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Dave King, and a larger ensemble with keyboards (from Kris Davis and Patrick Warren) and woodwinds (Levon Henry). It's Lage's fourth effort for Blue Note, and it's part of a torrent of activity.

Guitar Legend Pat Metheny Brings 'Dream Box' Tour to Davidson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023

CAPA hosts legendary American guitarist, composer, and improviser Pat Metheny in a solo performance March 9, 2024, at the Davidson Theatre at the Riffe Center (77 S. High St.).

Hoff-Barthelson Music School Presents HB ARTIST SERIES: THE FACULTY I Concert, November 17
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

​​​​​​​Hoff-Barthelson Music School will present the third faculty concert in the HB Artist Series, an eclectic evening of classical, jazz and contemporary works, promising a delightful experience for all attendees.

Legendary Guitarist and Composer Pat Metheny Returns to CAP UCLA on Dream Box Solo Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023

Legendary guitarist, composer and improviser, Pat Metheny, returns to UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) to headline Royce Hall on Sunday, October 29 at 7 pm.

Pianist And Composer & Framingham Native Jason Yeager Presents Original Music With All-Star Quartet Featuring Randal Despommier
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023

Piano Professor and New York-based recording artist Jason Yeager will present original compositions and arrangements of Monk and Mingus in a special performance with his quartet at Arts Wayland.

Legendary Guitarist Pat Metheny Returns To CAP UCLA, November 3 -4
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2023

Legendary guitarist, composer and improviser, Pat Metheny, returns to UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) to headline Royce Hall on Sunday, October 29 at 7 pm.

Wolfgang Muthspiel Shares New Song From New Album
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2023

Wolfgang Muthspiel has shared the title track from his upcoming new album. 'Dance of the Elders' is streaming at all DSPs now. The album, Dance of the Elders, sees the award-winning Austrian musician accompanied by bassist Scott Colley (Jim Hall, Andrew Hill, Donny McCaslin) and drummer Brian Blade (Joni Mitchell, Chick Corea, Christian McBride).

Robert Ellis Releases New Album 'Yesterday's News'
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023

The arrangements are harmonically sophisticated, drawing on the open tunings and intricate fingerpicking of English songwriters like Nick Drake or Richard Thompson. Ellis’s performances are similarly subtle and nuanced, tapping into the bittersweet longing of Chet Baker and the playful poignancy of Bill Evans and Jim Hall.

Robert Ellis Releases Haunting New Single 'On The Run'
by Michael Major - Apr 26, 2023

Ahead of the release of his anticipated new album Yesterday's News, Texas-based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis released a new single called 'On The Run.' An eerie, haunting track, 'On The Run' searches for meaning and escape in an empty horizon as Ellis channels a wayward, destitute outlaw.

Robert Ellis Shares Tranquil New Single 'Gene' From New Album
by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2023

Texas-based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis released a new single titled 'Gene.' The song is the latest peak at his forthcoming album Yesterday's News. Like much of the record, 'Gene' is a tranquil rumination on a flawed and broken world, one that acknowledges the ugliness that surrounds us but still insists on finding the beauty.

Robert Ellis Announces New Album 'Yesterday's News'
by Michael Major - Feb 8, 2023

Coming off his raucous 2019 album Texas Piano Man, Ellis is changing course and embracing a raw minimalist approach that prizes patience and restraint above all else. He also shared the stunning video for the title track “Yesterday’s News,” a wry tune that drifts like a cloud on the breeze as he channels a washed up singer on some dimly lit stage.

Sheila Jordan, Gene Bertoncini, Russell Malone, Jay Leonhart Celebrate 50 Years Of Highlights In Jazz At BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023

Highlights in Jazz returns to BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center for a festive 50th anniversary concert on Feb. 23, 2023. Jack Kleinsinger, the founder and producer of the highly regarded landmark jazz series, has put together an exciting, generation-crossing all-star concert lineup to mark the occasion. 

Nicole Zuraitis, Slide Hampton Octet Celebration, and More to play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 7, 2023

Birdland has announced jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running January 9 through January 22. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Nicole Zuraitis, Slide Hampton Octet Celebration, Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Joey Alexander Trio, Stacey Kent, Billy Hart Quartet and Adam Birnbaum Quartet.

Richard Cortez, Ben Allison With Ted Nash and Steve Cardenas, And More Coming Up At Birdland, January 2 - January 15
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2022

Get the scoop on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running January 2 through January 15.

See Marylin Maye, SWINGIN' SONDHEIM & More at Birdland in January 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this January with a full slate of nightly performances! See the lineup, how to get tickets, and more!

Kurt Elling and Danilo Perez, Paloma, Frank Perowsky Orchestra, And More Coming Up At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2022

Get details for all the jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running November 29 through December 11. 

Ken Peplowski Quartet, City Rhythm Orchestra, and More to Play Birdland Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 20, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club has released jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running November 21 through December 4. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include the Ken Peplowski Quartet, City Rhythm Orchestra, Paloma, Kurt Elling and Danilo Perez, Paloma and Frank Perowsky Orchestra.

Flushing Town Hall Presents 'Songs for Barry Harris' Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022

On Friday, December 2 at 8:00 PM, Flushing Town Hall will pay tribute to one of the greatest NEA Jazz Masters with Songs for Barry Harris, featuring NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan, bassist Harvie S, and jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur. The trio will perform jazz standards and tunes Barry Harris played throughout his phenomenal career and share unique stories and memories about the outstanding jazz luminary for the anniversary of his passing.