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Review: HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN WITH TYLER HILTON at Reynolds Performance Hall
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 20, 2025

Western swing may be my new favorite genre of music thanks to Reynolds Performance Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway, who brings a lot of variety to their patrons.  On March 1, we were treated to the swinging sounds of HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN, along with the handsome TYLER HILTON, who took the stage for an unforgettable night of music that blended vintage charm with modern flair. We couldn’t stop tapping our feet the whole night.   

Eyal Vilner Big Band Releases New Album; Celebrates At Lincoln Center And Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2024

The Eyal Vilner Big Band released their new album Swingin' Uptown, and will celebrate with performances at Lincoln Center's Summer For The City program and Birdland Jazz Club.

Review: AFTER MIDNIGHT at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Jazzy, Exhilarating Musical Revue Celebrating the Harlem Renaissance
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 6, 2024

Paper Mill Playhouse is now presenting After Midnight, a scintillating musical revue.

Flushing Town Hall Celebrates the Queens Jazz Orchestra's 15th Anniversary With LAND OF THE GIANTS Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2023

On June 23, Flushing Town Hall celebrates the 15th anniversary of its resident Queens Jazz Orchestra with 'Land of the Giants,' a concert featuring the music of several of the greatest saxophonists who lived in Queens. The orchestra will be led by Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist and conductor Antonio Hart.

NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron's First Solo Piano Record In Over 40 Years, THE SOURCE, Is Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023

Currently, Lopez’s menu will include French Onion Soup, Burrata, Potato Gnocchi, Pan Seared Duck Breast, Butter Basted Scallops, Crispy Short Rib,

Review: DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM at Sidney Harman Hall
by Alexander C. Kafka - Oct 8, 2022

Dance Theatre of Harlem presents the world premiere of 'Sounds of Hazel,' a celebration of Hazel Scott, at Sidney Harman Hall.

Craft Recordings Set to Release 'Another Side of John Coltrane' Aug. 20
by TV News Desk - Jun 9, 2021

This particular version, which appeared on Relaxin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet, was recorded in October 1956 at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio in Hackensack, NJ, and features Davis on trumpet, Coltrane on tenor sax, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass, and Philly Joe Jones on drums.

Christopher Jackson to Star in AFTER MIDNIGHT at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2021

Signature Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for After Midnight, the fourth production in the Signature Features 2021 Season. Featuring a cast of 12, headlined by Christopher Jackson and Nova Y. Payton, After Midnight showcases 28 of the big band era’s most famous songs, all framed by the poetry of Langston Hughes. 

92Y Announces the Premiere of ...A MOVEMENT. JOURNEY., a Dance Film Created by Hope Boykin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2020

92Y has announced the premiere screening of ...a movement. Journey., a specially commissioned dance film directed and choreographed by Hope Boykin on Saturday, August 29 at 7 pm ET. The date marks what would have been Charlie Parker's 100th birthday, and is part of Charlie Parker: Now's the Time - Celebrating Bird at 100.

Guitar Legend Steve Hunter's Cafe la Rouge Presents 'Covered with Love'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 20, 2020

Out of the extraordinary circumstances of Covid19 that kept him in lockdown at his home in Spain for three months, renowned guitar player Steve (the Deacon) Hunter came up with an idea to pick half a dozen classic songs and give them a whole new coat of paint.

Charles McPherson Collaborates With San Diego Ballet on New Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2020

Charles McPherson, an iconic jazz luminary who has been releasing albums steadily since the mid 1960's, will be releasing a potentially groundbreaking new album on September 25th.

Jazzmobile, Inc. To Launch Residency At Minton's Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2019

Jazzmobile Inc. and Harlem Jazz Enterprises have entered into a new partnership to present live music at the iconic Minton's Playhouse jazz club, 206 West 118th Street, in Harlem. This open-ended residency will begin on Independence Day with pianist Nat Adderley, Jr. and will continue every Thursday evening with a world-class jazz band. The Summer lineup will be announced at the opening celebration on July 4.

JAZZMOBILE, INC. TO LAUNCH RESIDENCY AT MINTON'S PLAYHOUSE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2019

SIng! Sing! Sing! The McCallum Theatre Brings the Desert 'A Salute to Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall'
by David Green - Feb 20, 2017

The McCallum Theatre presents "Salute to Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall" on Monday, March 6, at 8:00pm. The performance features the Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra with 18 of the country's top musicians, conducted by Terry Myers, and with Special Guest Vocalist Nancy Osborne. Relive the legendary concert that made Benny Goodman the most celebrated jazz bandleader of his day. Leading a band of musicians including Harry James, Ziggy Elman, Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Lionel Hampton, Johnny Hodges and Count Basie, Benny Goodman played music ranging from "Honeysuckle Rose" to "Sing, Sing, Sing." We re-create that night in 1938 with today's best musicians. 

Provincetown Theater Playwrights' Lab Set for June
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2016

Eight plays will be presented on each day of the Spring Playwrights Festival at the studio of WOMR Radio (494 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA).

BWW Review: THE COUNT MEETS THE DUKE at 59E59 is a Musical Triumph
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 16, 2015

'THE COUNT MEETS THE DUKE: THE ANDERSONS PLAY BASIE AND ELLINGTON' is now on stage at 59e59th Theatres. It is a musical treat this holiday season for jazz lovers and many more.

BWW #TBT CD Reviews: Sutton Foster's WISH and AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER are Bubbly and Vivacious
by David Clarke - Jul 16, 2015

Sutton Foster is currently wowing audiences as Queenie in City Center's Encores! Off-Center concert production of Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party. Her beguiling and sweet debut album WISH was released in 2008 by Ghostlight Records, In 2011 they also released her radiant sophomore album, AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER - LIVE AT THE CAFE CARLYLE.

The Billy Strayhorn Orchestra, Culture Blue Coming to MPAC in June
by Tyler Peterson - May 13, 2015

Enjoy an afternoon of big band jazz, featuring The Billy Strayhorn Orchestra under the direction of Michael Hashim, Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 2:30. Tickets are $20-25.

Legacy Recordings Celebrates Duke Ellington as Artist of the Month
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 3, 2014

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, celebrates the life and music of Edward Kennedy 'Duke' Ellington, honoring the American composer as Artist of the Month for Black History Month, February 2014.

Ken Peplowski to Join Capital Jazz Orchestra for Benny Goodman Tribute, 9/22
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 15, 2013

On Sunday, January 16, 1938 the world of Jazz and Swing changed forever. On Sunday, September 22, 2013 The Capital Jazz Orchestra and New York City clarinet virtuoso Ken Peplowski will salute the 75rd anniversary of this momentous concert…recreating that very show, to the minute! Benny Goodman's 1938 show at Carnegie Hall in New York has been billed as the world's most famous jazz concert, a ground-breaking event that brought jazz into the mainstream. The concert featured such swing icons as Lionel Hampton, Harry James, Gene Krupa, Count Basie, Lester Young and Johnny Hodges and included such timeless jazz classics as "Don't Be That Way," "Avalon," and the iconic swing performance of "Sing, Sing, Sing."