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Ben Jones and Laurence Hobgood Come to Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present acclaimed vocalist Ben Jones and Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer and arranger Laurence Hobgood on Monday, December 9 at 7:00 PM. 

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland October 28th - November 10th
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

Birdland has announced details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running October 28th - November 10th.

Sue Matsuki and Gregory Toroian Celebrate 30 Years Of Collaboration in RESERVATIONS FOR TWO at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

Award-winning musical duo Sue Matsuki and Gregory Toroian are coming home to Mama's! Bistro and MAC Award-winning team Matsuki and Toroian celebrate 30 years of musical collaboration in Reservations for Two.

Anne And Mark Burnell Celebrate CD Release In Concert At Epiphany Center
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024

Anne and Mark Burnell, national jazz radio favorites, will perform at the Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago on November 10. The concert celebrates their new CD, featuring jazz renditions and originals.

Video: Kurt Elling Releases Video For 'A Wish (Valentine)' Feat. Cécile McLorin Salvant & Sullivan Fortner
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 16, 2024

Multi-grammy award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling has released a video for his rendition of Fred Hersch and Norma Winstone’s “A Wish (Valentine),” featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant. The song is taken from Wildflowers, Vol. 1, a brand new, spur-of-the-moment album spontaneously created with pianist Sullivan Fortner.

Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Will Lead First Broadway Production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2024

Still hurting over the end of the Broadway season? BroadwayWorld has just learned that that singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will return to Broadway to star as 'Jamie' and 'Cathy' in the first ever Broadway production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's beloved THE LAST FIVE YEARS. We have all of the details!

Review: Janis Siegel Gets Busy at Dizzy's Club
by Rob Lester - Mar 31, 2024

Jazz is about improvising and surprise, and so Janis Siegel stepped in for the under-the-weather booked singer at Dizzy's because the show must go on–even if it's a different one (with the same musicians). Janis Siegel was in great hands with a trio at Dizzy's on March 20th, and the audience gave them a great big hand. Read all about it.

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First Time �¿Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 2, 2024

Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.

Robert Klein and Julie Gold Among The 14 Honorees At The 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024

Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.

Lea Salonga, Gavin Creel, Brian d'Arcy James & More Set for MISCAST24
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024

MCC Theater has revealed that Miscast24 will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn additional details!

Listen: Liam Forde Releases New Single 'The Holiday Season'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2023

BALLYHOO MUSIC has released a special seasonal single from acclaimed pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter Liam Forde, “The Holiday Season,” available on all digital and streaming formats now.

Stephanie Nakasian With the Matt Baker Trio to Perform at Chelsea Table + Stage in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE – New York’s newest hotspot for intimate dining and extraordinary music – will present acclaimed jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian on Wednesday, December 20 at 7:00 PM.

Jane Monheit, Marcello Pellitteri, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running November 6th - November 19th.

Wayne Brady, Chris Mann & More To Perform At The 2023 FNAM Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

The Foundation for New American Musicals has revealed that Wayne Brady, Anastasia Barzee, Therese Curatolo, Chris Mann and Cheeyang Ng as Guest Artists for its 2023 FNAM Benefit. Learn how to purchase tickets!

12th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Announced At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2023

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson to be Honored at the 2023 FNAM Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023

The Foundation for New American Musicals will present the 2023 FNAM Benefit honoring Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson.

THE BRAT PACK Featuring Kathryn Allison, Sam Gravitte, Luke Hawkins & Jelani Remy to Return to Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of “The Brat Pack” — featuring Broadway stars Kathryn Allison, Sam Gravitte, Luke Hawkins, and Jelani Remy – on Monday, June 12 at 7:00 PM.

MEL AND ELLA SWING! Starring Billy Stritch and Gabrielle Stravelli to Return to Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present renowned pianist and singer Billy Stritch and award-winning jazz vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli in the return of their special show “Mel and Ella Swing!” on Monday, June 5 at 7:00 PM.

Emmet Cohen Trio, Gil Evans Project, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 2 through May 14.