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Seasoned Bassist Matt Dwonszyk to Release 'A Year And A Day'

Matt Dwonszyk is an accomplished bassist, composer, arranger and educator from Rocky Hill, CT. Dwonszyk graduated from the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz studying under his mentor and world-renowned bassist, Nat Reeves and then went on to receive his Masters degree from SUNY Purchase College.
Lincoln Center Summer For The City to Present Jazz Underground Featuring Samara Joy and More

This summer, Jazz at Lincoln Center returns to its roots with this regularly scheduled, rain-or-shine Jazz Underground Sunday concert at The Speakeasy at Jaffe Drive.
DC Jazz Festival Announces DCJazzPrix Finalists

The DC Jazz Festival today announced the three bands chosen as the 2022 DCJazzPrix Finalists, all of whom will perform Saturday, September 3, 2022 during the DCJazzPrix Finals at Union Stage, part of the 18th Annual DC JazzFest. The finalists are:
The Django Announces March Line-Up: Celebrating Women's History Month

THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is commemorating Women’s History Month by hosting more than 20 leading female jazz artists on its stage during March.
Bassist Michael Olatuja Announces Tour For Latest Album With Performances Starting This Month

After a smashing releasing show this Monday night at the Blue Note in New York City, bassist and composer Michael Olatuja has announced more performance dates to celebrate his most recent album Lagos Pepper Soup. Released via Whirlwind Recordings last summer, Lagos Pepper Soup is a twelve-track showcase of the London-born, Lagos, Nigeria-raised, New York-based musician's ebullient and bone-deep bass tone.
BWW Feature: ONLINE VIRTUAL OPERA TOUR at Home Computer Screens

After Hours: Songs of Protest honors and celebrates a wide range of passionate music that galvanizes activists for social justice. This program of iconic songs, made famous by performers like Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, and Sam Cooke, is specially curated by Host and Artist in Residence Russell Thomas. Soprano Brandie Sutton, baritone Justin Austin.
VIDEO: LA Opera Releases SONGS OF PROTEST Recital as Part of AFTER HOURS

LA Opera has released the next installment of its digital #LAOperaOnNow revival of “After Hours” with its newest recital, “Songs of Protest.” This program celebrating music that galvanizes social justice features a collection of works made famous by musical icons and has been specially curated by host Russell Thomas, LAO's LAO Artist in Residence.
Virtual Theatre This Week: June 7-13, 2021- with Matthew Morrison, Kelli O'Hara, Aaron Tveit and More!

This week (June 7-13) in live streaming: Matthew Morrison visits Backstage Live, the Next on Stage Season 3 finale, Show of Titles premieres, and so much more!
CHRISTIANE NOLL: COMING ALIVE AGAIN to be Streamed by TheaterWorks Hartford and Goodspeed Musicals

TheaterWorks Hartford in partnership with Goodspeed Musicals announced today that CHRISTIANE NOLL: COMING ALIVE AGAIN will stream on demand May 9 through 30, 2021.  A thoughtful, moving and funny concert experience exploring themes of motherhood and complex women, through the lens of a Broadway artist navigating a crazy Covid-paralyzed world.
San Francisco Opera's New Digital Release 'In Song: J'Nai Bridges' Now Available

In Song is a series of intimate video portraits featuring remarkable San Francisco Opera artists who draw us into their distinctive spheres through stories and song—from classical to bluegrass to spirituals. In each episode, a singer invites us to see who they are in the world, their cultural backgrounds and how they express themselves through deep connections to song.
San Francisco Opera Returns To Live Performances, Presents Online Ring Festival and Launches New Original Digital Programming

San Francisco Opera Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock announces re-envisioned Spring 2021 programming including a return to live performances with a new production of Gioachino Rossini's The Barber of Seville and concerts offered in a drive-in setting at San Rafael's Marin Center in April and May.
LeChateau Earl Records Releases 'The Three Sides Of Damien Sneed: Classical, Jazz And Sanctified Soul'

LeChateau Earl Records releases 'The Three Sides of Damien Sneed: Classical, Jazz and Sanctified Soul.' The three-disc CD features 39 tracks with more than two hours of music. 'The Three Sides of Damien Sneed' is available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and all other digital retail outlets everywhere. This magnum opus showcases the broad musicality of Sneed, whose musical skills and performance credits encompass everything from jazz and show tunes to opera and R&B. The set includes original tunes composed by Sneed as well as his unique arrangements of known works.
Celebrate International Women's Day at The Triad

Celebrate National Women's Day March 8 at the Triad Theater 7pm - 9pm(158 W 72ND ST, 212-362-2590) with a live 8-piece band and dance ensemble performing The African Princess Suite.
Photo Coverage: Nicole Henry Swings At Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below is a a chameleon of a performance space because of the eclectic mix of entertainment that perform on it's stage. Broadway is the main theme but sometimes it becomes one of the great nightclubs of the 50's & 60's like Basin Street East, The Embers, The Persian Room etc. 
Nicole Henry to Return to Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with A TIME FOR LOVE

Nicole Henry will return to Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC in 'A Time for Love' today & Thursday, March 1 - 2 at 7:30pm & 9:30pm.
Nicole Henry to Return to Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola with A TIME FOR LOVE

Nicole Henry will return to Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC in 'A Time for Love' on Wednesday & Thursday, March 1 - 2 at 7:30pm & 9:30pm.
Hot Tone Music to Release New CDs by Bassist Mimi Jones and Pianist Luis Perdomo

Hot Tone Music, the artist-run label founded by bassist /composer Mimi Jones in 2009, announces the simultaneous release on May 13 of new CDs by Jones ('Feet in the Mud') and pianist/composer Luis Perdomo ('Montage').
Hot Tone Music to Release New CDs by Bassist Mimi Jones and Pianist Luis Perdomo

Hot Tone Music, the artist-run label founded by bassist /composer Mimi Jones in 2009, announces the simultaneous release on May 13 of new CDs by Jones ('Feet in the Mud') and pianist/composer Luis Perdomo ('Montage').
JAZZ & COLORS Returns to the Met Museum Tonight

Following an electric evening of jazz performances at The Metropolitan Museum of Art this past January, Jazz & Colors returns with a more focused and intimate experience. Programmed in collaboration with Met Museum Presents, and titled Jazz & Colors: The Full Spectrum Edition, renowned jazz musicians will once again perform in various iconic Met spaces for a dynamic evening of sublime entertainment tonight, April 24, at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.
JAZZ & COLORS to Return to the Met Museum This Month

Following an electric evening of jazz performances at The Metropolitan Museum of Art this past January, Jazz & Colors returns with a more focused and intimate experience. Programmed in collaboration with Met Museum Presents, and titled Jazz & Colors: The Full Spectrum Edition, renowned jazz musicians will once again perform in various iconic Met spaces for a dynamic evening of sublime entertainment on Friday, April 24, at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.

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