Seasoned Bassist Matt Dwonszyk to Release 'A Year And A Day'
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2022
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.
DC Jazz Festival Announces DCJazzPrix Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2022
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:
Bassist Michael Olatuja Announces Tour For Latest Album With Performances Starting This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2021
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
by Maria Nockin - Jul 17, 2021
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
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2021
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.
San Francisco Opera's New Digital Release 'In Song: J'Nai Bridges' Now Available
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2021
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.
LeChateau Earl Records Releases 'The Three Sides Of Damien Sneed: Classical, Jazz And Sanctified Soul'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2018
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
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2018
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
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 15, 2017
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.
JAZZ & COLORS Returns to the Met Museum Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2015
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
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2015
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.