Video: Benny Benack III Releases Video For New Rendition of 'Gary, Indiana'
Benny follows in the footsteps of his trumpeter/bandleader grandfather Benny Benack Sr., his saxophonist/clarinetist father Benny Benack Jr., and his mother Claudia Benack, a voice professor at Carnegie Mellon University who’s instructed the likes of Josh Groban, Leslie Odom Jr., and more. Watch the new video now!
Emmet Cohen Releases New Album 'Uptown in Orbit'
Internationally lauded pianist and composer Emmet Cohen released his album Uptown in Orbit via Mack Avenue Records. Early in the pandemic, Cohen started a weekly gig in his Harlem apartment called “Live from Emmet’s Place' — only about eight guests can comfortably attend (by invite-only), but the livestreams have amassed thousands of viewers.
Emmet Cohen Announces New Album 'Uptown in Orbit'
Internationally lauded pianist and composer Emmet Cohen will release his new album Uptown in Orbit later this year. Cohen has also shared his new recording of “Finger Buster,” originally written and popularized by Willie “The Lion” Smith. Watch the new music video for the single and pre-order the upcoming album now!
JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY with Billy Stritch, Bobby Conte, Ashley Pezzotti Duo & More to Perform at Birdland in August
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this August with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch John Pizzarelli Trio, Sam Gravitte, Alexa Tarantino Quartet, Karen Mason, Artemis, John Yao Orchestra Plays Bird, Bobby Conte, and more.
BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through April 10th
The Birdland Jazz Club and Theater has released their programming from March 28th through April 10th. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Emmet’s Place: Emmet Cohen Trio Featuring Special Guests, Ed Neumeister’s Assembláge Jazz Orchestra, Ravi Coltrane Quartet, and John Minnock with Dave Liebman.