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SFJAZZ Reveals Lineup and New Format for 2025 San Francisco Jazz Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

SFJAZZ has revealed the lineup for the 42nd Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, taking place in June in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley neighborhood. See the full lineup and learn how to attend.

Orrin Evans’s Birthday Bash Comes to Chris’ Jazz Café
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Three-time Grammy nominated producer/composer/pianist Orrin Evans will celebrate his half century mark at the iconic Chris’ Jazz Café with a series of special shows with guest artists and friends.

Big Dance Season At Scottsdale Arts Includes Martha Graham Dance Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

When it comes to dance performances, 2025 is going to be a big year at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. All performances will be held in the Virginia G. Piper Theater at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

April May Webb Wins 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan Internatioinal Jazz Vocal Competition
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center  announced April May Webb as the winner of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Moody Jazz Festival Begins At New Jersey Performing Arts Center In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Explore the MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center from November 7-24, featuring a lineup of renowned jazz artists and performances.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet To Be Featured on PBS' NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2024

Alonzo King LINES Ballet, renowned for pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet, will take center stage in the upcoming episode of PBS’s acclaimed series NEXT at the Kennedy Center. Airing on Friday, October 18, the episode showcases the company’s performance of Alonzo King’s Deep River, captured live at the Kennedy Center. 

Top Five Finalists Revealed for 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center revealed the top five finalists for the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, featuring emerging talents from around the world. Learn more!

The Black Rock Coalition Orchestra and All-Star Friends Will Perform Sly & The Family Stone's 'There's A Riot Goin' On' at Webster Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

A live, all-star reimagining of Sly & The Family Stone’s dark masterpiece, There’s A Riot Goin’ On comes to Webster Hall on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (doors open at 7:00 pm).

MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Lineup Announced At New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced the complete line-up for the Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 7-24. The festival will feature a variety of performances from renowned jazz artists.

Artist Submissions And Class Of Cabaret Applications Now Open For Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2024

Artist submissions and Class of Cabaret applications are now open for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2025, inviting performers to showcase their talents at this renowned event.

Chucho Valdés and Arturo Sandoval To Perform at The Soraya This February
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2024

The Soraya congratulates jazz legends Chucho Valdés and Arturo Sandoval for their recent lifetime achievements. Valdés is named a 2025 NEA Jazz Master, and Sandoval will be celebrated this December.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Artistic Director Announced For 2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 16, 2024

Adelaide Cabaret Festival announces the Artistic Director for 2025, bringing excitement and fresh vision to the celebrated event. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming festival lineup and highlights.

City Winery Boston Reveals Summer 2024 Event Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

City Winery Boston has announced over 100 shows on stage at Greater Boston’s  premier entertainment/culinary venue this summer.  From pop legends to cutting edge comedy, there’s something for everybody.

Review: ALONZO KING LINES BALLET: DEEP RIVER at Kennedy Center
by David Friscic - May 19, 2024

The visionary eye of Choreographer Alonzo King creates such complex choreographic movement from his gifted ensemble of twelve contemporary ballet dancers, that you will miss a tantalizing moment if you avert your eyes for even a nano-second. Billed as the Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Deep River ---the audience at the Kennedy Center was treated not only to the choreographic ebb and flow of the Deep River contemporary ballet work but was also treated to no less than twelve other contemporary ballet dance works that preceded this primary work (except for one achingly languorous, reflective, and sensual work entitled Epilogue Pas which was a stunning pas de deux that was the final work of the evening –danced beautifully by Adji Cissoko and Shuaib (Elhassan).

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Unveils 2024-25 Jazz Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

Discover the 2024-25 jazz season at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn about who is performing and see how to purchase tickets!

Registration Now Open For Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced the opening of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Photos: Melba Moore And Kathy Sledge Sit Down for UNSCRIPTED LIVE At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024

Tony Award-winning vocalist Melba Moore and GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, producer Kathy Sledge joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke (Notes from Harlem) and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane (PopMatters) in the David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center on Saturday, April 6 for the fourth edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane,' an interview series that spotlights the stories of legendary and innovative artists. The evening was featured as part of Lincoln Center's 2024 American Songbook. See photos from inside the event!

Christian McBride Releases New Single With Edgar Meyer 'Philly Slop'
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2024

8-time GRAMMY Award winner Christian McBride has shared a new single “Philly Slop,” recorded with renowned Bassist and composer Edgar Meyer, from the duo's upcoming album But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 Makes a Huge Splash with Over 10,000 Fans in Attendance
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 drew over 10,000 fans for iconic performances by Branford Marsalis, Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee. Plans for the 2025 festival are already underway.

Lauderdale Art Week Headliners Include ArtServe's 'New & Improved' January 26 Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024

ArtServe, Inc.'s 'New & Improved' exhibit and January 26 opening night reception will be among the headliners during Lauderdale Art Week, the largest celebration of all genres of art in South Florida. Join the free event for a night of art, robots, and a panel on artificial intelligence in art. Kids are welcome too!