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Vocalist Stella Cole Set to Release Debut Album, Drops Cover of 'Moon River'

Vocalist and rising artist Stella Cole will release her first studio album on August 30, 2024 via La Reserve Records. A highly anticipated debut, Stella interprets a collection of classics in a variety of settings, including many highlighted by an orchestra arranged by multiple Grammy-winner Alan Broadbent. Listen to her new rendition of the timeless song 'Moon River!'
The Avalon Theatre Hosts An Evening With Social Media Star Stella Katherine Cole

Don't miss social media sensation Stella Katherine Cole's concert of classics and holiday favorites at The Avalon Theatre. Join us for an unforgettable evening of timeless music.
Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases 'RETRO Trilogy'

In addition to her “Wonderland”—a song conceived of at the Alice in Wonderland statue in New York’s Central Park and co-written with Sprague— she ends the EP with her rendition of Jeff Lynne’s “Mr. Blue Sky,” from Electric Light Orchestra’s 1977 album Out of the Blue. (The music video for “Wonderland” will be released with the album in April).
Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases '1999,' the Third EP in Her 'RETRO Trilogy'

Instead of introducing one tune, the vibrant and lucent vocalist releases three full EPs (six songs each) from January to March in anticipation of the April 14 release of her fourth CD, RETRO Trilogy on Allegato Music. '1977,' the first of the three EPs, was released in January, the second EP '1988' in March and '1999' is available now.
The Soraya's Onstage Jazz Club to Continue with Vocalist, Guitarist, and Composer Camila Meza & The Nectar Orchestra

The Soraya's intimate onstage Jazz Club continues with the extraordinary Camila Meza who will take to the stage and perform with LA's own wild Up, sitting in with The Nectar Orchestra. Downbeat Magazine said, 'This triple threat from Santiago, Chile, had more to offer than just a beautiful voice, thoughtful lyrics and refreshing stage presence.'
Svetlana Celebrates New Album NIGHT AT THE MOVIES At Joe's Pub This Weekend

New York-based vocalist Svetlana will return to Joe's Pub at the Public on Saturday, September 21st to celebrate the release of her new album Night At The Movies, which was officially released today! The star-studded album, which has already garnered praise and attention from the likes of WBGO, JazzTimes and Jazziz Magazine, is her second release as a leader. The show begins at 7pm and tickets are $20.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center's 2019-2020 Season Features Spectacular Jazz Performances

 Giants of jazz and the next generation of stars highlight New Jersey Performing Arts Center's (NJPAC) spectacular jazz performances for the 2019-2020 season. This year will mark the eighth annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival which will consist of diverse performances from Nov. 9 - 24.
Jazz Starlet Bria Skonberg Covers Bjork's 'It's Oh So Quiet'

Vocalist, trumpeter and songwriter Bria Skonberg re-imagines it all on her new OKeh/Masterworks album, With a Twist. Coming off a recent Juno Award (Canada's version of The Grammys) for her first OKeh collection, Bria, Skonberg spins her cool and confident vocal style
Jazz Starlet Bria Skonberg Stirs Things Up WITH A TWIST

The euphoric buzz of New York, over cocktails on the edge of evening, alive with possibilities…anything goes.
Bria Skonberg Releases 'With A Twist ... In Every Sense' 5/19

The euphoric buzz of New York, over cocktails on the edge of evening, alive with possibilities…anything goes.
Creative Soul Records Artist Gretchen Keskeys Releases Video for Powerful Single 'The Battle'

Creative Soul Records artist Gretchen Keskeys has just released a new video for her powerful single, “The Battle.” The religious anthem is featured on her 2016 debut album, “Walking in the Spirit”
Cabaret on the Hudson Series Comes to Irvington Town Hall Theater in December

The performance will be held on Sunday, December 11 at 3pm. Cabaret on the Hudson is a series that features three outstanding cabaret performers or small groups, each bringing a 25 minute sampling of their New York City cabaret shows to Westchester, NY. Many of the performers are Broadway veterans and have performed in New York City venues such as 54 BELOW, the Oak Room at the Algonquin, Birdland, Feinstein's at Loews Regency, Iridium, the Metropolitan Room and Jazz at Lincoln Center to name a few. Cabaret on the Hudson will be hosted by multi-nominated Cabaret singer and host of the Music at the Mansion series, Corinna Sowers Adler and will feature Matt Baker on piano.  
Lea DeLaria Performs Songs from New Album HOUSE OF DAVID at Smoke Jazz Club This Fall

LEA DeLARIA will perform selections from her innovative new album, House of David: delaria + bowie = jazz - which boldly reexamines the work of music icon David Bowie - in a series of concerts at Smoke Jazz Club (2751 Broadway at 106th Street). The shows are Wednesday nights, tonight, October 7, and October 21, November 4 and November 25 at 11:30 PM.
Lea DeLaria to Perform Songs from New Album HOUSE OF DAVID at Smoke Jazz Club, 10/7-11/25

LEA DeLARIA will perform selections from her innovative new album, House of David: delaria + bowie = jazz - which boldly reexamines the work of music icon David Bowie - in a series of concerts at Smoke Jazz Club (2751 Broadway at 106th Street). The shows are Wednesday nights, October 7, October 21, November 4 and November 25 at 11:30 PM. Tickets are $12 with an additional $20 minimum. She will be joined by Lucas Pino on saxophone, Alex Goodman on guitar, Dylan Shamat on bass and Aaron Kimmel on drums. Tickets are available here.
50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Now Available

The raucous and raunchy cast recording for the equally lewd and crude parody musical 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL - based loosely on the best-selling 50 SHADES OF GREY novel series by E.L. James - is now available for digital download and on CD.
50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Download Available

The raucous and raunchy cast recording for the equally lewd and crude parody musical 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL - based on the best-selling 50 SHADES OF GREY novel series by E.L. James - is now available for digital download, with a CD release set for next month.
50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Cast Album Gets 8/13 Release

"50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL," the critically-hailed parody of the phenomenally popular books, will release an Original Cast Album Tuesday, Aug. 13. The album is being released by Theater Advisor Records, a division of Theater Advisor LLC. The album is now available through pre-sale on iTunes and can be added to a wishlist on Amazon.com.
50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL Cast Album to be Released in July

50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL, currently enjoying great success on its national tour, will be recording an Original Cast Album in New York June 3 and 4. The critically hailed parody of the phenomenally popular books '50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL' features a sassy original score with musical influences ranging from traditional musical theater to pop to R&B and gospel.
Anastasia Barzee to Play the Metropolitan Room Beginning April 18

Broadway and television actress Anastasia Barzee premieres "Barzee Sings Bacharach" in a prime-time major engagement at The Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street, beginning April 18. Created in consultation with Bacharach, the show spans decades of the hit-maker's many classics while offering a glimpse at some of his newest, never-before recorded songs. The world premiere of "Barzee Sings Bacharach" performs Thursday, Friday, Saturday April 18, 19 and 20 at 7pm, and Wednesday April 24 at 9:30pm.
Photo Flash: Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry Performs at The RRazz Room in San Francisco

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, welcomed the debut of Bistro Award-winning vocalist Nicole Henry on August 29 and 30, 2012. Check out photos from her performance below!

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