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See What's Coming Up At Birdland October 14th - October 27th
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced the jazz programming running October 14th - October 27th. Learn more about the lineup and how to get tickets here.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Releases October 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced their October 2024 lineup featuring performances by John Pizzarelli, Stacey Kent, and the Mingus Big Band.

Franco Ambrosetti's New Strings Album 'Sweet Caress' To Be Released in Immersive Sound
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2024

Franco Ambrosetti releases his second album of ballads with strings, Sweet Caress, arranged by Alan Broadbent and featuring John Scofield, Peter Erskine, Scott Colley, Sara Caswell, and Orchestra. Available August 9, 2024.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Reveals July 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 1st - July 14th
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced jazz programming running at Birdland July 1st - July 14th.

Eliane Elias to Headline at Sony Hall; 'TIME AND AGAIN' Album Due in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024

Internationally renowned Brazilian pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias will make her Sony Hall debut on Friday, June 14th.  This appearance is in conjunction with the June 28th release of here new album TIME AND AGAIN.

Alon Nechushtan Presents 'Moving Voices' U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2023

Alon Nechushtan's latest project, Moving Voices, is a jazz performance that aims to amplify immigrant voices and tell stories of extraordinary voyages. Join the international quartet on their East Coast tour in November 2023.

Sarah McKenzie to Release New Album 'Without You' Featuring Brazil's Famed Romero Lubambo (Guitar) & Jacques Morelenbaum (Cello) With Drummer Peter Erskine
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2023

Jazz vocalist and pianist Sarah McKenzie is set to release her new album 'Without You' featuring renowned Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo and cellist Jacques Morelenbaum, along with drummer Peter Erskine. The album is a culmination of McKenzie's career and showcases her collaboration with the talented trio.

Wolfgang Muthspiel Shares New Song From New Album
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2023

Wolfgang Muthspiel has shared the title track from his upcoming new album. 'Dance of the Elders' is streaming at all DSPs now. The album, Dance of the Elders, sees the award-winning Austrian musician accompanied by bassist Scott Colley (Jim Hall, Andrew Hill, Donny McCaslin) and drummer Brian Blade (Joni Mitchell, Chick Corea, Christian McBride).

Sparks & Shadows to Release 'Brendan McCreary Sings the Love Songs of Mike Stoller'
by Michael Major - Sep 5, 2023

Recorded in Los Angeles at Tritone Recording, the album includes players Reggie Hamilton (bass), Peter Erskine (drums), James Harrah (acoustic, electric guitars), Dean Parks (pedal steel guitar), and Roni Eytan (harmonica), with Reade Pryor and Pete Griffin (drums and bass on “That Old Tune Called Romance”).

Chicago's 24th Annual Englewood Jazz Festival Begins September 14
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2023

Long an annual tradition, Live the Spirit Residency presents the free 24th Englewood Jazz Festival.

Julie Benko, Daniel Reichard, and More to Play Birdland in July
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 1, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! 

Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Robert Edwards Big Band, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 24, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running June 26 through July 9.

Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra, Wagner High School Jazz Orchestra, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming June 19 through July 2.

Mount Wilson Observatory to Present Events Featuring Art, Film, Music, Talks and Telescopes, and More in 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 26, 2023

Mount Wilson Observatory, Southern California's esteemed home to over 100 years of groundbreaking astronomical discovery, has announced its 2023 season of public events and sky-viewings with a wide range of activities.

Franco Ambrosetti's Strings Album 'NORA' To Be Released In Immersive Sound Format
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2022

Anchored by a core of world-class musicians (guitarist John Scofield, bassist Scott Colley, pianist Uri Caine, drummer Peter Erskine) and featuring a 22-piece string orchestra conducted by Grammy-winning pianist-arranger Alan Broadbent, Ambrosetti’s Nora is his answer to Charlie Parker with Strings and Clifford Brown with Strings.

New Julian Rosefeldt Film Installation Makes North American Debut At Park Avenue Armory
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2022

Park Avenue Armory will close out its 2022 season with the North American premiere of a new commission by German artist and filmmaker Julian Rosefeldt.

Live At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Announce September 2022 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this September with a full slate of nightly performances!

New Julian Rosefeldt Film Installation Makes North American Debut At Park Ave Armory This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2022

Park Avenue Armory will close out its 2022 season with the North American premiere of a new commission by German artist and filmmaker Julian Rosefeldt.

Kolstein Center Announces June and July Performances at Essex House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2022

In response to Covid to provide some money to NYC’s many out-of-work or underemployed string musicians, Manny Alvarez launched a “Kolstein Performance Showcase” in collaboration with the Essex House on Central Park South/7th.  There is an ongoing schedule every Friday evening from 7-8 PM.