The Nash Announces THE NASH AT HOME
In response to the quarantine for COVID 19, The Nash is broadcasting two concerts a week for fans of jazz to enjoy at home. Dubbed the 'One More Time' Concert Series, the concerts are taken from the Nash's impressive archive recorded during the artists' original appearances and include some of the greatest moments.
Photo Coverage: Freddy Cole Opens At Birdland
Freddy Cole opened at Birdland last night and BroadwayWorld was there. The New York Times calls Freddy Cole, 'the most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive.' People Magazine praises his 'gorgeous autumnal baritone, expressive phrasing and pitch-perfect feel for jazz standards, pop tunes and love ballads.' Uncle to Natalie Cole, brother of Nat 'King' Cole, pianist and vocalist Freddy Cole doesn't apologize for sounding a little bit like his iconic elder brother. While there are certain unmistakable similarities, many consider his voice to be smokier, jazzier even. Cole's annual visit is the perfect blend of jazz and great American holiday standards. In this engagement tenor saxophonist Houston Person will join Elias Bailey, bass, Randy Napoleon, guitar, and Curtis Boyd, drums. Freddy Cole will appear June 21-25 @ 11 PM
Jazz Guitarist Randy Napoleon Unveils New CD SOON
Randy Napoleon, the internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist, has a new CD out from the Detroit Music Factory. Recorded in one room, all in a single day, SOON has a very earthy, natural sound. The record features Rodney Whitaker on bass, Gregory Hutchinson on drums and Etienne Charles on trumpet.
Spoleto Festival USA Announces 2016 Program
Festival General Director Nigel Redden announces the program for the 40th annual Spoleto Festival USA, taking place May 27 through June 12, 2016 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Photo Flash: William Blake Plays Birdland
The Broadway at Birdland concert series was presented the 2012 BroadwayWorld Best Male Vocalist winner William Blake in concert on Monday, July 22nd at 7pm. It was Blake's sixth concert at the historic venue. Tony winners and Birdland regulars Chita Rivera and Steve Kazee were both in the house to cheer! Scroll down for photos from the concert!
William Blake Sings Accoustic Sets at Sidewalk Cafe, 11/21 & 28
Blues/jazz singer William Blake will kick off the new "Landmark Wednesdays" series of concerts at the historic SideWalk Cafe in the East Village on November 21 and 28. Blake, along with Randy Napoleon on guitar, Mike Karn on bass and Danny Young on percussion, will perform sets at 8 and 10 pm.