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What's Coming Up At Birdland, December 30th - January 12th
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2024

Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Honors Jazz Legend Stanley Clarke, Four Student Musicians Receive Scholarships At BroadStage Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

Under the iconic fig tree at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California on November 15, a dedicated community of art and culture lovers gathered for an unforgettable gala at the most anticipated event of the year for BroadStage Santa Monica, a contemporary performing arts presenting organization.

Review: ONE OF THE BOYS, The Playground Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 4, 2024

Tim Edge’s sophomore project is described as a nail-biting show that uncovers the dark truths of vicious competition and ferocious career moves. The production over-promises and under-delivers. It’s not only plagued by a debilitating case of women-written-by-a-man, it’s also predictable and formulaic.

Cast Set For ONE OF THE BOYS at the Playground Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

The cast has been set for One of the Boys at the Playground Theatre. Performances run 1 – 27 October 2024.

Massey Hall Will Host Oscar Peterson At 100: A Canadian Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

 In celebration of GRAMMY Award-winning international jazz legend Oscar Peterson's 99th birthday today, Massey Hall and the Oscar Peterson Estate have announced a centennial celebration honouring the titan of jazz on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

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!

Christian McBride Brings Quintet to the AWAACC in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024

Christian McBride brings his quintet to The AWAACC on April 9th at 7:00 pm. Don't miss this incredible jazz performance!

Christian McBride Announces New Album With Edgar Meyer 'But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?'
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2024

Christian McBride announced the upcoming release of But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?, a new album recorded with renowned bassist and composer Edgar Meyer. The album explores the vast variety possible with the pairing of two limitless bassists, encompassing diverse original compositions, American Songbook standards, and familiar classics.

Two Lions/Mack Avenue Records Release 'Con Alma: The Oscar Peterson Trio - Live in Lugano, 1964'
by Michael Major - Nov 24, 2023

Recorded on May 26th, 1964 at Teatro Apollo, Lugano, Switzerland, it was the final performance of an extended European tour just before the trio departed for Japan for another lengthy string of concerts. The unheard and unreleased live album from the immortal jazz legend is now available on CD and digital formats.

Sierra Madre Playhouse To Celebrate 100th Anniversary With Diverse Slate Of Programming In Spring 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023

Sierra Madre Playhouse is gearing up to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a diverse lineup of programming in Spring 2024.

Gulf Coast Symphony Unveils 2023-24 Season At The Music & Arts Community Center In Fort Myers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2023

Discover Gulf Coast Symphony's exciting 2023-24 season at the Music & Arts Community Center in Fort Myers. From captivating classical performances to enchanting chamber concerts and Broadway magic, experience the joy of live music in Fort Myers.

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Shares Solo Single 'Airavata'
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2023

Composed, produced, and arranged by Miguel, who plays electric guitar (reversed) and acoustic violin/viola, with Gabe Noel and Peter Jacobson joining on acoustic bass and cello respectively, “Airavata” (eye-raw-VAH-tah) is named after the white elephant who carries the deity Indra, also called ‘abhra-Matanga’, meaning “elephant of the clouds”.

Cindy Blackman Santana Band, Champian Fulton and Hide Tanaka, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 12, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running from August 14 - August 27, celebrating Charlie Parker's birthday all month long! 

Duke Robillard and Scott Hamilton, New London Jazz Orchestra, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running August 7 - August 20.

Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Courtney Wright Big Band, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running July 24 through August 6.

Champian Fulton, Wayne Tucker, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 15, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running July 17 through July 30.

MUSE/IQUE Continue MUSIC = POWER Series With CENTRAL AVENUE: OPEN HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023

MUSE/IQUE continues its yearlong concert series, MUSIC = POWER with CENTRAL AVENUE: OPEN HOUSE -- The Extraordinary Story of the South LA Music Legends Who Changed the World.

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! 

Emmet Cohen Trio, Gil Evans Project, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 29, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running May 2 through May 14.

John Pizzarelli, All-City Latin Ensemble and The Fat Cats, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have released details on all jazz programming running April 25 through May 7.