Ray Chew

Carnegie Hall To Present SONGS OF AMERICA With Ali Stroker, Donnie McClurkin, Kathy Sledge, Tito Puente Jr., And More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Carnegie Hall will present Songs of America, a genre-spanning concert honoring the musical traditions that have shaped the nation. Led by music director Ray Chew, the program brings together artists from Broadway, gospel, disco, rock, Latin, and jazz.

Carnegie Hall Will Present UNITED IN SOUND: AMERICA AT 250 Festival In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

Carnegie Hall will launch United in Sound: America at 250 in January 2026, a six-month festival celebrating the evolution of American music across genres and generations.

American Composers Orchestra to Host Searchlight: 2025 Gala And Creative Catalyst Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2025

The American Composers Orchestra will present an evening of honors and top-tier performances during its fourth annual Gala and Creative Catalyst Awards. Learn more!

MELBA'S TABLE Returns to Harlem for 3 Inviting Evenings
by Marina Kennedy - Jul 18, 2025

Beginning Saturday, July 26th, Melba’s beloved three-course communal dinner series returns to the streets of Harlem

Photos: Norm Lewis, Liz Callaway & More Attend Final Johnny Mathis Concert at bergenPAC
by Josh Sharpe - May 19, 2025

The stars came out to celebrate the final concert of entertainment icon Johnny Mathis' 'The Voice of Romance' at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Englewood, New Jersey. Take a look at photos from the event!

Tapper Lisa La Touche to Join Jazz Power Intiative and Harlem School of the Arts for WE GOT THAT SWING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

For the third year in a row, Jazz Power Initiative (JPI) will partner with the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) on We Got That Swing a celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. Learn how to attend.

Patti LuPone, Shoshana Bean and More to be Featured in Carnegie Hall 2025�"2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2025–2026 season, including more than 170 concerts and Broadway stars like Shoshana Bean, Heather Headley, Cheyene Jackson, Mandy Gonzalez, Patti LuPone, Megan Hilty & More. See the full lineup here, including dates and how to get tickets.

TD MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL to be Presented at NJPAC in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024

Experience the electrifying TD Moody Jazz Festival at the renowned New Jersey Performing Arts Center with an unforgettable night of Funk! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

A NIGHT OF INSPIRATION Returns To Carnegie Hall In December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2024

On Saturday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m., Carnegie Hall will present A Night of Inspiration, a celebratory evening of music and dance from diverse traditions in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

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.

TD MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes To New Jersey Performing Arts Center This November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

Experience TD Moody Jazz Festival at the renowned New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with an unforgettable night of Funk!

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.

MUSE/IQUE to Present FREEDOM AT THE MOULIN ROUGE Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 11, 2024

Just at summer's end, MUSE/IQUE and Artistic & Music Director Rachael Worby will present MUSE/IQUE's next show of their 2024 season Freedom at the Moulin Rouge, the incredible, under-told story of the first-ever fully integrated hotel and casino in the country.

Lineup And Music Director Announced For The 23rd Annual MORE MUSIC @ THE MOORE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the lineup and music director for the 23rd Annual More Music @ The Moore, a program that brings together young local musicians for a live performance on March 22, 2024, at the Moore Theatre.

Bernadette Peters, Adrienne Warren, Max von Essen & More Set for Carnegie Hall 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2024

Carnegie Hall has revealed its programming for its 2024–2025 season, including approximately 170 concerts. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets!

Gospel Legends Kathy Taylor, Hezekiah Walker + Brian Courtney Wilson Set To Perform At BergenPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2023

Gospel legends Kathy Taylor, Hezekiah Walker, and Brian Courtney Wilson will perform on January 6. Don't miss this incredible concert!

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.

Gladys Knight, Spike Lee & Stout Added To 2023 Apollo Spring Benefit Line-Up
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023

The Apollo today announced new additions to its 2023 Spring Benefit. The 'Empress of Soul,' Gladys Knight joins the line-up as an esteemed musical guest. Academy Award winning director Spike Lee is also confirmed to present the Impact Award to six-time NBA champion and the league's only six-time MVP, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Apollo Music Café alumni and esteemed vocalist, Stout, is slated to appear as a musical guest with a special Tina Turner tribute. The historic organization's largest annual fundraising event returns Monday, June 12 with an evening themed “The Next Movement!”  

U.S. National Music Council To Honor Ray And Vivian Chew At 39th Annual American Eagle Awards In Las Vegas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2023

The National Music Council of the United States will honor music visionaries Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew at the organization's 39th annual American Eagle Awards on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the American Federation of Musicians Convention in Las Vegas.

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance Presents Matthew Whitaker Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2023

UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents jazz piano virtuoso Matthew Whitaker on Sunday, May 21 at 7 pm at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.