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Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Announces Marilyn Maye In SHE'S THE TALK OF THE TOWN

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra announces Marilyn Maye in 'She's The Talk of the Town' - a must-see jazz performance. Get your tickets now!
Jazz Programming Coming Up At Birdland, January 17 - January 30

Get full details for jazz programming coming up at at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater. January 17 - January 30.
KC Jazz Ambassadors Celebration Of Jazz Winners Announced

Popular jazz musicians Bobby Watson, Lonnie McFadden, Charles Williams and vocalist Eboni Fondren received the first annual JAM Musician Awards, presented by the KC Jazz Ambassadors on Tuesday, December 14 at Johnnie's Jazz Club, 14th and Main in Downtown Kansas City.
PHOTOS: Marilyn Maye & Nicolas King Bring A Winter Spectacular to The Wick Theatre

The audience may have been masked but nothing could mask the joy, admiration, excitement, and love in the Wick Theater for Marilyn Maye, arguably the world’s greatest Cabaret artist.  Nicolas King the young super singer, over a half century behind Marilyn shared the stage with her and made this engagement an historic evening of music.
BWW Review: KARRIN ALLYSON SINGS MOSE ALLISON ...and Soars at Birdland

Now at Birdland, Karrin Allyson is a great muse for Mose Allison. His wit and satirical edge sound interestingly freshened sung by a modern female voice who is clearly in sync with the way he used to think.  
Five-time Grammy Nominee Karrin Allyson To Perform At Feinstein's/54 Below

Five-Time Grammy nominee vocalist Karrin Allyson brings her joyous and versatile Yuletide Hideaway to Feinstein's/54 Below. Join her on a getaway that includes "Some of that Sunshine" from her recent all-original CD and songs from her Grammy nominated CD, Many A New Day, featuring the music of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Her stellar band includes guitarist, Rod Fleeman; bassist, Marty Jaffe; drummer, Mark Walker; and special guest, legendary saxophonist, Houston Person.
Photo Coverage: Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Marilyn Maye at Dizzy's Club-Coca Cola

Since her rediscovery of New York City 10 years ago, Marilyn Maye has sung on most of it's important music streets. Marilyn's re-emergence in the Big Apple began with her appearance at the Metropolitan Room with Billy Stritch. She moved uptown to Birdland at 44th street, Carnegie Hall at 57th and then Lincoln Center's Rose Hall & Appel Room at 60th. Last night she sang in a venue she was born to perform in - Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Jazz in Lincoln Center. Marilyn has shared stages with Dizzy Gillespie and other Jazz greats. Hearing her in the Jazz building's most intimate space was another historic milestone added to the long list of her legendary performances. Where will she be in our city next? How about 122nd street - Honorary Doctor of Great Music at Columbia University.
Karrin Allyson, Gabrielle Stravelli & More Set for Birdland, Week of 4/11

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its Schedule for April 11-17, featuring Karrin Allyson, Gabrielle Stravelli, Rob Silverman Quartet, and more!
PHANTOM & BRIGHT STAR Casts and More Set for Birdland's April Lineup

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its April 2016 schedule, featuring: Pharoah Sanders Quartet, Yellowjackets, Showbiz After Hours with Frank DiLella, The Birdland Big Band, Karrin Allyson, The Matt & Brian Show, Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!
PHANTOM & BRIGHT STAR Casts and More Set for Birdland's April Lineup

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its April 2016 schedule, featuring: Pharoah Sanders Quartet, Yellowjackets, Showbiz After Hours with Frank DiLella, The Birdland Big Band, Karrin Allyson, The Matt & Brian Show, Arturo O'Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Scroll down for details!
Karrin Allyson, Barbara Carroll and More to Play Birdland, Week of Nov 10

Birdland Jazz Club is pleased to announce their amazing line-up of talent for November 10 - November 16, including Karrin Allyson, Barbara Carroll, Jane Monheit's Jazz Party, Peter Mazza, and more. Details below!
Cyrill Aimee, Anita Gillette, Peter Mazza, The Lilly Awards and More Set for Birdland This Month

Birdland Jazz Club is thrilled to announce their great line-up of amazing talent for the month of November 2014. Featuring: Django Reinhardt NY Festival's 15th Anniversary, Karrin Allyson, Cyrill Aimee, Barbara Carroll, Anita Gillette, Music of Joe Henderson, Native Soul, Peter Mazza, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more.
Cyrill Aimee, Anita Gillette, Peter Mazza, The Lilly Awards and More Set for Birdland Next Month

Birdland Jazz Club is thrilled to announce their great line-up of amazing talent for the month of November 2014. Featuring: Django Reinhardt NY Festival's 15th Anniversary, Karrin Allyson, Cyrill Aimee, Barbara Carroll, Anita Gillette, Music of Joe Henderson, Native Soul, Peter Mazza, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more.
Photo Coverage: Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, and More Featured in PBS Taping of AMERICAN SONGBOOK at NJPAC

NJTV, New Jersey's Public Television Network and New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) have collaborated on a second season of American Songbook at NJPAC. The six part series, is being taped in NJPAC's Victoria Theater and broadwayworld was there for last nights concert, which was hosted by Ted Chapin and written and produced by Will Friedwald. Performing last night were Maureen McGovern, Marilyn Maye, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. BroadwayWorld brings you photos of the evening below!
Karrin Allyson Sets New U.S. Tour Dates

Four-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson has confirmed a series of U.S. tour dates for the months ahead, including multi-night visits to Los Angeles and to San Francisco in September. Each city will feature top-notch musicians joining singer/pianist Allyson -- see below for a breakdown of shows and performers.
Karrin Allyson Comes to Fox Cities PAC, 3/30 & 31

Grammy®-nominated jazz artist Karrin Allyson will be appearing at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center March 30-31 for two cabaret style performances. Cabaret with Karrin Allyson will be held in the Center's Kimberly-Clark Theater starting at 8:00 p.m.
Karrin Allyson Releases ‘Round Midnight Thru Concord Jazz 5/3

On her new album, ‘Round Midnight, Grammy-nominated vocalist and pianist Karrin Allyson weaves an elegant, understated dreamscape featuring 11 songs by some of the most storied writers in jazz, Broadway and pop music, from Duke Ellington to Stephen Sondheim to Paul Simon and more.

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