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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.

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.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Unveils 2024-25 Jazz Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

Discover the 2024-25 jazz season at New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn about who is performing and see how to purchase tickets!

Alexis Cole, Peter Cincotti, and More to Play Birdland Jazz in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2022

From November 1 through 13, Birdland Jazz Club will present a variety of programming including Django Reinhardt NY Festival, Nicole Zuraitis, Alexis Cole, Peter Cincotti and The Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra Directed by David DeJesus. 

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Announce Thrilling November 2022 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2022

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

The DJANGO FESTIVAL ALL STARS Come to The Boca Black Box Center For The Arts in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022

The Django Festival All Stars, a group of renowned French jazz musicians, have wowed audiences in venues across North America including the Kennedy Center, New York's Birdland Jazz Club and Carnegie Hall, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival. 

Django Reinhardt NY Festival To Celebrate 20th Anniversary at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2019

This November marks the 20th Anniversary of the Django Reinhardt NY Festival at Birdland Jazz Club, produced by Pat Philips-Stratta and her late partner, conductor Ettore Stratta. The festival, which began in 1999, has featured many talented musicians over the years who embody the gypsy jazz style of music by the great Django Reinhardt. Of these was guitarist Dorado Schmitt.

Birdland Announces June 2019 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

A Stunner Of A Summer Announced For Montreal Jazz Fest 40th Birthday!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2019

As the 40th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal approaches, the city gets ready to celebrate! It marks the return of music to the streets, massive festive gatherings and fun in the downtown core, magical musical discoveries and events you simply can't miss! In other words - a memorable Montreal summer!

Birdland Presents the Django Festival Allstars and More Week of July 9
by Julie Musbach - Jun 29, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Django Reinhardt NY Festival: Django Festival Allstars, Carol Sloane, Ronny Whyte, and more!

Birdland Announces July 2018 Schedule
by Julie Musbach - Jun 18, 2018

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Veronica Swift and the Emmet Cohen Trio, Django Reinhardt Festival Allstars, Tommy Igoe Sextet, Birdland Big Band, John Pizzarelli, Polly Gibbons, Carol Sloane, Memo Acevedo, Ronny Whyte, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Photo Coverage: Django Reinhardt Festival in Full Swing at Birdland
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 11, 2017

The Django Reinhardt NY Festival is in full swing at Birdland, it's New York City home. Jean Django Reinhardt was a Belgian-born, Romani French jazz guitarist and composer, regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century.

The Django Festival Allstars Announce Dates for their HOT JAZZ Tour
by Ashley LaChant - Jul 18, 2016

The Django Festival Allstars return from France and head into their cross-country 'HOT JAZZ' tour, playing The Newport Jazz Festival and BIRDLAND for the bi-annual Django Reinardt NY Festival. Samson Schmitt, son of legendary gypsy guitarist Dorado Schmitt, is a full-fledged leader in his own right.  The Schmitt family comes from Forbach, France, living in a gypsy community  where music reigns supreme. The soul of  the Manouche tribe is apparent as they pass music from one generation to another.The Django Festival Allstars bring the Django style  up to date with original songs and old favorites. Featuring Ludovic Beier on accordion, Pierre Blanchard on violin, DouDou Cuillerier on rhythm guitar and scat singing and Antonio Licusati on bass.

Tony Yazbeck, Erich Bergen & More Set for Birdland, Week of 6/22
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2015

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for June 22 - June 28, featuring Django Reinhardt Festival, Erich Bergen Live!, a Special Pride Celebration Including Tony Yazbeck, Molly Pop, and more!

Jazz Masters, Stephen Wallam, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and More Set for Birdland, Aug 2014
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their great line-up of amazing talent for the month of August 2014, featuring: The Jazz Masters Quartet, Dave Douglas Quintet, Django Reinhardt NY Festival, Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano, Rotem Sivan Trio, Sean Harkness Duo, Jane Monheit, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Details below!

Django Reinhardt NY Festival, Daniel Reichard & More Set for Birdland, Week of 8/4
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 25, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its schedule for August 4 - August 10, featuring Django Reinhardt NY Festival 15th Anniversary Celebration, Jane Monheit's Jazz Party, Daniel Reichard, Loston Harris, and more!

Jazz Masters, Stephen Wallam, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and More Set for Birdland, Aug 2014
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2014

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their great line-up of amazing talent for the month of August 2014, featuring: The Jazz Masters Quartet, Dave Douglas Quintet, Django Reinhardt NY Festival, Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano, Rotem Sivan Trio, Sean Harkness Duo, Jane Monheit, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more. Details below!

William Blake & More Set for Birdland Jazz Club this Week
by BWW News Desk - Jul 22, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of unmatched talent for this week, July 22 - July 28, 2013.

William Blake & More Set for Birdland Jazz Club, 7/22-28
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 12, 2013

Birdland Jazz Club has announced their exciting line-up of unmatched talent for July 22 - July 28, 2013.

Photo Flash: Leonardo DiCaprio Visits The Django All Stars at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2013

Movie superstar Leonardo DiCaprio stopped by The Django All Stars gig at Birdland NYC on Friday. Scroll down for a photo of him with the band! The show was part of the annual DJANGO REINHARDT NY FESTIVAL, produced by Pat Philips and Ettore Stratta.