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The Heavy Hitters Return To Chris' Jazz Cafe In November

Discover the November lineup at Chris' Jazz Cafe featuring The Heavy Hitters and more. Enjoy a month of captivating performances from renowned jazz artists in an intimate setting.

Bebop Saxophonist Brings His Eric Alexander Quartet to Flushing Town Hall

On Friday, November 22nd at 8 PM, jazz aficionados can enjoy the Eric Alexander Quartet at Flushing Town Hall.

SMOKE Jazz Club to Present Album Release Concerts By Charles McPherson And Jane Monheit & More in May

Celebrate jazz at SMOKE Jazz Club in NYC this May with album release concerts by Charles McPherson and Jane Monheit, and more! See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

SMOKE Jazz CLub Announces March Line-up Including Leading Female Artists, One For All Album Release And More

World-Renowned SMOKE Jazz Club announces its March concert lineup, featuring the album release celebration of One For All Sextet, a birthday tribute to Harold Mabern, and performances by leading female artists Allison Miller and Mary Stallings. Don't miss these incredible shows and more!

SMOKE Jazz Club Unveils December Schedule Including Coltrane Festival And New Year's Eve Celebrations

World-Renowned Smoke Jazz Club ends the year with the 11th Annual Coltrane Festival 'Countdown 2024', New Year's Eve Celebration with Carla Cook, and more.

SMOKE Jazz Club Reveals October Schedule Including The Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Trio, Trombonist Steve Davis, and More

 Smoke Jazz Club welcomes a few of today's leading Trios to the stage in October. For the first time in 30 years, the Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Trio returns to SMOKE for a highly-anticipated, long overdue, four-night run (Oct 12-15).

Blur Release New Track 'St. Charles Square'

With just over a week to go until blur take the stage for two unmissable shows at Wembley Stadium, the band dropped “St. Charles Square,” the latest track to be released from their highly-anticipated brand new album The Ballad of Darren. Watch the new music video for the upcoming single now!

Natalie Merchant and Orchestra of St. Luke's perform together at NJPAC

North to Shore Music Festival presents An Evening with NATALIE MERCHANT as she brings her Keep Your Courage Tour to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. 

Natalie Merchant Debuts New Single 'Tower of Babel'

The track features arrangements by trombone player Steve Davis, and follows the first single and video, “Come On, Aphrodite”—featuring Abena Koomson-Davis—from Merchant’s forthcoming album Keep Your Courage. Produced by Merchant, Keep Your Courage is the artist’s ninth solo studio album, and the latest new material since 2014’s self-titled record.

Video: Natalie Merchant Debuts 'Come On, Aphrodite' Music Video

Natalie Merchant unveils a new video for her latest single “Come On, Aphrodite”—watch here. Filmed in Brooklyn, New York, the new video is directed by Matthew Shattuck (Foo Fighters, John Legend) and edited by Andrew Pulaski (Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg). Watch the new music video now!

Natalie Merchant Unveils New Single 'Come On, Aphrodite'

It is the first track released from Merchant’s forthcoming album, Keep Your Courage, and establishes the record’s themes of love and passion as essential to the human experience. Merchant’s ninth solo studio album, and the latest new material since 2014’s self-titled record, Keep Your Courage will be released in April.

Review Roundup: THEATER CAMP Film Starring Ben Platt Comes to Theaters

Theater Camp stars Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Noah Galvin, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Ayo Edebiri and Amy Sedaris. Ahead of its future release, check out what the critics who saw the film at Sundance thought. Read reviews for Theater Camp now!

Natalie Merchant To Bring 2023 U.S. Tour To Byham Theater, April 18

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces that tickets are on sale for Natalie Merchant's concert on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Byham Theater, 101 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.  This event is presented by National Artists. 

Natalie Merchant Will Perform at Hershey Theatre in April

Natalie Merchant is coming to Hershey Theatre on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 8 p.m. with the “Keep Your Courage Tour.”

Giants Of Jazz Festival Honors Rufus Reid at SOPAC This Month

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 19 at 8PM! That's when Giants of Jazz, an annual Jazz festival featuring nearly 30 performers, returns to the South Orange Performing Arts Center for the first time since 2019.

Ted Herbert Music School Welcomes New Faculty

The Ted Herbert Music School will welcome Justin Greenberg and Conor Powers to its faculty. Justin Greenberg will be teaching Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Guitar, and Ukulele. Conor Powers will be teaching Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, and Trumpet.

KINKY BOOTS Will Premiere at Forestburgh Playhouse

Winner of six 2013 Tony Awards, Kinky Boots features a Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein. Based on the Miramaz motion picture Kinky Boots by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth.

Smoke Jazz Club Announces Fall Concert Schedule

 One of New York City's premier live music venues, Smoke Jazz Club, presents a stellar line-up of both legendary jazz performers and emerging voices for the fall season.

Joe Macre to Release Second Solo Album 'The Dream Is Free'

Joe is known as the original bassist for the progressive rock band Crack The Sky. Joe was a member of Crack The Sky from 1975–1980 and 2004-2009. Joe has also worked with The B. E. Taylor Group, Wild Cherry, King Friday, Jim Croce, David Sanborn, The Brecker Brothers, Marie Osmond, Keith Green, Clint Brown, and others.

Smoke Jazz Club Announces Summer-Fall Line-Up Featuring Vijay Iyer, Al Foster, Mary Stallings & More

After two years spent reorienting to the pandemic with modified operations including livestreams, sidewalk concerts, and outdoor dining, Smoke Jazz Club makes a momentous return as a world-renowned destination for the best in classic and modern jazz. Acclaimed