Vicki Burns Releases New Album 'Lotus Blossoms Days'
The title is from Billy Strayhorn's Lotus Blossom which has lyrics written by New York lyricist Roger Schore and jazz vocalist Carol Sloane. There are six tunes that started life as instrumentals along with three originals, two penned by Burns and one, You Don't Have To Believe by Tessa Souter. Listen to the new album now!
PANGEA Announces Summer Programming
The beloved East Village supper club Pangea, 178 Second Avenue, is filling its summer schedule with a number of new, on-going series in addition to its regular line-up of alt-cabaret stars.
Pangea Announces Summer Programming and Return to Live Performances
The beloved East Village supper club Pangea, which came perilously close to closing during COVID, is announcing a mixture of ticketed and no-cover entertainment during the summer. The announcement comes as Pangea earns the prestigious Village Award, presented by Village Preservation at their 31st annual meeting on Wednesday June 16.
PEREZ, MY WAY Set for The Metropolitan Room Next Month
The Metropolitan Room presents 'Perez, My Way' Sinatra the later years - Perez in an intimate setting on November 22nd, 2016 at 7 p.m. Featuring Perez on vocals, Art Hirahara on piano, and Jed Levy on sax and flute.
PEREZ, MY WAY Set for The Metropolitan Room Next Month
The Metropolitan Room presents 'Perez, My Way' Sinatra the later years - Perez in an intimate setting on November 22nd, 2016 at 7 p.m. Featuring Perez on vocals, Art Hirahara on piano, and Jed Levy on sax and flute.
Mark Murphy Memorial Concert Celebration Set for 3/14
The life, career and legacy of the late Mark Murphy, whom the Washington Post described as "a daringly original jazz singer whose unchained improvisational style made him a cult favorite and a powerful influence on a generation of younger performers," will be celebrated with music and reminiscences on Monday, March 14, 2016 at St Peter's Church in Manhattan.
MOSTLY MARCUS Extends Residency at Symphony Space's Bar Thalia
With crowds swelling at each session, MOSTLY MARCUS, the totally unique acoustic duo residency in which acclaimed NYC jazz vocalist-songwriter and two-time 2015 Best Male Vocalist Nominee MARCUS GOLDHABER strips the Great American Songbook 'to the bone' like never before, has been extended for the third time at Bar Thalia, Symphony Space's newest home for jazz. The latest extension of the monthly residency starts this Sunday, (Feb. 7) with special featured vocalist Aimee Allen, and guitarist Ron Jackson. Dates continue: March 6, April 3, May 1, and June 5.
Marcus Goldhaber Performs at The Metropolitan Room Tonight
In his first major Manhattan appearance since his heralded debut at 'Broadway's supper club,' 54 Below, in July, acclaimed NYC jazz vocalist-songwriter MARCUS GOLDHABER returns to encore his new show, 'FREE & EASY: LIVIN' ON SWING STREET,' at internationally acclaimed jazz cabaret THE METROPOLITAN ROOM, TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Marcus Goldhaber to Perform at The Metropolitan Room, 9/26
In his first major Manhattan appearance since his heralded debut at "Broadway's supper club," 54 Below, in July, acclaimed NYC jazz vocalist-songwriter MARCUS GOLDHABER returns to encore his new show, "FREE & EASY: LIVIN' ON SWING STREET," at internationally acclaimed jazz cabaret THE METROPOLITAN ROOM, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 at 7:00 p.m.
All Nite Soul to Honor Barry Harris & Sheila Jordan, 10/13
All Nite Soul, the Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter's will honor pianist Barry Harris and vocalist Sheila Jordan. All Nite Soul begins on Sunday, October 13 at 5 PM with Jazz Vespersand pianist/organist Sarah McLawler and Les Jazz Femmes, and goes into full swing at 7 PM with a concert of over 80 musicians honoring Barry Harris (pianist) and Sheila Jordan (vocalist), National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters who began their musical careers in Detroit, Michigan.
Dom La Nena, Mark Murphy & More Set for Joe's Pub this Week
This week at Joe's Pub at the Public (July 1-7) will feature Canada's Birthday Bash, performances by Dona La Nena, Brian Landrus, Mark Murphy and Friends, The Hot Sardines, Sufiana, Alex Ferreira, Kate Ferber, Emily Asher, and John Kelly. Details below!