Brian Lynch News

Samara Joy, the acclaimed jazz vocalist, is set to perform at Massey Hall. Discover the details of her upcoming concert and what makes this event a must-see for jazz enthusiasts.

Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy has announced a new studio album Portrait, set for release on October 11th. Ahead of the release, she has dropped her lead single 'You Stepped Out of a Dream,' available everywhere now.

'9 to 5: The Musical' is a vibrant and empowering stage adaptation of the 1980 film, featuring a score by Dolly Parton. This musical brings the story of three determined office workers who band together to overthrow their egotistical, sexist boss with humor, heart, and a catchy soundtrack.

Music enthusiasts will converge for an extraordinary evening of jazz as the Brian Lynch Quintet takes center stage in Fort Lauderdale, FL at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Amaturo Theater, to present 'The Songbooks.'

Brazilian tap dancer and drag artist Felipe Galganni will return to the Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, NYC on March 28 and April 4 at 7pm with his new show, WHO SHE? with Xana DuMe.

Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo Earn Grammy(R) Nomination for 'El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 2.' The title references the beauty of the Latin-American Songbook and the Bolero in particular. The album expands on the initial concept of El Arte Del Bolero Vol. 1 while maintaining the intent of playing songs the artists know and love.

Gold Coast Jazz Society presents their 32nd Season, kicking off in November. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts virtually hosted more than 110 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).

Messenger Legacy band—honoring the enduring influence of jazz great Ralph Peterson—appears at William Paterson University on May 20, 2023 at 8:00pm 

Jazz at Princeton University, helmed by acclaimed saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, presents the annual Princeton University Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 15. The festival features Artemis, Jazz at Princeton's chair Rudresh Mahanthappa and his Bird Calls ensemble, jazz greats playing with Princeton's exceptional student groups, and the legendary Rufus Reid with the Creative Large Ensemble.

Brazilian tap dancer and drag artist Felipe Galganni will return to the Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, NYC on March 21, 28 and April 4 at 7pm with his new show, Xana DuMe, The Drag Tap Dancing Queen.

Jazz at Princeton University, helmed by acclaimed saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa, presents the annual Princeton University Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 15. The festival features Artemis, Jazz at Princeton's chair Rudresh Mahanthappa and his Bird Calls ensemble, jazz greats playing with Princeton's exceptional student groups, and the legendary Rufus Reid with the Creative Large Ensemble. 

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced the jazz programming running February 28 through March 12. 

Brazilian tap dancer and drag artist Felipe Galganni will return to the Triad Theater, 158 West 72nd Street, NYC on March 21, 28 and April 4  at 7pm with his new show, Xana DuMe, The Drag Tap Dancing Queen.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has announced jazz programming running February 21 through March 5. Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Jane Monheit, Earl McIntyre's Tribute!, Amanda Green & Friends, James Carter 'Lookin at the Lock' Music of Eddie Lockjaw Davis and Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band.

What did our critic think of ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at FARGO DAVIES?

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU, available to own with over 60 minutes of despicably entertaining bonus features. Jam-packed with exclusive bonus content, this Collector’s Edition includes two all-new mini movies, hilarious outtakes, a how-to draw (& animate) lesson with co-director Brad Ableson and tons of activities the whole family can enjoy.

What did our critic think of SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL at Gooseberry Park Players?

You won't want to miss the Jack Skleinsinger's dynamic final Highlights in Jazz concert for 2022, when today's top jazz players take to the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center stage to celebrate the Return of the Jam Session. The 49th season final is is set for May 12. It features Peter and Will Anderson on saxophones, flutes and clarinets; trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Ted Rosenthal, drummer Victor Lewis, trumpeter Brian Lynch and guitarist James Chirillo, playing together for the very first time.

The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami concludes its 2022 FROST MUSIC LIVE season by offering music for everyone in the family.