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Jazz and Shakespeare Meet in SUCH SWEET THUNDER at North Carolina Shakespeare Festival Tonight

This April, the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival will again present the unique concert and theatrical performance Such Sweet Thunder, a jazz suite composed by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn ins... (more...)

Harry Connick, Jr Comes to Morris Performing Arts Center, 6/14

Harry Connick, Jr. is among today's most successful and multi-talented artists. He has garnered acclaim in both the music and acting arenas. While he first reached a mass audience as a pianist, singer... (more...)

Regina Carter and Nnenna Freelon to Replace Dee Dee Brigdewater in Royal Conservatory Concert, 12/14

Regina Carter and Nnenna Freelon will replace the previously announced Tony and Grammy winner Dee Dee Bridgewater in a December 14, 2013 concert celebrating the 90th birthdays of Dinah Washington and ... (more...)

Jazz and Shakespeare Meet in SUCH SWEET THUNDER at North Carolina Shakespeare Festival, 4/27

This April, the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival will again present the unique concert and theatrical performance Such Sweet Thunder, a jazz suite composed by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn ins... (more...)

Branford Marsalis and Quartet Showcase FOUR MFS PLAYIN' TUNES at Jorgensen Tonight

Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis has played with everyone from Art Blakey and Miles Davis to Sting and the Grateful Dead, and he's led The Tonight Show Band. Now this NEA Jazz Master and h... (more...)

Branford Marsalis and Quartet to Showcase FOUR MFS PLAYIN' TUNES at Jorgensen, 2/7

Grammy-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis has played with everyone from Art Blakey and Miles Davis to Sting and the Grateful Dead, and he's led The Tonight Show Band. Now this NEA Jazz Master and h... (more...)

Jason Marsalis Announces New Album and Tour Dates

Fresh from touring with acclaimed banjoist Bela Fleck and pianist Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis returns to his role as band leader and vibraphonist extraordinaire with the release of his latest album... (more...)

MECA and MST Partner for Mexican Pastorela LA MUSICA DEL CIELO, Now thru 12/9

Main Street Theater collaborates with MECA Houston (Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts) to present a Mexican Pastorela, La Música del Cielo (Music from Heaven), written and direct... (more...)

MECA and MST Partner for Mexican Pastorela LA MUSICA DEL CIELO, 12/7-9

Main Street Theater collaborates with MECA Houston (Multicultural Education and Counseling through the Arts) to present a Mexican Pastorela, La Música del Cielo (Music from Heaven), written and direct... (more...)

Christian Scott Plays the Blue Note, Now thru 8/26; Fall 2012 Lineup Announced

Edison Award winning trumpeter-composer-producer-bandleader Christian Scott stands tall among a handful of talented young jazz artists who are expanding their artistic vision beyond the strict confine... (more...)

Christian Scott Plays the Blue Note, 8/24-26; Fall 2012 Lineup Announced

Edison Award winning trumpeter-composer-producer-bandleader Christian Scott stands tall among a handful of talented young jazz artists who are expanding their artistic vision beyond the strict confine... (more...)

James Carter Organ Trio and More Set for Blue Note Jazz Festival, Now thru 7/1

Blue Note Jazz Festival has announced its next shows, featuring the James Carter Organ Trio, Theophilus London and Cassandra Wilson. See below for full details. (more...)

Matt Lemmler to Return to Loyola University, 6/22-24

Loyola University New Orleans alumnus and noted jazz pianist Matt Lemmler '90 will return to campus to perform a special concert with the New Orleans Jazz Revival Ensemble, featuring guitarist Steve M... (more...)

James Carter Organ Trio and More Set for Blue Note Jazz Festival, 6/25-7/1

Blue Note Jazz Festival has announced its next shows, featuring the James Carter Organ Trio, Theophilus London and Cassandra Wilson. See below for full details. (more...)

American Museum of Natural History Presents NEW ORLEANS: CULTURE REMIXED Today

Enjoy New Orleans-style music, dance, and food; learn about Creole language and culture; and explore traditional African costumes with the American Museum of Natural History during its Global Weekends... (more...)

International Jazz Day to be Celebrated with All-Star Concerts in Paris, New Orleans and New York

UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock will kick-off the first annual International Jazz Day with a full day of events including live performances, Master C... (more...)

American Museum of Natural History Presents NEW ORLEANS: CULTURE REMIXED, 4/28

Enjoy New Orleans-style music, dance, and food; learn about Creole language and culture; and explore traditional African costumes with the American Museum of Natural History during its Global Weekends... (more...)

Loyola's Jazz Underground Series Continues with Bassist Roland Guerin, 3/29

Roland Guerin, a versatile, in-demand bassist who frequently tours and performs with Allen Toussaint, will continue Loyola University New Orleans' Jazz Underground series with music from his most rece... (more...)

Loyola's Jazz Underground Series Continues with Bassist Roland Guerin, 3/29

Roland Guerin, a versatile, in-demand bassist who frequently tours and performs with Allen Toussaint, will continue Loyola University New Orleans' Jazz Underground series with music from his most rece... (more...)

WHITTON Nominated for Independent Music Awards

WHITTON's latest release "Rare Bird" is nominated for an Independent Music Award for "Best Pop Album". 'Rare Bird' is available now with 10 new tracks including several co-written by Peter Fox (Rachel... (more...)

Loyola’s Jazz Underground Series Continues With ‘Battle of the Tenors’

The Jazz Underground Series at Loyola University New Orleans continues with "Battle of the Tenors," featuring saxophonists Tony Dagradi and Derek Douget, on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Satchmo's... (more...)

Loyola’s Jazz Underground Series Continues With ‘Battle of the Tenors’

The Jazz Underground Series at Loyola University New Orleans continues with "Battle of the Tenors," featuring saxophonists Tony Dagradi and Derek Douget, on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Satchmo's... (more...)

NCShakes and John Brown Band Present Duke Ellington’s SUCH SWEET THUNDER, Premieres 3/30

Grammy-nominated bassist and Duke University Professor John Brown and his 15-piece big band will join forces with the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCShakes) to present performances of Such Swe... (more...)

NCShakes and John Brown Band Present Duke Ellington’s SUCH SWEET THUNDER in March and April

Grammy-nominated bassist and Duke University Professor John Brown and his 15-piece big band will join forces with the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival (NCShakes) to present performances of Such Swe... (more...)

Harry Connick Jr. Set for BROADWAY TALKS Series Tonight

92nd Street Y has announced that Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, continues the new season of his popular interview series, "Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth," with Harry Connick, Jr. (On a... (more...)