Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are proudly open this January with a full slate of nightly performances! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch Greg Ruvolo, Richard Cortez, Ben Allison, Ted Nash, Steve Cardenas Play the Music of Carla Bley: “Healing Power” Release Celebration, Joe Lovano 70th Birthday Celebration, Scott Reeves Jazz Orchestra, Nicole Zuraitis, Celebrating … Read More
NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman explores new musical ground on Live at Smalls, a contemporary improvisation showcase out February 3, 2023 via Cellar Music Group The latest entry in the SmallsLIVE Living Masters Series features Liebman alongside Peter Evans, Leo Genovese, John Hébert and Tyshawn Sorey Cellar Music Group is proud to announce the February … Read More
Trumpeter and composer Rachel Therrien showcases her new Latin Jazz Project on Mi Hogar, due out February 10, 2023 via Outside In Music “The intensity is real, the sound gorgeous and the rhythms that ensue, infectious.” – Raul Da Gama/World Music Report on Pensamiento “Her inside/outside playing and ability to jump into the upper register … Read More
Bill Warfield Embraces His Eclectic Musical Path alongside The Hell’s Kitchen Funk Orchestra with on Time Capsule, due out February 3, 2023 via Planet Arts Trumpeter and composer Bill Warfield has entered a period of tempoed reflection, taking his critically acclaimed ensemble, The Hell’s Kitchen Funk Orchestra, along with him for their latest output – … Read More
Preeminent Bassist and Composer Ben Wolfe Announces the February 3, 2023 Release of Unjust, a Convergence of Jazz Masters Offering Dynamic Performances of Wolfe’s New Music Bass luminary Ben Wolfe is pleased to announce the February 3rd, 2023 release of Unjust, an electrifying follow-up to his critically-acclaimed 2019 release Fatherhood. Unjust celebrates the striking interplay … Read More
Versatile Vibraphonist Joe Locke Presents New Multi-dimensional masterwork, Makram, due out February 17, 2023 via Circle 9 Circle 9 is delighted to announce the release of Makram, the latest album from vibraphonist Joe Locke, out February 17, 2023. Featuring a selection of new compositions and a return to his celebrated quartet (pianist Jim Ridl, bassist … Read More
Celebrated Trumpeter and Composer Markus Rutz Presents Storybook, The Artist’s Sixth Enthralling Release As A Bandleader Storybook Will Be Released February 17, 2023 On JMARQ Records Pre-Release Show on December 16, 2022 at VietFive Coffee in Chicago, 6PM CST JMARQ Records is pleased to announce the February 17, 2023 release of Storybook, celebrated trumpeter and … Read More
Pianist Geoffrey Keezer Earns Fourth Career GRAMMY® Nomination For “Refuge” in Best Instrumental Composition Category “Refuge” from Keezer’s latest album Playdate, is nominated in the Best Instrumental Composition category at the 65th GRAMMY® Awards Stream “Refuge” on Spotify “On all six pieces, Keezer enfolds himself into the ensemble, then bursts out with the characteristically creative, … Read More
THE ROYAL BOPSTERS CELEBRATE 10 YEARS WITH REISSUE OF THEIR LANDMARK DEBUT ALBUM W/ BONUS TRACKS “JAZZ JUMP” + “AULD LANG SYNE” (INSPIRED BY THE BEACH BOYS 1966 TRACK) The Royal Bopsters (10th Anniversary Edition) out 12/30/2022 on Motéma “Extraordinary” — Allen Morrison, Downbeat (4.5 stars), Best Albums of 2015 “Priceless… [a] landmark” – Christopher … Read More
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Earns Sixth GRAMMY® Nomination for Imágenes Latinas Imágenes Latinas is nominated for Best Tropical Latin Album at the 65th GRAMMY® Awards Stream Imágenes Latinas on Spotify “..SHO gloriously succeeds in a Latin groove guaranteed to get feet tapping and bodies moving with delight.” – Marilyn Lester, New York City Jazz Record “Oscar … Read More
