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02.06.2024 When Duke Ellington premiered his legendary classically-tinged jazz opus Black, Brown & Beige at Carnegie Hall in 1943, it was a historic occasion where jazz and classical music were beautifully blended into a new aesthetic work of art. Today, The New England Symphonic Ensemble follows Ellington's elegant example when it brings four conductors presenting newly-arranged works by Hale Smith, John Coltrane, Vivaldi, Glenn Burleigh and Bach to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium Perelman Stage on Saturday, June 1, at 1:00 pm. read more 02.06.2024 When it all comes down, the music needs to swing. It needs to touch our souls as well as move our feet. And the music of this trio par excellence does exactly that. When father and son, the Koppels, two of the most prolific musicians and composers on the European scene today, join forces with master drummer Brian Blade the result is nothing less than extraordinary. read more  02.06.2024 Story Of Mankind is a piece that depicts the cruelty of man through an interpretation in music of human feelings. Pictures of the trenches in Ukraine look frighteningly the same as pictures of the trenches of World War I. And thus, the story repeats itself. Again. French poet Apollinaire is by many not only considered one of the great poets of the early 20th century but also a pioneer of surrealism. And with his words as well as with lyrics from two great Danish poets of today, Tomas "TT" Krag and Morten Søndergaard, Benjamin Koppel wanted to examine how the absurd sur-reality of war and destruction remain in the center of human actions. read more02.06.2024 On Saturday, June 8th at 8 PM at St. John's In the Village, Composers Concordance presents 'A Knack for Anachronism'. For this event, composers are asked to write music with elements that defy chronology or are incongruous in the present, including surprising combinations of genres, timbres, and instruments, etc. read more 02.06.2024 Take your favorite dance partner by the hand and head to the WBGO Birthday Party with Felix Hernandez at the Crown Hill Theatre, 750 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, on Saturday, May 11, 8:00 pm – midnight. The legendary host of Rhythm Revue, which airs on WBGO 88.3 FM, Newark Public Radio, Sundays at noon, will be spinning classic soul music and sounds from the golden age of R&B and dance music. read more 05.05.2024 Guitarist Greg Chako's 17th CD, Standard Roots, contains over 72 minutes of music, with an additional 23+ minutes of music included in the 4 'bonus tracks' on the digital version of the album. The album represents a return to what Greg calls his "roots, " because it features the trio format of guitar, bass, and drums that he began his professional playing career with over 30 years ago. read more 05.05.2024 Olivia Foschi is a jazz singer, composer and educator who weaves together the rich tapestries of her San Francisco roots and Italian upbringing with her profound passion for jazz, which ignited under the tutelage of Roy Zimmerman and further blossomed through her classical Nepali vocal studies with Aavaas in Kathmandu. read more
03.05.2024 Experience the electric soul of Chicago's blues through the legendary Paul Filipowicz! Born and bred in the heart of Chicago, Paul's journey began on the South Side, where he absorbed the raw energy of Otis Rush's electrifying performances. read more 03.04.2024 TAD ROBINSON back with DELMARK!!! Delmark releases new live digital single from soul blues singer supreme TAD ROBINSON –"That's How Strong My Love Is" with the Delmark All-Stars! Welcome back to the Delmark family, Tad! read more 23.03.2024 Staying true to its long history and commitment to justice and mercy through worship and the arts, poetry, dance, and historic preservation, St. Mark's Church In-The-Bowery, the Rev Anne Marie Witchger, Priest in Charge announces plans for its annual Good Friday Blues on Friday, March 29th noon to 3:00 p.m. read more 14.03.2024 The Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival presented by Duke Energy on April 5-6, 2024 will showcase some of the best local and touring artists – 13 bands in all – on two stages for a non-stop music celebration. The city's biggest music event of the year features 12 bands on two stages along with great food and drinks, crafts and vendors and lots of kids activities. General admission is FREE. Special VIP guest packages are available for purchase. read more
23.04.2024 This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, on Saturday, May 11, audiences at Flushing Town Hall will be able to step into the unique world of SE:UM, a quintet from Seoul playing a fusion of jazz and Korean traditional music. read more  15.04.2024 On Saturday, May 4, Kupferberg Center for the Arts (KCA) at Queens College will present its second annual Cinco De Mayo family celebration "Viva El Cinco De Mayo" at the newly renovated 2, 000-seat Colden Auditorium. This festive program will showcase world-renowned ensembles presenting traditional Mexican music and dance, including Tlen Huicani from Veracruz, Mexico, Mariachi Real De Mexico, and Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Nueva York, joined by special guest José Adán Pérez. Audience will experience lively rhythms, colorful costumes, and the rich cultural heritage of Mexico in this family fiesta of music and dance! read more13.04.2024 Experience Coreyah, the mesmerizing South Korean ensemble that NPR praised for their 'uninhibited vision of Korean traditional music, ' blending it seamlessly with elements of psychedelic rock, Balkan gypsy, and rhythms from South America and Africa. With six talented members and a unique fusion of traditional and contemporary sounds, Coreyah is redefining folk music and captivating audiences worldwide. read more 04.04.2024 For nearly three decades, the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars' wildly original sound – with its Crescent City-steeped aesthetic and endless dry wit – has remained a cornerstone of one of the most unique and culturally significant live music scenes in the world. read more
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