Brian Jackson News

Out of the turbulence of the last two years comes the fifth album from UK-based soul outfit Mamas Gun - a lush, nuanced and expansively contemporary  meditation on a world turned upside down, embedded in the classic soul tradition of Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye. Listen to the first two lead singles now!

Pompano Beach Arts has announced that television icon Malcolm-Jamal Warner is joining the fourth annual 'Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival' as a celebrity judge. The famed star of 'The Cosby Show' and current hit 'The Resident' will also be performing his poetry at the festival and sharing thoughts about his career during an Artist Talk.

Las Vegas heavy metal band Invidia have released their impactful lyric video for single 'The Other Side.' The song features guest vocalist Aaron Nordstrom of Gemini Syndrome.

To enable and encourage jazz and related music discovery during this challenging time, Qwest TV by Quincy Jones, the world's first subscription video-on-demand platform dedicated to Jazz and Beyond, is offering new users one-month of free access to its platform and entire content catalog, available until further notice.

Hot House Magazine, in partnership with Jazzmobile, is excited to announce the 6th New York City Readers Jazz Awards on Sunday, November 24th at New York City's famed Birdland Jazz Club, located at 315 West 44th Street. This greatly anticipated event will celebrate the vitality of the jazz art form by honoring the very finest musicians that this city has to offer.  The public has voted and finalists are announced for each category below. On November 24th, one winner will be announced for each category and attendees will get the chance to witness rare musical collaborations between award winners, and presentations from some of the most important names in the industry.

Check out what Joe's Pub has on tap for the next few weeks.

On 'Nothing But Love', Jana Herzen's diverse, soulful and sophisticated collection of folk/pop/world/jazz originals, the singer-songwriter and guitarist reaches new heights as a storyteller and composer. The wonderfully rich, mature, and complex song tapestry will be released on January 17, by the multi-GRAMMY® winning Motéma label.

On August 17th, exactly one month from today, the biggest names in Asian entertainment will hit the stage at 88rising's Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival in Los Angeles.

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Escort has released an out of control, clever new video for album single 'Outta My Head,' premiered with Rolling Stone today. A meticulous shot-for-shot remake of Journey 'Separate Ways' official video, the resulting product is yet another example of the spectacular humor and creativity which fans have come to expect from NYC's premiere disco outfit. The band earned early notoriety for this when the 'All Through The Night' Muppet disco video went viral. The Village Voice (later featuring the band on the cover) declared 'Jim Henson is doing the Hustle in his grave.'

Coastal Jazz & Blues Society announced today additional performances for the 34th annual TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival, taking place June 21 to July 1. The Festival lineup now includes headliner Herbie Hancock at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on June 29 as well as genre-bending performances from diverse, cutting-edge artists at Performance Works on Granville Island, Pyatt Hall (843 Seymour Street), and Frankie's Jazz Club (765 Beatty Street).

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, Brian Charles Rooney joins the new musical Reverend Jackson Regrets on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 9:30pm.

Get ready for the time of your life this spring! BDT Stage is presenting a limited engagement run this April, welcoming back Motones vs Jerseys April 3 - 26, 2019.

To celebrate the upcoming start of a New Year, Motéma Music is pleased to release Overtones, the debut recording from Nett Duo, a new acoustic upright bass with guitar duo formed by legendary jazz bass virtuoso Charnett Moffett with guitarist Jana Herzen, Motéma Music's founder and President. 

Artistic Director Pat Taylor's JazzAntiqua Dance and Music Ensemble is a beautiful jazz/dance and soulful enterprise that is so exuberant and exhilarating to watch, that, and this is also because the four jazz musicians who play throughout are just beyond brilliant, you forget every one of your troubles and feel compelled to join in to rejoice the human spirit through music, dance, poetry and the spoken word.

The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the 21st century! I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change celebrates the mating game this Fall at BDT Stage. Taking on the truths and myths behind that age-old conundrum known as The Relationship, this contemporary musical explores the Before of dating and marriage, to the After featuring in-laws and kids and aging in love. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, "Say, what are you doing Today night?" Playing BDT Stage September 15 - November 3, 2018, this updated version features new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to reflect dating in today's world. This is not the same I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change you saw 20 years ago! It was funny then, and it's down- right hysterical now!

The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the 21st century! I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change celebrates the mating game this Fall at BDT Stage. Taking on the truths and myths behind that age-old conundrum known as The Relationship, this contemporary musical explores the Before of dating and marriage, to the After featuring in-laws and kids and aging in love. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, "Say, what are you doing Saturday night?" Playing BDT Stage September 15 - November 3, 2018, this updated version features new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to reflect dating in today's world. This is not the same I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change you saw 20 years ago! It was funny then, and it's down- right hysterical now!

Robin Hood is heading to the stage in a brand-new tale written by John Johnson of the Astral Theatre Collective. Wolf's Head: A Tale of Robin Hood and the Sheriff, based on the ancient ballads and history of Robin Hood, is gearing up to begin performances at the Alban Art Center in St. Albans, WV in March.

The Victoria Symphony celebrates the bright lights and popular musicals of Broadway with the talented students of the Canadian College of Performing Arts. Broadway Lights is presented March 9 and 10, 2018, at 8pm, with a matinee March 10 at 2pm. All performances take place at the Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC.

Hot. Shredded. Cheese. You know what I'm talking about. That gooey kind that stretches from the plate to your mouth, and you just can't get enough. That's how BDT Stage's current '80s jukebox musical Rock of Ages feels.