Hank Jones News

List of upcoming shows at the Blue Note Jazz Club.

The Dvorak American Heritage Association will feature An Evening with George Mraz & Friends on Friday, February 26th. World-renowned jazz bassist George Mraz was presented The Medal of the President of The Czech Republic for Lifetime Achievement on his 65th birthday, June 10, 2009 at the Prague Castle. Known for his historic work with jazz icons Stan Getz, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan and Hank Jones, to name a few, Mraz appears for the first time publicly performing a program consisting entirely of his own compositions with legendary drummer Joey Baron (Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, David Bowie, and Michael Jackson...) and stellar tenor saxophonist Rich Perry (Thad Jones/Mel Lewis now Vanguard Orchestra, Maria Schneider's Orchestra, Chet Baker, and Billy Hart). This totally original program has been recently recorded on CD and DVD for release later this year.

The Dvorak American Heritage Association presents An Evening Of Jazz With George Mraz & Friends at the Bohemian National Hall on Friday, February 26th at 7:30pm.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

For four nights, the Iridium Jazz Club presents Buster Williams and the Something More Quartet. Sets are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm.

Blue Note Jazz Club presents JIMMY HEATH BIG BAND on Feb. 7.

Blue Note Jazz Club presents JIMMY HEATH BIG BAND from Feb. 2-7 with guest MC BILL COSBY (Feb. 2 only).

The Dvorak American Heritage Association will feature An Evening with George Mraz & Friends on Friday, February 26th. World-renowned jazz bassist George Mraz was presented The Medal of the President of The Czech Republic for Lifetime Achievement on his 65th birthday, June 10, 2009 at the Prague Castle. Known for his historic work with jazz icons Stan Getz, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan and Hank Jones, to name a few, Mraz appears for the first time publicly performing a program consisting entirely of his own compositions with legendary drummer Joey Baron (Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, David Bowie, and Michael Jackson...) and stellar tenor saxophonist Rich Perry (Thad Jones/Mel Lewis now Vanguard Orchestra, Maria Schneider's Orchestra, Chet Baker, and Billy Hart). This totally original program has been recently recorded on CD and DVD for release later this year.

This week, January 25, stars celebrated the winners of the 2010 Nightlife Awards at The Town Hall. Among the winners and performers were Christine Ebersole, Cheyenne Jackson, Johnny Rodgers, Gretchen Reinhagen, Anne Steele, Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano. Additional winners included Kurt Elling, Hank Jones, Sheila Jordan, Bad Plus, Baby Jane Dexter, Louis CK, John Mulaney, and Slovin and Allen.

The winners of the 2010 Nightlife Awards were announced today, as were yet more special guest stars who will both perform and present the winners to the audience on Monday, January 25th at 7 PM at The Town Hall.

Blue Note Jazz Club presents JIMMY HEATH BIG BAND from Feb. 2-7 with guest MC BILL COSBY (Feb. 2 only).

The winners of the 2010 Nightlife Awards were announced today, as were yet more special guest stars who will both perform and present the winners to the audience on Monday, January 25th at 7 PM at The Town Hall.

The Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival kicks off its 11th season August 2 with jazz vocalist Hilary Kole and her trio. Hilary Kole co-created and originated the lead female roles in the award-winning Off-Broadway musicals, 'Our Sinatra.' and 'Singing Astaire.'

The Cooperstown Chamber Music Festival kicks off its 11th season August 2 with jazz vocalist Hilary Kole and her trio. Hilary Kole co-created and originated the lead female roles in the award-winning Off-Broadway musicals, 'Our Sinatra.' and 'Singing Astaire.'

Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland was the place on a recent Monday night - what with stellar musical talent like 13's Ariana Grande, swinging jazz girls Ann Hampton Callaway and Marilyn Maye, impressionist Louise DuArt in the audience, and the debut New York appearance of internet superstar Miranda!

The Hartt School, renowned performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, joins The Bushnell, Hartford Stage, the Hartford Symphony, and TheaterWorks in offering Connecticut Opera Subscribers the opportunity to redeem their tickets to cancelled Connecticut Opera performances for tickets to performances at The Hartt School.

This past year's most outstanding performances in cabaret, comedy, and jazz have been chosen by more than two-dozen critics and experts who concluded their voting over the holidays (see below).

Music and theater related events taking place at Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble, 66th St. and Broadway. Our performances are free and open to the public. Seating priority will be given to those who purchase the featured book or CD.