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Date of Death: July 10, 1941 (50)

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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Buglisi Dance Theatre to Present 30th Anniversary Season at Chelsea Factory Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 27, 2024


BUGLISI DANCE THEATRE, Jacqulyn Buglisi, Artistic Director, has announced Leaping into the Future with Visions of Spring - a Celebratory 30th Anniversary Season, February 29 through March 2 at the Chelsea Factory, 547 West 26th St. Learn more about the season here!

Pianist-Composer Dan Tepfer to Perform NATURAL MACHINES At The Morris Museum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024


Dan Tepfer, the acclaimed pianist-composer, is set to perform his captivating piece 'Natural Machines' at the Morris Museum.

Julia Keefe, Ben Allison-Ted Nash-Steve Cardenas, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 6, 2024


Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland from January 8th to January 21st. Birdland features live performances from talented jazz musicians in a vibrant and intimate setting.

The Phoenix Theatre Company's Festival of New American Theatre to Celebrate New Voices
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2023


The Phoenix Theatre Company's Festival of New American Theatre returns, showcasing diverse works from promising playwrights and composers. The festival includes readings, workshops, and special presentations, offering a platform for new voices to be heard and celebrated.

Nicholas Christopher, John Clay III, Tiffany Mann, and Leslie Uggams Join JELLY'S LAST JAM at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023


NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed additional casting for Jelly’s Last Jam the second production of the 30th Encores! series.

Brent Wallarab's 'The Gennett Suite' Wins German Record Critics Award
by Michael Major - Nov 27, 2023


Composer and Indiana University Professor Brent Wallarab's “distinctly American masterpiece” The Gennett Suite performed by the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra has been honored with a German Record Critics' Award as a recording of exceptional artistry and a best new release of 2023's fourth quarter.

FROM RAGTIME TO EARLY JAZZ �" CELEBRATING NEC'S RAGTIME LEGACY Honors Gunther Schuller, November 21
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2023


Livestream Nov. 21: 'From Ragtime to Early Jazz' honors Gunther Schuller at NEC

FROM RAGTIME TO EARLY JAZZ: The Gunther Schuller Legacy Concert to Take Place This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2023


'From Ragtime to Early Jazz' at NEC pays tribute to Gunther Schuller. Don't miss this celebration of his contributions to the genre.

Jane Monheit, Marcello Pellitteri, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced all jazz programming running November 6th - November 19th.

See Frank Catalano Quartet, Karrin Allyson & More Upcoming at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2023


Discover the exciting jazz programming coming up at Birdland. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Ron Carter's Foresight Quartet, Nick Finzer Big Band, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running October 16th - October 29th. Get all the details here!

The Friday 5(+1): Cast Members From Street Theatre Company's RIDE THE CYCLONE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 13, 2023


In Ride The Cyclone, which debuted in 2008, members of the St. Cassian High School chamber choir of Uranium City, Saskatchewan, have died as the result of a freak accident on a roller coaster called The Cyclone. Now, each member is given the opportunity to tell their story in hope of winning a reward from a mechanical fortune teller: a return to life!

What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming October 9th - October 22nd
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2023


Discover the upcoming jazz programming at Birdland from October 9th to October 22nd. Get ready for a lineup of incredible jazz performances at this renowned venue.

Ron Carter's Golden Striker Trio, Jen Brett, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 30, 2023


Stay updated with the latest jazz programming at Birdland from October 2nd to October 15th. Find out what performances and events are coming up at this iconic jazz venue!

Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & WHATSNEXT?, Jeff Harnar, and More to Play Birdland Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023


Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will feature a number of exciting performances from top jazz artists this October. Check out the lineup here!

Coltrane Revisited with Jimmy Greene, Greg Osby, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 16, 2023


Check out the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running September 18th - October 1st here!

Richard Cortez, The Hot Sardines, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023


Check out the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running September 11th - September 24th here!

Ken Peplowski Quartet & Orchestra with Terell Stafford, Yardbird Big Band, and More to Play Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 19, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running August 21 - September 3rd.

Kean Stage Announces 2023-2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2023


Kean Stage has announced its 2023-2024 season line-up featuring a diverse mix of Broadway, classic rock, jazz, dance, holiday and family programming. Additional artists will be announced later this season.

Cindy Blackman Santana Band, Champian Fulton and Hide Tanaka, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 12, 2023


Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced jazz programming running from August 14 - August 27, celebrating Charlie Parker's birthday all month long! 

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