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Date of Death: July 06, 1971 (69)

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR Jazz Disney Tribute Comes to the Eisemann Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2023


Eisemann Center Presents continues the 2023-2024 Season with When You Wish Upon a Star – A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney on Friday, November 10 at 8:00 pm in the Bank of America Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming concert here!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 6, 2023
by - Oct 6, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 6, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos & Video: First Look at James Monroe Iglehart & More in A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023


Get a first look at James Monroe Iglehart in A Wonderful World!

Jazz Legend Wynton Marsalis Returns to the Lied With the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023


The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will perform at the Lied Center on Sunday, October 22 at 4:00pm. Learn more about the upcoming concert and find out how to get tickets here!

Porchlight to Launch The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration Of The Man And His Music This October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023


Porchlight Music Theatre is launching the Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man and his Music this October. The festival includes a production of Anything Goes starring Meghan Murphy. Don't miss this incredible tribute to Cole Porter's career.

12th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Announced At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023


The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

John Coltrane Jazz Festival Rescheduled For This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023


The Second Annual FREE John Coltrane Jazz Festival | Miles Ahead, originally set for Coltrane’s birthday on September 23 but was postponed due to inclement weather, will take place on Friday, October 6, 5:00 pm. Learn more about the festival and find out how to attend here!

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!

FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus' 'Plans' Rises to No. 19 on Both Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart and Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart
by Michael Major - Sep 27, 2023


FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Plans,” which was released through Damon Elliott's Kind Music Group on Aug. 11, maintains its groundbreaking course across streaming and radio, rising to No. 19 on both Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart and Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart this week.

Carnegie Hall Citywide Announces 2023-2024 Season With Free Performances Across NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2023


The Carnegie Hall Citywide free concert series continues throughout the Hall's 2023–2024 season with a wide-ranging lineup of performances in celebrated community venues across New York City.

Harlem Set To Celebrate The Second Annual Free John Coltrane Jazz Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023


Get ready to celebrate jazz legend John Coltrane at the second annual Free John Coltrane Jazz Festival in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park. Enjoy live performances by talented musicians, including Reggie Workman, Najee, and Norman Connors. Join the festivities on September 23 at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater.

Bay Area Cabaret Reveals 2023-24 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023


Bay Area Cabaret has announced the 2023-24 season starring five exceptional and critically acclaimed cabaret, jazz and Broadway artists, all to be presented at the famed Venetian Room, Fairmont San Francisco, beginning Sunday, October 29 through Sunday, April 14. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast 'Performs St. James Infirmary'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2023


Watch cast members of A Wonderful World St. James Infirmary in rehearsal!

FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus' 'Plans' Climbs to No. 20 on Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart and No. 25 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart
by Michael Major - Sep 19, 2023


FIREROSE and Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Plans,” which was released through Damon Elliott's Kind Music Group on Aug. 11, continues to blaze a trail across streaming and radio, climbing to No. 25 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart and rising to No. 20 on Mediabase's Adult Contemporary Chart this week.

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!

Queens Theatre Adds CASA DE MUÑECAS, 2 - EL REGRESSO DE NORA to 35th Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023


​​​​​​​Queens Theatre has announced the addition of 'Casa de Muñecas, 2' to its eclectic selection of events in its 35th season lineup. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Sean Mason, Kim Nalley & Sasha Dobson Announce Disney Jazz Tour
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2023


Celebrating Disney's 100th anniversary, IMG Artists brings you When You Wish Upon a Star – A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney. With musical direction by Sean Mason and the newly created house band of The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, the tour will also feature vocalists Kim Nalley and Sasha Dobson. 

Video: Watch James Monroe Iglehart Sing as Louis Armstrong in Rehearsals for A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023


Watch Watch James Monroe Iglehart sing What A Wonderful World in rehearsals for the new musical A Wonderful World!

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!

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