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Trill 101: A Groundbreaking Jazz Collaboration at Skidmore College
The Arthur Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College will present the world premiere of “Trill 101” on Saturday,…
Fats Waller: Composer, Pianist and Clown Prince of Jazz
On May 21, 1904, Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller was born to Adeline Locket Waller, a musician and Rev. Edward Martin…
Rare Sighting of Fievel Being Glauque in Williamsburg
Fievel Is Glauque, the New York-Brussels duo of Zach Phillips and Ma Clément, played an hour and a half of bold,…
Eastman School of Music Makes Its Mark at the 67th GRAMMY Awards
Adding to a long history of its award winners, The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester is…
The Park Theater Foundation Announces Upcoming February Performances
The Park Theater Foundation, located in Glens Falls, has announced five performances for February, including…
The 10th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll: Celebrating the Community’s Favorites
The results of the 10th Annual JazzBuffalo Poll have been disclosed. With over 1,500 ballots submitted across 36…
North Creek’s Tannery Pond Center Announces Winter Coffeehouse Concert for…
The Tannery Pond Center in North Creek has announced their Winter Coffeehouse Concert series throughout February…
Warren Haynes Band to Headline New York State Blues Festival
New York State Blues Festival has announced today that the Warren Haynes Band will headline this year’s festival -…
Five Can’t-Miss Shows in Rochester in February
The shortest month of the year is stocked top to bottom with great live music options in Rochester. Less days just…
Jazz Revitalized: Donna Trunzo at Lark Street Tavern
If there was any doubt about jazz’s relevance today, Donna Trunzo's performance at the Lark Street Tavern in…
Bessie Smith: The Empress of the Blues
On April 15, 1894, Bessie Smith was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her parents and brother had died by the time…
Esperanza Spalding Announces Blue Note Residency in NYC
Esperanza Spalding is hosting a 12-night residency at Blue Note NYC from February 18-23 and February 25th-March…
Isaiah Collier’s “The Story of 400 Years”: A Powerful Musical…
On January 21, Isaiah Collier premiered his groundbreaking 13-movement suite, The Story of 400 Years, on Bandcamp…
A Look Ahead At Buffalo AKG’s 2025 Live Jazz Series
Take a peek at what the Buffalo AKG Art Museum’s 2025 Art of Jazz Series lineup has to offer for the year ahead.
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Beacon’s Elysium Furnace Works Reveals Its 2025 Season’s Performance Line-Up
Beacon’s Elysium Furnace Works (EFW) has announced their initial concert for the 2025 season, including…
Shemekia Copeland: A Night of Fire and Soul at The Egg in Albany
Shemekia Copeland’s performance at The Egg in Albany on Saturday, January 18 was a masterclass in stage presence,…
The Warnings of Past Leaders: Gil Scott-Heron’s Revolution, Now Our Own
In times of revolution, those in upheaval look to the leaders of their communities for guidance and support. The…
Manhattan’s Jazz House KiDS’ 9th Annual Ralph Pucci Jazz Set Benefit to Feature…
New York City’s Jazz House KiDS has announced singer-songwriter and five-time GRAMMY winner Angélique Kidjo as the…
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces 2025 Saratoga Jazz Festival
The 48th Annual Saratoga Jazz Festival, presented by GE Vernova, will return for a full two-day, two-stage weekend…
The Energy Curfew Music Hour Returns with Exciting Guests for Season 2
In a world where electricity is rationed, and the nation must unplug to survive, join Chris Thile and Punch…