By Marilyn Lester***It’s not unusual for artists to promote their shows with the phrase, “back by popular demand.” In Julie Halston’s case, that statement—and title of her show—is pretty much true. The Tony-winning actress-comedienne has […]
By Marilyn Lester***It’s always a pleasure when a talented sideman (or woman) steps out front as a leader. Such is the case with Dan Glass, who, among many stellar credits, has been the long-time drummer […]
By Andrew Poretz***The title seemed compelling: A Bronx Accent from Brussels. The premise of a fellow who grew up in “da Bronx,” but now resides in Belgium, stirred the imagination. Your humble correspondent thus reviewed […]
By Marilyn Lester***Once upon a time the great Duke Ellington designated the equally great Ella Fitzgerald as “beyond category,” an honor to be used sparingly. So while she’s widely known now as “The Marvelous Marilyn […]
By Marilyn Lester***It’s hard to believe that 2022 marks the 13th annual A Swinging Birdland Christmas (where does time go?), but it’s not so hard to believe that Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch […]
By Maryann Lopinto***Birdland presented the return of Karen Mason for her legendary Christmas show Christmas! Christmas! Christmas! It was a great, amazing performance, and a classic. Mason has been doing this annual show as far […]
By Andrew Poretz***Musician and band leader Joe McCarthy brought his New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band to Dizzy’s Club on December 14 for two sold-out performances, celebrating their excellent new album, The Pan American […]
By Maryann Lopinto***The Marvelous Marilyn Maye performed at Dizzy’s Club in Jazz at Lincoln Center, with two shows each night, from Wednesday, December 14 through Sunday, December 18. Maye had her go-to musicians for musical […]
By Marilyn Lester***Broadway and television star James Barbour is one of those performers who’s popularity has, for one thing, manifested a seriously dedicated fan club—the kind that not only attends his performances but are willing […]
By Andrew Poretz***Manhattan is home to some of the best jazz music venues in the world, with Brooklyn coming on as a close second. But there’s long been a dearth of great jazz rooms outside […]
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