Ellington on Broadway is presented by The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts and The American Tap Dance Foundation to celebrate The Dukes 120th Anniversary. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Jazz
Craft Recordings Commemorates 70 Years Of Prestige Records
2019 marks the 70th anniversary of Prestige Records
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The Branford Marsalis Quartet’s New Album “The Secret Between The Shadow And The Soul”
The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul finds the celebrated ensemble at a new peak, addressing a kaleidoscope of moods with inspiration and group commitment. Continue Reading →
Harlem Nights Remains Eddie Murphy’s Only Work As Director
While Eddie Murphy’s 1989 directorial debut Harlem Nights may not have been the hit that he was hoping for, the crime comedy did receive acclaim for its visual appeal. Continue Reading →
The Lowdown: Conversations With Christian Featuring Valerie Simpson In Harlem
Valerie Simpson, one half of the beloved and legendary songwriter/producers and performers Ashford & Simpson, will join the National Jazz Museum in Harlem Co-Artistic Director Christian McBride for a live taping of his SiriusXM radio show The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian. Continue Reading →
Allan Harris, A Nat King Cole Christmas At Smoke In Harlem
Harlem’s Allan Harris, a renowned vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter kicks off the holiday season performing the seasonal classics from his popular 2010 recording Dedicated to You: Allan Harris Sings a Nat King Cole Christmas. Continue Reading →
Jon Batiste, Sheila E., Arturo O’Farrill Perform At National Jazz Museum Awards Concert
On the 5th Annual National Jazz Museum in Harlem Benefit Awards and Concert, on Tuesday, June 12th, 2018 in NYC. Continue Reading →
Swingin At The Smoke Jazz Club This Summer In Harlem (Update)
We know, it’s the middle June and you’re wondering what you’re going to do from th rest of the month and in July. Well, have no fear, after you go to the Harlem Make Music NY 2018 Experience on Thursday, June 21st, 2018, you may want to check out the Jazz at the Smoke Jazz Club in Harlem. Continue Reading →
Harlem Jazz Legend Shirley Bunnie Foy (Video)
Shirley Bunnie Foy, also known as Bunny Foy (October 13, 1936 – November 24, 2016), was an American jazz singer, songwriter, and percussionist. Continue Reading →