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Bloomingdale School of Music presents a free Faculty Concert Series on select Friday evenings at the David Greer Recital Hall on 323 West 108th Street. The 2021-2022 season will be an exciting and diverse series with 14 performances in a wide variety of genres. For over 20 years Bloomingdale has presented its faculty, as well as guest artists, in concerts including classical music, jazz, and world music designed specifically for children. This FREE concert series has established itself a vital part of the musical life of the Upper West Side. After a year of virtual concerts, this season will take place in-person in our newly renovated recital hall. Attendees MUST RSVP as Covid Guidelines have reduced the seating capacity in the hall. For more information and to RSVP, visit bsmny.org/events. Faculty Concert: Music of Anthony Branker Friday, November 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM Eli Asher, trumpet Brandon Vazquez, trumpet Michael Cochrane, piano Kevin Farrell, bass Chris Carroll, drums  Eli Asher is joined by BSM faculty and guest performers in this special tribute to noted jazz composer, trumpeter, and educator, Dr. Anthony D.J. Branker. Afterward, please join in a celebration of Bloomingdale's 57th birthday with a reception featuring wonderful music and light refreshments.  RSVP here Faculty Concert: Celebrating Jack Beeson Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM Marc Peloquin, piano Christine Browning, soprano A special 100th anniversary celebration of American composer Jack Beeson. RSVP here Faculty Concert: Musical Portraits Friday, December 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM Weiwei Zhang, piano Olga Gurevich, piano  This program highlights the piano in imaginative and scintillating works by such composers as Debussy, Prokofiev, Ravel, and Tan Dun. RSVP here Holiday Concert Friday, December 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a concert featuring faculty and students in music of the season. A festive treat to spice up your December!  For the Love of... Friday, February 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM Christine Browning, soprano  A program of vocal works featuring guest tenor Christopher Trapani and members of the BSM Broadway Ensemble. Music from various operas and Broadway musicals that explore love in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances.  The Piano Music of Ed Bland Friday, February 18 at 7:00 PM Judith Olson, piano  In honor of Black History Month, Judith Olson performs works by African-American composer Ed Bland (1926-2013), with whom she worked for many years.  Elegance and Exuberance Friday, March 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM Roberto Hidalgo, piano Theresa Salomon, violin  Music of elegance and exuberance is celebrated in this program of music for violin and piano by Mozart and Franck. The Japanese Koto and the Music of Yumi Kurosawa Friday, March 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM Eric Phinney, tabla Naho Parrini, violin Yumi Kurosawa, a master of the 21 string koto, Japan's national instrument, will be joined by BSM faculty members Eric Phinney and Naho Parrini, in a program featuring her innovative compositions for koto, tabla, and violin.  Dance in the Light Friday, April 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM Margalit Cantor, Baroque cello A program of sonorous joy featuring some of the most charming and popular Baroque music ever written, performed on period instruments by the Dorian Baroque ensemble.  Music for Guitar & Piano: Bach | Carulli | Cordero Friday, April 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM José Maldonado, guitar Tim McCullough, piano An evocative program of duets for guitar and piano featuring the music of Bach, Ferdinando Carulli, and Ernesto Cordero.  Trios in Technicolor Friday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM Molly Aronson, cello Olga Gurevich, piano Claudia Schaer, violin Trios in Technicolor will allow audiences to enjoy the rich range of hues produced by the violin, cello, and piano, featuring works that directly draw inspiration from the color palette.  Starmaker Machinery III: The Illogical Mixtape Friday, May 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM  Mark Mollica, electric guitar This concert will feature jazz faculty Mark Mollica's arrangements of familiar tunes put into the capable hands of his band of improvisers.  These concerts are part of Bloomingdale School of Music's 50-year commitment to cultivating a sense of unification and equality in their community and providing access to high quality music with its highly accomplished faculty performing. "Our faculty are excited to be back and perform for a live audience again. The last year has been difficult for professional performing artists in the NYC area and we are thrilled to be able to present such talented artists from our own school," says Executive Director, Erika Atkins. "This series offers our neighborhood as well as the school community the opportunity to experience professional performances in the intimate setting of Bloomingdale's David Greer Concert Hall – for no cost." Founded in 1964, Bloomingdale School of Music is dedicated to the belief that music changes lives and everyone should have access to high-quality music education regardless of economic status, race, religion, ability level, or gender. Bloomingdale is a music-driven community center where all are welcome to join and learn about music from top faculty. We are dedicated to our mission – to make music education accessible to all who want to learn – and remain focused on supporting this mission through our values. www.bsmny.org/

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“Big Girls Don’t Cry.” “Walk Like a Man.” “Sherri.” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” Nothing says ‘60s doo-wop like Frankie Valli. One of the most distinctive voices in all of the American music, Frankie’s dazzling falsetto has become the stuff of legend. And The Four Seasons is hotter than ever thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicled the life and times of the Newark rock ‘n’ rollers. For over five decades, Frankie and The Four Seasons have been a top concert draw on stages coast-to-coast and around the world. “Frankie Valli’s voice is a thing of wonder. Every high note—and there are many—is hit with laser-guided precision. Oh, what a night, indeed!”

On Saturday, October 8th, Sundad, a twice Grammy nominated,
internationally known acoustic band described as “World Fusion, New Age” and
Jam-Band music, will appear in Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT)’s Music in
the Box Series. Father and son guitarists, John Eurell Sr. and John Eurell Jr. along
with Kendall Buchanan on bass and Abe Speller on drums, perform a wide
assortment of pieces that have made numerous top charts including World/New Age
radio charts.

Ever since being told when he was a child that his blindness meant that “you can’t do this, you can’t do that,” Raul Midón has lived a life devoted to beating the odds and shattering stereotypes. Midón has an incredible signature combination of silky voice and percussive guitar, which has led this soulful singer/songwriter to release 11 studio albums, two of which have been nominated for a Grammy Award. Raul Midón doesn’t need to be labeled by genre; he simply sings with his soul, connecting with audiences far and wide.  Please note: All audience members for this concert must wear a mask and show proof of vaccination. To learn more about our Health & Safety policies, please click here. *The 18 and under 50% discount does not apply to top-tier tickets. “ … a one-man band who turns a guitar into an orchestra and his voice into a chorus.” – The New York Times

Get ready for this very special Jazz on Sloan Series performance in Spiotta Park with this stellar list of musicians. This all star cast is ready to swing it hard in South Orange Summer Saturdays Bigtime. This is a free, outdoor concert featuring the Norman Mann Sextet and Friends! Please join us for this very unique and special performance. Jazzheads!!! - The jazz will be jumping hard. Norman Mann - percussion Peter Lin - trombone Gene Ghee - saxophone Tomoko Ohno. - piano Christopher Dean Sullivan - bass Alvester Garnett - drums Joy Topping-Mann - vocals Grab your chair, your friends the kids, grab a local meal and join us in Spiotta Park. Its a great one. Norman Mann and Rafiki presented in Summer Saturday Concerts by @Souh Orange Downtown, @South Orange Village and @Gregory Burrus Productions.

The Watchung Arts Center is delighted and honored to present two outstanding performers, each at the top of his field on Sunday, January 23 at 3PM. Tony Trischka, “known as the father of modern bluegrass” (New York Times), and Bruce Molsky, “one of the world's premier Appalachian-style fiddlers” (Bloomberg News), will join together in this very special performance. There’s some virtuosic and joy provoking common ground in the fusion of Tony Trischka’s bluegrass banjo world view and Bruce Molsky’s new but true to tradition old time southern mountain fiddling and singing. Their new and old songs and tunes showcase the best of each, and hearing them together is always a wonderful visit between old friends.

Commemorating 80 years since Orchestra Hall reopened as the Paradise Theatre in 1941, the DSO is thrilled to debut its Paradise Jazz Big Band, comprised of top jazz musicians from Detroit and special guests from around the world. Led by trumpeter and arranger Kris Johnson, the newly formed ensemble will feature music by some of the jazz giants who graced the Paradise Jazz Theatre stage between 1941-1951, big band charts by our Erb Jazz Chair Terence Blanchard, and new arrangements by Kris Johnson. Event link: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/2122-winter/paradise-jazz-series-big-band

Flushing Town Hall presents the GRAMMY award-nominated Bill Charlap Trio, with GRAMMY award-winning pianist Bill Charlap, bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington. Praised by The Guardian as“one of the best piano trios ever,”the Bill Charap Trio which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022, is considered one of the leading jazz groups. The trio’s most recent recording features them with Tony Bennett & Diana Krall on the chart-topping, GRAMMY-nominated Love is Here to Stay. The Bill Charlap Trio tours all over the world, and their New York engagements include regular appearances at Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Village Vanguard.

The Bed-Stuy born and raised Stephanie Mills racked up accolades in the 80s and 90s, scoring multiple gold and platinum albums, No. 1 R&B hits, and Grammy awards. But she’s perhaps best known as the first Dorothy in the original Broadway run of the Afro-centric Wizard of Oz remake The Wiz—the play’s showstopping number “Home” has long been her signature song. She’s joined at SummerStage by Keni Burke, originally of the Five Stairsteps, and producer of everyone from Bill Withers to The O’Jays, The Whispers to Keith Sweat, but it’s his 1982 hit “Risin’ to the Top” that has been sampled by a plethora of rappers in hip-hop, including Big Daddy Kane and LL Cool J. Spanish Harlem’s own Remix King Ted Smooth DJs to kick off the night in Coney Island.