12/19/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Judith Jamison and Donald Mckayle Cut A Rug on The Cosby Show

Shall We Dance Friday

You never know what what plot twist will lead to a history lesson on The Cosby Show. When Denise throws a little get-together, things take a wild turn as the older crowd (Judith Jamison Donald McKayle, Bill Cosby, and Phylicia Rashad) show the youngsters how to really party. A nice dance scene with cast members Lisa Bonet, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam,  Blair Underwood, and Gerard Cooper.

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11/28/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Robert Battle’s Under the Rhythm – Paul Taylor Dance Company

By Walter Rutledge

When Robert Battle discussed Under the Rhythm prior to the Paul Taylor Dance Company New York season the poignant story of his upbringing was inspiring. Dessie Williams, his mother by choice, introduced him to the arts and encouraged his terpsichorean journey. The nonagenarian still plays the piano at the same church little Robert attended. Continue reading

11/16/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Count Basie – I Needs To Be Bee’d With 1965

A Quincy Jones and Count Basie classic. From BBC Show of the week London, Nov 1965 Soloists: Count Basie and Al Grey. Continue reading

11/11/25 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Paul Taylor Dance Company Gala Recap

Taylor Time is in full swing. The Paul Taylor Dance Company held their Gala performance tonight at New York State Theater in Lincoln Center. The evening presented two world premieres by Resident Choreographers Lauren Lovette and Robert Battle and the Taylor classic Sunset. This is a quick recap of the evening. A review(s) will follow, but we wanted to keep you in the know. Continue reading

11/9/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Diana Ross Live: The Lady Sings Jazz and Blues—Stolen Moments (1993)

Diana Ross performs standards from the Great American Songbook live from the Ritz theater in New York. Continue reading

10/26/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers – Live in Belgium (1958)

 A 1958 performance of jazz icons Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers live from Belgium featuring Art Blakey on drums, Lee Morgan on trumpet,  Benny Golson playing saxophone, Bobby Timmons on piano and Jymie Merritt on bass. Continue reading

10/22/25 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIZZY GILLESPIE: A Night In Tunisia (Live 1981) – Dizzy Gillespie


Happy Birthday John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie  born on October 21, 1917. He was  a music genius, Jazz trumpeter and bandleader. 
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10/13/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Black Violin – The Illest

The Illest is by Black Violins who presents a high-energy battle between classical strings and a hard hitting hip hop beat.The video, released on September 12, 2025, reflects the duo’s 20 years of work merging these genres while challenging stereotypes about who can play classical music. Continue reading

10/12/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Dianne Reeves with Romero Lubambo Live In NYC

Brazilian guitar wizard Romero Lubambo will join Dianne Reeves to perform songs from their new duo album. Trinity presents Jazz Icons in collaboration with Jazz House Kids, to showcase some of the most prolific and influential artists in music history. Continue reading

10/11/25 SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Samara Joy – Live at North Sea Jazz 2025

Samara Joy performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival on July 12, 2025. She returned to the Rotterdam festival after a acclaimed performance in 2023. Continue reading