Rise is a song written by Andy Armer and Randy Badazz Alpert, and first recorded by Herb Alpert. The instrumental track was included on Alpert’s solo album “Rise” and released as a single in 1979. Continue reading
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4/20/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Come Sunday – Jazz At The Lincoln Jazz Center With Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis says of Duke Ellington’s groundbreaking masterpiece Black, Brown and Beige. Since its 1943 debut at Carnegie Hall, the piece—a sprawling survey of African American history—has been heralded as one of the most significant compositions in American orchestral music. Continue reading
2/9/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Herbie Hancock Concert In Paris (2023)
Herbie Hancock Band with Elena Pinderhugues, Lionel Loueke, James Genus, Trevor Lawrence. Piano Jazz Sessions, Fondation Louis Vuitton. Continue reading
2/1/24 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Mercy by Alex Miedzinski for Senior Lyrical 2023
Choreographer Alex Miedzinski presents Mercy, featuring the senior students (age 17-18 years) of the Performance Training Program. The work was performed at their 2023 End of Year Concert at Brent Street one of Australia’s premiere dance academies. Continue reading
1/24/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Ailey Celebrates Ellington
Ailey Celebrates Ellington premiered in 1974 on CBS. Narrated by R&B legend Gladys Knight the television special showcases the collaborative bond between choreographer Alvin Ailey and jazz music royalty Duke Ellington. Continue reading
1/19/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Kokoroko – Colonial Mentality at Sofar London
1/16/25 O&A NYC DANCE: Jungle – Keep Me Satisfied
Directors Charlie Di Placido and J.Lloyd and choreographer Shay Latukolan bring you Keep Me Satisfied a fun music and dance video.
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1/12/25 0&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: The Herbie Hancock Group (1976)
Herbie Hancock and his band perform cuts from the albums Man-Child and Secrets: 1. Hang Up Your Hang Ups (from Man-Child, 1975) 2. Gentle Thoughts (from Secrets, 1976) 3. Spider (from Secrets, 1976). Continue reading
1/5/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Lonnie Liston Smith “Expansions” Katalyst and Loren Oden Live
Expansions is an album by pianist Lonnie Liston Smith, featuring performances recorded in 1974 and released by the Flying Dutchman label the following year. Continue reading
12/29/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Olivia Dean – Live At The Jazz Cafe
Olivia Lauryn Dean is a English Neo Soul artist.She has released one studio album: Messy and five EPs. In 2023, Dean was selected as BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year. Continue reading
