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12/28/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Sketches of Spain: Concierto de Aranjuez
Miles Davis and Gil Evans Sketches of Spain: Concierto de Aranjuez performed live in Chicago by Orbert Davis on trumpet. Continue reading
12/23/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Vanessa Williams and Bobby Caldwell – Baby, It’s Cold Outside (1996)
Baby, It’s Cold Outside, performed by Vanessa Williams and Bobby Caldwell, is a soulful duet featured on Williams’ first holiday album, Star Bright. Continue reading
12/19/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Judith Jamison and Donald Mckayle Cut A Rug on The Cosby Show
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.
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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