Legendary jazz pianist Mary Lou Williams performs a one-hour cabaret show at Les Mouches in NYC, 1978. Carline Ray, one of the original Sweethearts of Rhythm, is on bass. Continue reading
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Category: Jazz
7/18/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Harold Nicholas – Mister BeeBe from Carolina Blues (1944)
An amazing song and tap routine from Carolina Blues (1944) – with a huge cast of dancers and singers, and headed up by the wonderful Harold Nicholas. Continue reading
7/6/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Fela Kuti and Africa 70 – Pansa Pansa
One of the few pro-shot concerts of legendary musician Fela Kuti with his band Africa 70, playing for the Jazz Festival In Berlin, 1978. Fela was a social activist and leader who fought for freedom and justice in Nigeria. He died in 1997. Continue reading
7/4/25 O&A NYC HERB ALPERT CELEBRATES HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY: Herb Alpert – Rise
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
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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