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The Philly Pops at 30: An Ongoing Celebration
01 Jul 2009
The year: 1977. The place: Las Vegas. Peter Nero and his new bride, Peggy, were seated in the place of honor. Frank Sinatra raised his glass to the couple and made a toast Nero will never forget: “If you dare to be as happy as Barbara and I are— I’ll break your fingers.”

Preview: Midsummer Night Swing 2009
29 Jun 2009
Midsummer Night Swing returns for its 21st season July 7-25. Giants of Latin, R&B, and other music will have something to offer for Lindy Hoppers, Rock 'n Rollers, Swingers and mambo dancers alike.

Forward Momentum: A New Season for Jazz at Lincoln Center
06 Jun 2009 -- A glance forward to Jazz at Lincoln Center's 23rd season, under the guidance of Wynton Marsalis who is looking to reinvigorate by “providing the best jazz music to uplift people during these challenging times."

Central Park SummerStage Season Opens June 12 with Josh Ritter and the NY Pops
29 May 2009 -- Central Park SummerStage - New York City's eclectic annual festival of free outdoor concerts - kicks off June 12 with a performance by the New York Pops joined by acclaimed singer/songwriter Josh Ritter.

"Two Days of Rain": A Visit to the 2009 St. Lucia Jazz Fest
18 May 2009 -- The St. Lucia Jazz Festival is held on one of the Caribbean’s most lush and mountainous islands. This year's lineup included such talents as Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle. Journalist Robert Hilferty reports from the tropical paradise.

The King of Swing: Benny Goodman Celebrated at Rose Theater May 28-30
17 May 2009 -- They called him “the King of Swing” and with good reason: legendary jazz clarinetist/bandleader Benny Goodman was an ace on the licorice stick. Fellow players will present a living history of the instrument this month at the Benny Goodman Centennial.

Soundboard: Ute Lemper
15 May 2009 -- German singer Ute Lemper made a name for herself in the worlds of musical theater and cabaret and has built a reputation as an audacious interpreter of the songs of Kurt Weill. She chats with Ben Finane about her present shift in musical focus.

Philly Pops at 30: A Family of Musicians
08 May 2009 -- A look at Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, the ensemble that has been entertaining audiences with a unique mix of popular classics and new favorites since 1979.

New York Pops Celebrates 26th Birthday April 27; A Chat With Steven Reineke
21 Apr 2009 -- Music Director-Designate Steven Reineke leads the Pops in a 26th Birthday Gala that features a world premiere and such performers as Michael Feinstein, Idina Menzel and Ashford & Simpson. The maestro chats about the performance and other topics, musical and personal.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Joins New York Pops Birthday Gala Concert
14 Apr 2009 -- Tony Award-winning Broadway favorite Brian Stokes Mitchell is the latest to join the starry lineup that will perform at the New York Pops 26th Birthday Gala, to be held at Carnegie Hall April 27.

Jazz at Lincoln Center: Trombones to Tap; April 16-18
04 Apr 2009 -- Roll back the rug for Jazz, Tap and Theater, running April 16–18. Wynton Marsalis and orchestra swing to the stompin’ of tap dancers and the lyrical rhythms of Langston Hughes- including the premiere of a new Vincent Gardner piece based on Hughes' work.

Jazz at Lincoln Center: Kenny Barron- Words and Music
12 Mar 2009 -- The trio of jazz pianist Kenny Barron, Japanese-born bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and Cuban-born drummer Francisco Mela join with vocalists Grady Tate and newcomer Gretchen Parlato at the Allen Room on March 21.