Celebrated Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa makes his Blue Note debut with Timba a la Americana, a vibrant fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms and contemporary jazz. Inspired by his recent move from Havana to France, the music reflects both longing and discovery. Joined by a powerhouse band and produced by Snarky Puppy’s Michael League, López-Nussa explores new...
Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist who released her acclaimed debut album, The Soul Sessions, in 2003, at the age of 16. Over her career, she has released nine studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.
Anna Geniushene catapulted to international attention as the silver medalist at the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, where her powerful, nuanced playing and magnetic stage presence captivated audiences and critics alike. PROGRAM R.Schumann: Forest Scenes, Op.72 C.Debussy: Estampes L.108 Intermission Glinka: Variations on a Theme of Mozart Tchaikovsky: Variation Op.19 No.6 F major Kreisler-Rachmaninov:...
Author Tony Beadle, former Rockport Music President & CEO, talks about his new book, My Father, The Father. A Catholic priest raises a child out of wedlock. To hide this impropriety and maintain his career, he and the child’s mother weave a shroud of secrecy. But what about the child? Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center,...
Grammy-winning bluesman Cedric Burnside carries forward the raw, hypnotic sound of Mississippi Hill Country Blues while shaping it for a new generation. The grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, Cedric’s music blends tradition with rock, R&B, and soul, delivered with grit and honesty. With his new album Hill Country Love, Burnside proves why he is...
In 1693 Salem, the Sanderson Sisters curse Thackery Binx into an immortal cat. Three centuries later, Max, Dani, Allison, and Binx accidentally resurrect the witches and must outwit them before sunrise—battling spells, chasing brooms, and a zombie ex-fiancé in a race to save Salem’s children.
Ball in the House is a dynamic five-man a cappella group whose captivating live shows combine masterful vocal harmonies, beatboxing, and engaging stage presence. With a repertoire that spans Motown, pop, soul, and contemporary R&B, they create a full band sound using only their voices.
Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is a three-time JUNO Award–winning Canadian jazz vocalist celebrated for her vibrant bebop and swing stylings. A gifted songwriter in the tradition of the Great American Songbook, she also teaches and leads clinics across Canada. Her acclaimed albums include Now Pronouncing, Featuring, Hello! How Are You?, and her latest, Asking For...
Following triumphant Live in HD performances in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, Verdi’s La Traviata, and Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. New Production In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor...
Led by guitarist Frank Vignola and featuring bassist Gary Mazzaroppi and pianist Ted Rosenthal, the Birdland Guitar trio features some of New York City’s top jazz musicians. Every Wednesday night they grace the stage of the prestigious Birdland Jazz Club featuring special guests of some of the top names in jazz from Bria Skonberg, Catherine...
Legendary acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke is celebrated for his innovative fingerpicking, dry humor, and genre-blending sound. From early folk roots to collaborations with Phish’s Mike Gordon, Kottke’s music spans blues, classical, and beyond. A two-time Grammy nominee, he rose to fame with his Takoma and Capitol releases and remains a mesmerizing live performer. With storytelling...
Led by vocalist, composer, and educator Naledi Masilo, the NALEDI Quintet brings a compelling blend of jazz, soul, and South African musical traditions. “Listening to her music brings James Baldwin’s words in Giovanni’s Room to mind: ‘Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.’” — Elizabeth Howard, The Arts Fuse