Miss Holiday, who became a singer more out of desperation than desire, was one of the most influential jazz musicians of her time.

The Community Band ‘Swing into Spring’  concert is scheduled for Sunday, March 15 at Merritt Island High School Auditorium.

Part of the Prime of Life Music Series, the Bedford Big Band will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Rex Theatre in Manchester. Directed by Karen Sayward, the 19-piece swing ensemble from Bedford has ...

RED BANK – Although he has sold more than 130 million albums worldwide, Jon Bon Jovi appeared humbled as a plaque in his honor was unveiled at the debut of the Count Basie Center for the Arts Walk of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RED BANK – Count Basie and Jon Bon Jovi may have made their impacts generations apart, but the two legends have left lasting marks ...

One of New Jersey’s most famous residents, along with a famous Jazz musician, will soon be inaugural members of the Count Basie Center for the Arts’ new Walk of Fame in Red Bank. Rock star Jon Bon ...

Welcome to a special themed hour of jazz as we journey deep into the pages of Larry Tye's acclaimed book Jazz Men. This compelling work brings to life the triumphs, struggles, and sheer brilliance of ...

Listen up Red Bank. The time to boogie is now. We first put out the call for clips in April and now the time is nigh to get serious (or, in this case, completely unserious and silly) here. Here’s what ...

Graham Nash, 83, will perform at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on July 8. Nash's concert setlists feature classics like "Our House" alongside newer material. Long outspoken himself ...

THE VIRUS. WELL, TODAY MARKS INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY, A GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF ART FORM THAT HAS SHAPED CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD, AND MANY CONTRIBUTE ITS ROOTS THROUGH RIGHT HERE IN KANSAS CITY. THE ...