James Kudelka's 1995 production, set in Tchaikovsky's own time and native land, tells of children and the gifts they dream about. Read More
From Paul Shaffer, lifelong music junkie, hipster, and longtime leader of David Letterman's band, comes a candid, endearing, hilarious, and star-studded memoir of a life in--and love of--show business. Read More
When electric guitar first showed up in the jazz world, most fans treated it as a novelty effect. Read More
The world premiere of SAMMY is presented by Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse , and additional songs by Bricusse and Anthony Newley . Read More
The UCA Department of Music will host saxophonist Joe Eckert in concert Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Snow Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. A versatile performer in both classical and jazz idioms, Eckert will perform a program that includes both styles. Read More
Tickets to Sammy are currently available by subscription only. Read More
There are two routes to genre innovation. Read More
1938 - Ben E. King (Benjamin Earl Nelson) of the Drifters is born in Henderson, N.C. 1930 - R&B singer/pianist Ray Charles is born in Albany, Ga. 1926 - Jazz musician John Coltrane is born in Hamlet, N.C. 2008 - "American Idol" Season Two runner-up Clay Aiken confirms that he is gay. 2005 - Singer Bo Bice of "American Idol" and his wife, Caroline Fisher, welcome their first son, Aiden Michael Bice. 2003 - Rising British singer/songwriter Matthew Jay dies after falling from a seventh-story window. Read More
Anthony Newley was one of entertainment's genuine triple threats: an actor, singer, and composer with an international ... Read the full Anthony Newley bio.