Steven Bernstein

On May 17, a week shy of the Season 11 finale of the commercial TV hit show American Idol, another major—and historically more significant—11th event, the Jazz Foundation of Americas annual Great Night In Harlem benefit show, took place at the hallowed music landmark the Apollo Theater. Read More

The Multi-Talented Singer Is Currently on the Road With Valerie Simpson: A Tribute to Nick Ashford, a Show Dedicated to the Music of the Late Singer/Songwriter NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 05/23/12 -- Fresh off her current tour with Valerie Simpson paying tribute to the musical legacy of the late singer/songwriter Nick Ashford, NYC based recording artist Valerie Ghent celebrates the release of her highly anticipated new CD, "Day To Day Dream," Wednesday June 27 with a special performance at Sugar Bar. Featuring 11 songs of love, determination and celebration -- all written, arranged and produced by Ghent -- "Day To Day Dream" is a tour de force of driving piano, emotive vocals, a killer rhythm section and the singer/pianist's deep NYC blues-soul groove. Read More

A number of Burlington, VT-based musicians participated in Friday night's Hug Your Farmer event at South Burlington's Higher Ground. Read More

Full reviews of recent jazz performances: nytimes.com/jazz. ★ Read More

Lovers of eclectic jazz music rejoice, the 2012 Undead Music Festival is almost upon us. Read More