Jun 17, 2025 11:12 AM
Kandace Springs Sings Billie Holiday
When it came time to pose for the cover of her new album, Lady In Satin — a tribute to Billie Holiday’s 1958…
Paquito D’Rivera will perform Thursday, May 6, at Dizzy’s Club in New York.
(Photo: Geandy Pavon)This week’s choice streaming selections include a Billy Bang documentary, plus live performances by Paquito D’Rivera, The Hot Sardines, Jay Hogard and more. A fee is associated with some of the material listed, and some items have been sourced from WBGO, WDCB and WWOZ. Please support jazz radio. DB
Available Now: Documentary—Billy Bang, Lucky Man
Available Now: Evolution of A Groove: The Monterey Commissions
May 3: Robin Barnes & Family (New Orleans)
May 4: Bremmer Duthié & Harry Mayronne (New Orleans)
May 5: Michael Weiss Trio at Bar Bayeux (Brooklyn)
May 6: Live From Dizzy’s: Paquito D’Rivera and Alex Brown (New York)
May 7–20: Hot Sardines at Manchester Craftsman’s Guild
May 7: Kimmel/Ali/Harris at Constellation (Chicago)
May 8: Artifacts at Constellation (Chicago)
May 8: Noah Haidu/Todd Coolman/Billy Hart, Keith Jarrett 76th Birthday Tribute
May 10: Jay Hogard Quartet (Hartford Jazz Society, Connecticut)
“There’s nothing quite like it,” Springs says of working with an orchestra. “It’s 60 people working in harmony in the moment. Singing with them is kind of empowering but also humbling at the same time.”
Jun 17, 2025 11:12 AM
When it came time to pose for the cover of her new album, Lady In Satin — a tribute to Billie Holiday’s 1958…
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