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Pink Martini’s China Forbes Discusses New Songs Created in the Pandemic

Pink Martini’s China Forbes Discusses New Songs Created in the Pandemic

Despite a global pandemic and a year of difficult unrest, Pink Martini's China Forbes soldiers on with her band's sharp eye for optimism and a newfound life mission.

Rachael & Vilray Update Swing-Era Music on Their Debut

Rachael & Vilray Update Swing-Era Music on Their Debut

Rachael & Vilray is an absolute reflection of the jazz era while also firmly integrating the sound and energy into the contemporary moment.

Irving Berlin: New York Genius (By the Book)

Irving Berlin: New York Genius (By the Book)

Exploring the interplay of Irving Berlin's life with the life of New York City, noted biographer James Kaplan offers a visceral narrative of Berlin as self-made man and witty, wily, tough Jewish immigrant. Enjoy this excerpt of Kaplan's book, Irving Berlin: New York Genius.

Ruby Amanfu Gives Rich Emotional and Musical Experience at Lincoln Center

Ruby Amanfu Gives Rich Emotional and Musical Experience at Lincoln Center

Amanfu's rich, gorgeous set alternately had people itching to dance or wiping away tears.
Foreigner Go Acoustic for Insightful American Songbook Set (Photos)

Foreigner Go Acoustic for Insightful American Songbook Set (Photos)

Exclusive photos from Foreigner's unplugged show at Lincoln Center.
American Songbook 2016 Brings Diverse Perspectives to Lincoln Center

American Songbook 2016 Brings Diverse Perspectives to Lincoln Center

American Songbook 2016 features the talents of Laura Jane Grace, Craig Finn, Vanessa Williams, Loudon Wainwright III and more in an intimate setting.
Billie Holiday: The Centennial Collection

Billie Holiday: The Centennial Collection

The Centennial Collection serves as a masterful representation of Billie Holiday’s enduring legacy.
San Fermin with Metropolis Ensemble: American Songbook at Lincoln Center (Photos)

San Fermin with Metropolis Ensemble: American Songbook at Lincoln Center (Photos)

San Fermin presented enriched versions of songs from their forthcoming album Jackrabbit to the Lincoln Center audience.
Ann Hampton Callaway: From Sassy to Divine: The Sarah Vaughn Project

Ann Hampton Callaway: From Sassy to Divine: The Sarah Vaughn Project

Ann Hampton Callaway covers the late, great Sarah Vaughan incredibly on From Sassy to Divine.
Rebecca Naomi Jones: 4 April 2014 – Lincoln Center American Songbook (Photos)

Rebecca Naomi Jones: 4 April 2014 – Lincoln Center American Songbook (Photos)

The star-singer from Broadway's American Idiot, Rebecca Naomi Jones performed her musical inspirations for "American Songbook".
Lost in the Trees: 28 February 2013 – ‘American Songbook’ Series in New York

Lost in the Trees: 28 February 2013 – ‘American Songbook’ Series in New York

A Church That Fits Our Needs was deemed one of the best albums in 2012 by the Wall Street Journal. At The Allen Room on February 28th, the audience learned why.
Lincoln Center’s 2013 American Songbook Series

Lincoln Center’s 2013 American Songbook Series

The 15th season of Lincoln Center's American Songbook series has begun.