Don Raye News

The archives of The Ed Sullivan Show have opened again to share rare vintage performances by Louis Armstrong. As dear friends who traveled together, were both born in the same year (1901), and had a great mutual respect, it is believed that Ed Sullivan himself lent these clips to Louis Armstrong and Universal Music Enterprises. Watch the videos!

Jazz devotee Andrew Poretz checks out John Minnock's latest concert as a guest reviewer for Broadway World Cabaret.

Guest Reviewer Andrew Poretz has praise for the phenom that is taking the jazz scene by storm.

Chrissie Hynde has today revealed her new track, 'Meditation on a Pair Of Wire Cutters.' The track is a new interpretation of the original by the legendary jazz musician Charles Mingus, and comes ahead of the release of Hynde's new album Valve Bone Woe on September 6 via BMG.

Today much loved Croatian festival Hideout announce a whole host of brand new names set to perform at the sun-soaked festival this summer. Welcoming back DJ's and ravers alike year on year, #Hideout2019 is an essential in the summer calendar, with Darius Syrossian, Gorgon City, Jax Jones, Gerd Jansonand Michael Bibi freshly added to the bill.

New York based vocalist Teri Roiger recently released her fourth recording as a leader, 'GHOST OF YESTERDAY: Shades of Lady Day', a heartfelt tribute to Billie Holiday. Since Ms. Holiday provided the initial spark that led to a lifelong commitment to jazz, this one is especially personal to Teri.

Be sure to catch this amazing singer next time she is in town.

Sony Classical and Madison Gate Records proudly announce the release of FENCES (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), featuring music by Marcelos Zarvos. The soundtrack is now available. The film arrives in theatres on December 25, 2016.

Sony Classical and Madison Gate Records announce the release of FENCES (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), featuring music by Marcelos Zarvos. The soundtrack is available today, December 16. The film arrives in theatres on December 25, 2016.

Ballads reign on Moment To Moment on the extraordinarily self-possessed new album by pianist Cava Menzies and trumpeter Nick Phillips. But this recording is much more than just a 'ballads album.'

You'll please forgive me if I've run out of superlative adjectives with which to describe the work of Marilyn Maye, who, after a 15-year absence from New York's cabaret scene, just opened her 4th Metropolitan Room show in a baker's dozen months.

Lea DeLaria will release her latest solo recording, 'The Live Smoke Sessions,' on September 9th.

The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22 St. between 5th & 6th) announces its upcoming September concert schedule. Guests include Suzanne Carrico, Jimmy James, Penny Fuller, Cary Hoffman and Marilyn Maye.

Announcing the arrival of one of the most sensational dance events ever to hit the West End…a show for everyone, SATISFACTION guaranteed!

An Evening With Michael Feinstein is infatuating entertainment.