Count Basie, the titan of jazz, wasn’t just known for his infectious swing and masterful piano playing—he also had an ...

Fort Myers city manager agrees McCollum Hall project could use more cash; looking at ways to provide the financial kickstart.

In January, Erivo was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Wicked, bringing her very close to EGOT status.

The Quincy Jones tribute at the 2025 Grammys was presented by Will Smith and featured performances from Cynthia Erivo, Herbie ...

Artists celebrated the late music legend on Sunday, Feb. 2, with performances of some of his most iconic songs ...

The late Quincy Jones has been honored for his vast influence on the music industry during the 67th Grammy Awards by Will Smith, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Lainey Wilson, Stevie Wonder, and Herbie ...

Ernest “Ernie” Mae Miller was born in 1927 in Austin, Texas. She was the granddaughter of the famous educator LC Anderson. He ...

Has Elvis left the building? Apparently not. On Jan. 8, Elvis would have turned 90, and the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank wants to celebrate. Actor and musician Scot Bruce kicks ...

The first single from the album is “The Best Is Yet To Come,” which was famously performed by both Count Basie and Frank Sinatra, and is the duet with Scarlett Johansson. Jeff and the band put a light ...

ALTON Alton Little Theater is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to its entertainment lineup: Steve Shininger and The ...

I f you’re looking for the Connections answer for Thursday, February 6, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and ...