Thoth Arrested In Central Park

by | Jul 17, 2009

Anyone who visits Bethesda Terrace in Central Park is familiar with Thoth, a street performer that has made the center of the park his personal stage for years now.  His performances evoke responses ranging from amazement to annoyance – last Sunday’s...

Duke Ellington Tribute at the Naumberg Bandshell

by | Jul 3, 2009

For me when you mention “14 grand pianos” it immediately conjurs up pictures of a scene in “Anchors Away”, shot at the Hollywood Bowl.  It’s the one where Jose Iturbi conducts dozens of pianists in an intensely spirited rendition (Is...

Duke Ellington Tribute in Central Park

by | Jun 28, 2009

On Wednesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m., The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will host a spectacular and unprecedented event in Central Park featuring their Duke Ellington Big Band and 14 grand pianos on the Mall. The series of events marking the 110th Anniversary of...