Tap dancer Melinda Sullivan and jazz pianist Larry Goldings practice their musical performance together at Goldings' home studio. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) In a quiet backyard nestled ...

At a recent benefit, Gregory Hines told of his disappointment at the shortage of tap-dancing companies. Had he been present at The Joyce Theater recently, he would, most probably, have been pleased ...

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Even if you’ve never heard of Dave Brubeck, you likely know his music. A contemporary of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, Brubeck may not have the name recognition of those titans of jazz, but his ...

Saxophonist Chris Speed releases an album in a chord-less trio format entitled, Platinum on Tap on Skirl Records, a label dedicated to Brooklyn based creative music, now with over thirty-one releases.

The Dance Arts Center Performing Arts Company (DACPAC) participated at the Prestige Regional Dance Competition in February. DACPAC received the PNT Professionalism award along with the other rewards ...