Frank Sinatra at Rochester War Memorial — April 20, 1993
Frank Sinatra was 77 years old and deep into his final touring years, performing an astonishing 93 concerts in 1993 alone. The Rochester War Memorial setlist featured standards including “Come Fly With Me,” “Strangers in the Night,” “The Lady Is a Tramp,” and “My Way.” The Duets album would arrive later that year, giving him […]
Al Di Meola at Landmark Theatre — April 5, 1978
Fats Waller and His Orchestra at Proctor’s Theatre — April 1, 1937
By 1937, Fats Waller was one of the most prolific recording artists in jazz, cutting dozens of sides for Victor Records with his trademark comedic asides and virtuoso stride piano. His fame was built on standards like “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Honeysuckle Rose,” and a grand vaudeville palace like Proctor’s in Schenectady was exactly the kind […]
Tony Bennett at Proctor’s Theatre — March 30, 1995
Tony Bennett at Proctor’s Theatre — the crooner’s career was in full resurgence in the mid-’90s thanks to MTV Unplugged.
Pat Metheny Group at Palace Theatre — March 14, 1995
Pat Metheny Group at the Palace Theatre — one of the most acclaimed jazz guitarists in history bringing his expansive, genre-blending sound to Albany. Metheny’s live shows are immersive, intricate,…
Mel Torme at Proctor’s Theatre — March 4, 1995
“The Velvet Fog” Mel Torme at Proctor’s Theatre — one of the last tours before his stroke in 1996. Torme was one of the greatest jazz vocalists of the 20th…
The Ink Spots / Lucky Millinder & His Orchestra at Palace Theatre — March 6, 1943
The Ink Spots and Lucky Millinder’s Orchestra at the Palace Theatre during WWII — a snapshot of the big band and vocal group era. The Ink Spots were one of…
Diana Krall at Bethel Woods | April 1, 2026
Diana Krall brings the energy to Bethel Woods on April 1, 2026. Get your tickets now.
Pink Martini at Universal Preservation Hall | May 21, 2026
On May 21, 2026, Pink Martini plays Universal Preservation Hall. Led by pianist Thomas Lauderdale, the group performs with a small orchestra that brings cosmopolitan sophistication to every stage they grace. Get your tickets now.
Club D’Elf at The Egg | April 24, 2026
Boston’s Club D’Elf brings their Moroccan-tinged jazz/dub explorations to The Egg, where Mike Rivard’s genre-defying collective should feel right at home.