Quote:'American Idol's' Haley Reinhart And Casey Abrams to Perform at Carnegie Hall

The Season 10 finalists will join Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra for a special celebration of music Oct. 8.

Jazz soulmates Haley Reinhart and Casey Abrams will make the leap from the American Idol stage to the prestigious Carnegie Hall this fall.

The Season 10 finalists were invited to participate in a musical showcase with Grammy-winning artist Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Oct. 8. In addition to the 18-person big band orchestra and Mayfield, the night will feature jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi and other special guests.

The orchestra is celebrating its 10th year in music, and Reinhart told THR that she is honored by the invitation, which came after an impromptu performance with the jazz legend in New Orleans.

"It is remarkable how one experience can lead you to another," said Reinhart, who recently made history as the first American Idol finalist to perform at Lollapalooza. "If you're ever questioning whether or not you should do something spontaneous, I highly suggest you go for it. One late night in a New Orleans jazz club has now led me to the ever so honorable Carnegie Hall. Irvin Mayfield is an amazing musician and great hearted person. I'm so privileged he made me a part of his big night."

Check out video of Reinhart and Mayfield's collaboration on "God Bless The Child" below.

(08-18-2012, 07:47 PM)My Alter Ego Wrote: Cherelann, don't hate Tusk. You know that he'll share his experience as best he can. (And yes, I'm sorta jealous and yes, I know you were joking!)
Tusk, my man -- our E-man -- you've got your work cut out for you. Any sort of electronic recording device (unless you're heeding all of the spyware advice you've been getting) is verbotten, so take a pen (and, perhaps, paper) and jot down notes.

Also, since I don't think jazz is your favorite genre of music, if I were you, I'd start listening to small doses of NOJO on a daily basis.

(08-18-2012, 08:19 PM)My Alter Ego Wrote: ^^Miguel, nice find!

(08-18-2012, 08:49 PM)Miguel Wrote:

(08-18-2012, 08:19 PM)My Alter Ego Wrote: ^^Miguel, nice find!

I just went to Tweet it and found more than 70 people already had -- in less than an hour. THR and MTV News have a lot of reach.

(08-18-2012, 08:36 PM)Tusk Wrote: Sigh, such is my luck with women....Give, give and give then be tossed aside once I've out lived my usefulness .... LOL

Luckily, I've got a confirmed 'Jazz Head' accompanying me, Haleyholic, aka Trish.... One of the TVLine additions to Halien Nation. I'm sure she will fill me in on what I might be clueless about. We've been 'talking this up' from before it was confirmed. The Only thing we have planned for sure is she'll buy the first round of 'Reinharts' before the show. A Reinhart, I believe, is something like Scotch with a sprinkle of Cinnamon. (Or bourbon, I forget, but she remembers)

I was hoping more people would try for this, I understand the reality (money being the biggest obstacle) is harder than the fantasy. I thought the tough part was going to be getting the tickets...disappointing that wasn't the case, and yet not anyone I know other than Trish and I are going. I was thinking more people would go...