DISHAN HARPER | SAM YI TRIBUTE
2025-07-25 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
The Legacy of the Harper Familky, Ten ATL & Churchill Grounds
Trumpeter Terence Harper brings together The Harper Family, Jazzmeia Horn, Kenny Banks Jr., and an all-star ensemble for a powerful, one-night-only tribute to two beloved figures in the jazz world; his brother, bassist Dishan Harper, and legendary curator Sam Yi, founder of Churchill Grounds. Featuring artists from Atlanta and New York City, many of whom performed with Dishan or at Sam Yi’s iconic venues including TEN ATL, this heartfelt evening honors their lasting impact through music, memory, and community.
Performance Lineup:
Jerome Jennings, drums
Kenny Banks Jr., piano
Frank Houston, saxophone
Terence Harper, trumpet
Jazzmeia Horn, vocals
Patrick Arthur, guitar
Tommy Sauter, bass
Devon Gates, bass & vocals
Special Guests:
Bernard Linnette, Lee Hogans, Orion Turre, Wallace Roney Jr., Darren English, Michael Cruse, Frank Lacy, Jordan Dyan, Terri Davis Larry Wilson, Sherman Irby, Mwanzi Harriott, Kevin Oliver Jr. some Members of the Harper Family and many more…
Cover: $25.00 ~ $55.00

JOE GRANSDEN QUINTET
2025-07-27 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Chet Baker Sings with trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden. With his smooth trumpet, soulful vocals, and the laid-back spirit of West Coast jazz, Gransden honors Chet Baker’s timeless sound in an unforgettable evening.
The Band
Joe Gransden ~ trumpet, vocals
Jerry Weldon ~ tenor saxophone
Geoff Haydon ~ piano
Neal Caine ~ bass
Jerome Jennings ~ drums
Cover: $25.00 ~ $50.00

PAT BIANCHI
2025-07-27 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Organist Pat Bianchi has established himself as one of the premier organists on the international scene today. Bianchi is the winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2016 rising star poll, Hot House 2019 poll and nominee of the 2024 Jazz Journalists Association as Keyboardist of the year. Known for fearlessly taking the jazz organ into new and exciting directions, Pat’s playing blends tradition with forward-thinking creativity, drawing inspiration from mentors Dr. Lonnie Smith and Joey DeFrancesco.
With a career that includes touring with Steely Dan, performing alongside jazz icons Pat Martino and Lou Donaldson, and leading his own acclaimed trio, Pat’s artistry is unmatched! His command of the instrument, harmonic prowess, rhythmic intensity and versatility are rivaled by few. Bianchi’s nine albums as bandleader, together with over 35 credits as a featured sideman and his Grammy Nomination have solidified his place at the forefront of today’s Jazz Organists.
Bandmates: Cory Weeds – tenor saxophone | John Lee – drums
Cover: $20.00 ~ $25.00 +fee

RANDY BRECKER
2025-07-29 19:30 - 2025-07-30 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
Randy Brecker with Tod Dickow and Charged Particles
Winner of 15 Grammy Awards, Michael Brecker’s unique voice and approach to the tenor saxophone influenced every saxophonist playing jazz today. The jazz world lost him in 2007 at the age of 57. In honor of Michael Brecker, Charged Particles recorded a live CD of his music which was included on “Best Of” lists in JazzTimes magazine, Jazzwise magazine, All About Jazz, The Mercury News, Glide Magazine, the Jazz Journalists Association Poll, and the Jazz Critics Poll.
Michael Brecker’s biographer, Bill Mikowski, said that the performance is “staggering in its authenticity.” And Downbeat magazine said they play “exciting, satisfying stuff.” The band’s sold-out performances at the landmark jazz clubs Ronnie Scott’s in London and Birdland in New York inspired unrelenting standing ovations.
Cover: $39.50

LORI WILLIAMS
2025-07-29 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Acclaimed international jazz vocalist Lori Williams boasts over 30 years of experience as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, actress, radio host, and founder of PositiveMusicPM.org. Her dynamic career includes annual vocal jazz tours and performances at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, spanning Europe, Japan, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States. As an artist-in-residence, Lori has mentored students on college campuses globally, enriching the jazz tradition and inspiring the next generation of musicians.
Lori’s achievements as an educator and performer have earned her numerous accolades, including the National Hampton Alumni Association’s 2023 Excellence in Arts and Entertainment Award and a 2014 Helen Hayes Award nomination for her portrayal of Ella Fitzgerald. A graduate of Hampton University, Lori also hosts the weekly radio program “Collector’s Choice With Lori Williams” on JazzRadioWETF.org, highlighting women in jazz and international talent. She curates live jazz experiences as the producer and host of the Sunday Jazz Lounge at St. James Live! in Atlanta.
Over her illustrious career, Lori has collaborated with an impressive roster of artists, including Oleta Adams, Norman Brown, Peabo Bryson, and George Duke. She has released six independent albums, with her latest single, “Take My Wings,” debuting in October 2023. Lori recently recorded a jazz album in Austria, anticipated for a 2025 release, further solidifying her impact on the global jazz scene.
Tickets: $20.00 ~ $35.00

BUSTER WILLIAMS
2025-07-31 19:00 - 2025-08-02 23:00 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
A beloved fixture of the New York jazz scene, bassist and composer Buster Williams brings his rich tone, infectious swing, and joyful spirit to the stage. He’s played alongside greats like Herbie Hancock, Art Blakey, and Betty Carter, and now leads his dynamic group Something More. Get ready for a night of deep grooves, soulful melodies, and the kind of musical chemistry that makes live jazz unforgettable.
Performers: Buster Williams, bass | Steve Wilson, saxophone | Brandon McCune, piano (7/31 and 8/1) | Steve Nelson, vibes (8/2) | Lenny White, drums
Cover: $25.00 ~ $65.00

DUANE EUBANKS QUARTET
2025-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, 2 N Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960, United States
Duane Eubanks was raised in a musical family, but stopped playing in his teens and instead pursued a degree in accounting; six years later, he conceded that this had been an error, and returned to music. He subsequently studied jazz at Temple University, where he played with Wynton Marsalis and Billy Taylor, and also spent two years training with Johnny Coles.
He hass released his first album, My Shining Hour, in 1999, having been approached by a producer who had heard him performing on his brother Robin’s album 4: JJ / Slide / Curtis and Al. In 2002 and 2005, Eubanks shared in the Grammy Awards received by Dave Holland’s big band for the albumsWhat Goes Around and Overtime.

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Band: Jordan Williams ~ piano
Santi Debriano ~ bass
Ocie Davis ~ drums

Showtime: 7:00pm
Cover: $25.00

RENE MARIE
2025-08-01 19:00 - 2025-08-02 23:00 (America/New_York) | Dazzle, 1080 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Part of René’s musical philosophy has been focused on giving back. In 2010, she launched a series of vocal therapy group sessions called SLAM. “I’ve never been to college or received any ‘professional’ training,” she said at the time, “so I feel a bit anxious about my ability to convey my personal approach to singing. However, I know what I know, and I’ve always been up for a good challenge.” And in a self-deprecating moment, she added: “Although the thought of attempting to share my vocal philosophy often makes me wonder if I have completely lost touch with reality.”
René joined the Motéma label with the 2011 release of Voice of My Beautiful Country, followed later that same year by Black Lace Freudian Slip. Her 2013 followup, I Wanna Be Evil: With Love To Eartha Kitt, earned a Grammy nomination in the Best Jazz Vocals category. Her Sound of Red album has been nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
Perhaps more than most artists, René understands music’s capacity to heal and inspire. Not only has she herself been the beneficiary of it, but she has made every effort along the way to extend those same benefits to others.
“I have never forgotten the early lessons learned about the power of music,” she says. “Today, I try to imbue that feeling of emotion into every song I write and every song I sing – every time. I am very happy to be alive today, doing the things I love to do – singing, composing, writing, teaching and arranging.
Cover: $29.95 ~ $46.35

SEBASTIAN LOIACONO QUINTET
2025-08-01 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Jazz Voyeur Club, Posadas 1557, C1112ADA Cdad, Buenos Aires, Autonomous District, Argentina
Sebastian Loiacono Quintet Plays Duke Ellington
The Quintet
Sebastián Loiacono ~ saxophone | Mariano Loiacono ~ trumpet | Pablo Raposo ~ piano | Mauricio Dawid ~ double bass | Alejandro Beelmann ~ drums
Table. One ticket per person ~ $20,000 peso | $15.74
Stools. One ticket per person ~ $16,000 peso | $12.59
Location with reduced vision ~ $10,000 peso | $7.87

GARY BARTZ QUINTET
2025-08-02 08:00 - 2025-08-04 17:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Blue Note ~ Tokyo, 6 Chome-3-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
Saxophonist Gary Bartz is a NEA Jazz Master and two time Grammy Award winner and Living Legacy Award recipient. He comes to Blue Note Tokyo with his quintet for a three day residency. He was first exposed to jazz as the son of the owners of a jazz nightclub in Baltimore, Maryland.
In 1958 he left Baltimore to study at the Juilliard School. In the early 1960s, he performed with Eric Dolphy and McCoy Tyner in Charles Mingus’ Jazz Workshop. He worked as a sideman with Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln before joining Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. In 1968, he was a member of McCoy Tyner’s band, Expansions.
In 2019, Revive Music and Bartz celebrated the 50th Anniversary of his Another Earth album at Winter Jazzfest in New York City, alongside original member Pharoah Sanders. He is Professor of Jazz Saxophone at Oberlin College.
Tickets: ¥ 9,900 | $66.65

EARL PHILIPS BIG BAND
2025-08-02 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Chris’ Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Tribute to Terry Gibbs & His Dream Band | Steve Weiss Mallet Festival)
Earl Phillips is active as composer/arranger, educator, and bass trombonist in the greater Philadelphia area. As a composer/arranger, Earl directs and writes for the Earl Phillips Big Band and has led his own 17-piece big band since 2007.
As an educator, Earl is the Professor of Jazz Trombone and a member of the Composition / Arranging faculty at Rowan University. Earl is also the Director of thel Jazz Ensemble, and teaches Music Theory and Music Technology at Cherokee High School. Earl has also directed the Philadelphia Grammy Band (2005-2007), the All South Jersey Jazz Ensemble (2008 &2012), the All Central Jersey Jazz Ensemble (2014) and he has been a clinician/manager with the New Jersey All State Jazz Ensemble (2009-2014).
In 2020, through the COVID pandemic, Earl ran 2 All-State Jazz Ensembles to keep region jazz running and, for those efforts, was recognized as the 2020 New Jersey Association of Jazz Education “Teacher of the Year” award.
The Big Band

Earl Phillips ~ Bass Trombone
Tony Miceli ~ Vibraphone
Behn Gilece ~ Vibraphone
Oliver Mayman ~ Vibraphone
Morgan Walbridge ~ Vibraphone
General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $30
Dinner & Show ~ Includes 3-course dinner: $100
VIP Dinner & Show ~ Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating: $120
(Beverages not included)

TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON & CHRISTIE DASHIELL
2025-08-06 18:00 - 2025-08-08 22:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Blue Note ~ Tokyo, 6 Chome-3-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
Terri LynE Carrington: WE INSIST 2025! featuring Christy Dashiell
Four-time GRAMMY-winning jazz icon Terri Lyne Carrington and GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Christie Dashiell release “Freedom Day (Part 1),” their vibrant reimagining of Max Roach’s timeless anthem “Freedom Day.” The single highlights Carrington’s lifelong mission to champion jazz and advocate for inclusivity and raise the voice of women, trans and non-binary people in the genre. The single is out now via Candid Records, listen here.
“Freedom Day (Part 1)” is a dynamic tribute to the 1960 Max Roach and Oscar Brown Jr. composition, from the groundbreaking album We Insists! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite. Written to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, the album stands as a defining artistic statement of the Black American civil rights movement. With a career defining performance by the incomparable Abbey Lincoln, it is one of the most powerful and enduring statements of music as protest
The new arrangement breathes new life into the track, blending Carrington’s signature drumming and electronics with Dashiell’s soulful vocals and an all-star ensemble featuring Matthew Stevens (guitar), Simon Moullier (vibes), Morgan Guerin (bass, woodwinds), and Milena Casado (trumpet, electronics). The result is a dynamic interpretation that honors the original’s revolutionary spirit, while echoing a social justice message which remains poignant as ever today.
Cover: ¥ 10,000 | $67.32

BEN WOLFE
2025-08-08 19:00 - 2025-08-10 22:30 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Bassist and composer Ben Wolfe brings his hard swinging quartet to Dizzy’s Club for three nights of bold originals and heartfelt ballads. Known for his inventive voice and magnetic stage presence, Wolfe leads a top-tier ensemble that delivers timeless jazz with fresh energy and chemistry.
Performers:
Ben Wolfe, bass
Joel Ross, vibraphone
Sullivan Fortner, piano
Aaron Kimmel, drums

Table & Bar Seating: $25.00 ~ $55.00

NICOLE HENRY
2025-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
Nicole Henry is a jazz vocalist out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her debut release, The Nearness of You received critical acclaim and earned Henry the “Best New Jazz Artist” award by HMV Japan and landed on most jazz radio playlists in the United States. Henry’s Teach Me Tonight reached #1 in Japan and was named HMV Japan’s Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005. She won the 2013 Soul Train Music Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance.
She has recorded eight albums to date with her latest Time to Love Again hit the online shelf in 2021. She continually performs around the States. From classic jazz to classic soul, and a sprinkling of everything in between, Nicole Henry will perform material including “A Lot of Living to Do,” “You Taught My Heart to Sing,” and more.
Cover: $45.76

JAZZ HOUSE KIDS
2025-08-11 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | MD
For nearly 20 years, JAZZ HOUSE has shaped the next generation of jazz artists through world-class training and mentorship. Hosted by eight-time Grammy Award winner Christian McBride, this special night spotlights rising stars performing new arrangements and timeless works by Miles Davis, Bobby Timmons, John and Alice Coltrane, and more. It’s a powerful glimpse into the future of jazz, rooted in tradition, driven by passion, and filled with possibility.
Cover: Sold Out

OSCAR PETERSON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
2025-08-12 19:00 - 2025-08-16 23:59 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
August 15, 2025 marks the occasion of the “Maharajah of the Keyboard” Oscar Peterson’s 100th birthday. For the occasion of his centennial and to commemorate his long history with Birdland, there will be celebrations for Peterson’s birthday week both at Birdland Jazz Club and the Birdland Theater.

Three legends of jazz will have their first ever musical meeting on the Birdland stage. Makoto Ozone, John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton will be coming together to celebrate their friend, colleague and mentor, Oscar Peterson, with a variety of music featuring selections from both his musical catalogue and their own as well as beloved standards that celebrate the swinging rhythms of the jazz tradition that OP represents.
Featuring:
Makoto Ozone ~ piano
John Clayton ~ bass
Jeff Hamilton ~ drums
Cover: $45.76 ~ $56.06

GORDON GOODWIN'S BIG PHAT BAND
2025-08-15 16:30 - 2025-08-18 22:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Blue Note ~ Tokyo, 6 Chome-3-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
25th Anniversary Year of Celebration of the Grammy Award-winning big band.
Gordon Goodwin is a 70-year-old pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger and conductor. Best known for leading Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, an 18-piece jazz orchestra that blends big band swing with funk and jazz fusion. Goodwin has won four Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards.
August 15th Fri. – August 18th Mon.8.15 fri., 8.18 mon.
[1st]Open5:00pm Start6:00pm [2nd]Open7:45pm Start8:30pm
Cover: ¥ 11,000 | $74.05

KASAN BELGRAVE
2025-08-15 19:30 - 2025-08-16 23:00 (America/Detroit) | Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave is a ascending talent newly emerging in the role of a compositional leader. His energetic playing style and improvisational finesse derives from influences of early bebop and jazz, as well flares of fusion and gospel. His musical prowess has more recently been shown through new innovative compositions.
The record “Dual Citizen” is an introductory reflection of Kasan’s own consciousness through experience of musical nurturing & professional practice from the Detroit jazz mentorship empire, led by his father, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. It provides a glimpse of Kasan’s endless curiousness of sonic ingenuity.
Belgrave is just one of many who was nurtured in the realm. The lineup for “Dual Citizen” might be the most outright product of that very circle of mentorship. Bassist Jonathan Muir-Cotton, finishing his degree at MSU, is currently rotating in Christian Sands Trio; Louis Jones aka “WavyLou”, a gun-slinging drummer who has the likes of the Haynes’ and Roach’s, recently hit with ELEW and Johnny O’Neal in Detroit; Brendon Davis, a virtuosic voice on piano shortly studying with the great Chick Corea.
Cover: $25.00

CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT
2025-08-20 08:00 - 2025-08-22 17:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Blue Note ~ Tokyo, 6 Chome-3-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
Cécile McLorin Salvant is a French-American jazz vocalist. She is one of the most highly regarded jazz vocalists of her generation, often winning DownBeat annual critics polls. She has released seven albums since 2010, six of which have been nominated for Grammy Awards. She is a 3-time winner of the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy Award for her 2015 album For One to Love, her 2017 album Dreams and Daggers, and her 2018 album The Window, each released on the Mack Avenue label. Salvant’s most recent album is Mélusine, released in 2023 by Nonesuch Records. Salvant primarily sings in English or French, her first language, and has also recorded songs in Occitan and Haitian Kreyòl.
Cécile McLorin Salvant Quartet
The Band:with Sullivan Fortner ~ piano | Yasushi Nakamura ~ bass | Kyle Poole ~ drums
Shows:
2025 August 20th Wed. – August 22nd Fri.
[1st]Open5:00pm Start6:00pm [2nd]Open7:45pm Start8:30pm
Cover: ¥ 8,800 | $59.24

ROY AYERS TRIBUTE
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Atlanta is celebrating the legendary Roy Ayers. A pioneer of jazz-funk, vibraphonist, composer, and producer whose sound became the heartbeat of Black culture from the 1970s through today. Often dubbed the “Godfather of Neo-Soul,” Ayers’ genre-bending artistry shaped the sonic foundation for countless artists, from Erykah Badu and The Roots to A Tribe Called Quest and Common.

Long before the dancefloors of Harlem to the airwaves of London and the sample-heavy beats of 90s hip hop, Roy Ayers’ Ayers started recording as a bebop sideman in 1962. In 1963, he released his debut studio album West Coast Vibes featuring a collaboration with the saxophonist Curtis Amy. He rose to prominence when he dropped out of Los Angeles City College and joined jazz flautist Herbie Mann in 1966. His music has transcended generations, inspiring a movement rooted in rhythm, liberation, and Black excellence.

Hosted by WCLK’s Morris Baxter, the evening will be opened by Heda Rose, followed by Mark Adams and a host of Atlanta musicians and vocalists.
Cover: $30.00 ~ $55.00

TONY HIGHTOWER
2025-08-29 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz…Real Jazz. With years of experience as a musical performer and actor with familiar roots that place him firmly within the music’s firmament, the Atlanta native is still just getting started on this benevolent turn in his journey. And he is bringing a lot of young people with him.
Beyond his contributions as a vocalist to the successful projects of Gerald Levert, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the soundtrack for “Money Train,” Goodie Mob’s certified gold album “Soul Food,” Society of Soul’s album “Brainchild,” Pebbles’ album “Straight From My Heart,” Lionel Richie’s album “Louder Than Words,” and Outkast, he has preoduced and recorded his own albums and has performed around the East Coast and in Europe.
Cover: $40.00

CATHERINE RUSSELL
2025-09-02 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 2025-09-06 23:00 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist, composer, bandleader, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver.
Catherine’s professional life began early. After graduating with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she toured and recorded with Carrie Smith, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, Toshi Reagon and Rosanne Cash, among others, appearing on over 200 albums.
Cover: $45.76 ~ $56.06

LIZ CALLAWAY
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 54 Below, 254 W 54th Street, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Emmy winner, Tony and Grammy nominee Lizz Callaway sings the songs of Stephen Schwartz with her show The Wizard and I. It is a collection of songs from a career over 60 years.
Her performance features Oscar winning tunes from Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, The Baker’s Wife as well as lending her voice to animated movies Anastacia.
Piano & Music Director: Alex Rybeck
Bass: Ritt Henn
Drums: Ron Tierno
Cover: $73.50 ~ $139.50

PAUL CORNISH
2025-09-05 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Bop Stop At The Settlement, 2920 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44133, United States
One of today’s most exciting emerging voices on piano, Paul Cornish and his trio make their Bop Stop debut as they tour to promote Cornish’s debut album as a leader, You’re Exaggerating! The album was released on Blue Note Records on August 22nd.
Every artist who records for Blue Note is part of a grand legacy, now in its 86th year. But pianist Paul Cornish is a torchbearer for several remarkable Blue Note legacies, all at once. Which makes You’re Exaggerating!, his powerfully lyrical trio debut for the label, a mission statement for Blue Note’s next generation.
To begin, Cornish is part of a great heritage of jazz piano that has unfolded at the label, from Blue Note’s first 78-rpm releases by Meade Lux Lewis and Albert Ammons through Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Andrew Hill, Don Pullen, Geri Allen, Jacky Terrasson, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Renee Rosnes, Aaron Parks, Gerald Clayton and beyond.
Then, he’s part of a lineage of Blue Note artists, past and present, who hail from Houston, Texas, and developed at the city’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a.k.a. HSPVA. That more recent hall of fame includes Jason Moran, Robert Glasper, Walter Smith III, Kendrick Scott, Chris Dave and James Francies and, now, Cornish, who was born and raised in Houston and has been based in Los Angeles for over a decade.
Featuring:

Paul Cornish, piano
Jermaine Paul, bass
Jonathan Pinson, drums

Cover: $25 each in advance, $30 day of show.

JULIE DEXTER
2025-09-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Join the Jazz Brunch audience for Julie Dexter is a world renowned, award winning, British singer, songwriter and producer considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of her generation. Having shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint Condition, Caron Wheeler, Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Omar, Ledisi, Doug Carn, Third World and Maxi Priest to name a few, Julie not only holds up her own with them but has been praised and respected by them too.
Influenced by legends such as Nancy Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, and Bob Marley, as well as popular icons Omar and Sade, Julie takes classic soul to the heart of Artistry. Fans and critics across the globe have followed her journey through the circles of Jazz, Broken-Beat, Bossa-Nova, Reggae, Afro-Beat and Soul and she was recently honored at the Black Women in Jazz Awards with the Afro Caribbean Soul of Jazz Award.
It was in 1999 that Julie took a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she now resides. She launched her own label, Ketch A Vibe Records and in 2000 released the critically acclaimed EP Peace of Mind, followed by Dexterity (2002) ,Conscious (2005) and New Again (2011). Moon Bossa, a collaboration with Khari Simmons was released in 2007 and her single “Ketch A Vibe” was featured in national radio ads for Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama.
Julie’s latest album “Deja Vu” takes us on a journey from Bossa to reggae. From Jazz to World Music, Soul and beyond, Julie Dexter is one of an elite few whose talent can transcend genres. She makes it all work on her own terms, as an audaciously independent artist with an undeniable connection to her audience.
Cover: $25.00 ~ $35.00

BRANDEE YOUNGER
2025-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp for the digital era. She seamlessly blends genres from classical to R&B to jazz, drawing inspiration from pioneering jazz harpists Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, while forging her own distinct sound.
In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest album Brand New Life.
Ever-expanding as an artist, she has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders, and Christian McBride. Her live shows are a testament to her love for the instrument and her cross-reaching ability as a musician, making for a captivating and unforgettable performance.
Cover: $25.00 ~ $60.00

DANIEL HARRIS III
2025-09-07 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Black Cat, 400 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Daniel Harris III – Debut Album Release
The visionary artist, dynamic trumpeter, community organizer, and cultural innovator has a multifaceted career that is creating an indelible mark on the jazz and creative scenes across California and beyond.
With a string of high-profile performances, Daniel has captivated audiences at prestigious venues such as Yoshi’s Jazz Club performing with Kev Choice and Ayo Brame, headlining shows at San Francisco’s premier Black Cat Jazz Supper Club, and performed the National Anthem as a soloist for the Oakland Ballers.
His collaborations include sharing stages with Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few in Chicago and in San Francisco, performing with award-winning pianist Jahari Stampley and his Family Band, and joining Terrace Martin for the Los Angeles Jazz Festival Foundation Celebration. Daniel has also graced the Mendocino Music Festival as part of their premier Big Band and headlined the inaugural Just Jazz Future is Now Festival in Monterey.
The Band:
Daniel Harr III: Trumpet
Roy Mendiola: Piano
Ryan Embola: Bass
Jayla Hernandez: Drums
Cover: $35.50~$45.50

GORDON VERNICK QUARTET
2025-09-10 21:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Red Light Cafe, 553-1 Amsterdam Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
Wednesday Jazz Jam is hosted by Gordon Vernick. With his quartet he opens the evening performing a few numbers, then invites other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you’re a professional or amateur musician, you’re welcome to sit in and everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play.
Livestream: YouTube.com/RedLightCafe
Cover: $10.00 @ Door | $5 for performers or students with ID

STANTON MOORE TRIO
2025-09-11 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA, 70116, United States
Born and raised in New Orleans, Stanton Moore is a dedicated drummer and performer. As a founding member of the Grammy-nominated funk band, Galactic, Moore’s infectious style has allowed him to collaborate with luminaries Irma Thomas, Joss Stone, Tom Morello, George Porter Jr, Dr. Lonnie Smith and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Driven and inspired by the thriving music scene of his hometown, which includes such greats as Professor Longhair, Doctor John, James Black and The Meters, Moore’s name is now mentioned amongst the Big Easy masters. When not touring with his award-winning band Galactic, he plays straight ahead jazz with his trio.
Cover: $35.65
