JACK FREEMAN
2024-11-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, 310 E. Main Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Jack Freeman, a Houston native, is a talented singer-songwriter known for his soulful and authentic approach to music. Guided by his mantra to “make good music and tell the truth,” Freeman has built a loyal fanbase throughout his career. His latest album, NINA, produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Through his heartfelt lyrics and captivating sound, Freeman continues to resonate with audiences, offering a deeply personal and relatable musical experience. Follow him on social media @iamjackfreeman.
Tickets: VIP: $200.00 | Includes VIP booth seating 2 people, meet & greet, bottle of wine and charcuterie)
General Admission ~ Day Of: $30.00 | Standing Room, No Seating
GA: $25.00 Standing Room, No Seating
Meet & Greet: $50.00

NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI
2024-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Blue Llama, 314 S Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Nduduzo Makhathini grew up in the lush and rugged hillscapes of umGungundlovu in South Africa, a peri-urban landscape in which music and ritual practices were symbiotically linked. The area is significant historically as the site of the Zulu king Dingane kingdom between 1828 and 1840. It is important to note that the Zulu, in fact the African warrior code, is deeply reliant on music for motivation and healing. This deeply embedded symbiosis is key to understanding Makhathini’s vision.
The church also played a role in Makhathini’s musical understanding, as he hopped from church to church in his younger days in search of only the music. The legends of South African jazz are deep influences as well, Bheki Mseleku, Moses Molelekwa, and Abdullah Ibrahim. “The earlier musicians put a lot of emotions in the music they played,” he says. “I think it may also be linked to the political climate of those days. I also feel there is a uniqueness about South African jazz that created an interest all around the world and we are slowly losing that too in our music today. I personally feel that our generation has to be very conscious about retaining these nuances in the music we play today.”
Through his mentor Mseleku, Makhathini was also introduced to the music of John Coltrane’s classic quartet with McCoy Tyner. “I came to understand my voice as a pianist through John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme,” he says. “As someone who started playing jazz very late, I had always been looking for a kind of playing that could mirror or evoke the way my people danced, sung and spoke. Tyner provided that and still does in meaningful ways.” Makhathini also cites American jazz pianists including Andrew Hill, Randy Weston and Don Pullen as significant influences.
The Band: Nduduzo Makhathini – Piano | Zwelakhe Dumas Bell Le Pere – Bass | Francisco Mela – Drums
Cover: $80.00 | Dinner & Show

STEVE FEIFKE
2024-11-14 19:00 - 2024-11-16 23:00 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
Celebrating the release of their 2nd album, The Role Of The Rhythm Section, Vol. 2
Steven Feifke is a GRAMMY Award winning bandleader, composer, and arranger. A Yamaha Performing Artist, an Avid Sibelius Artist, and has appeared on over 45 albums to date. He has written music for hit TV shows like The Masked Singer, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Impractical Jokers, Animaniacs, and many world class big bands and orchestras around the globe.
Berklee College Of Music hired him as a professor of Harmony and Jazz Composition, and he has also been invited to give guest lectures and Artist in Residencies at institutions such as Yale University, Jazz At Lincoln Center, New York University, UT Austin, Northern Illinois University, and more.
The Trio:
Steven Feifke – Piano
Dan Chmielinski – Bass
Bryan Carter – Drums
Tickets: $25.00~$35.00

JIMMIE HERROD
2024-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Avenue S,, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Herrod, an alum of the Cornish College of the Arts and Portland State University, first came to worldwide prominence as a finalist on the NBC nationally broadcast television show, “America’s Got Talent,” earning the rare “Golden Buzzer” recognition from actress Sofia Vargara and returning the following year on the AGT All-Stars series.
Traversing many musical styles and genres in many languages, including jazz, pop, funk, Broadway, and his own original songs, Herrod has headlined concerts at The McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert, CA), The Luxor Theater (Las Vegas), The Royal Room, La Jolla Music Society, and Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Since 2017 he’s toured to hundreds of venues across the globe as a featured vocalist with world-pop band Pink Martini and appears on several albums and EP’s with the band.
With two solo EP’s under his belt – his debut Falling in Love and Learning to Love Myself and 2022’s Elated, his singular style and unique voice is poised to make an ever-larger impact in the world of music and entertainment. His 2023-24 season highlights included global touring dates from Paris to Seattle with acclaimed jazz pianist Cedric Hanriot, headlining the inaugural Seaside Jazz & Blues Festival, debuting a new symphonic pops show as co-headliner with vocalist Storm Large, and beginning work on his forthcoming full-length jazz album, scheduled to be released in winter of 2024.
Tickets: $25.00 advance | $30.00 doors
Cover: $29.01

PAT MALLINGER QUARTET
2024-11-15 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Andy’s, 11 E Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Pat Mallinger was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and began playing the saxophone at 11 years of age. He received his Jazz Studies degree from North Texas State University on a “One O’clock Lab Band” Scholarship.
He lived and performed in Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, and Japan, before establishing Chicago as his home in 1990. He is a co-leader of Sabertooth, which has been the mainstay band at the Green Mill Lounge each Saturday night from 1992 to 2018.

Since 2018 until the pandemic shutdown, Pat continued to lead the Saturday night band at the Green Mill as Pat Mallinger’s Late Night Jazz Party featuring 2 different musicians from Chicago and around the country. Pat is often heard around Chicago performing with the Bobby Lewis Quintet, Model Citizens Big Band, and his own quartet to name a few.
Cover: $20.00

EMMETT COHEN
2024-11-15 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Dakota, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three. He quickly became a mature player, melding musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship.”
In the same spirit, Cohen himself notes that playing jazz is “about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality; it’s essentially about connections,” both among musicians and with audiences. Moreover, he leads his namesake ensemble, the Emmet Cohen Trio, is a vibrant solo performer, and is in constant demand as a sideman. Also, he possesses a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire. Further, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium.
Emmet Cohen’s exacting keyboard artistry has garnered numerous accolades from the international jazz community. To that end, he placed first in both the American Jazz Pianists competition (2014) and the Phillips Piano Competition (2011). Additionally, he was a finalist in the prestigious American Pianists Association’s Cole Porter Fellowship (2015, 2011) and the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition (2011).
Besides leading the Emmet Cohen Trio, Cohen has appeared regularly with Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Benny Golson and Jimmy Cobb. Further, he’s worked with George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Houston Person, Kurt Elling, Billy Hart and Brian Lynch.
Finally, Cohen commits fully to the intergenerational transfer of artistic knowledge, history, and traditions. His Masters Legacy Series is a celebratory set of recordings and interviews honoring legendary jazz musicians.
COVER: $35.00~$40.00

BRIAN BROMBERG, PAUL BROWN & MICHAEL PAULO
2024-11-15 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
The Supergroup, formed by the first letters of their first names, as well as the term BPM stands for beats per minute, the definition of the tempo in music.
Collectively they are responsible for over 80 Billboard Smooth Jazz Number 1 Hits and many hundreds of thousands of record sales. Now together as BPM, they share their success with Grammy wins, nominations, and bring over 100 years of experience to the stage and to the music. BPM is the new fresh voice of Contemporary and Smooth Jazz!
Tickets: $40.00~$150.00

MIKE CLARK, DAVE STRYKER, MIKE LEDONNE, ROB DIXON
2024-11-15 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
A exhilarating jazz filled collaboration with drummer Mike Clark, guitarist Dave Stryker, organist Mike LeDonne, and saxophonist Rob Dixon. A night with original and fan favorite compositions, this swinging ensemble will get your toes tappin’ and fingers snappin’ with exceptional musicianship and innovation.
Mike Clark is a legendary drummer known for his innovative rhythmic approach and his contributions to jazz fusion and hip hop. His drumming is characterized by its intricate and syncopated rhythms, and he has influenced countless drummers. He was a key member of Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters band, which pioneered the jazz fusion genre. His rhythmic innovations were heavily sampled by hip-hop artists, and his influence continues to be felt today.
Dave Stryker is a renowned jazz guitarist known for his soulful playing and versatility. With a long career and numerous collaborations, he consistently delivers captivating performances that showcase his mastery of the instrument. If you appreciate great music and want to experience a truly unforgettable live show, seeing Dave Stryker is highly recommended.
Pianist/Organist Mike LeDonne is an internationally renowned pianist and organist with the unique experience of having played with a wide spectrum of jazz masters from Benny Goodman to Milt Jackson, Ron Carter and Sonny Rollins. With his impressive technique and ability to blend different styles, he consistently delivers captivating performances. He has won praise not only from critics but from master musicians: Oscar Peterson picked him as one of his favorite pianists of today.
Saxophonist Rob Dixon’s music is a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation. He quickly made a name for himself in New York City, collaborating with jazz legends like Count Basie, Tony Bennett, and Duke Ellington. Now Naptown bound and dubbed the Musical Mayor of Indianapolis, Dixon continues to push boundaries and inspire audiences worldwide with his unique blend of jazz and contemporary sounds.
Tickets: $20.00 – $40.00 + $3.50 fee

ALTHEA RENE
2024-11-15 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Blu Jazz+, 47 E Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, United States
Detroit soul jazz flutist & Billboard chart-topping sensation brings her red hot band back to the Rubber City in a sizzlin’ return to BLU!
Althea was born December 25th in Detroit, Michigan and began her musical journey at the tender age four. She studied classical music while attending Howard University in Washington D.C. and later gained further musical inspiration from the accomplishments of Yusef Lateef, Ian Anderson, and her father, one of Motown’s original Funk Brothers, Dezie McCullers.She has since developed her own creative style.
For more than 10 years she was employed as a Wayne County Deputy Sheriff (Detroit, Michigan). Today, she is a full-time performing/recording artist and some regard her as a “master of her craft” and one of the world’s most exciting solo improvisational flutists.
In May 2013, she released her fifth project “In The Flow”. Collaborating with Grammy award winning producer Michael Broening, (producer for legendary icons George Benson and Paul McCartney) she cowrote the title track. That single became her biggest hit and reached number one ranking on both the Billboard Chart and the Smooth Jazz Chart. Althea Rene made history by becoming the first flute player in the history of Billboard Chart to reach the number one spot.
In April 2015, Althea Rene recorded her first live project. She and her rhythm section annihilated the stage of the beautiful Detroit Public Library with a free concert. Music fans from all over Michigan enjoyed a scorching hot performance. A compilation of some of her greatest hits, “Live in Detroit” is arguably her strongest work to date.
Cover: $48.25

FIERY STRING SISTAS
2024-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
At the core of Firey String Sistas are three powerhouse women, Nioka Workman (founder),Marlene Rice and Mala Waldron. Together they infuse world, global funk, ‘head bopping’ soul and Jazz music to produce a unique sound for violin, cello, bass, piano and percussion. The Firey String Sistas extend from 3 to 5 members, featuring cutting edge acoustic and electric musicians. The ‘Sistas’ presentations include tone portraits of the current times, reflections of women’s culture and a celebration of family traditions. The ensemble’s first recording received overwhelming critical acclaim with the press saying; “ ….there’s enough energy in Firey StringSistas to fire up a constellation….deeply personal, naturally expressive playing….whets the appetite for further releases.” – Raul da Gama (Jazz daGama ). “,….eight fun and swingingoriginals.
The team literally shows pluck…a treat” -George Harris (Jazz Weekly) “ ….. a charming and delectable work by .. supremely talented musicians. It is simultaneously accessible and sophisticated, poignant and erudite and, as such, should have a wide appeal. It certainly whets the appetite for more to come…..” -Hrayr Attarian (All About Jazz) . After the success of CD “That’s What She Said” , the Firey String Sistas have begun to record their sophomore CD with dedications to icons, Maxine Waters, Michelle Obama and Mal Waldon This CD also includes surprise features of renowned Jazz artists sprinkled in. Firey String Sistas are recipients of the South Arts Jazz Tours 2023 for performances at Outpost Performing Center, Albuquerque and SITE Museum, Santa Fe Jazz Collective in New Mexico.
Tickets: $35.00~$110.00

EMMETT COHEN
2024-11-17 17:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Emmet Cohen is committed to the intergenerational transfer of artistic knowledge, history, and traditions. His signature professional undertaking is the “Masters Legacy Series,” a celebratory set of recordings and interviews honoring legendary jazz musicians. He serves as both producer and pianist for each album in the series. The goal of this landmark, ongoing project is to provide musicians of multiple generations a forum to transfer the unwritten folklore that is America’s unique musical idiom. Cohen has observed that playing jazz “is enriched immeasurably by connecting and studying with jazz masters, forging backward to the very creation of the art form.” Volume one of the “Masters Legacy Series” features drummer Jimmy Cobb, and volume two spotlights bassist Ron Carter. Future “Masters Legacy Series” releases will include Cohen’s recordings with Benny Golson, Tootie Heath, and George Coleman.
Cover: $20.00 – $45.00 + $3.50 fee

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ FACULTY
2024-11-19 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Jazz Club, 117 W 4th St #107b, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
The Texas State University Jazz Studies program prides itself on providing an intensive, nurturing environment that emphasizes student-faculty interaction and encourages its diverse student population to find their own voices as performers.​ Proximity to both Austin and San Antonio enables students to pursue external performance opportunities that enhance their education. The jazz faculty comprises first-call players who help students network as they transition into a full-time careers in performance, composition, and education. The Texas State Jazz Faculty performs advanced arrangements of contemporary popular music in various styles, under the direction of Dr. Utah Hamrick. All ages welcome.
Cover: $15.00 ~ $25.00

MALAYA SOL QUINTET
2024-11-19 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Django, 2 6th Avenue | The Roxy Hotel, New York City, NY, 10013, United States
Vocalist Malaya Sol breathes fresh life to Boleros and Sambas in her distinct sound described by Allen Foster on AXS.com as “…an incredible excursion that traveled both around the globe and through time…Her tone is a divine gossamer spun from opulent gold fibers, and her intimate style of delivery is utterly captivating.”
Lineup:
Malaya Sol – Vocals
Itai Kriss – Flute/Vocals/Percussion
Leandro Pellegrino – Guitar
Eduardo Belo – Bass
Rogério Boccato – Drums
Cover: $35.00 +2 Drink Minimum

BRYAN ANTHONY QUARTET
2024-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Parker Jazz Club, 117 W 4th St #107b, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Celebrating Sinatra!
Charismatic crooner Bryan Anthony keeps the legacy of the Great Gentlemen of Song (especially Sinatra) alive and well in his immensely satisfying and sweetly nostalgic performances. A veteran vocalist of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Anthony provides stunning homages to the Swing Era for contemporary audiences. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
Cover: $20.00 ~ $30,00

QUIANA PARLER & LAVON STEVENS TRIO
2024-11-20 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
As lead vocalist, lyricist, and composer for internationally and critically acclaimed two-time Grammy Award-winning roots music group, Ranky Tanky, Quiana Parler spent weeks at #1 on several Billboard Jazz charts. Quiana has spent over 20 years as the most sought-after vocalist in the Lowcountry. Known locally for years prior, she rose to national prominence after her success on the 2003 season of American Idol.

Quiana has worked and collaborated with diverse artists and producers such as Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Bobby McFerrin, Miranda Lambert, David Foster, Walter Afanasieff and many more. Her performances have been featured on national broadcasts like The View, NBC’s Today, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, The Tyra Banks Show, and Saturday Night Live, as well as the Academy of Country Music Awards and the American Music Awards.
Lavon Stevens has traveled and performed all over the country including Aspen, Colorado, Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. The resort vacation destination of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has been his home since 1981. He is one of the premier entertainers on Hilton Head Island. He is producing a variety of shows and recording projects including other R&B, Jazz and Gospel artists
Tickets: $10.00 ~ $20.00 Dinner is required with all reservations.

LORI WILLIAMS
2024-11-21 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | South, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner (PositiveMusicPM.org), and artist-in-residence with over 30 years of experience. Her annual vocal jazz tour and performance at music festivals have taken her to Europe (Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Russia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Ukraine), Japan, The Caribbean (including Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Curaçao, St. Lucia, Turks and Caicos, et. al), Mexico, and across the USA. Her vocal jazz artist residencies have allowed her to work with and mentor students on college campuses in the United States and abroad.
Cover: $39.00 +fee

T.K. BLUE QUARTET
2024-11-21 22:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | The Django, 2 6th Avenue | The Roxy Hotel, New York City, NY, 10013, United States
jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer and educator from New York City, his parents were Jamaican and Trinidadian, and he has used their Afro-Caribbean musical styles in his own work. He has worked with, among others, Don Cherry, Jayne Cortez, the South African pianist Dollar Brand (now Abdullah Ibrahim), Randy Weston, for whom he was musical director, Jimmy Scott and fronts a powerhouse band of his own.
Cover: $35.00 +2 Drink Minimum

SY SMITH
2024-11-22 17:00 - 2024-11-24 23:00 (America/New_York) | South, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Sy Smith has proven throughout her career that an R&B artist can be progressive while remaining firmly rooted in tradition. Foremost a singer with a vocal range spanning five octaves, Smith began an unending succession of background gigs with Whitney Houston in the late ’90s, and has since worked closely with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti and Grammy-nominated group the Foreign Exchange, among dozens of other artists. After a brief period signed to a major, Smith established an independent label of her own, an outlet for compositionally solid and sonically adventurous albums including The Syberspace Social (2005), Conflict (2008), Fast and Curious (2012), and the entirely self-produced Sometimes a Rose Will Grow in Concrete (2018).
Sy raises her own bar and then leaps over it with her latest offering “Until We Meet Again” – her critically-acclaimed album produced by Zo! & Tall Black Guy, executive produced by Phonte Coleman and released on +FE Music in January 2024. This mellifluously soulful LP is drawing comparisons to Minnie Riperton and Deniece Williams and is already being called “the album of the year” by a few critics. Music journalist Mark Chappelle says “Smith evokes multiple traditions at once. With the sincerity of Diana Ross dedicating “Missing You” to Marvin Gaye, Smith lets her voice levitate until it breaks—as if just the right frequency could resurrect a loved one.”
Cover: $39.00 +fee

DEBO RAY
2024-11-22 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
Grammy-nominated, vocalist extraordinaire Debo Ray is an immersive musical and visual experience. She has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages: Newport and Monterey Jazz, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and more.
Her versatility from neo-soul/R&B to jazz, pop, classical/opera and rock is unmatched. In a Boston Globe feature, music critic Jon Garelick asks: “Is there anything Debo Ray can’t sing?” as well as describing her “emotional expression and charismatic stage presence”.
Debo recently completed recording her first album of original contemporary R&B material which she co-wrote along with, among others, Grammy winning producer Prince Charles Alexander. Each song tells a bold, unique story musically and lyrically.

NICHOLAS PAYTON NOUVEAUX STANDARDS
2024-11-22 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
As a leading voice in American popular music, the Grammy Award-winning trumpeter is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, producer, arranger, essayist, and social activist who defies musical and artistic categories. All the while, he honors the tradition of what he terms “postmodern New Orleans music,” as well as the spirit of Black American Music, of which he states, “There are no fields, per se. There are lineages.”
The New Orleans-born Payton has followed his calling since growing up under the tutelage of his parents — acclaimed bassist Walter Payton and Maria Payton, a pianist and vocalist. Already a prodigy before entering the first grade, he began playing trumpet at age four and started performing professionally at age 10. Before the age of 20, he was already in demand by everyone from Danny Barker and Clark Terry to Elvin Jones and Marcus Roberts. Payton released his first album, From this Moment, in 1995 on the famed Verve label. He received his first Grammy nomination in 1997 for the album Doc Cheatham & Nicholas Payton, and for the category of Best Instrumental Solo, which found him winning the award that year.
Nicholas Payton | trumpet
Gerald Clayton | piano
Vicente Archer | bass
Bill Stewart | drums
Cover: $40.00~$50.00 + fee | Streaming: $15.00 + fee

SHERYL BAILEY QUARTET
2024-11-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, 2 N Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960, United States
Her own trio, The Sheryl Bailey 3, is a modernized version of the organ trio-“the ultimate organ trio” according to JazzInside Magazine. In addition to their 15-year plus residency at NYC’s 55 Bar, they have toured China, Canada, Europe and the US. She also tours the world as a member of David Krakauer’s “Ancestral Groove”. A partial list of others with whom she has performed and recorded with includes Richard Bona, George Garzone, Lincoln Goines, Kim Plainfield, Bill O’Connell, Mike LeDonne, Irene Cara, Lea Delaria, Jack Wilkins, Howard Alden, Shingo Okudaira, Ingrid Jensen, Dwayne Burno, Tommy Campbell, Simon Woolf, Alex Garnett and Ken Peplowski.
Sheryl is a Professor at Berklee College of Music, and at the Collective in New York. In keeping with Sheryl’s philosophy of “giving back”, her 2011 quartet release, “For All Those Living” donates 20% of sales to the Ronald McDonald House of NYC. She has been an Artist in Residence at countless other programs, including NYU, Bates College, the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Towson University, the LA Music Academy and GIT. In 2009, Mel Bay published her book Moveable Shapes: Concepts for Re-Harmonizing II-V-I’s. She has also developed a complete curriculum in jazz improvisation for interactive cyber study via Truefire’s Guitar Sherpa program, The Bebop Dojo. In addition she has top selling courses available from Mike’s Masterclasses, Jazz Guitar Society, JamPlay, and Truefire.
Featuring Ian Froman, Ron Owanski, Mike Fahn
Cover: $25.00

ALLAN HARRIS
2024-11-23 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Django, 2 6th Avenue | The Roxy Hotel, New York City, NY, 10013, United States
Aptly described by the Miami Herald as an artist blessed with “the warmth of Tony Bennett, the bite and rhythmic sense of Sinatra, and the sly elegance of Nat ‘King’ Cole,” Allan Harris is a Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and band leader. With an impressive discography boasting fourteen recordings as a leader, Harris has established himself as one of the jazz world’s most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.
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Harris has garnered a loyal following of ardent fans who are captivated not only by his remarkable talents but also by his unassuming personality and inquisitive, creative mind. Recognized for his outstanding contributions to jazz, he is a three-time winner of the New York Nightlife Award for “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist,” a DownBeat “Rising Star Jazz Vocalist,” and a winner of the prestigious 2022 “Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition.” He has also been honored twice as the “Best Male Jazz Vocalist” by Hot House Jazz Magazine, received a Back Stage award for “Ongoing Achievement in Jazz,” and was recognized with France’s Palmares Award for the 3rd Best Jazz Vocal Album. In addition, he has received notable grants, including the Chamber Music America Residency Grant, the “Pathways to Jazz” grant, and the South Arts “Jazz Roads Tour” grant.
Cover: $35.00 +2 Drink Minimum

MEL BROWN B3 ORGAN GROUP
2024-11-24 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The 1905, 830 N Shaver Sreet, Portland, OR, 97227, United States
In fact, this true all-star band has been a sensation going back to 1997, when they began a 20-year run on Thursdays at Portland’s legendary “Jimmy Mak’s” music venue (The Oregonian dubbed them “Jimmy Mak’s signature group”). With a collective resume that reads like a “Who’s Who” of NW jazz, blues, and soul, this group has the talent and confidence to be completely spontaneous–from their blistering solos to their improvised arrangements and segues. No wonder they’ve thrilled audiences wherever they’ve played. Count among the band’s fans jazz great Christian McBride, host of National Public Radio’s “Jazz Night In America.” In an October 2021 broadcast, McBride played several excerpts from a Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group festival set.

The Band: Mel Brown~Drums | Renato Caranto~Tenor Saxophone | Dan Balmer~Guitar | Louis “King Louis” Pain~Hammond B3

Tickets: $20.00~$25.00

HERLIN RILEY AND FRIENDS
2024-11-27 17:00 - 2024-12-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
A native of New Orleans, Riley started on the drums when he was three. He played trumpet through high school, but he went back to drums in college. After graduating, he spent three years as a member of a band led by Ahmad Jamal. He has worked often with Wynton Marsalis as a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and of Marsalis’s small groups. He has also worked with George Benson, Harry Connick, Jr., and Marcus Roberts.
Cover Charge: Wednesday: 7:00pm ~ $25~65 | 9:00pm Sold Out | Friday & Saturday: Sold Out | Sunday: 5:00pm & 7:30pm $25~$60
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Dizzy’s Club with a full menu of sumptuous holiday fare and the sounds of Herlin Riley. The celebrated New Orleans drummer, brings his vibrant energy to Dizzy’s Club. Known for his melodic finesse and dynamic rhythms, he has played alongside jazz legends like Ahmad Jamal and Wynton Marsalis. Experience his masterful drumming as he continues to honor the city’s rich musical legacy and inspire the next generation of artists.
Lineup: Herlin Riley ~ drums | Stacy Dillard ~ saxophone | Tyler Bullock ~ piano | Liany Mateo ~ bass
Cover Charge: Thanksgiving ~ $250.00 | Event price includes a three-course menu, gratuity, and admission (does not include alcohol). Please Note: There are no physical tickets for this event. Your reservation will be held under your name at the Dizzy’s host stand, located on the fifth floor of Frederick P. Rose Hall.

JULIAN VAUGHN
2024-11-29 19:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Blu Jazz+, 47 E Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, United States
A dynamic lead bass player from Kansas City, bassist Julian Vaughn is rapidly becoming a major player in the contemporary jazz genre. Vaughn has made a name for himself as bassist in the smooth jazz genre which is dominated by saxophone players.
Vaughn grew up in the church where his grandfather pastored until turning over the reins to Vaughn’s father. Like other kids at the church, he began his music career playing the drums, but says, “Trying to play the drums at church was like ten football players going after a fumble. Everyone wanted to play.” Years went by and the fight over the drums got old. At 15 Vaughn decided to try a different instrument. He picked up a bass guitar that another man in his church was playing and immediately fell in love. This was truly love at first sight. Vaughn taught himself how to play and soon realized he had the ability to play by ear. He soon discovered how to play songs and special techniques. When Vaughn was 19 his grandfather bought him a 6-string bass guitar. It was black with gold trim. He discovered the art of bass soloing and knew at that point it was more than just a hobby but was his life’s passion. “My friends use to get on me because I would stop playing the bass line and start soloing,” he remembers.
Julian Vaughn has toured all over the U.S. playing at some of the largest jazz festivals and abroad in places like Dubai, Nairobi, Italy, and Germany. As an artist, he debut on the scene in 2010 with his CD titled “The Purpose Project” an album that would later pave the way to his 2012 album “Breakthrough”. Vaughn has had 2 number ones on the Bilboards.
COVER: $53.50

NICOLE HENRY
2024-11-29 19:00 - 2024-11-30 23:00 (America/New_York) | South, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
In her new holiday show, “My Favorite Things,” Nicole Henry, who has earned four national TOP 10 jazz CDs and a Soul Train Award, will add her singular twist to songs that remind us of the miraculous gifts of life, love, family and the reason for the season, which are all some of her FAVORITE THINGS. She will also debut her latest holiday single and title track of the show, “My Favorite Things,” which showcases her musicality, originality and joie de vivre through a dreamy, yet funky, Afro-Latin rhythm accompaniment that promises to be a holiday standout!
Cover: $40.00 +$3.95 fee

AUDREY SILVER TRIO
2024-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Silvana, 300 West 116th Street, New York, NY, 10026, United States
Audrey Silver’s voice is like pure sterling. Her phrasing is exquisite, her clarity and enunciation on par with the great Jo Stafford and her breath control is a talent so often, and so wrongfully overlooked rivals Sinatra’s. She honed her craft through private study with singers Shelia Jordan and Mark Murphy. She has worked with pianist Bruce Barth, trumpeter Marcus Printup, upright bassist Paul Beaudry, drummer Anthony Pinciotti, vibraphonist Tom Beckham and guitarist Gary Ciprut.
No Cover | No Minimum

ULYSSES OWENS
2024-12-03 19:00 - 2024-12-07 22:30 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Award-winning drummer and bandleader Ulysses Owens, Jr. returns to Dizzy’s Club with his powerhouse big band for a five-night engagement. Known for his electrifying performances, Owens crafts a thrilling musical journey through original compositions and vibrant arrangements of works by giants like Terence Blanchard, John Coltrane, and Mulgrew Miller. His repertoire serves as a canvas for masterful improvisation, rich orchestrations, and spirited performances that carry on the legacy of the great big band drummers who have inspired him. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the joy and passionate musicianship that defines Owens’ artistry.
The Band: Ulysses Owens Jr. ~ drums & music director | Nathaniel Williford ~ trumpet | Noah Halpern ~ trumpet | David Sneider ~ trumpet | Brandon Woody ~ trumpet (12/3-5, 12/7) | Anthony Hervey ~ trumpet (12/6) | Michael Dease ~ trombone | Pablo Muller-Santiago ~ trombone | Altin Brennan Sencalar ~ trombone | Jack Trathen ~ trombone | Erena Terakubo ~ alto saxophone | Bruce Williams ~ alto saxophone | Diego Rivera ~ tenor saxophone | Jason Hainsworth ~ tenor saxophone | Jason Marshall ~ baritone saxophone | Luther S. Allison ~ piano | Thomas Milovac ~ bass | Charles Turner III ~ special guest vocalist (12/6-12/7) Matthew Whitaker ~ special guest organist (12/7)
Tickets: $25.00~$65.00 | Saturday @ 7:00pm ~ Sold Out

QUIANA PARLER
2024-12-04 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist with The Lavon Stevens Trio

As lead vocalist, lyricist, and composer for internationally and critically acclaimed two-time Grammy Award-winning roots music group, Ranky Tanky, Quiana Parler spent weeks at #1 on several Billboard Jazz charts. She has spent over 20 years as the most sought-after vocalist in the Lowcountry. Known locally for years, she rose to national prominence after her success on the 2003 season of American Idol.
Quiana has worked and collaborated with diverse artists and producers such as Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Bobby McFerrin, Miranda Lambert, David Foster, Walter Afanasieff and many more. Her performances have been featured on national broadcasts like The View, NBC’s TODAY, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, The Tyra Banks Show, and Saturday Night Live, as well as the Academy of Country Music Awards and the American Music Awards.
Lavon Stevens has traveled and performed all over the country including Aspen, Colorado, Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has been his home since 1981. He is one of the premier entertainers on Hilton Head Island. He is producing a variety of shows and recording projects including other R&B, Jazz and Gospel artists.
Tickets: $10.00 ~ $20.00 | Dinner is required with all reservations.

NICOLE HENRY: MY FAVORITE THINGS
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 54 Below, 254 W 54th Street, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
She has earned four national TOP 10 jazz CDs and a Soul Train Award, will add her singular twist to songs that remind us of the miraculous gifts of life, love, family and the reason for the season.
Come find out why The New York Times has called this world-renowned jazz vocalist “a pop-soul superwoman,” and why Miami Herald declared her “the vocal love child of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughan.”
“She has been perfecting the art of mesmerizing audiences all around the world. Henry is a vocalist of beautiful sensitivity and solid phrasing that feels genuine and heartfelt the whole way.” – All About Jazz
“(She) should be standing on the biggest stages of the world, alongside the biggest divas in the world. Everyone everywhere needs to be exposed to this magical force of musical artistry.” – BroadwayWorld
Tickets: $62 ~ $117 including fees | $25 Food & Beverage Minimum
Use Code HENRY5 for $5.00 Off Main Room and bar Rail Cover Charge
