The multi-Grammy winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) is an 18-piece big band of jazz and Latin-jazz virtuosos, led by the inimitable Arturo O'Farrill.
Grammy Nominated Jazz singer, composer and arranger Carmen Lundy hails from Miami, Florida and received her B.M. degree from the University of Miami. After an early career in Miami, Lundy […]
Described as both a “young phenom…on piano” and an “absolute great,” Jeb Patton has earned a well-regarded reputation in the international jazz community. The multi-talented Patton is known as a […]
Revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin possesses a voice hailed with crystalline clarity, hearth-like warm, emotional depth and keen burnished wisdom she can deliver […]
Pianist Bertha Hope pays tribute to her late first husband with a Salute to Elmo Hope's Centennial. Hope-Booker started playing professionally in Johnny Otis's band as well as local trios. In 1958, […]
The multi-Grammy winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) is an 18-piece big band of jazz and Latin-jazz virtuosos, led by the inimitable Arturo O'Farrill.
Known as a forward-thinking musician with a passion for the jazz tradition, guitarist Randy Napoleon is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University. He is currently touring as a leader […]
• Remembering Barry Harris Ben~Hur started playing guitar when he was eleven. He learned about jazz from a high school's friend's record collection. In Israel he performed in clubs and […]
Featuring Jay Anderson & Matt Wilson Soskin has recorded and performed with such diverse musicians as Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Randy Brecker, Billy Cobham, Buster Williams, Eddie Henderson, Stanley Turrentine, […]
The multi-Grammy winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) is an 18-piece big band of jazz and Latin-jazz virtuosos, led by the inimitable Arturo O'Farrill.
In 2023 the Detroit Jazz Festival Global-Connect International All-Star Initiative explores the fusion of Detroit and Italian jazz artistry embodied in a multi-generational quartet featuring the lauded Milan, Italy based […]
Maureese Itson is a renowned, up and coming Inspirational Saxophonist in the Seattle area. His desire is to inspire people to "Love God, Love People, and Live Amazing" through the […]
Nights Over Egypt: A Jazz/R&B Oasis! Wherever Tomi Berry sings, she spreads joy. Whether singing smooth R&B, swinging jazz, or sultry ballads, she holds an audience in rapt attention. A […]
When Dave Stryker was ten years old, he was inspired by the Beatles to start playing guitar. His interest was rock and roll until he heard the albums My Favorite […]
Andromeda Turre is a consummate performer and composer who has honed her craft over a lifetime immersed in music. Born into a family of jazz musicians, she was fortunate to […]
NEA Jazz Master Saxophonist Kenny Garrett returns! With his illustrious career that includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw […]
Witness to History Record Release! “His musical wisdom, gleaned during decades spent on the best jazz bandstands, informs every unerring note.” – Downbeat. Eddie Henderson – trumpet Donald Harrison – […]
A true visionary. Trumpeter and composer, Pablo Rivarola is bringing his band back to The 1905 for an evening of all new original music featuring Portland's most forward-thinking musicians at […]
Devin Phillips, Saxophones | Kiran Raphael, Piano | Eric Gruber, Bass | Tyson Stubelek, Drums Born and reared in New Orleans, Devin Phillips’s intense affair with the saxophone began at […]
Golden Stiker Trio: Ron Carter, Donald Vega, Russell Malone Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz. He has recorded over 2200 albums, and has […]
Bassist and vocalist Gwenyth Hayes’ hybrid reinterpretations give due respect to classic songs and soul covers from many genres and eras. They center around her sultry voice, groove-oriented bass lines […]
“One of the most critically acclaimed pianists in modern jazz” – All About Jazz Renowned pianist and composer Billy Childs makes a long-awaited Smoke Jazz Club debut, leading a very […]
A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after […]
Joyce Licorish is a creative visionary with a unique ability for storytelling through writing, speaking, film and music. She is a public speaker, voice actress, and vocalist known internationally and […]
