The six members of ACCENT, drawn together from across the globe by their shared love for jazz, epitomize the reach and unifying power of music in the age of social […]
The 9th annual Sankofa Jazz Concert celebrates the rich tapestry of artistic expression stemming from the African diaspora, spotlighting a blend of local talents and emerging artists who embody the […]
The Art Of Passion Saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master “Big Chief” Donald Harrison is a musician/composer who is considered a master of every era of jazz, soul, and funk. Born […]
Immerse yourself in the rhythm of jazz as the legendary percussionist and Grammy nominee Sammy Figueroa returns to the Faena Theater stage, joined by the virtuosic Gonzalo Rubalcaba and the […]
NEA Jazz Master, Multi-Grammy, Tony Award-winning jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater puts her unique spin on standards, as well as re-envisions jazz classics.
Featured artist: Anat Cohen, clarinet Maria Schneider, conductor & Scott Flavin, emcee | Shelly Berg, piano & Mark Nuccio, clarinet | Steve Guerra, composer Experience the magic of Brazilian music […]
Year of ALICE, a Jazz Appreciation Month Special features the quartet performing the music of Alice Coltrane. Mala Waldron is a native of NYC whose first paid gig was playing […]
Since her debut, Nicole Henry has established herself among the jazz world's most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.
Known as the “mugician,” trumpeter/vocalist Keyon Harrold is a triple threat: unimpeachable trumpet virtuoso, soul stirring singer, and deep appreciator of many musical genres. This recipe leads to a musical synthesis that […]
America's Songbird Myrna Clayton joins Big Band Jazz with the West Side Winds Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Jody Mayfield. Special guest vocalist during the evening performance of is the Enchanting […]
Described as a “New Jazz Power Source” by the New York Times, cellist extraordinaire Tomeka Reid presents her groundbreaking new work inspired by Duke Ellington. Be among the first to witness […]
Guest vocalist and multi-Grammy Award nominee Jazzmeia Horn will perform with the North Carolina Central University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Robert Trowers and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. […]
Vocalist, composer, producer, arranger and 7 time Grammy nominee Nnenna Freelon brings her talent to the Hayti Heritage Center on the campus of North Carolina Central University. She is joined […]
Ellington 125 | Duke Ellington Sacred Concert Cyrus Chestnut is a jazz pianist, composer and producer. In 2006, Josh Tyrangiel, music critic for Time, wrote: "What makes Chestnut the best jazz pianist of his […]
As a part of Miami’s vibrant music scene, singer/songwriter Leesa Richards grew up in music-rich Detroit and started showing an inclination towards the arts at a very early age. “My parents […]
The Double N Trio is headed up by Noah Nipp, hence the double "n" in the groups name. Negroni's Trio is a jazz band that plays piano jazz, Latin jazz, […]
Jacky Terrasson, the most widely traveled of all jazz pianists, is the “piano player of happiness,” according to Telerama magazine in France. He is an exhilarating musician, one of those […]
Renowned pianist Shelly Berg, along with bassist Carlos Del Puerto and the talented Max Marsillo on drums, will present their latest album, "Alegria." Shelly Berg, a jazz luminary and Dean […]
SFJazz Gala 2024 Honoring Patti Austin | A Benefit Of SFJazz Artistic And Education Programs Patti Austin was born to be music royalty with Dinah Washington and Quincy Jones as […]
Omar Sosa ~ Piano | Seckou Keita ~ Kora | Gustavo Ovalles ~ Percussion Seven-time Grammy-nominated pianist Omar Sosa joins kora maestro Seckou Keita and percussionist Gustavo Ovalles for an all-star […]
Eugenie Jones was not supposed to be a jazz singer. She graduated with an MBA in marketing, and her post-graduate career took her deep within the nonprofit sector as a […]
Samora Pinderhughes is a composer, pianist, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist. In his work, radically honest lyrics are combined with masterful musicianship and poignant visual projections. As part of the ensemble August Greene, he has collaborated […]
Composer-pianist Vijay Iyer has carved out a unique path as an influential, shape-shifting presence in 21st-century music. His deeply interactive, powerfully expressive musical language is indebted to the composer-pianist lineage from Duke […]
The name Tyrone Jackson is the quintessential jazz piano player. His boundless creativity coupled with harmonic mastery, utilizes the piano as a blank canvas. Jackson is nationally recognized and has […]
