After four decades in the international spotlight, the achievements of saxophonist Branford Marsalis continue to grow. He is an instrumentalist, composer and bandleader to be reckoned with, crossing stylistic boundaries while maintaining an unwavering creative integrity. With three Grammys and a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, he is […]
Ojeda Penn is an accomplished Jazz artist from Montgomery, Alabama. Since moving to Atlanta, Georgia in 1967 he has become a well~known and respected figure in the city's Jazz scene for over 40 years. Joe's Jazz Joint is a Joseph Jennings Production and held in the Paul Roberson Theater | Sundays through November 2022
We wind things up at that same venue on November 6 with NEA Jazz Master Charles Lloyd, the giant old-growth sequoia of jazz. Charles Lloyd’s Ocean Trio includes the brilliant pianist Gerald Clayton and guitarist Anthony Wilson, both of whom grew in the rich environment provided by their famous fathers; bassist/educator John Clayton and big-band leader Gerald Wilson. Performance […]
Having earned seven Grammy nominations, including the latest for her recent album, Time Traveler, Nnenna Freelon brings her distinctive take to contemporary Jazz. Whether performing an exquisite original, putting her spin on a soulful cover, or redefining a standard from the Great American Songbook, she delivers the message in an unforgettable way! Approximately 75 minutes with […]
Christian McBride is an American jazz bassist, composer and arranger. He has appeared on more than 300 recordings as a sideman, and is an eight-time Grammy Award winner. This group was the original Joshua Redman touring quartet of the 1990s. Christian McBride ~ Double Bass Joshua Redman ~ Saxophone Brad Mehldau ~ Piano Brian Blade […]
“She falls in love. She eats the guy. She dies.” Jazz meets theater in Ogresse, a new musical journey of myth and song created by award-winning vocalist and master storyteller Cécile McLorin Salvant. With its dark, romantic “fairytale-like” story, Ogresse is a delightfully poignant and playful addition to Salvant’s, award-winning, eclectic body of work. “There’s this monstrous vile strength […]
Saxophonist and former Jazz Messenger Javon Jackson, world-renowned poet laureate Nikki Giovanni, and celebrated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon stand on the shoulders of their ancestors in The Gospel According to Nikki Giovanni, a meaningful meditation on struggle, sacrifice, resilience, liberation, and victory. Giovanni, one of today’s finest poets and thinkers, makes a rare vocal appearance at this inspired evening of […]
In a span of two decades, 11 recordings and countless stage performances, vocalist René Marie has cemented her reputation as not only a singer but also a composer, arranger, theatrical performer and teacher. Guided and tempered by powerful life lessons and rooted in jazz traditions laid down by Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington and other leading […]
NEA Jazz Master Maria Schneider returns to NJPAC with her genre-defying orchestra. Widely acclaimed for her sophisticated large-ensemble recordings, Schneider is a gifted arranger and composer whose highly original work often blurs the lines between post-bop, classical and the avant-garde. Her GRAMMY® winning albums include 2005’s Concert in the Garden, 2008’s Sky Blue, and 2015’s The Thompson Fields. Schneider’s […]
Bobby Watson is a saxophonist, composer, and educator. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, and grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended the University of Miami at the same time as Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius, and Bruce Hornsby. He graduated in 1975, moved to New York City, and became music director for the Jazz Messengers from 1977 to 1981. After leaving the […]
HARRY CONNICK, JR. invites you to celebrate the holidays with him and his band as 2022 draws to a close. One of the most beloved artists performing holiday music, Harry has been thrilling audiences around the world for decades with his definitive take on Christmas classics, as well as his own original and fan favorites […]
n evening with world-class jazz flautist and Latin Grammy winner Nestor Torres and his ensemble, performing Latin jazz, pop and other genres. Nestor Torres is a Puerto Rican flautist. He studied at Berklee College of Music, Mannes School of Music in NYC and later at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. His career […]
A Thanksgiving Celebration Poncho Sánchez is an American conguero, Latin jazz band leader, and salsa singer. In 2000, he and his ensemble won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul.
A community gathering presented by Performers Alley, hosted by Robert J. Carmack. It's a new jazz Series produced by Music Arts & World Stage Performance Gallery. Paying tribute to Billy Higgins, the founder’s birthday concert and celebration of his legacy since 1989. An eclectic panel on stage during show friends and past peers that played […]
Home For The Holidays! Noel & Maria take tothe stage once again to bring you hoiday cheer in song. Charlotte knows they are a favorite, so if you're staying in Charlotte a few days after the Thanksgiving meal and family visit, don't miss experiencing a great performance. Check them out! They've been together for years […]
The Deene Trio fronted by vocalist Delphine Nérot is accompanied by accordion and double bass. Reservations: contact@laciotatculture.com Info: 06 09 49 03 24 | www.facebook.com/laciotatculture
Six-Time Grammy Award Nominee Nnenna Freelon is known worldwide as a compelling and captivating live performer. The John Brown Big Band is a professional large jazz ensemble made up of top musicians, specializing in performances of traditional compositions from the Great American Songbook and today’s cutting-edge arrangements. Together, these two forces will bring an unforgettable […]
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal artistic figures. Downbeat praised the "nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary" he employs to communicate with other musicians and audiences at "the deepest level of humanity and individuality." Cohen plays with the command and passion of an artist fully devoted to […]
The Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice Presents: Grand Gathering In celebration of the release of New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets by Women Composers and its accompanying album, the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice will present Grand Gathering, showcasing all eleven of its ensembles, ranging from modern to mainstream and free to electronic jazz, […]
Grammy Award-winning Miami jazz pianist Tal Cohen has received much acclaim, winning the Barry Harris National Piano Competition and receiving the prestigious Freedman Fellowship. He performed to a sold-out crowd at the Sydney Opera House. Recently, Cohen played across the globe with Terence Blanchard, Greg Osby, Ignacio Berroa, Joe Lovano and others. He currently leads […]
An intimate evening of songs and stories by the critically-acclaimed, Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, saxophonist and guitarist Curtis Stigers and his band. His string of hit singles, millions of albums sold, and a 28-year recording career aside, his commitment to artistic growth, and to bringing new tunes to the Great American Songbook, has become unparalleled in […]
DARK DIVAS ~ A musical journey about the lives and times of a few of the many popular Black female entertainers of an era! Featuring music and songs by Josephine Baker, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Pearl Bailey, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald. Ranee Lee, CM (born October 26, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York City) is an […]
In a jazz world brimming with brilliant and adventurous pianists, Marc Cary stands apart by way of pedigree and design as one of New York’s best jazz pianists. None of his prestigious peer group ever set the groove behind the drums in Washington DC go-go bands, nor are they graduates of both Betty Carter and […]
Alan Pasqua is an American rock and jazz pianist, a Steinway Piano Artist, Grammy Nominee and Professor of Jazz Studies at USC Thornton School of Music. He has been a member of the bands of Bob Dylan and Santana, played and recorded with jazz artists including Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Paul Motian, Dave Holland, Michael […]
