Jazz and Justice: Racism and the Political Economy of the Music Gerald Horne assembles a galvanic story depicting what may have been the era’s most virulent economic—and racist—exploitation, as jazz musicians battled organized crime, the Ku Klux Klan, and other variously malignant forces dominating the nightclub scene where jazz became known.
Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz The Jazz Music Awards (JMA) is the first global awards show in North America that is completely dedicated to showcasing the art form of jazz. It is a dynamic presentation that recognizes the iconic spirit of jazz music by shining a spotlight on mainstream and contemporary jazz musicians who continue […]
The divine Sarah Vaughan—Newark’s greatest musical gift to the world—got her start as the winner of a talent contest. NJPAC honors her legacy every year with The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Now entering its second decade, “The SASSY Awards” is the only international jazz vocal competition of its kind, open to all genders. […]
The Miami Jazz Cooperative is a nonprofit organization supporting jazz in South Florida by facilitating performance opportunities for musicians, entertaining audiences, and educating the community. The summit brings twelve world class guitarist together for an evening of exciting performances and fun!
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 […]
Lecturer, saxophonist, flutist, and music educator, Oliver Nelson Jr., provides rare insights into the life and music of one of St. Louis’ most influential and successful jazz musicians, saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger, composer, and bandleader, Oliver Nelson Sr.
Street Stage Project on the steps of the Old Post Office No Cover | All Ages
Nicole Yarling defies description. Her myriad of personal influences have created a product that begs attention across the board. Her chosen instruments are voice, violin and fiddle (in that order). Nicole is a rich velvet voice with technical skill and personality to boot! She is a rising star in the jazz community who, like many […]
Live From Emmet's Place ~ Shelly Berg • Emmet Cohen • Wycliffe Gordon • James Morrison • Yasushi Nakamura • Lewis Nash • Ken Peplowski • Kyle Poole • Tierney Sutton At the onset of the COVID pandemic, Emmet Cohen created a weekly streaming jazz performance, Live From EMMET'S PLACE, which quickly became the most watched […]
Regular Registration Rate (after November 9, 2022): $795 Group Rate for up to 10 attendees: Please inquire. Student Rate: $200 Online-Only Access Pass*: $100 Showcases: Nicole Henry ~ Jazz Vocal | 11:30 am | https://www.nicolehenry.com Yamandu Costa ~ Brazillian Guitarist | 12:oo pm | http://braziliannites.com/tours Acute Inflections ~ Jazz Vocal & Bass | 12:30 pm | […]
Regular Registration Rate (after November 9, 2022): $795 Group Rate for up to 10 attendees: Please inquire. Student Rate: $200 Online-Only Access Pass*: $100 Showcases: Tatiana Eva~Marie & The Avalon Jazz Band ~ Djangology | 11:30 am | http://tatianaevamarie.com Acute Inflections ~ Jazz Vocal & Bass | 12:30 pm | acuteinflections.com Eugenie Jones ~ Jazz Vocal […]
Celebrate Jazz Journalist Association (JJA) Jazz Hero Award Recipient Eugenie Jones for her community work in jazz promotion, education, and outreach !!! Eugenie Jones is an award-winning American singer/songwriter, producer, and legacy activist. Her 2022 release Players ranked #30 on Jazz Week’s Top 100 Albums for 2022. She was also a first-round Best Jazz Vocal […]
One of the most promising male jazz singers around… Vocalist, lyricist, and composer Sweet Lu Olutosin has embraced, embodied, internalized this philosophy unflinchingly on his journey to becoming a top 20 international Jazz recording artist. Whether it’s headlining at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C or, playing the Teatro Rendanoin Consenza, Italy , Lu’s performances […]
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 keys and singing back-up vocals with a local R&B band, "Liquid Pleasure" at the Elk's club at age 15. Shortly after joining, the band was […]
An Evening of Jimmy Van Heusen Music Tia Rix ~ Vocals Kevin Bales ~ Piano Tommy Sauter ~ Bass Adam Hendley ~ Drums Vinnie D'Agostino ~ Woodwinds
We are absolutely thrilled to be performing our annual Christmas concert with international artiste, the inimitable DEE DANIELS! We will get you in a festive holiday mood as well as serve up some wonderfully arranged Jazz classics. Join us for an unforgettable evening! Silent Night Playlist: 1. O Holy Night | 2. God Rest Ye […]
Multi-talented Matthew Kaminiski and his quartet will wind up the first season of Jazz at All Saints’. And “wind up,” he will, for Matthew is the crowd-pleasing organist of the Atlanta Braves, cited by envying broadcasters as “the coolest guy in the world.” Versatile on accordion and piano as well as organ, Matthew is a […]
Amarylis Sueing began studying the saxophone at the age of eight. Her passion for music led to her artistry in jazz, popular, and inspirational music. She earned her Bachelor's in Music from Clark Atlanta University and a Master's in Music Technology from Georgia Southern University. She is a music technology instructor and an audio-visual director at […]
The Atlanta Jazz Festival presents the Stith Brothers and the KSU Jazz Combo as part of their Neighborhood Jazz Series. The captivating world of The Stith Brothers is where timeless melodies and soulful harmonies reign supreme. Since 1989, twin brothers Marc & Mike Stith have enchanted audiences with their velvety smooth baritone vocals and their […]
Lavahi is a scholar-artist on a mission to better society from the inside out. Through her music, scholarship, and performance, she is building a platform to nourish the heart and mind, empathize our human experiences, and vibe together. As a daughter of jazz, the culture heavily informs her ideology and influences her sound. Acrobatic scatting, […]
Carrie's Corner Presents: Jazz Under The Stars Lavahi is a scholar-artist on a mission to better society from the inside out. Through her music, scholarship, and performance, she is building a platform to nourish the heart and mind, empathize our human experiences, and vibe together. As a daughter of jazz, the culture heavily informs her […]
The james M. Dixon Foundation presents The Purple Affair starring keith David, Maria Howell and Noel Friedline for an afternoon into a night of fine dining, jazz and celebration in honor of incredible individuals and organizations to raise funding and awareness for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. The Honorees: Dr. Robert Kaufman, Sonder Health, Jacquelyn […]
By some measures, Kevin Bales was a latecomer to jazz, already 17 when he encountered the sounds and structures and became captivated by the freedom and corresponding challenges of the music. But if late to the party, he wasted no time in immersing himself in the celebration, declaring total commitment to what would be his […]
Experience the magic of big band jazz at the historic Whittemore House, a Dupont Circle landmark. The acclaimed Thad Wilson Septet will have you on your feet! His career has taken him from DC's Blues Alley to global stages where Wilson and his trumpet have shared the spotlight with jazz legends like James Moody, Wynton […]