Notorious Jazz

LOWCOUNTRY JAZZ FESTIVAL
2023-09-02 - 2023-09-04 | Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, United States
Day 1: Jonathan Butler & Gregory Porter
Day 2: Dave Koz, Candy Dulfer, Eric Darius, Maysa Leek, Avery Sunshine and
Under the artistic direction of producer Tony Clarke, in collaboration with the Gaillard Center’s artistic team, the festival returns with a stellar lineup of award-winning jazz singers and musicians Dave Koz & Friends, Gregory Porter, Avery*Sunshine, and Jonathan Butler.
This year, the finest smooth jazz combined with bluesy soul will create a relevant sound that resonates with the region’s discerning music audiences young and old. Charleston, South Carolina played an important role in the early development of jazz. It was a thriving center of African American music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was home to many of the first jazz musicians and bands. The city was also a major port, which helped to spread jazz music to other parts of the country and the world. The weekend celebrates these genres in the heart of downtown Charleston, allowing attendees to experience this vibrant cultural city with a fitting soundtrack.
The Festival is welcoming back the soulful sounds of jazz legend Dave Koz, the renowned saxophonist who delivers an unforgettable performance every time he takes the stage, and adding headliner GRAMMY award-winning artist Gregory Porter, whose cross-pollinated brand combines jazz, soul, and gospel. Inspirational singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler and vibrant, soulful singer, pianist, and composer Avery*Sunshine will open.
The Gaillard is cementing its role as a leading non-profit performing arts center in the Southeast dedicated to commissioning and presenting ambitious cultural programming and popular performances that engage audiences, foster community, and prompt essential dialogue. Central to this is the Labor Day weekend, which sees the Lowcountry Jazz Festival take over the building.
In addition to annually bringing together jazz fans from across the Southeast, the Festival is the primary fundraiser for Closing the Gap in Health Care, Inc.

CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
2023-09-02 11:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Seating Bowl and Great Lawn open at 2:45pm.
Harris Theater Rooftop – Young Lions Jazz (Enter on Randolph St.)

11am – Chicago High School for the Arts
11:50am – Midwest Young Artists Conservatory
12:40pm – Lane Tech College Prep High School
1:35pm- Whitney Young High School
2:25pm – New Trier High School
3:15pm – Kenwood Academy High School

Von Freeman Pavilion (North Promenade)

11:30am-12:25pm – Alvin Cobb Jr.
12:40-1:35pm – Devon Sandridge
1:50-2:45pm – Theodis Rodgers Organ Trio
3-4pm – Carmen Stokes

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

4:15-5:05pm – Tammy McCann
5:25-6:10pm – Brandee Younger
6:25-7:25pm – Nduduzo Makhathini
7:45-9pm – Makaya McCraven

CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
2023-09-03 11:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Seating Bowl and Great Lawn open at 2:45pm.
Harris Theater Rooftop – Jazz: Next Gen Jazz (Enter on Randolph St.)

11-11:40am – Saucedo Alumni Latin Jazz Collective
12-12:40pm – Urban Horizons
1-1:40pm – Charlie Reichert Powell & New River
2-2:40pm – Neon Wilderness
3-3:40pm – Mxmrys

Von Freeman Pavilion (North Promenade)

11:30-12:25pm – Herbsaint
12:40-1:35pm – Tim Fitzgerald Wes Montgomery Project
1:50-2:45pm – Christian Dillingham Quartet
3-4pm – Petra’s Recession Seven

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

4:15-5:05pm – The Pharez Whitted Quintet
5:25-6:10pm – Chicago Soul Jazz Collective w/ Dee Alexander
6:25-7:25pm – Billy Valentine
7:45-9pm – Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars

SAMARA JOY
2023-09-03 12:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | District Wharf, 1100 Maine Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20024The Municipal Fish Market at The Wharf is the oldest continuously-operating open-air fish market in the United States, dating back to 1805. The Fish Market remains an iconic DC destination for hungry locals and savvy visitors seeking fresh fish, crabs, cooked seafood., United States
Samara Joy performs as part of the DC Jazz Festival along with Kenny Garrett and Sounds From the Ancestors, Dave Holland Trio feat. Kevin Eubanks and Eric Harland, Big Chief Donald Harrison, Isabella Olivier, Ludovica Burtone Quartet, Vinny Valentino feat. Marshall Keys, Frederico Pena, Dennis Chambers, Birckhead, and Mark G. Meadows.

DC JAZZ FESTIVAL | THE WHARF
2023-09-03 13:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | DC Jazzz Festival | The Wharf, Washington, DC, United States
District Pier

Vinny Valentino Group | GRAMMY Nominated | 2:40pm

Dave Holland Trio | NEA Jazz Master, GRAMMY Awards Winner | 4:005pm

Samara Joy | 2023 GRAMMY Award Winner for Best New Artist | 5:50pm

Kenny Garrett | NEA Jazz Master, GRAMMY Awards Winner | 7:55pm

Transit Pier

Mark G. Meadows | 1:00pm

Birckhead | Best Alto Saxophonist by the Washington City Paper | 2:00 P

Big Chief Donald Harrison | NEA Jazz Master | 4:45 PM

Etienne Charles |Creative Capital Awardee, Guggenheim Fellow | 5:00 PM

Sold Out Tickets: ADA Seated ~ $89.00 | Seated ~ $119.00

RED DRESS JAZZ GALA
2023-09-08 18:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jackson Street Jazz Walk, S Jackson Street &, Seattle, WA, United States
Location: Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Avenue s, Seattle Washington 98144

6:00pm~9:00pm Featuring Nathan Breedlove | Eugenie Jones & A History Worth Preserving by Washington State Historical Society’s Stephanie Johnson~Tolliver

Tickets ~ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jsjw-red-dress-jazz-gala-tickets-691994944507?aff=oddtdtcreator
Location: Wonder Bar, 1800 S Jackson Street, Seattle, Washington 98144

Blues Bash After~Party featuring Raphael Tranquilino | 9:00pm

Tickets ~ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rafael-tranquilino-blues-bash-tickets-692631568667?aff=oddtdtcreator

JACKSON STREET JAZZ WALK
2023-09-09 15:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Jackson Street Jazz Walk, S Jackson Street &, Seattle, WA, United States
Admission By Donation For All Events
Location: Wonder Bar, 1800 S Jackson Street, Seattle 98144

Good Company featuring Butch Harrison | 5:00pm ~ 7:00pm | Jazz, Blues, Soul
Pritt & Itson: E. Pritt & Maureese Itson | 7:30pm ~ 9:30pm | Contemporary Jazz, R&B, Funk

Location: Cass Green Dolphin Room, 500 30th Avenue S, Seattle 98144

Line Dance with The Sliders | 3:00pm ~ 4:00pm
King Dre Trifecta | 4:30pm ~ 6:30pm | Jazz, Funk, Soul, Instrumental Music
Frank Salero: Tribute To Ray Charles ~ His Life In Music | 7:00pm ~ 9:00pm

Location: Cheeky Cafe, 1700 S Jackson Street, Seattle 98144

Tina | 5:00pm ~ 6:15pm | Soulful Singer & Guitarist
Charles Cunningham Jr. | 6:30 ~ 7:45pm | Solo Jazz Guitarist

Location: Jackson Apartments, 2401 S Jackson Street, Seattle 98144

The Kelley Johnson Quartet | 500pm ~ 6:30pm | Vocal Jazz
Alma Villegas | 7:00 ~ 8:30pm | Latin Jazz

Location: Pratt Fine Arts ~ Mural Stage, 1902 South MainStreet, Seattle 98144

Comfort Food | 5:00pm ~ 6:15pm | Jazz, Afro, Latin, Funk, Reggae
Joe Brazil Legacy Band ~ 6:30pm ~ 8:00pm | Music Commemorating Seattle Jazz Great Joe Brazil

Location: Pratt Fine Arts ~ Court Stage, 1700 S Jackson Street, Seattle 98144

Todo Es | 5:00pm ~ 6:15pm | Brazilian & Cuban Vocal Jazz
Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto | 6:30pm ~ 8:00pm

Location: Jackson Street Pizza Lounge, 2901 S Jackson Street, Seattle 98144

The Reggie Goines Quartet | 5:00pm ~ 6:30pm | Vocal Trumpeter, Jazz, Blues, Soul
The Jay Mabin Trio | 7:00pm ~ 9:00pm | Harmonica Led Jazz, Latin, Blues

Location: Shewar~Ber Bar & Restaurant, 1801 S Jackson Street, Seattle 98144

Maureese Itson | 5:00pm ~ 6:30pm | Soulful Vocalist & Saxophonist
The Park Evans Trio | 7:00pm ~ 8:30pm | Guitarist, Original Multi~Style Influenced Music

SEATTLE SINGS
2023-09-10 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Jackson Street Jazz Walk, S Jackson Street &, Seattle, WA, United States
Closing Day of Jackson Street Jazz Walk
Location: Fountainhead Gallery, 625 W McGraw Street, Seattle 98119

Kim MGuire
Joan Penney
Ben Black
Nancy Erikson
Lamont & The Shawn Schlogel Trio

DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS
2023-12-01 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Adrienne Arsht Center | Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Featuring Jonathan Butler with special guests Rebecca Jade and Marcus Anderson
And introducing Justin Lee Schultz
Dave Koz and Friends announce the 26th anniversary of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour!
Beginning the next era of this rich musical tradition, Koz and Friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics — as well as a Hanukkah medley — and hits from their respective catalogs.
The tour reunites Koz with a longtime musical partner, guitarist-singer Jonathan Butler, and will feature special guests saxophonist/flutist Marcus Anderson, making his debut, and vocalist Rebecca Jade, marking her third time with the tour. Traversing 25 cities in one month, the tour will also introduce musical prodigy Justin Lee Schultz, a 16-year-old South Africa-born, U.S.-based pianist, guitarist, vocalist and social media sensation.

DAVID SANCHEZ & NAJEE
2024-01-19 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Champion Porsche Stage, 222 N. Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060, United States
David Sanchez has emerged as one of the most respected jazz musicians of the 21st century, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms from his Puerto Rican upbringing with jazz influences. He’s garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards for his diverse and innovative compositions. During Jazz Fest his ensemble will consist of a piano, acoustic bass, drums, percussion, and guitar.
Najee, a two-time Grammy nominated saxophonist and flautist has become an international pioneer in the industry by pushing musical boundaries throughout his career and collaborating with legendary artists such as Prince, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan. His fusing R&B and jazz into a unique and captivating sound has resulted in six #1 albums on the Billboard charts.

LISA FISCHER & GRAND BATON | BRANFORD MARSALIS
2024-01-20 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Champion Porsche Stage, 222 N. Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060, United States
Lisa Fischer set out to take center stage with her own award-winning style after four decades of featured background singing with icons like The Rolling Stones, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails. The 2013 Best Documentary Oscar winning film, “Twenty Feet from Stardom,” altered the course of Fischer’s musical journey by telling her story through clips of her legendary duets with Mick Jagger and Sting. The film left audiences eager to hear more, leading to her organic fusion of Caribbean psychedelic soul and jazzy progressive rock which has been exciting fans worldwide! Lisa Fischer will take the stage with Grand Baton, an Afro-Caribbean progressive rock and jazz fusion band. Fischer and Grand Baton have performed at several jazz festivals including The Monterey Jazz Festival, The Newport Jazz Festival, and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
After four decades in the international spotlight, the achievements of saxophonist Branford Marsalis continue to grow. From his initial recognition as a young jazz lion, he has expanded his vision as an instrumentalist, composer, bandleader, and educator, crossing stylistic boundaries while maintaining an unwavering creative integrity. In the process, he has become a multi award-winning artist with three Grammys, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence.

MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL MIAMI
2024-03-01 08:00 - 2024-03-03 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Hangar | Regatta Harbour, 3385 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133, United States
Thursday ~ February 29 | 3~Day VIP Holders Pre~Opening Reception Special Performance by ELEW
Friday | March 1st ~ Jon Batiste & Friends with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Israel Houghton, Lia De Itamaracá, Rogét Chahayed, Justin Kauglin
Saturday | March 2nd ~ Daniela Mercury, Seu Jorge, Cimafunk, Adrian Cota & The Winston House Band
Sunday | March 3rd ~ Daryl Hall, The Wailers, Cory Henry, Emily Estefan, Mathis Picard
Legendary Montreux Jam Session: $109 | Keeping with the tradition of the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, we are offering nightly late night Jam Sessions after the headliners. This is a seperate ticket exclusively for the late night Jam Sessions starting at 11pm. Each night will feature the MJFM House Band with special guests and surprises.

ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
2024-05-25 11:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Piedmont Park, 10th & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world.
Established in 1978, the Atlanta Jazz Festival has become a tradition that draws music lovers from all around the region to experience the latest and greatest in jazz music culture. Mayor Maynard Jackson founded the original jazz festival with the idea to spotlight jazz in the city, because, as he said, “Jazz music is America’s only original art form, and…Atlanta, with its growing reputation as an international center of the arts and education, has both the opportunity and the responsibility to promote an art form whose roots are indigenous to the South.”
Since then, Atlanta Jazz Festival has hosted luminaries of the jazz music tradition including, Lionel Hampton (1980), Dizzy Gillespie (1988/1990), Wynton Marsalis (1989), Nina Simone (2000), Ray Charles (2002), Miles Davis (1983), Herbie Hancock (2000) and many, many more.
The city’s commitment to present a free jazz festival, as it was originally named “The Atlanta Free Jazz Festival,” is representative of a commitment to ensure that everyone who resides in and visits Atlanta will have easy access to high quality cultural experiences.
Lineup:
1 PM – NEW JAZZ UNDERGROUND
3 PM – SULLIVAN FORTNER
5 PM – BUTCHER BROWN
7 PM – CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT
9 PM – SOMETHING ELSE!
10 PM – LAUREN HENDERSON | Park Tavern, 500 10th Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
2024-05-26 11:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Piedmont Park, 10th & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world.
Established in 1978, the Atlanta Jazz Festival has become a tradition that draws music lovers from all around the region to experience the latest and greatest in jazz music culture. Mayor Maynard Jackson founded the original jazz festival with the idea to spotlight jazz in the city, because, as he said, “Jazz music is America’s only original art form, and…Atlanta, with its growing reputation as an international center of the arts and education, has both the opportunity and the responsibility to promote an art form whose roots are indigenous to the South.”
Since then, Atlanta Jazz Festival has hosted luminaries of the jazz music tradition including, Lionel Hampton (1980), Dizzy Gillespie (1988/1990), Wynton Marsalis (1989), Nina Simone (2000), Ray Charles (2002), Miles Davis (1983), Herbie Hancock (2000) and many, many more.
The city’s commitment to present a free jazz festival, as it was originally named “The Atlanta Free Jazz Festival,” is representative of a commitment to ensure that everyone who resides in and visits Atlanta will have easy access to high quality cultural experiences.
Lineup:
1 PM – OKAN
3 PM – LUCA CIARLA TRIO
5 PM – JACQUES SCHWARZ-BART
7 PM – OLATUJA
9 PM – PAQUITO D’RIVERA

ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
2024-05-27 11:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Piedmont Park, 10th & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world.
Established in 1978, the Atlanta Jazz Festival has become a tradition that draws music lovers from all around the region to experience the latest and greatest in jazz music culture. Mayor Maynard Jackson founded the original jazz festival with the idea to spotlight jazz in the city, because, as he said, “Jazz music is America’s only original art form, and…Atlanta, with its growing reputation as an international center of the arts and education, has both the opportunity and the responsibility to promote an art form whose roots are indigenous to the South.”
Since then, Atlanta Jazz Festival has hosted luminaries of the jazz music tradition including, Lionel Hampton (1980), Dizzy Gillespie (1988/1990), Wynton Marsalis (1989), Nina Simone (2000), Ray Charles (2002), Miles Davis (1983), Herbie Hancock (2000) and many, many more.
The city’s commitment to present a free jazz festival, as it was originally named “The Atlanta Free Jazz Festival,” is representative of a commitment to ensure that everyone who resides in and visits Atlanta will have easy access to high quality cultural experiences.
Lineup:
1 PM – JUSTICE MICHAEL & THE PASSAGE
3 PM – KELS
5 PM – GROOVE CENTRIC
7 PM – ANDRÉ 3000: NEW BLUE SUN LIVE
9 PM – LIZZ WRIGHT

HARBOR JAZZ FESTIVAL
2024-09-21 13:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Stony Brook Village Green, 111 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY, 11790, United States
2024 Harbor Jazz Festival

VILLAGE GREEN STAGE
1:00pm ~ Ray Anderson Group
4:00pm ~ Akiko Tsurga Organ Quartet
7:00pm ~ Carlos Jimanez Mambo Dulcet
JAZZ LOFT LAWN STAGE
3:00pm ~ Bill Crow Trio
6:00pm ~ Mala Waldron Quartet
***All Saturday Events On The Stony Brook Village Green & The Jazz Loft Lawn are Free To The General Public

MALA WALDRON QUARTET
2024-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Jazz Loft, 275 Christian Avenue, Stony Brook, NY, 11790, United States
Pianist, vocalist and educator Mala Waldron comes to Stony Brook, NY for the Harbor Jazz Festival and hits the Jazz Loft Lawn for an evening performance with her quartet.
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 signed to RCA records Midland International.
She later enrolled at SUNY, Old Westbury study African-American Music Makanda Ken McIntyre, Richard Harper, Andrei Strobert, Warren Smith and Amina Claudine Myers, earning a Bachelors Degree.
The Band: Mala Waldron ~ Piano | Michael T.A. Thompson ~ Drums | Marcus McLaurine ~ Bass | Steve Salerno ~ Guitar

ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
2025-05-24 13:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Piedmont Park, 10th & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
The 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place in Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta, on Memorial Day Weekend from May 24th ~ 26th. The festival is free and open to the public, offering a celebration of jazz music, culture, and art.

1:00pm ~ Khari Cabral | Bass
3:00pm ~ Aneesa Strings | Bass, Vocal
5:00pm ~ Takuya Kuroda | Trumpet
7:00pm ~ Marsha Ambrosius | Vocal
9:00pm ~ Derrick Hodge | Bass

LATE NIGHT JAZZ JAM | AJF
2025-05-24 23:00 - 2025-05-25 01:00 (America/New_York) | Park Tavern, 500 10th Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Tribute To Churchill Grounds
Music Curated by Lil’ John Roberts & Russell Gunn
Hosted By Jamal Ahmad
Cover: $50.00

ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
2025-05-25 13:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Piedmont Park, 10th & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
The 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place in Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta, on Memorial Day Weekend from May 24th ~ 26th. The festival is free and open to the public, offering a celebration of jazz music, culture, and art.
1:00pm ~ Kenny Banks Jr. | Piano
3:00pm ~ Jarrod Lawson | Vocal, Piano
5:00pm ~ Ravi Coltrane | Tenor & Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet
7:00pm ~ Andromeda Turre | Vocal
9:00pm ~ Russell Gunn & Blackhawk | Trumpet

ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
2025-05-26 13:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Piedmont Park, 10th & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
The 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place in Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta, on Memorial Day Weekend from May 24th ~ 26th. The festival is free and open to the public, offering a celebration of jazz music, culture, and art.
1:00pm ~ Brandon Woody | Trumpet
3:00pm ~ Tyreek McDole | Vocal
5:00pm ~ Charles McPherson | Saxophone
7:00pm ~ Dianne Reeves | Vocal
9:00pm ~ Joe Gransden Big Band | Trumpet

GERALD ALBRIGHT, KANDACE SPRINGS, THE DANGERFIELD NEWBIES
2025-06-21 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Fayetteville Amphitheater, 301 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
MABRA LAW and 91.9 JAZZ WCLK present The WCLK JazzFest featuring saxophonist Gerald Albright, Kandace Springs and the Dangerfield Newbies for one spectacular night of music.
Gerald Albright is a Los Angeles, California born saxophonist and bass guitarist who has been a central figure in contemporary jazz since the 1980s. He’s known for his R&B instrumentals and has played with artists like Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, and The Temptations. Albright’s solo career began in 1987 with Just Between Us and has included 19 albums, chart-topping hits, and Grammy nominations. He’s also toured with Phil Collins and Summer Horns.
Kandace Springs is a Nashville-based singer and pianist who blends jazz, soul, and pop with contemporary influences. Her smoky voice and piano mastery have led to performances at the Afropunk and Bonnaroo festivals, as well as a sold-out Royal Albert Hall concert. Springs cites Norah Jones, Roberta Flack, and Nina Simone as her biggest influences. Her father, Scat Springs, sang backup for artists like Aretha Franklin and exposed her to a wide range of music.
The Dangerfeel Newbies are Jamal Ahmad, Darren “DJ” Wagner and Mark Angel. Inspired by the story of Dangerfield Newby, one of five African-Americans in the John Brown party, this Atlanta-based trio delivers a set that is deeply rooted in blues, jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop & house.
Tickets: $45.00
Bring your own food and libations. Food trucks on hand to purchase favorites.

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-27 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | DC Jazzz Festival | The Wharf, Washington, DC, United States
Eaton, DC | 1201 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat | 4:00pm
Reggie Bowens Group with special guest Brent Birckhead | 5:30pm
Heidi Martin | 6:45pm

Kennedy Center Millenium Stage | 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566

Joshua Bayer Quintet | 6:00pm

We Act Radio | 1920 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

Jazz & Poetry: tribute to Thomas Sayers Ellis featuring Tyler Leak & Freeform with special guest poet Kenny Carroll

The Hamilton Live | 600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 | Sold Out

Jazz DC Orchestra directed by Allyn Johnson with special guest Christie Dashiell, Brandee Younger and Paul Carr

Mr. Henry’s | 601 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003

Herb Scott and Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation JAM | 8:00pm

Cover: Check Website

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-28 16:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
Downtown DC Anthem Row | 800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Benjie Porecki | 4:30PM
Be’La Dona | 6:00pm
Langston Hughes II | 7:15pm
Brass-A-Holics | 8:30pm

The Kennedy Center | 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566

Leigh Pilzer | 6:00pm

Palisades Hub | 5200 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Marty Ehrlich Trio Exaltation | 7:00pm

Takoma Station | 6914 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20012

Elijah Easton | 7:00pm

Kreeger Museum | 2401 Foxhall Road NW, Washington, DC 20007

Imani-Grace Cooper | 7:00pm

Arena Stage | 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Cécile McLorin Salvant | 7:30pm

Tickets | Check Website

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-29 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
Jazz In Canal Park | 200 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Justin Mendez | 5.:30pm

Westminster Church | 400 I St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Organ Summit featuring Charles Covington, Allyn Johnson, Lennie Robinson, Steve Wilson & Dave Manley | 6:00pm

DC JazzFest at the Kennedy Center | 2700 F Street NW, Washington DC 20566

Herb Scott | 6:00pm

American University | 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Joshua Bayer | 6:30pm

DC JazzFest At The Anthem | 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Lalah Hathaway | 8:00pm
Matthew Whitaker | 8:00pm

Tickets | Check Website

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-30 13:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
Arena Stage | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Eric Byrd Trio | 1:00pm
The JazzDC All-Stars Orchestra With Saxophonist Steve Wilson | 5:45pm
Branford Marsalis Quartet | 7:45pm

The Wharf | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Tony Martucci Earth Tones | 3:30pm
Sun Ra Arkerstra | 4:30pm
Jahari Stampley Family Trio | 5:15pm
The Baylor Project | 5:50pm
Akua Allrich & The Tribe! | Union Stage ~ 6:00pm
Birckhead | 6:45pm
The String Queens | 7:15pmNext Jazz Legacy | UnionStage ~ 8:30pm
Marcus Miller | 9:00p
Corcoran Holt Quintet & Jam

Tickets | Check Website

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-31 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
Arena Stage | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Paul Carr & Vanessa Rubin | 1:00pm
Makoto Ozone & Gregoire Maret | 4:00pm
Dado Moroni | 5:15pm
The Jazzmeia Horn Quartet | 6:30pm
Ron Carter | 8:00pm
Todd Marcus

The Wharf | 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Emmet Cohen Trio | 4:15pm
Corcoran Holt Supergroup | 5:40pm
Gary Bartz NTU Troop | 6:45pm
Allan Harris | 7:30pm
Keyon Harrold | 8:10pm
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Octet: Eddie Pamieri Tribute | 9:00pm
John Scofield Trio
Hiruy Tirfe Quartet
Lyle LinkJonkuk Kim
Christie Dashiell

Tickets | Check Website

MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-03-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts, 15800 N.W. 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, 33045, United States
The 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend returns to Florida Memorial University for an unforgettable music alumni homecoming honoring Dr. Dawn Batson.
Artists:
Jesse Jones Jr. ~ Saxophone
Mark Strowbridge ~ Guitar
James Cotman ~ Drums
Leon “Foster” Thomas ~ Steel Pan
Doug Carter ~ Piano
Nicole Yarling ~ Violin, Vocal
The FMU Funk Jazz AllStars:
Wildmayer Marcelin ~ Saxophone
Mark McClary ~ Drums
Raignor Rollocks ~ Piano
Jaquan Hunter ~ Bass
Joel Chinnery
Day 2 – February 27, 2026
Cigars & Jazz | Dress to Impress!
Gardens Cigar Lounge
19801 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
8:00 – 10:00PM
Festival Tickets: $20.00 ~ $230.00
See full schedule for details.
