KRISTEN STORM QUARTET

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

Returning to the Bistro with their repertoire of melodic, exhilarating jazz, saxophonist and vocalist Kristen and her long-time band-mates, husband/guitarist Scott Sorkin and drummer Jason Lewis, have a deep connection, and master bassist Kevin Goldberg completes the ensemble. “With a tone that’s lithe and lustrous, Kristen Strom embodies her musical philosophy in every note she […]

KURT ELLING

Keystone Korner Baltimore 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

Kurt Elling Celebrates the Music of Weather Report! Performing all your favorites, including “A Remark You Made,” “Black Market,” “Palladium,” “Current Affairs,” “3 Views of a Secret,” “Continuum,” and more! Grammy Award-winner Kurt Elling is without question today’s preeminent male jazz vocalist, renowned worldwide for his unparalleled virtuosity and flair for trailblazing artistic exploration. From his […]

AMARYLIS SUEING

The Commons 125 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

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 […]

SALUTE TO FREDDIE HUBBARD & CANNONBALL ADDERLEY

Jazz Forum Arts 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY, United States

Among the giants of jazz's hard-bop and post-bop eras, Freddie Hubbard and Cannonball Adderley were distinctive pacesetters who stretched their talents while still making exciting, accessible music. Their profound influence on contemporary headliners trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and saxophonist Vincent Herring cannot be underestimated and this all-star quintet pays tribute to their massive contributions. Last year, […]

CARLOS DE ROSA

Bop Stop At The Settlement 2920 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, United States

Bassist Carlo De Rosa makes his debut as a leader on this stage. He brings an exciting trio featuring Grammy-winning pianist, Luis Perdomo, and one of today's most in-demand drummers, Adam Cruz. He has released nine critically acclaimed recordings as a leader, and has appeared on over 250 recordings as a sideman. A long-time veteran […]

CARMEN SOUZA

Blue Note ~ Milan Via Pietro Borsieri, 37, Milan, Italy

Carmen Souza unveils her 11th album – “Port’Inglês”(English port) – through her captivating vocals and unique style, sharing the untold stories of the British occupation of Cape Verde, seamlessly blending jazz and Cabo Verdean influences. Renowned as the Cape Verdean Ella Fitzgerald, Souza’s charisma and virtuoso vocal technique transcends traditional music genres. With countless tours […]

ENDEA OWENS

The Apollo 253 W 125th Street, New York City, NY, United States

Upright bassist Endea Owens headlines the Apollo Music Café with her red-hot smoking band, The Cookout.  For all you jazz lovers looking for a feast, this night at the café is a banquet. Known as one of Jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists, Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised Recording Artist, Bassist, and Composer. She has been mentored by […]

FREEDOM JAZZ QUARTET

National Gallery Of Art 6th & Constitution Avenue. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Enjoy the music of the Freedom Jazz Quartet in a concert honoring the exhibition Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, on view through July 6, 2025.  Sam Newsome, saxophonist, music professor, and accomplished writer, is a leader in the New York jazz world. He has collaborated with notable artists such as Elliot Sharpe, William Parker, Fay […]

SEAN JONES

Blu Jazz+ 47 E Market Street, Akron, OH, United States

Sean Jones, Visiting Artist-in-Residence, is a versatile trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator, and activist from Warren, Ohio. He began his musical journey in church choir before switching from drums to trumpet at age 10. Jones gained prominence as the lead trumpeter for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under Wynton Marsalis from 2004 to 2010 and […]

JANIS SIEGEL & CHERYL BENTYNE

Dimitriou's Jazz Alley 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

Thesse two captivating women bring an unforgettable night of musical mastery called Broad Appeal, highlighting the extraordinary talents of these 10x Grammy winning artists, each revered for their distinctive voices and groundbreaking contributions to jazz, pop, swing, vocalese, and harmony music. Together, Siegel and Bentyne weave a mesmerizing tapestry of sound, seamlessly blending their voices […]

BILL CHARLAP QUARTET

Marians Jazzroom Engestrasse 54,  3012 Bern, Switzerland

Hailing from New York City and a musical family, this celebrated jazz pianists and Grammy winner Bill Charlap brings the celebrated soloist, composer, bandleader and outstanding saxophonist Nicole Glover exclusively to Bern for one week for the first time. He has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including: Wynton Marsalis, Dee […]

SUN RA ARKESTRA

Keystone Korner Baltimore 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

The Sun Ra Arkestra are known for their live shows that combine big band swing, outer-space jazz, dancing, singing, chanting and Afro-pageantry. The Arkestra continue to tour the world and have performed in more than 25 countries including shows at the pyramids in Egypt and in the USSR, Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Jazz Festival, the Fillmore East, the Hollywood Bowl, Lupo's […]

STEVE DAVIS

Jazz Forum Arts 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY, United States

Featuring voclaist/actress Abena Koomson~Davis, who has starred in the Broadway production of Fela!, and for over 15 years, Abena has been the lead vocalist of the funk rock band Van Davis. She is the musical director for the Resistance Revival Chorus, and her song “Joy in Resistance” is featured on their debut album, entitled “This […]

ARTURO SANDOVAL

Adrienne Arsht Center | Knight Concert Hall 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, United States

A protégé of Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval is one of the most dynamic performers of our time, and has been seen by millions at the Oscars, the Grammy Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. Sandoval has been awarded 10 Grammy Awards, and been nominated 19 times. He has received six Billboard Music Awards and an […]

BILL EASLEY TRIO

Firehouse 12 45 Crown St, , CT, New Haven, CT, United States

He began playing music at the age of 13 and studied at Memphis State University during the 1960s. Easley worked with George Benson in the late 1960s and with Isaac Hayes in the 1970s. He also did sessions at Stax and Hi Records with Ann Peebles and Al Green). He moved back to New York in 1980. He has worked with Roland Hanna, Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Smith, Ruth Brown, James […]

LAKECIA BENJAMIN QUINTET

Marians Jazzroom Engestrasse 54,  3012 Bern, Switzerland

Lakecia Benjamin is a five-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, arranger, and composer from New York. She has a warm, resonant tone and her music consists of a unique blend of R&B, jazz, and funk. Raised in Manhattan’s predominantly Dominican Washington Heights neighborhood. She played recorder in grade school and junior high where she also began writing songs […]

LUCIA

Faena Hotel Theater 3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, United States

Lucía is a 23-year-old vocalist from Veracruz, México, the offspring of a well-known Mexican musical family, whose singular artistic vision bridges the gaps between jazz, Latin, and pop music. In 2022 she became the only Latiné singer to have won the prestigious Sarah Vaughan Vocal Jazz Competition. Lucía began her musical career at the age […]

ARI HOENIG TRIO

Sanctuary Of The Arts 410 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Exposed at an early age to a variety of musical experiences. His father is a conductor and classical singer, his mother a violinist and pianist. Accordingly, at 4 years of age, Ari began studying the violin and piano. At age 12 he started in on the drums and by age fourteen he was honing his […]

DAVE STRYKER TRIO

Keystone Korner Baltimore 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

Whether you’ve heard guitarist Dave Stryker leading his own group (with 30 CD’s as a leader to date), or as a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff, and many others, you know why the Village Voice calls him “one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.” Hot House magazine awarded him Best Guitarist […]

GARY MOTLEY

Eddie's Attic 515-B North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA, United States

Late Night Jazz Lab: Muse & The Flame Sessions with Gary Motley Quartet live at Eddie’s Attic! Join us for an electrifying evening of jazz innovation as acclaimed pianist Gary Motley and his dynamic ensemble featuring Terreon Gulley, drums, Rod Harris, guitar, and Andy Eulau, bass, transform Eddie’s Attic into an intimate jazz laboratory. This […]

LYNNE ARRIALE TRIO

The Triple Door 216 Union Street, Seattle, WA, United States

Pianist Lynne Arriale has performed on the most prestigious international concert stages over the past 30 years. Lynne won the Great American Jazz Piano Competition. Her 17 critically acclaimed albums have topped the Jazzweek Radio Charts and have received “Best of” honors in major publications. Being Human, pianist-composer Lynne Arriale’s 17th release as a leader, […]

SEAN JONES, DAVE BALLOU & REX RICHARDSON

Trumpet Project Music and spirituality have always been intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator, and activist Sean Jones. He has performed at and/or with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis ensemble, SFJAZZ Collective, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Gerald Wilson, and Marcus Miller. He is president of the Jazz Education Network […]

VANESSA RUBIN & HER TRIO

Blues Alley 1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin possesses a voice hailed for crystalline clarity, hearth-like warmth, and playful lioness sass. The Cleveland native brings a wealth of diverse influences to her vocal performance from both the Trinidadian/Caribbean roots of her mother and traditional jazz by way of her Louisiana-born father. […]

KENNY GARRETT

Newly named an NEA Jazz Master in 2023, saxophonist Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swings into Keystone Korner Baltimore for 2 nights, Saturday & Sunday, April 26th & 27th, to celebrate his latest release, Sounds From The Ancestors, which reflects the rich jazz, R&B, and gospel […]