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 […]
A native of Miami, Florida, Carmen Lundy’s path to being one of today’s most talented and respected jazz singers began at age six, with her first piano lessons. She was deeply inspired by her mother who was then lead singer in the gospel group, The Apostolic Singers. Ms. Lundy attended The University of Miami as […]
A native of Miami, Florida, Carmen Lundy’s path to being one of today’s most talented and respected jazz singers began at age six, with her first piano lessons. She was deeply inspired by her mother who was then lead singer in the gospel group, The Apostolic Singers. Ms. Lundy attended The University of Miami as […]
Meet Julie Dexter, a world renowned, award winning, British singer, songwriter and producer considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of our generation. Having shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint Condition, Caron Wheeler, Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Omar, Ledisi, Doug Carn, Third World and Maxi […]
w/ Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Johnathan Blake, Mike Rodriguez, Dayna Stephens Kenny Barron is an American jazz pianist, who has appeared on hundreds of recordings as leader and sideman and is considered one of the most influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era.
GRAMMY nominated Monty Alexander returns to Birdland from December 20-24 with two sets each night! from Kingston, Jamaica, his hometown, Grammy nominated pianist Monty Alexander is an American classic, touring the world relentlessly with various projects, delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message. A perennial favorite at Jazz festivals and […]
Wayne Escoffery is a 2014 & 2021 Downbeat Critics Poll Winner for both the Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, and a Grammy Award winning musician. He is considered one of the Jazz world’s most talented saxophonists and in-demand sidemen. Originally from London, England Wayne grew up in New Haven, Connecticut which is where his love for […]
Sachal Vasandani -vocals Jaleel Shaw -alto saxophone Charles Altura -guitar Fabian Almazan -piano Joel Ross -vibraphone Matt Brewer -bass Morgan Guerin -drums The Jazz Gallery introduced the All-Stars at the JVC Jazz Festival in 2010 for its 15th Anniversary. The group consisted of some of the finest young musicians, bandleaders and composers with serious connections to The […]
GRAMMY and Emmy Award-winning musician, singer, composer, legendary live performer, and multi-platinum best-selling artist, Harry Connick, Jr., invites you to celebrate the holidays with him and his band as he crosses the country in concert this holiday season. Long regarded as one of America’s finest vocalists and pianists, Harry has continued to establish himself as one […]
Bobby Felder, trombone Herb Scott, alto saxophone Ben Sands, tenor saxophone Michael Thomas, trumpet Jon Ozment, piano Wes Biles, bass David Cole, guitar Greg Holloway, drums Bradley Thomas, Gail Shipp, Tya Ade, Dick Smith, vocals
Since his rise to prominence in the early 2000's, Chris Botti has reserved his spot as the best~selling American instrumental artist with Grammy~winning albums. Four of his albums have reached #1 on the Bilboard chart for jazz albums. Ticket prices add fees from $8.32 ~ $17.63
Antonio Parker, saxophone Reginald Cyntje, trombone Hope Udobi, piano Cheney Thomas, bass Keith Killgo, drums
JOE LOVANO AND FRIENDS: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND MUSIC @ BOP STOP We are excited to close out 2022 with one of Cleveland's favorite sons, renowned saxophonist Joe Lovano, in a special New Years Eve Eve performance featuring a host of local talent. Join us as we celebrate all that 2022 has taught us, and all […]
Sister and brother team up to bring Erik Lawrence Trio performs at Maureen's Jazz Cellar featuring Erik Lawrence on saxophones and flute, Cameron Brown on bass, and Matt Wilson on drums; with special guest vocalist Marya Lawrence. Doors @ 7:00pm
Ring in the New Year with one of the top vocalists and entertainers in jazz today, Grammy Award-nominee Catherine Russell. Renowned for her stunning vocal flexibility and brilliantly expressive interpretations of popular American song, classic blues and early jazz material deserving of revival, her last album, Alone Together, was 2019’s most-played jazz record on radio. […]
Ring in 2023 in style when our always popular A Jazz New Year’s Eve returns to the Terrace Theater! This year stars the incomparable vocalist Carmen Lundy and, in Lundy’s own words, “a reunion of friends with some of the finest musical talent of our era.” Lundy is renowned worldwide for her coolly expert, classic-to-contemporary sound. The Evening Standard describes it […]
Saxophonist and composer Tim Ries has had a whirlwind musical career which began in 1983 with trumpet great Maynard Ferguson. He moved to New York City in 1985 and since then he's performed with a "who’s who" of jazz, rock, pop and world music icons, including his current employer the Rolling Stones. Ries has also […]
Lineup: John "Scrapper" Sneider - Trumpet | David Sneider - Trumpet | Andy Watson - Drums | Ugonna Okegwo - Bass | Jeb Patton - Piano Acclaimed trumpeter John Sneider has worked with artists like Larry Goldings, Andy Bey. Curtis Stigers, Brad Mehldau and Madeleine Peyroux. His latest album is "The Scrapper" on the Cellar […]
Vocalist and songwriter Vanessa Rubin takes her time with every phrase. She has forged her own path through the music’s legacy of supreme storytellers, finding nuance in each lyric. In addition to her original music, Rubin interprets classic and lesser known repertoire — gestures memorialized by such legends as Nancy Wilson, Billie Holiday, Blue Mitchell, […]
Eric Alexander is one of the most sought-after saxophonists on the modern jazz scene. "The people I listened to in college are still the cats that are influencing me today," says Alexander. "Monk, Dizzy, Sonny Stitt, Clifford Brown, Sonny Rollins, Jackie McLean, Joe Henderson - the legacy left by Bird and all the bebop pioneers, […]
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 […]
Trumpeter Richie Vitale has been a mainstay on the NYC jazz scene for decades. He's led his quintet on tours of the US, Europe and Asia, and performed with legends like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Buddy Rich, James Taylor and Sting. His seventh recording as a leader “Slow Groove"(out this year), attests to a mature […]
CD Release ~ Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit George V. Johnson, vocals Donvonte McCoy, trumpet Elijah Easton, saxophone Deante Childers, piano Steve Arnold, bass Dana Hawkins, drums
"Donald Harrison is one of the most confident and convincing improvisers in jazz today. The boundary leaping New Orleans alto saxophonist's distinctive broad toned sound is immediately recognizable as his own, regardless of the environment in which it is being heard, be it bebop, hardbop, New Orleans R & B or funk." - Jazz Times NEA […]
