CD Release Concert! The Seattle-based singer-songwriter and legacy activist, Eugenie Jones, made a splash debut in 2013 with her first album, Black Lace, Blue Tears. Since then, she has collaborated with renowned artists such as bassist Reggie Workman and drummer-percussionist Bobby Sanabria and has been celebrated for her own work as a remarkable, versatile artist and an original songwriter. Recorded […]
Featuring Matt Wilson Patrick Wolff is a jazz saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. His playing has been characterized by a focus on lyricism and an embrace of the whole lineage of jazz styles. As one of SF’s longest running jazz groups, […]
As a leader, vibraphonist Tom Beckham has released 4 CD’s to date: Suspicions, Center Songs, Rebound and a duo album with guitarist Brad Shepik entitled Flower Starter. He also performs on solo vibraphone. He also co-leads a quartet band with pianist Dred Scott called "Cali Mambo." As a versatile sideman in New York for 30 […]
Cyrille Aimée grew up in a multilingual household full of music where dancing was an everyday activity, soundtracked by the Afro-Caribbean sounds of her mother’s native Dominican Republic. The family home was in Samois-sur-Seine, the location of the Django Reinhardt Festival, and the teenage Cyrille would climb out of her bedroom window at night to […]
Trumpeter and flugelhornist Duane Eubanks is known for his participation in the Dave Holland Big Band. He studied jazz at Temple University, where he played with Wynton Marsalis and Billy Taylor, and also spent two years training with Johnny Coles. Eubanks has also performed with many other musicians and musical groups, including Defunkt, Rhonda Ross, […]
Jazz royalty Carmen Bradford takes the stage in the All Saints’ series on Saturday, February 22, accompanied by Reginald Thomas on piano. A 2024 Grammy Award winner for her vocals on Basie Swings the Blues—the Count Basie Orchestra. Carmen was born with music in her soul as the daughter of legendary cornetist Bobby Bradford and […]
Bobby Selvaggio is one of the leading alto saxophone voices on today's jazz scene. In the words of pianist Kenny Werner, “Bobby is among the best of players out there,” and legendary saxophonist Joe Lovano praises Bobby by calling him “one of the few young saxophonists on the scene today that captures you with his […]
The Grammy-winning pianist Geoffrey Keezer is celebrated internationally for his highly regarded discography, unique compositions, and acclaimed performances in a variety of configurations. Keezer has been a major figure in NYC's jazz piano scene since 1989, when he became the last pianist with the legendary Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Gillian Margot is a […]
Kelly’s remarkable talent has led her to share the stage with jazz legends such as Christian McBride, George Coleman, and many others showcasing her exceptional skill, empathy, and musicality. She has captivated audiences at prestigious venues like The Kennedy Center and has toured with her band all over the US, Europe, and South America. Kelly […]
The Baylor Project is built on love, family, faith, culture and community. This husband and wife team are NAACP Image Award winners and have been nominated for a Grammy seven times. Jean Baylor and Marcus Baylor are steeped in the heart and soul of jazz with musical roots coming from the church, and were marked […]
Award-winning singer, songwriter Eugenie Jones for an unforgettable night of music at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art as she shares music from her new album – Eugenie! Prepare to be immersed in jazz you can feel! Experience the unique groove of original soulful jazz, unique arrangements of vintage jazz tunes you love, and never-forgotten […]
Lakecia Benjamin is a 5-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator whose music blends jazz, funk, R&B, and hip-hop. Known for her warm tone and dynamic performances, she has collaborated with artists such as Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Gregory Porter, and Terri Lyne Carrington. Benjamin has released several acclaimed albums, including Pursuance: The Coltranes (2020) […]
CC and the Adelitas represents the intersectionality between identity, race, gender and culture. The Adelitas were the women solderaderas of the Mexican Revolution, which helped forge “Adelita” into an icon in Mexican culture, representing the strength and fortitude of women into the modern day. This project and the experience that it creates incorporates the history […]
Christie Grace returns to Frankie’s, showcasing Burt Bacharach's classics with her signature velvety voice Paul Shaffer describes as “sweet honey & fine wine.” Following last summer’s sold-out show, she and her stellar band bring soulful new facets to these cherished songs. Jazz legend Sheila Jordan captures Christie's evocative essence: “When I hear Christie sing, I […]
Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs […]
Fresh off their 2nd consecutive win for “Jazz Group of the Year” in the Downbeat Readers Poll, Aretemis returns with their third Blue Note album Arboresque. The album and the group features the quintet helmed by pianist and musical director Renee Rosnes, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, bassist Noriko Ueda, and drummer Allison […]
A Celebration of the life and music of Lenny White The iconic Grammy-winning drummer, who is among jazz music’s most prolific and celebrated artists, producers, composers and sidemen — will be fêted at a one-night-only celebration filled with music and memories at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. Presented by Tzedakah 4 All, […]
Chuck Israels, revered as one of the preeminent bassists in the world, Grammy winner has performed and recorded with Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Bud Powell, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Bill Evans, J.J. Johnson, Rosemary Clooney, Tony Williams, Eric Dolphy, Jim Hall, Patti Austin, Gary Burton, George Russell, the Kronos String Quartet, […]
Add a little sauce to the spice of life, with the Spanish Harlem Orchestra! Led by band leader Oscar Hernandez, this three-time Grammy-winning band sets the standard for authentic New York-style salsa and Latin jazz. Feel their high-energy performances and musical precision firsthand! The orchestra’s energy on stage, rich sound and musical precision leave audiences […]
My Ideal, a breathtaking new album from acclaimed GRAMMY®-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell and prodigious pianist Sean Mason. This modern classic marks a significant milestone in both artists’ careers, capturing a powerful and intimate musical dialogue. My Ideal elevates their partnership to new heights, featuring a complete set of voice-and-piano duets that hark back to classic jazz traditions. Since […]
Ryan Peterson is a jazz guitarist, band leader, and educator based in Central New York. Since moving to New York in 2023, Ryan is quickly becoming an in-demand guitarist and had the pleasure of leading his quartet as the opening act on the main stage at the Northeast Jazz and. Wine Festival in Syracuse, NY […]
Ronnie Laws is an award-winning tenor saxophonist and composer whose career has, since the early 1970s, straddled the worlds of jazz and R&B. Since 1975, he has placed seven albums in the Top 200 -- including his 1975 Blue Note debut Pressure Sensitive -- as well as being the first saxophonist for Earth, Wind & Fire. He has […]
Rémi Bolduc is a Canadian jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer. He teaches jazz at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University in Montreal, Canada. had an early start to his career, playing the saxophone professionally at 15 years of age. In 1982, he moved to Montreal, Quebec where he would work with established saxophonists Sayyd Abdul Al-Khabyyr, […]
Growing up surrounded by the sounds of jazz and melodies that filled every corner of his home, Roney Jr. found his passion for the trumpet at an early age. Inspired by legendary players like Kenny Dorham, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, and Lee Morgan, he quickly developed an intense love for the craft. At […]