It has been named jazz’s greatest year. There was definitely something in the air in 1959, and it wasn’t just NASA: Castro took over Cuba, Buddy Holly died in a plane crash, Pan Am started regular flights around the world, and NASA sent 7 astronauts into space. Ronnie Scott’s, of course, was founded in 1959. The […]
The Phil DeGreg Trio will highlight the music of Bill Evans, widely considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Evans' use of harmony and his inventive and impressionistic interpretation of the jazz repertoire has few peers. His introspective lyricism and subtle Western classical flourishes have echoes in a legion of fellow keyboard […]
From first tasting fame as one of the '80's "Young Lions" and co-leader of the acclaimed Harper Brothers Quintet, trumpeter Philip Harper has always kept great company. He apprenticed with organ master Jimmy McGriff, then spent two years with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Following the Harper Brothers, he played with giants Benny Golson and Cedar […]
For over two decades, through 14 albums, including a forthcoming recording she'll be previewing, Alexis has inhabited standards, especially blues and ballads, in the manner of Sarah Vaughan and Anita O'Day. She's also an innovative jazz educator via jazzvoice.com, and an early mentor to Grammy-winner Samara Joy at SUNY Purchase. The legendary DJ/musicologist Jonathan Schwartz […]
A world-class musician, composer, arranger and educator, Diego Rivera has entertained audiences for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin. The Ann Arbor, Michigan native was born into a Mexican-American family and his heritage has shaped his musical voice […]
Drummer-composer Johnathan Blake returns to Ronnie Scott’s with music from his powerful new Blue Note album My Life Matters. Originally commissioned by The Jazz Gallery, the suite is both personal and political - a reflection on racial injustice, resilience, and family legacy. With themes that resonate deeply in today’s world, the music moves between contemplation and […]
Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific and influential bassists in jazz with more than 2,000 albums to his credit. Beginning his career in the 1960s with Jaki Byard and Eric Dolphy, Cannonball Adderley, and a five year stint with the Miles Davis’ Quintet, Ron also performed and recorded with notables including Bill Evans, […]
Madison McFerrin brings her genre-defying sound and vocal brilliance to Missy Lane’s for a night that feels both futuristic and deeply personal. Blending a cappella roots with electronic soul, Madison crafts rich sonic landscapes that are as intimate as they are expansive. With powerful lyrics, bold musicality, and hypnotic vocal loops, her set invites you […]
Music is not a just-discovered thing for her. She has a firm foundation in the church, singing in a church choir when she was younger. She was then attracted to the soul-touching and enticing beauty of R&B. She is in tune with the music she sings, respecting its integrities and demanding that its stories are […]
The Grammy-nominated vocalists René Marie is performing a tribute to Harry Belafonte's Greatest Hits. The celebration includes songs like Jump in the Line and Banana Boat (Day-O). Step into an unforgettable evening filled with music, storytelling, and celebration as the incomparable René Marie leads a dynamic 7-piece band to honor the legendary King of Calypso, […]
Washington, D.C. has produced its share of game-changers and that long list of musicians that include Duke Ellington, Chuck Brown, Marvin Gaye, Shirley Horn, Roberta Flack, and Meshell Ndegeocello. Added to that list is bassist Ben Williams For more than a decade Williams has become an acclaimed bassist in modern jazz. He has won the […]
Feel the soul of New Orleans come alive as Grammy winner Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra present Sacred Spaces, a powerful ballet that blends music and dance in a celebration of resilience, community, and hope. Created in collaboration with the renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company, the piece was inspired by the […]
Singing and performing as a child with the church choir in his hometown of Warren, Ohio, Sean switched from the drums to the trumpet at the age of 10. Sean is a musical chameleon and is comfortable in any musical setting no matter what the role or the genre. He is equally adept in being […]
Nicole Henry is a jazz vocalist out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her debut release, The Nearness of You received critical acclaim and earned Henry the "Best New Jazz Artist" award by HMV Japan and landed on most jazz radio playlists in the United States. Henry's Teach Me Tonight reached #1 in Japan and was named HMV Japan's Best Vocal […]
Cornell Jazz Ensemble with guest saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Bill Easley, who plays saxophone, flute, and clarinet. plays saxophone, flute, and clarinet. He has 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 has also worked with Roland Hanna, Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Smith, Ruth […]
Born in Mexico and raised in New York, Arturo O'Farrill is a prolific pianist, composer, and passionate promoter of Latin music and its cultural heritage. The son of Latin jazz musician, arranger and bandleader Chico O'Farrill, and pianist, composer, and director for the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. He is best known for his contributions to contemporary Latin jazz, […]
Al West, Jr., conceived in Mississippi, born in St. Louis, and raised in Chicago, is a jazz vocalist whose journey follows the genealogy and geography of this uniquely American musical art form. His silky smooth vocals and classic-man vibe naturally suit his expansive repertoire. Al interprets a broad range of selections from the Great American […]
Dr. Scott Belck is Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), where he leads the CCM Jazz Orchestra and teaches jazz trumpet. A versatile performer, he’s played lead trumpet with the Cincinnati Pops, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Bootsy Collins’ Funk Unity Band, and numerous symphonies and […]
Mandy Gaines began singing at an early age in school and church. She holds a B.A. from the College of Wooster in Speech/Arts. She has continued her studies through private vocal instruction and workshops emphasizing oral interpretation, jazz improvisation, vocal technique, theatre, and broadcasting/media studies. Brad Myers is a jazz, rock, and roots musician, composer, […]
San Juan Hill: A New York Story Created by composer and trumpeter Etienne Charles, it is an immersive multimedia creation that celebrates a vital chapter of New York's past. Through music, visuals, and first-person accounts, this powerful work shines a light on the historic communities of the area where Lincoln Center stands today. Blending diverse […]
Saxophonist and composer Geof Bradfield blends modern jazz, African rhythms, and the roots music of his native South into a style that is “explicitly adventurous and forward-looking” (AllAboutJazz.com). Born in Houston and based in Chicago, Bradfield has performed throughout North America, Europe, Russia, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, sharing the stage and recording studio […]
Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harps’ role in modern music. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy® Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP […]
Jessy Kyle is a Philadelphia jazz/soul singer, songwriter, & pianist. Years of studio sessions & over 2000 live performances have cultivated her rich, raspy voice. Jessy has performed worldwide including Madison Square Garden, & the White House. Jessy grew up in a family of music lovers and says her childhood lullabies were Barbra Streisand, Dionne […]
Grammy-winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant returns to Celebrity Series with a spellbinding set of rare gems and reimagined classics—each song a story, each moment unforgettable. Whether unearthing forgotten rarities or reimagining 20th-century standards, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant makes every song unmistakably her own. Each piece on her setlist unfolds like a fully realized drama—beautiful, complex, […]