• ARTURO O’FARRILL

    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 | GREG CHAKO TRIO

    Caffè Vivace 975 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States

    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 […]

  • SCOTT BELCK QUINTET FEATURING GREGORY TARDY

    Caffè Vivace 975 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States

    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 & BRAD MYERS

    Caffè Vivace 975 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States

    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, […]

  • ETIENNE CHARLES

    Alice Tully Hall 1941 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

     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 […]

  • GEOF BRADFIELD

    Andy's 11 E Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 TRIO

    Dazzle 1080 14th Street, Denver, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • DE’SEAN JONES & URBAN ART ORCHESTRA

    Black Cat 400 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Prepare for a once in a lifetime explosive music collaboration between the mind bending awe inspiring drumming of Blaque Dynamite accompanied by the colorful n lush textures of Urban Art Orchestra, brought to you by Detroit's very own Legendary Powerhouse Saxophonist and 3x Grammy nominated composer De'Sean Jones. Special Guest: Blaque Dynamite Tickets: $20.00, $30.00, […]

  • JESSY KYLE

    South 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT

    Berklee Performance Center 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

    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, […]

  • NICOLE HENRY

    City Winery Atlanta Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Nicole Henry returns to Atlanta’s City Winery with her 4-piece band and their distinctive blend of jazz, soul, pop and blues. The winner of a Soul Train Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance and has four national Top 10  releases in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan, vocalist Nicole Henry tells real stories through […]

  • DR. PROFESSOR LEONARD KING

    Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe 97 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States

    In late 1962, at age 14, he decided it was time to be a band leader and, with his two brothers and a few neighborhood youngsters, started The Jazz Sextet which later became known as Leonard King and the Soul Messengers (1963-73). The group became very popular providing accompaniment for a variety of single artists […]

  • KIND OF BLUE: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF MILES DAVIS

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

    Born in 1926, trumpeter Miles Davis was among the greatest innovators in jazz. This centennial concert celebrates his unparalleled musical legacy, which includes the albums Sketches of Spain, Tutu, Birth of the Cool and Kind of Blue. Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, both Grammy Award nominees, will pay tribute to the magical pairing of Miles Davis and […]

  • ANDROMEDA TURRE

    South 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrated for her emotionally resonant performances, Turre has captivated audiences across more than seventeen countries across Europe and Asia and in renowned performance spaces in America. Raised within the legacy of jazz’s foremost Innovators—immersed in the presence of legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Ray Charles, and Wynton Marsalis—Andromeda Turre absorbed invaluable insights into […]

  • STRAIGHT AHEAD

    Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe 97 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, United States

    Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene, comes the ground breaking, Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. A group of strong, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Straight Ahead was the first all-woman group signed to Atlantic Jazz. Widely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music, Straight […]

  • BRANDEE YOUNGER

    South 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • KEMBA COFIELD & BERNARD LINNETTE INTERACTIVE

    Celebrity Lounge 10459 Tara Boulevard, Suite 107, Jonesboro, GA, United States

    Vocalist Kemba Cofield joins the Bernard Linnette Interactive for the Unity Jazz “Brunch n Sip” Benefit event for Jazz 91.9FM WCLK. Two days filled with smooth, classic and contemporary jazz and blues vibes, delicious brunch bites, and refreshing sips and featuring some of the top performers Atlanta has to offer. Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 […]

  • DAVE POTTER

    Rudy's Jazz Room 809 Gleaves Street, Nashville, TN, United States

    Drummer Dave Potter leads a stellar sextet playing a musical tribute to Jazz legend Miles Davis and his classic bands from the 40's, 50's, and 60's, featuring Miguel Alvarado on tenor saxophone, Desmond Ng on trombone, Dr. Andrew Sioberg on trumpet, Daniel Kuk on piano and Rob "El Ton" Linton on bass. Following his graduation […]

  • NICOLE HENRY

    South 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Since her debut, Nicole Henry has established herself among the jazz world's most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Her passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance," and four Top-10 jazz albums on U.S. […]

  • RUSSELL GUNN & BLACKHAWK

    The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, United States

    Russell Gunn is a titan of contemporary jazz, takes the stage for a two-night run that promises to be the highlight of your holiday. Whether you are looking to impress out-of-town guests with Atlanta’s world-class music scene or simply need a sophisticated escape from the family chaos, this is the place to be. The project’s […]

  • ALLAN HARRIS

    Rotunda Stage | Guggenheim Museum 1071 5th Avenue, New York, NY, United States

    Vocalist, songwriter and guiatarist Allan Harris takes the Rotunda Stage to perform for jazz lovers The Poetry of Jazz. Hailing from Harlem, New York, he has been described as having a "formidable baritone with husky edges and deep resonant low notes. He has been called a protean talent and is known for both his albums […]

  • JOE GRANSDEN BIG BAND

    Experience the magic of the season with Joe Gransden and His Band for the “Home for the Holidays” concert in the stunning Eagle Theatre in downtown Sugar Hill. From swinging takes on your favorite holiday classics to heartwarming moments that will have you singing along, this show is the perfect way to kick off your […]

  • THE CENTURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA

    The Century Room 311 E Congress St #1811, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra, plus classics from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and much more! An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community […]

  • BRUCE HALPER

    The Century Room 311 E Congress St #1811, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Bruce Amory Halper is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose work is shaped by his New York City roots, his international travels, and his lifelong passion for The Great American Songbook. Come hear Bruce swing through classics from Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Barbara Streisand and more. Over the […]