MARK RUSSO
2023-04-07 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Blu Jazz+, 47 E Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, United States
Join us, as trumpeter, educator, and composer, Mark Russo, takes us on a musical journey throughout the “The Blue Note Era”, with his jazz quartet.
Line-up: Mark Russo: Trumpet, A.J. Kluth – Tenor Sax, Ian Kinnaman – Bass, Jonathan Hooper – Piano, Ricky Exton – Drums
A freelance jazz trumpet player and educator in the greater Cleveland area. He holds degrees in Music Performance In Jazz Studies From Bowling Green State University and a Music Education from Kent State University (Magna Cum Laude) and is currently the director of bands at Constellation Schools: Parma Community High School.

THE JEFF RUPERT QUARTET WITH LUCY YEGHIAZARYAN
2023-04-08 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL, 33444, United States
Jeff Rupert’s performing and recording credits include over 50 albums, and associations with Diane Schuur, Mel Tormé, Kevin Mahogany, Ernestine Anderson, and Benny Carter’s Grammy winning Harlem Renaissance. Jeff Rupert toured for fifteen years with Sam Rivers; four albums ensued, and from 1997- 2002 he toured and recorded with Maynard Ferguson. Jeff Rupert’s eleven recordings as a leader all charted on JazzWeek.
Performance venues include the Blue Note, Birdland, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Tokyo Forum, the National Concert Hall of Taipei, Taiwan, and jazz festivals in Europe, Israel, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Rupert’s release Let’s Sail Away with Veronica Swift, Richard Drexler and Marty Morell was #1 on the jazz charts, and his most current album The Ripple with George Garzone has been on the JazzWeek chart for 35 weeks.
As a composer and arranger, Rupert has arranged for Bob Berg, James Moody, Maynard Ferguson, Judy Carmichael, Kenny Drew jr, and Kevin Mahogany. Rupert has produced 6 big band albums for the Flying Horse Big Band, all featuring original compositions and Arrangements.
Jeff Rupert is Pegasus Distinguished Professor, Trustee Endowed Chair, and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Central Florida (UCF), and founder of Flying Horse Records. The Bat Swings!, music from the 60’s T.V Show, Batman, charted on RMR, JazzWeek, and NACC, and was the #1 album of the week in the U.S. on two of these charts, simultaneously. The Flying Horse Big band’s latest release is Good News! and was #1 on the RMR charts. Rupert’s most recent album as producer is The Flying Horse Big Band album Florida Rays celebrating the music of Ray Charles.
BAND MEMBERS:Jeff Rupert – Tenor SaxLucy Yeghiazaryan – VocalistRichard Drexler – PianoMarty Morell – DrumsBen Kramer – Bass

GENE DUNLAP
2023-04-12 18:30 - 2023-04-15 22:00 (America/New_York) | Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. His music is a combination of late night groove, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity. Dunlap is an artist for our time that continues to grow and serve the public through his love of music.
SEATING TIMES:
Wednesday – Thursday
1 Seating $10 Cover Per Person
Seating: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Band Performs: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Friday – Saturday
2 Seatings $15 Cover Per Person
1st Seating: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Band Performs: 6:30pm-7:30pm
2nd Seating: 8:30pm-10:30pm
Band Performs: 9:00pm-10:00pm

JEFF HAMILTON TRIO
2023-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Amaturo Theater At The Broward Center For The Performing Arts, 201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33312, United States
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Jeff Hamilton, Leader/Drummer
Born in Richmond, Indiana, Jeff Hamilton grew up listening to his parent’s big band records and at the age of eight began playing drums along with Oscar Peterson records. He attended Indiana University and later studied with John Avon Ohlen. Jeff was influenced by Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, “Philly” Joe Jones and Shelly Manne. In 1974, he got his first big break playing with the New Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He then joined Lionel Hampton’s Band until 1975 when he, along with bassist John Clayton, became members of the Monty Alexander Trio. He attained a childhood goal in 1977 when he joined Woody Herman and the Thundering Herd, with whom he made several recordings. In 1978, he was offered the position vacated by Shelly Manne in the L.A.4 with Ray Brown, Bud Shank and Laurindo Almeida. He recorded six records with the L.A.4, some of which featured his own arrangements and compositions. From 1983 to 1987, Jeff performed with Ella Fitzgerald, the Count Basie Orchestra, Rosemary Clooney and Monty Alexander. Jeff began his association with the Ray Brown Trio in 1988 and left in March 1995 to concentrate on his own trio. From 1999-2001, the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra was named the in-residence ensemble for the Hollywood Bowl Jazz series. The Los Angeles Jazz Society named Jeff and his musical partner, John Clayton, musicians of the year for 2006. Jeff is currently touring with his own Trio, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and Diana Krall.
In addition to his many recordings with Ray Brown, Jeff has been on nearly 200 recordings with artists such as Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Milt Jackson, Rosemary Clooney, Barbara Streisand, Mel Tormé, John Pizzarelli, Benny Carter, Lalo Schifrin, George Shearing, Dr. John, Clark Terry, Gene Harris, Toshiko Akioshi, Scott Hamilton, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Keely Smith, Bill Holman, Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel and Mark Murphy. Jeff is a frequent guest of the WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany. He also appeared in Natalie Cole’s Great Performances PBS special, Unforgettable and an Oscar Peterson documentary, Life in the Key of Oscar. Learn more about Jeff at http://jeffhamiltonjazz.com/
Tamir Hendelman, Pianist
The award-winning jazz pianist has performed with Teddy Edwards, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Harry Allen, Tierney Sutton, Phil Upchurch, Jeff Clayton, Rickey Woodard, Sandra Booker, Barbara Morrison and the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. He has recorded with Oscar Brashear, Bob Sheppard and Jeff Clayton. He can also be heard on Brasil Brazil’s self-titled 1999 release as well as vibraphonist’s Eldad Tarmu’s CD, Aluminum Forest. In demand as both a pianist and arranger, his accomplishments include: receiving awards from ASCAP and the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, musical director for Lovewell Institute for Creative Arts and clinician for the Thelonious Monk Institute. In March of 2000, Tamir joined the Jeff Hamilton Trio and in January of 2001, became the pianist with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. He was a recent guest soloist with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. Learn more about Tamir at www.tamirhendelman.com
Jon Hamar, Bass
Jon is a very versatile artist with a tasteful, unique voice that has made him a staple in the music scene. In the early 2000’s he relocated to the Seattle, WA area, where he has been in high demand as a freelance artist. In addition to performing, Jon has served on the faculty of the Centrum Jazz Workshop, Central Washington University, Northwest University and Edmonds Community College, as well as maintaining a private studio. In 2015 he joined the faculty of the Natalie Haslam School of Music at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN.
Please Note: Individual tickets will be available at the Broward Center on September 1

HAYS ~ STREET ~ HART
2023-04-12 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, 2751 Broadway, New York City, NY, 10025, United States
Kevin Hays – piano
Ben Street – bass
Billy Hart – drums
This all-star collective trio featuring pianist Kevin Hays, bassist Ben Street and drum legend Billy Hart make a special Wednesday night appearance to warm up for a recording session. Hays has appeared on over 60 albums recording with Chris Potter, Joshua Redman, Nicholas Payton, and Al Foster. Other notable collaborations include a widely acclaimed duo project with Brad Mehldau, as well as performances with James Taylor, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, and Roy Haynes. Bassist Street is esteemed for his work with John Scofield, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mark Turner, Sam Rivers, and as a member of Billy Hart Quartet with whom he’s developed a strong rapport. Billy Hart has had a rich and varied career including tenures with Jimmy Smith, Wes Montgomery, Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi, McCoy Tyner, and Stan Getz. He also leads his own quartet and has released a series of acclaimed albums. The Detroit Free-Press has stated, “Want to know what jazz is really about? Listen to Billy Hart.”

ETIENNE CHARLES
2023-04-12 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Faena Hotel Theater, 3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Trinidad-born trumpet player Etienne Charles is a performer, composer, and storyteller, who is continuously searching for untold stories and sounds with which to tell them.
A Guggenheim Fellow, in 2022 he received a commission to compose and perform his composition ‘San Juan Hill’ with the New York Philharmonic for the opening of New York’s Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall. A recent addition to the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Charles brings his special project, Traces, to our series.
Traces follows the journey of Sephardic music from the Middle East to Europe and to Latin America.

BUSTER WILLIAMS & SOMETHING MORE
2023-04-13 19:00 - 2023-04-16 23:00 (America/New_York) | Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, 2751 Broadway, New York City, NY, 10025, United States
“UNALONE” Record Release
Bruce Williams – alto saxophone
Stefon Harris – vibraphone
George Colligan – piano
Buster Williams – bass
Lenny White – drums
Bassist Buster Williams celebrates the release of his exciting new album, Unalome (Smoke Sessions), accompanied by his acclaimed quintet, Something More. This well-known and beloved ensemble features vibraphonist Stefon Harris, saxophonist Bruce Williams, pianist George Colligan, as well as fellow music legend, drummer Lenny White. The Guardian calls Williams “one of the great acoustic bassists,” and JazzTimes adds “Williams’ résumé ranks with that of any bassist in the modern era.” That resume includes working with Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt when he was only 17; backing the singing legends Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughan, and Nancy Wilson in the ’60s; anchoring Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi sextet into the ’70s; and co-founding the Timeless All-Stars and Sphere after that. As important as he is as a bassist, he is also well-known as a composer and bandleader. The New Yorker hails his music as “modern, mainstream at its best.”
LiveStream: $15.00 + fees

HARLEM JAZZ CLUB REVIVAL FESTIVAL
2023-04-14 19:00 - 2023-04-15 01:00 (America/New_York) | PA
BILL SAXTON & THE HARLEM ALL-STARS | BILL’S PLACE (JAZZ), 148 W 133rd Street | 7:00pm & 9:00pm

BERTA INDEED W/LYNETTE WASHINGTON & FRIENDS | HAMILTON BAR (JAZZ), 3570 Broadway | 7:00pm ~ 11:00pm

PATIENCE HIGGINS JAZZ JAM @ PATRICK’S PLACE | PATRICK’S PLACE (JAZZ, 2835 Frederick Douglass Blvd | 8:00pm ~ 12:00am

TRUMPETER JOSH EVANS, LATE NIGHT | ROOM 623 (JAZZ), 271 W 119th Street | 10:00pm ~ 1:00am

CON TUMBAO: ALL~STAR CELEBRATION OF LATIN RHYTHMS
2023-04-14 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Adrienne Arsht Center | Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Con Tumbao celebrates the common ingredient in Latin music that urges hips to sway. This is music of the people. In his new project, Con Tumbao, Cuban singer-songwriter Issac Delgado brings together an extraordinary band playing a repertory that speaks a familiar language in many accents.

HARLEM JAZZ CLUB REVIVAL FESTIVAL
2023-04-15 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | PA
BILL SAXTON & THE HARLEM ALL-STARS | BILL’S PLACE (JAZZ), 148 W 133rd Street | 7:00pm & 9:00pm

PATRICK’S PLACE (BLUES) VICTOR JONESTRIO FEAT ALEX BLAKE & ROBERTA PIKET! | 2835 Frederick Douglass Boulevard | 7:00pm ~ 11:00pm

RICK ANTHONY W/COTTON CLUB ALL STARS | COTTON CLUB (BIG BAND), 656 W 125TH Street | 7:00pm ~ 11:00pm

BRUFF DA CROWD PLEASER (FUNK, HIP HOP, SOUL) | DINOSAUR BBQ (SOUL/R&B), 700 W 125th Street | 8:00pm ~ 11:00pm

EUGENIE JONES
2023-04-15 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Avenue S,, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
with Saxophonist Maureese Itson, pianist Nick Allison, bassist James Clark, drummer John Oliver
Singer/Songwriter Eugenie Jones is an exceptional vocalist and cleverly gifted lyricist who has released highly-praised, primarily original, vocal projects. Her current release – Players – was a Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy® contender and internationally ranked #7 on Jazz Week’s top 50 charts. Jones is additionally an Earshot Jazz Vocalist of the Year award recipient and the first vocal recording artist to receive Earshot’s Recording of the Year Golden Ear award.
A warm, engaging entertainer, she’s described by critics as an artist that “can make you feel jazz,” and she and her recordings have received favorable coverage in every major jazz publication, including DownBeat, JazzTimes, JazzIz, The Gazette/NY, and many others. Described as a “deft vocalist,” Jones has also proven to be a skillful songwriter, releasing 29 originals on her recordings.

ANDERSON BROTHERS PLAY BENNY GOODMAN
2023-04-15 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL, 33444, United States
Hailed as “virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” by the New York Times, Peter & Will Anderson have performed concerts together since the age of 9. They’re Juilliard graduates, and have performed on Broadway, Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, the New Orleans Jazz Festival, can be heard on the Grammy winning soundtrack to HBO’s Boardwalk Empire with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks, and received a Drama Desk Nomination for their Off-Broadway Production “Le Jazz Hot” in 2012. They can be seen and heard as saxophonists in the upcoming Martin Scorsese film, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Aside from leading performances in over 45 U.S. States, Japan, Brazil, Canada, and the United Kingdom, they’ve lectured at over a dozen Universities across the country.
BAND MEMBERS:Peter Anderson – Tenor Saxophone, ClarinetWill Anderson – Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute

HARLEM JAZZ CLUB REVIVAL FESTIVAL
2023-04-16 12:15 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | PA
SING HARLEM CHOIR | Red Rooster Harlem, 310 Lenox Avenue | 12:15pm ~ 1:45pm

SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH WITH BONCELLIA LEWIS | PATRICK’S PLACE (JAZZ), 2835 Frederick Douglass Boulevard | 1:00pm ~ 4:00pm

SOUL POWER BAND, NYC W/C. KELLY WRIGHT | HARLEM SHAKE:(Soul), 100 W 124th Street | 3:00pm ~ 6:00pm

THE NATE LUCAS ALL-STARS | RED ROOSTER (Organ Jazz), 310 Lenox Avenue | 5:00pm ~ 8:00pm

THE SELENO CLARKE TRIBUTE BAND | AMERICAN LEGION POST 398, 248 W 132nd Street | 6:00pm ~ 10:00pm

JAM AND JAZZ W/MIMI JONES & FRIENDS | Room 623, 271 W 119th Street | 8:00pm ~ 11:00pm

ELIANE ELIAS
2023-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Hot off her 2022 GRAMMY® win for Best Latin Jazz Album for Mirror Mirror, (also recently nominated for a Latin GRAMMY®) internationally acclaimed recording artist, pianist, singer, composer and arranger Eliane Elias’ distinctive musical style and artistry is one of the most celebrated and recognizable sounds in jazz and Brazilian music. She blends her Brazilian roots and alluring voice with her virtuosic instrumental jazz, her classical and compositional skills, while she consistently displays her pianistic mastery and ability to integrate the many artistic roles she takes on.

HARLEM JAZZ CLUB REVIVAL FESTIVAL
2023-04-17 18:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | PA
PHIL’S HOUSE OF BLUES | SILVANA (AUTHENTIC BLUES), 300 W 116th Street | 6:00pm ~ 10:00pm

MANNY’S BOOGALOO CREW | NEW AMSTERDAM MUSICAL ASSN, 107 W 130th Street | 7:00pm ~ 11:00pm

OMAR EDWARDS MUSIC | THE SHRINE (TAP MUSICIAN), 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard | 8:00pm ~ 9:30pm

THE CHILD SUPPORT BAND | HARLEM NIGHTS (OPEN MIC), 2361 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard | 8:00pm ~ 11:00pm

THE HARMONY EXPERIENCE| THE SHRINE (FUNK & SOUL), 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard | 10:00pm ~ 11:30pm

JEREMEY POPARAD JAZZ ORCHESTRA
2023-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Bop Stop At The Settlement, 2920 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44133, United States
Jeremey Poparad brings his jazz orchestra back to The Bop Stop for a special birthday concert! Tickets to attend this show are $15 each for the general public. CSU students can attend for free with student ID. This event will not be livestreamed.

To celebrate his 40th, Jeremey has called upon his friends in the Norhteast Ohio jazz scene for an evening of all original compositions and arrangemenets by Jeremey as well as Andrew Wegierski of the Danjo Jazz Orchestra and Bryan Kennard, director of The Bop Stop. The evening will feature two special guest vocalists from groups that Jeremey performs with: Bassel Almadani from Bassel and the Supernaturals and Heidi Swinford of Axon-Neuron. The band for the evening includes:
Flute: Bryan Kennard
Saxophones: Chris Coles, Nathan-Paul Davis, AJ Kluth, BJ Quimby, Brad Wagner
Trumpets: Tim Coyne, Garret Folgler, Mark Russo, Tommy Lehman
Trombones: BJ Bishop, Eric Dregne, Mark Mauldin, Andrew Wegierski
Rhythm: Andru Dennis, piano; Jeremey Poparad, guitar; Kevin Martinez, bass; Anthony Taddeo, drums

HARLEM JAZZ CLUB REVIVAL FESTIVAL
2023-04-18 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | PA
JAZZ HISTORY TREE™ (PRESENTATION & PANEL) | NEW AMSTERDAM MUSICAL ASSN, 107 W 130th Street | 7:30pm ~ 9:00pm

REGGIE WORKMAN PRESENTS | New Amsterdam Musical Association, 107 W 130th Street | 9:00pm ~ 10:30pm

OPEN MIC @ THE SHRINE | Shrine Bar Restaurant / World Music , 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, Unit 133 | 9:00pm ~ 11:00pm

DAVE BENNETT
2023-04-19 18:30 - 2023-04-22 22:00 (America/New_York) | Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
Dave Bennett doesn’t fit the mold. For starters, you don’t find many jazz clarinet players who name Alice Cooper, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Chris Isaak among their influences. You won’t find many musicians who are equally conversant with the music of Benny Goodman (the “King of Swing”) and Roy Orbison (“The Soul of Rock and Roll”). In fact, you may not find even one other clarinet virtuoso who breaks from his Swing Era repertoire to sing rockabilly hits while accompanying himself at the piano or electric guitar.
SEATING TIMES:
Wednesday – Thursday
2 Seatings
1st Seating: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Band Performs: 6:30pm-7:30pm
2nd Seating: 8:30pm-10:30pm
Band Performs: 9:00pm-10:00pm
Friday – Saturday
2 Seatings
1st Seating: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Band Performs: 6:30pm-7:30pm
2nd Seating: 8:30pm-10:30pm
Band Performs: 9:00pm-10:00pm

E. J. STRICKLAND
2023-04-19 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, 2751 Broadway, New York City, NY, 10025, United States
Jaleel Shaw – alto & soprano saxophone
Myron Walden – tenor sax & bass clarinet
Victor Gould – piano
Eric Wheeler – bass
E.J. Strickland – drums
Drummer E.J. Strickland leads an impressive quintet featuring saxophonists Jaleel Shaw and Myron Walden, pianist Victor Gould, and bassist Eric Wheeler. Strickland is a world-class, world-traveled drummer who has toured, performed, and recorded with some of the greatest names in contemporary music including Cassandra Wilson, Terence Blanchard, Lizz Wright, Wynton Marsalis, George Colligan, David Gilmore, Vincent Herring, and Nnenna Freelon. The Hartford Courant reports his drumming “has a rare balance of subtlety and power” while All About Jazz adds, “(he) belongs to a technically brilliant and forward-thinking group of young musicians.” And Downbeat says he emits “fields of cumulative energy, clouds of feather-touch and heavy-handed syncopations, latent with power like an oncoming storm.”

HARLEM JAZZ CLUB REVIVAL FESTIVAL
2023-04-19 20:00 - 2023-04-20 02:00 (America/New_York) | PA
THE HARLEM JAZZ SESSION W/ PETER BRAININ & FRIENDS | Room 623, 271 W 119th Street | 8:00pm ~ 11:00pm

THE GREATEST MASTER’S JAM OF THE CENTURY!! | NEW AMSTERDAM MUSICAL ASSN, 107 W 130th Street | 8:00pm ~ 2:00am

HARLEM JAZZ CLUB REVIVAL FESTIVAL
2023-04-20 14:00 - 2023-04-21 01:00 (America/New_York) | PA
JFA PRESENTS: GERRY EASTMAN | 58 West 129th Street, G | 2:00pm ~ 3:00pm

ANNETTE ST. JOHN QUARTET | THE UNDERGROUND (JAZZ), 246 Malcolm X Boulevard | 5:00pm ~ 11:00pm

THE PHIL YOUNG EXPERIENCE!

PATRICK’S PLACE (BLUES) | 2835 Frederick Douglass Boulevard | 7:00pm ~ 11:00pm

KINDA BLUE TRUMPET SUMMIT | CLUB HARLEM (JAZZ), 104 Malcolm X @ Harlem Heritage | 7:00pm ~ 11:00pm

LOUIS ATLAS AND THE ALL WORLD BAND | THE PORCH (REGGAE), 750A St Nicholas Avenue | 8:00pm ~ 11:00pm

JOHNNY MAMBO & FRIENDS | BIRD IN HAND (SALSA), 3569 Broadway | 9:00pm ~ 1:00am

WAYNE ESCOFFERY
2023-04-20 19:00 - 2023-04-23 23:00 (America/New_York) | Smoke Jazz & Supper Club, 2751 Broadway, New York City, NY, 10025, United States
“Like Minds” Record Release
Wayne Escoffery – tenor saxophone
Nicholas Payton – trumpet
David Kikoski – piano
Ugonna Okegwo – bass
Mark Whitfield Jr. – drums
Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery celebrates the release of his anticipated new album Like Minds (Smoke Sessions) by performing the music from with a superb quintet—special guest trumpeter Nicholas Payton, pianist David Kikoski, bassist Ugonna Okegwo, and drummer Mark Whitfield Jr. Escoffery, a prominent protégé of the great Jackie McLean, faithfully channels his former mentor’s powerful approach. All About Jazz says, “Not since the works of bassist Charles Mingus and saxophonist John Coltrane has there been music so charged with emotion and so engulfed in spirituality.” Stereogum adds, “the leader’s playing has thoughtfulness and muscle in equal measure.”
“Every time he plays, saxophonist Wayne Escoffery brings a sense memory that includes early days in the church choir in New Haven, Connecticut; the wisdom and watchful eye of the legendary Jackie McLean; time spent with The Mingus Big Band, Ron Carter and Tom Harrell.” – Gary Walker, WBGO.org
LiveStream: $15.00 + fees

JULIE DEXTER
2023-04-21 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | High Museum Of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Julie Dexter is a world-renowned, award-winning British singer-songwriter and producer. She has 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 Priest, to name a few. Influenced by such legends as Nancy Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, and Bob Marley, as well as popular icons Omar and Sade, Dexter takes classic soul to the heart of her artistry.
In 1999, Dexter moved to Atlanta, where she now resides. She launched her label, Ketch A Vibe Records, and in 2000 released her critically acclaimed EP Peace of Mind, followed by Dexterity (2002), Conscious (2005), and New Again (2011). She released Moon Bossa, a collaboration with Khari Simmons, in 2007. Her single “Ketch A Vibe” was featured in national radio ads for President Obama’s election campaign. She has also sung for five Atlanta mayors, including mayor Andre Dickens.
Dexter was honored at the Black Women in Jazz Awards with the Afro Caribbean Soul of Jazz Award in 2017. Her music transcends genres, and fans and critics across the globe have followed her journey through the circles of jazz, broken-beat, bossa nova, reggae, Afro-beat, and soul. Her latest album, Déjà Vu (2019), takes listeners on a journey from bossa to reggae. She is an audaciously independent artist with an undeniable connection to her audience.

HARLEM JAZZ CLUB REVIVAL FESTIVAL
2023-04-21 19:00 - 2023-04-22 19:00 (America/New_York) | PA
BILL SAXTON & THE HARLEM ALL-STARSBILL’S PLACE (JAZZ) | 148 W 133rd Street | 7:00pm & 9:00pm

BERTA INDEED W/PUCCI JHONES & FRIENDS | HAMILTON BAR (JAZZ), 3570 Broadway | 7:00pm ~ 11:00pm

HARLEM LATE NIGHT JAM LATE NIGHT EDITION | PATRICK’S PLACE (JAM), 2835 Frederick Douglass Boulevard | 8:00pm ~ 12:00am

HARLEM JAZZ CLUB REVIVAL FESTIVAL
2023-04-22 13:00 - 2023-04-23 02:00 (America/New_York) | PA
HARLEM DERBY PRESENTS: HATS, JULEPS & JAZZ | The National Jazz Museum In Harlem, 58 W 129th Street | 1:00pm ~ 6:00pm

BILL SAXTON & THE HARLEM ALL-STARS | BILL’S PLACE (JAZZ), 148 W 133rd Street | 7:00pm & 9:00pm

PAT TANDY | PATRICK’S PLACE (BLUES) 2835 Frederick Douglass Boulevard | 7:00pm ~ 11:00pm

LEE OLIVE TUCKER | New Amsterdam Musical Association, 107 W 130th Street | 8:00pm ~ 11:00pm

THE UNTOUCHABLES | DINOSAUR BBQ (R&B), 700 W 125th Street | 8:00pm ~ 11:00pm

LATE NIGHT JAZZ PARTY @ NAMA | New Amsterdam Musical Association, 107 W 130th Street | 11:00pm ~ 2:00am

CHELSEY GREEN & THE GREEN PROJECT
2023-04-22 19:00 - 2023-04-23 23:00 (America/New_York) | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Described as “passionate, electrifying, and innovative,” international, Billboard-charting recording artists, Chelsey Green and The Green Project, break down stereotypes of traditional string playing. By fusing traditional classical technique with popular songs and original pieces in various genres – including R&B, Pop, Soul, Funk, Jazz and more – The Green Project brings vibrant violin, viola and rich vocals to audiences in a whole new way.
The Green Project has toured around the world and performed many prestigious venues and events including the Strathmore Music Center, the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, BET Honors Awards Dinner, Capital Jazz SuperCruise, The John F. Kennedy Center, Port-Au-Prince International Jazz Festival, The Citadel in Cairo, Kuwait National Opera House, Bahrain Spring of Culture Festival, Boise State University and more!
Additionally, Chelsey Green and The Green Project have been honored to have feature debut performances of their original music and arrangements with several internationally acclaimed and award winning professional ensembles including the US Air Force Band, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Prince Georges Philharmonicand more!
The Green Project released their debut EP, Still Green: The EP in April 2012 to rave reviews. Their second release and first full length album, The Green Room, debuted on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album Chart at #22 and #7 on the iTunes Jazz Albums chart! The group has also released a holiday single, “Sleigh Ride” (2015) and a hot summer single, “Summertime” (2018) which features talented multi-instrumentalist, Warren Wolf.
Most recently, The Green Project has released “ReEnvisioned” (2020). This 4-track, genre-bending EP acts as both palate cleanser and preview to their new musical direction. Released in July 2020, this special project features new instrumental and vocal originals and a fresh interpretation of a classic jazz standard that features jazz trumpet great, Sean Jones. ReEnvisioned reached #4 on the iTunes Jazz Chart on the day of its release and continued to chart worldwide for several months. ReEnvisioned has also received acclaim in many notable written publications including The Hollywood Digest, SoulTracks.com and more!
Saturday 4/22 ~ 7:00 pm & 9:30 pm | $35~$45 + fee
Sunday 4/23 5:00 pm & 7:30 pm | $35~$45 + fee
Streaming Pass: 5:00pm & 7:00pm only | $10.00 + fee

LIZZIE THOMAS
2023-04-22 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1012 Buchanan Street, Nashville, TN, 37208, United States
New York-based vocalist Lizzie Thomas presents her career-defining fifth album, DUO Encounters. The inventive jazz singer – gifted with an inviting voice and a swinging style – teams up with a dozen of her favorite artists to perform a set of intimate and adventurous duets. Over the course of twelve tracks, Thomas digs deep into the lyrics, and uplifts each song with her individualistic approach. Turning away from the conventional, these interpretations of carefully curated tunes are fun and adventurous. The result is a memorable set of superbly sung, and often surprising music and it’s Lizzie Thomas’ most rewarding recording to date.

LAUREN HENDERSON
2023-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL, 33444, United States
Described as “somewhere between a comforting whisper and a cogent declaration” by The New York Times, Lauren Henderson’s music resonates with listeners around the world.
Recently featured in the Financial Times, breaking the Jazz Charts Top 5, and the Year End Jazz Week Top 50 (2020), Henderson’s eclectic vocal influences spread across genres producing a distinct yet versatile sound.
Her music is featured in the Netflix hit series, Sky Rojo, The Drowning, starring Julia Stiles, Avan Jogia, and Josh Charles, El Juego de Las Llaves, starring Ela Velden, Maite Perroni, and Marimar Vega, and Romeo y Julieta starring Lupita Nyong’o and Juan Castano, scored by one of Lauren’s musical partners, Michael Thurber.
Henderson uncovers the layers of her diverse background in English and Spanish. Her compositions paint stories reflecting journeys imposed through the African Diaspora in connection to Henderson’s Panamanian, Montserratian, and vast Caribbean roots as they interplay with her North American upbringing.
Jazz, Latin jazz, flamenco, R&B and soul roots aid in an exploration of culture, society, race relations and the complexities encountered as we navigate life’s obstacles.
BAND MEMBERS:Lauren Henderson – VocalsNick Tannura – GuitarTBA – BassTBA – Drums

HARLEM JAZZ CLUB REVIVAL FESTIVAL
2023-04-23 12:15 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | PA
SING HARLEM CHOIR | RED ROOSTER (GOSPEL), 310 Lenox Avenue | 12:15pm ~ 1:45pm

SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH WITH THE LV PROJECT! | PATRICK’S PLACE (JAZZ/SOUL), 2835 Frederick Douglass Boulevard | 1:00pm ~ 4:00pm

SOUL POWER BAND, NYC W/C. KELLY WRIGHT | HARLEM SHAKE (SOUL), 100 W 124th Street | 3:00pm ~ 6:00pm

THE NATE LUCAS ALL-STARS | RED ROOSTER (ORGAN JAZZ), 310 Lenox Avenue | 5:00pm ~ 8:00pm

THE SELENO CLARKE TRIBUTE BAND | AMERICAN LEGION POST 398, 248 W 132nd Street | 6:00pm ~ 10:00pm

JOHN COLTRANE SAX SUMMIT | CLUB HARLEM (JAZZ), 104 Malcolm X @ Harlem Heritage | 7:00pm ~ 11:00pm

LESLIE DESHAZOR
2023-04-26 18:30 - 2023-04-29 22:00 (America/New_York) | Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
2021 MPower Grant Recipient and 2021TedX speaker Leslie DeShazor was named one of thirty Professional Movers and Shakers in the Performing Arts by Musical America in 2019. Violist, violinist, composer and arranger Leslie DeShazor is in demand as a soloist, teacher and recording artist. Though classically trained, Mrs. DeShazor is a talented and diverse musician. As a soloist, she has performed with the Toledo Symphony. She is a freelance artists who performs and has performed with The Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra, Michigan Sinfonietta, CutTime Simfonica, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Gateways Orchestra, Flint Symphony, The River Raisin Ragtime Revue and Ann Arbor Symphony as well as jazz ensembles, Leigh Daniels Ensemble the Detroit-based, Musique Noire and Straight Ahead. She has performed and recorded with international, Grammy award winning R&B stars, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Aretha Franklin and Grammy award winning gospel artists Fred Hammond, Michael W. Smith and Donnie McClurkin. She has also had the pleasure of performing with jazz greats such as Roy Hargrove, Steve Wilson, Pat Metheny, Sheila Jordan, Diane Schuur, Regina Carter, Xavier Davis and Marcus Belgrave. She has recently expanded her versatility musically playing both viola and violin as a part of award winning hit musicals Hamilton and Hello Dolly. An experienced instructor, she currently teaches students of Detroit with instructional music programs offered through the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Sphinx Organization and her own private studio. A native of Michigan, Mrs. DeShazor holds a bachelorÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s degree from the University of Michigan.
SEATING TIMES:
Wednesday – Thursday
1 Seating
Seating: 6:00pm-8:30pm
Band Performs: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Friday – Saturday
2 Seatings
1st Seating: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Band Performs: 6:30pm-7:30pm
2nd Seating: 8:30pm-10:30pm
Band Performs: 9:00pm-10:00pm
