Notorious Jazz

SPIKE WILNER
2024-11-07 19:00 - 2024-11-10 23:00 (America/New_York) | Black Cat, 400 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Trio Contrafactus with special guest Peter Bernstein

Wilner’s career took off in New York’s vibrant jazz scene, performing at iconic venues like the Village Gate and becoming a fixture at Smalls Jazz Club, where he recorded “Late Night: Live At Smalls.” Over the past 15 years, he’s collaborated with jazz greats such as Peter Bernstein, Joe Magnarelli, Grant Stewart, Jesse Davis, Eric Alexander, Jim Rotundi, Joe Farnsworth, Bob Mover, Ian Hedrickson-Smith, Ryan Kisor, Steve Davis, Ralph Lalama, Paul Gill, Neal Miner, Joe Strasser, Ari Roland, Chris Byars, Sherman Irby, Joel Frahm, Omer Avital, Stephon Harris and many others.
An accomplished educator, Spike has taught at institutions like the Brooklyn Conservatory and Juilliard. With several albums to his name, including “Portraits” and “Planet Jazz: In Orbit,” Spike Wilner continues to captivate audiences with his masterful improvisation and deep understanding of jazz history.
Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time he has participated in numerous recordings and performances with musicians from all generations. As a leader, Peter has released nine albums and a DVD. As a sideman Peter has appeared in groups led by Sonny Rollins, Bobby Hutcherson, George Coleman, Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Fathead Newman, Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Diana Krall, Lee Konitz, Jimmy Cobb and many more. Current projects include his album, Monk, with Doug Weiss and Bill Stewart, a recently released solo record, Solo Guitar – Live at Smalls, and the highly acclaimed organ trio with organist Larry Goldings and drummer Bill Stewart.
Tickets: $25.50 ~ $55.50
Shows: 7:00pm | 9:15pm

RON SAVAGE
2024-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
The Ron Savage Berklee Trio features two of Berklee’s stalwart and renowned

faculty performers in award-winning composer Consuelo Candelaria-Barry and
legendary acoustic bassist Ron Mahdi. The trio has performed locally and
internationally for years including Taiwan, Capo Verde, Umbria Jazz and many
more. Their music focuses on mixing expressive originals and music from the
African diaspora. Their performance at the Nash will feature the one and only tenor saxophonist Bill Pierce.

Drummer Ron Savage currently serves as the inaugural Vice President and Executive Director of Berklee College of Music.

The Band: Ron Savage~drums | Consuelo Candelaria-Barry~piano | Ron Mahdi~bass | Bill Pierce~saxophone

Tickets: $49.00 | 1/2 Price Student tickets are available in the Tables & Banquettes sections. Use code “student” at checkout, (25 & Under with valid ID)

BEN WOLFE QUARTET
2024-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
RECORD RELEASE

Following his acclaimed 2023 release Unjust, which received accolades from DownBeat, The Wall Street Journal, NPR and more, esteemed bassist and composer Ben Wolfe returns with The Understated. This project features a mix of new compositions and fresh takes on his earlier works, with a notable emphasis on ballads, showcasing Wolfe’s ability to transform the classic song form into a cohesive narrative.

Wolfe has always been drawn to finding beauty in subtlety. He perceives a certain tranquility and elegance in the Coltrane Quartet, Louis Armstrong’s Hot Fives and Sevens, the legendary Miles Davis bands and rhythm sections, and the music of Charlie Parker. While he, of course, revels at the immense world-building energy of this music, it’s the “other side” – the elusive, magical aspect that endlessly captivates him – the understated. The composer draws inspiration most from the ensemble work of these hallmark jazz ensembles. Despite the individual parts being extraordinarily beautiful on their own, the musicians in these archetypal ensembles play only what is needed to serve the music, paying particular attention to the band-sound moreso
than their individual sound.

The Understated embodies this ethos with a tremendously impactful ensemble-oriented approach. The Understated is a testament to Wolfe’s dedication to finding beauty in subtlety and ensemble performance, offering listeners a tranquil and elegant listening experience.

The Band: Ben Wolfe ~ Bass | Nicole Glover ~ Saxophone | Orrin Evans ~ Piano | Aaron Kimmel ~ Drums

Cover: $35.00 ~ $110.00

CYRUS CHESTNUT TRIO
2024-11-09 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
For a decade starting in the mid-1980s, Cyrus Chestnut apprenticed as pianist for Jon Hendricks, Betty Carter, Donald Harrison and Wynton Marsalis. But since then, he’s toured the world and recorded many albums under his own name and has traveled the world with his own trio.
TICKETS: $35.00~$150.00

ED CHERRY QUARTET
2024-11-09 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Django, 2 6th Avenue | The Roxy Hotel, New York City, NY, 10013, United States
Guitarist Ed Cherry is best known for his long association with jazz icon Dizzy Gillespie. He’s also worked with Paquito Rivera, Jon Faddis, John Patton, Hamiet Bluiett, Henry Threadgill, and Paula West. Cherry has recorded a number of albums as a leader, his most recent “Soul Tree” and “It’s All Good” for Posi-tone Records.

Cover: $35.00 + 2 Drink Minimum

EDDIE BACCUS JR.
2024-11-09 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Blu Jazz+, 47 E Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, United States
As a touring member of Pieces of a Dream for a decade and a half he had the opportunity to perform with and alongside a virtual who’s who in the traditional jazz, urban jazz and R&B worlds: Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osborne, George Duke, War, Candy Dulfer, Rick Braun, Grover Washington Jr, Bobby Watson, Greg Abate, Lester Bowie, EWF(Earth, Wind and Fire), Regina Carter, Dianne Reeves, Vesta Williams, Norman Conners, India Arie, George Benson, Miki Howard, Jean Carne, David Sanborn, Brian McKnight, Will Downing, Phil Perry, Najee, Gerald Albright, Kirk Whalum, Marcus Belgrave, Benny Golson, Russell Ferrante, Bobby Lyle, Jeff Lorber, Ricky Lawson, Aaron Graves (Piano “Little Jimmy Scott”), Lenny Castro, Rachelle Ferrelle, Lil’ John Roberts, Phil Davis, Chris Coleman, Andre Gouche’, Giovanni Hildago, Eric Marienthal, James Carter, Curtis Fuller, Regina Belle, Miki Howard, Allyson Williams, Norman Connors, Atlantic Starr, Ronny Jordan, Rhonda Smith (Prince’s Bass Player), Gerald Veasley, Average White Band, Stevie Wonder, Peter White, Walter Beasley and more recently Four80East, Brian Simpson, Lindsey Webster, Cameo, Brother 2 Brother, Glenn Jones, Cabo Frio, Groove Frequencies, Christian De Mesones, Bene Music, Utopian Dreams and Joe Lovano.
Cover: $48.25

BALTIMORE JAZZ COLLECTIVE
2024-11-10 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Founded in 2019 at Keystone Korner Baltimore, the Baltimore Jazz Collective is making its Homecoming Return! Music and spirituality have always been fully intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and activist Sean Jones. With boundless passion, energy, and soul, Baltimore Jazz Collective explores the inner and outer frontiers of melody, harmony and time itself.
Sean Jones | Trumpet/Bandleader
Brinae Ali | Keys
Todd Marcus | Saxophone/Clarinet
Marc Cary | Piano
Blake Meister | Bass
Eric Kennedy | Drums
Cover: $35.00 ~ $45.00 + fee
Streaming: $15.00 + fee

STEVE ROSS SINGS FRED ASTAIRE
2024-11-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
Puttin’ On The Ritz: Steve Ross was raised in Washington, DC, and heard a lot of music at home, some from his mother who played piano. In due course, he studied piano himself and by the time he had attended Georgetown University, spent a little time in a seminary, and served in the US Army, he had become an accomplished pianist, drawing his repertoire not from contemporary pop but from the Great American Songbook. In the early 70s he settled in New York City where he soon became well known on the city’s cabaret scene.
At first a background pianist, he was urged by club owners to sing and gradually began to do this, eventually training as a singer. As his personal style developed, so his reputation spread. Ted Hook, owner of Backstage, a piano bar in the midtown theatre district, hired him. The association was hugely successful and in 1979 Hook opened a new club, Onstage, especially to showcase Ross’ talents. In 1981, Ross was booked into the Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel where he played a considerable part in establishing the room as a perennial favorite of artists and customers.
At some venues he would find himself accompanying leading entertainers who happened to be in the audience, among them Liza Minnelli and Ginger Rogers. Ross toured Australia in 1986, one of his shows there being recorded at Don Burrows’ Supper Club, and he returned to that country in the late 90s. He has played many festivals, including Perth in Australia, Spoleto in Italy, and Hong Kong. Other international venues include seasons at London’s Ritz Hotel and Pizza On The Park. In 1989, he hosted a live cabaret series for BBC Television, and back in America was host of New York Cabaret Nights, a series for National Public Radio.
Cover: $30.00~$40.00

JACK FREEMAN
2024-11-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, 310 E. Main Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Jack Freeman, a Houston native, is a talented singer-songwriter known for his soulful and authentic approach to music. Guided by his mantra to “make good music and tell the truth,” Freeman has built a loyal fanbase throughout his career. His latest album, NINA, produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Through his heartfelt lyrics and captivating sound, Freeman continues to resonate with audiences, offering a deeply personal and relatable musical experience. Follow him on social media @iamjackfreeman.
Tickets: VIP: $200.00 | Includes VIP booth seating 2 people, meet & greet, bottle of wine and charcuterie)
General Admission ~ Day Of: $30.00 | Standing Room, No Seating
GA: $25.00 Standing Room, No Seating
Meet & Greet: $50.00

NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI
2024-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Blue Llama, 314 S Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Nduduzo Makhathini grew up in the lush and rugged hillscapes of umGungundlovu in South Africa, a peri-urban landscape in which music and ritual practices were symbiotically linked. The area is significant historically as the site of the Zulu king Dingane kingdom between 1828 and 1840. It is important to note that the Zulu, in fact the African warrior code, is deeply reliant on music for motivation and healing. This deeply embedded symbiosis is key to understanding Makhathini’s vision.
The church also played a role in Makhathini’s musical understanding, as he hopped from church to church in his younger days in search of only the music. The legends of South African jazz are deep influences as well, Bheki Mseleku, Moses Molelekwa, and Abdullah Ibrahim. “The earlier musicians put a lot of emotions in the music they played,” he says. “I think it may also be linked to the political climate of those days. I also feel there is a uniqueness about South African jazz that created an interest all around the world and we are slowly losing that too in our music today. I personally feel that our generation has to be very conscious about retaining these nuances in the music we play today.”
Through his mentor Mseleku, Makhathini was also introduced to the music of John Coltrane’s classic quartet with McCoy Tyner. “I came to understand my voice as a pianist through John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme,” he says. “As someone who started playing jazz very late, I had always been looking for a kind of playing that could mirror or evoke the way my people danced, sung and spoke. Tyner provided that and still does in meaningful ways.” Makhathini also cites American jazz pianists including Andrew Hill, Randy Weston and Don Pullen as significant influences.
The Band: Nduduzo Makhathini – Piano | Zwelakhe Dumas Bell Le Pere – Bass | Francisco Mela – Drums
Cover: $80.00 | Dinner & Show

STEVE FEIFKE
2024-11-14 19:00 - 2024-11-16 23:00 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
Celebrating the release of their 2nd album, The Role Of The Rhythm Section, Vol. 2
Steven Feifke is a GRAMMY Award winning bandleader, composer, and arranger. A Yamaha Performing Artist, an Avid Sibelius Artist, and has appeared on over 45 albums to date. He has written music for hit TV shows like The Masked Singer, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Impractical Jokers, Animaniacs, and many world class big bands and orchestras around the globe.
Berklee College Of Music hired him as a professor of Harmony and Jazz Composition, and he has also been invited to give guest lectures and Artist in Residencies at institutions such as Yale University, Jazz At Lincoln Center, New York University, UT Austin, Northern Illinois University, and more.
The Trio:
Steven Feifke – Piano
Dan Chmielinski – Bass
Bryan Carter – Drums
Tickets: $25.00~$35.00

JIMMIE HERROD
2024-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Avenue S,, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
Herrod, an alum of the Cornish College of the Arts and Portland State University, first came to worldwide prominence as a finalist on the NBC nationally broadcast television show, “America’s Got Talent,” earning the rare “Golden Buzzer” recognition from actress Sofia Vargara and returning the following year on the AGT All-Stars series.
Traversing many musical styles and genres in many languages, including jazz, pop, funk, Broadway, and his own original songs, Herrod has headlined concerts at The McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert, CA), The Luxor Theater (Las Vegas), The Royal Room, La Jolla Music Society, and Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Since 2017 he’s toured to hundreds of venues across the globe as a featured vocalist with world-pop band Pink Martini and appears on several albums and EP’s with the band.
With two solo EP’s under his belt – his debut Falling in Love and Learning to Love Myself and 2022’s Elated, his singular style and unique voice is poised to make an ever-larger impact in the world of music and entertainment. His 2023-24 season highlights included global touring dates from Paris to Seattle with acclaimed jazz pianist Cedric Hanriot, headlining the inaugural Seaside Jazz & Blues Festival, debuting a new symphonic pops show as co-headliner with vocalist Storm Large, and beginning work on his forthcoming full-length jazz album, scheduled to be released in winter of 2024.
Tickets: $25.00 advance | $30.00 doors
Cover: $29.01

PAT MALLINGER QUARTET
2024-11-15 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Andy’s, 11 E Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Pat Mallinger was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and began playing the saxophone at 11 years of age. He received his Jazz Studies degree from North Texas State University on a “One O’clock Lab Band” Scholarship.
He lived and performed in Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, and Japan, before establishing Chicago as his home in 1990. He is a co-leader of Sabertooth, which has been the mainstay band at the Green Mill Lounge each Saturday night from 1992 to 2018.

Since 2018 until the pandemic shutdown, Pat continued to lead the Saturday night band at the Green Mill as Pat Mallinger’s Late Night Jazz Party featuring 2 different musicians from Chicago and around the country. Pat is often heard around Chicago performing with the Bobby Lewis Quintet, Model Citizens Big Band, and his own quartet to name a few.
Cover: $20.00

EMMETT COHEN
2024-11-15 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Dakota, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three. He quickly became a mature player, melding musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical showmanship.”
In the same spirit, Cohen himself notes that playing jazz is “about communicating the deepest levels of humanity and individuality; it’s essentially about connections,” both among musicians and with audiences. Moreover, he leads his namesake ensemble, the Emmet Cohen Trio, is a vibrant solo performer, and is in constant demand as a sideman. Also, he possesses a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire. Further, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium.
Emmet Cohen’s exacting keyboard artistry has garnered numerous accolades from the international jazz community. To that end, he placed first in both the American Jazz Pianists competition (2014) and the Phillips Piano Competition (2011). Additionally, he was a finalist in the prestigious American Pianists Association’s Cole Porter Fellowship (2015, 2011) and the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition (2011).
Besides leading the Emmet Cohen Trio, Cohen has appeared regularly with Ron Carter, Christian McBride, Benny Golson and Jimmy Cobb. Further, he’s worked with George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Houston Person, Kurt Elling, Billy Hart and Brian Lynch.
Finally, Cohen commits fully to the intergenerational transfer of artistic knowledge, history, and traditions. His Masters Legacy Series is a celebratory set of recordings and interviews honoring legendary jazz musicians.
COVER: $35.00~$40.00

BRIAN BROMBERG, PAUL BROWN & MICHAEL PAULO
2024-11-15 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
The Supergroup, formed by the first letters of their first names, as well as the term BPM stands for beats per minute, the definition of the tempo in music.
Collectively they are responsible for over 80 Billboard Smooth Jazz Number 1 Hits and many hundreds of thousands of record sales. Now together as BPM, they share their success with Grammy wins, nominations, and bring over 100 years of experience to the stage and to the music. BPM is the new fresh voice of Contemporary and Smooth Jazz!
Tickets: $40.00~$150.00

MIKE CLARK, DAVE STRYKER, MIKE LEDONNE, ROB DIXON
2024-11-15 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
A exhilarating jazz filled collaboration with drummer Mike Clark, guitarist Dave Stryker, organist Mike LeDonne, and saxophonist Rob Dixon. A night with original and fan favorite compositions, this swinging ensemble will get your toes tappin’ and fingers snappin’ with exceptional musicianship and innovation.
Mike Clark is a legendary drummer known for his innovative rhythmic approach and his contributions to jazz fusion and hip hop. His drumming is characterized by its intricate and syncopated rhythms, and he has influenced countless drummers. He was a key member of Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters band, which pioneered the jazz fusion genre. His rhythmic innovations were heavily sampled by hip-hop artists, and his influence continues to be felt today.
Dave Stryker is a renowned jazz guitarist known for his soulful playing and versatility. With a long career and numerous collaborations, he consistently delivers captivating performances that showcase his mastery of the instrument. If you appreciate great music and want to experience a truly unforgettable live show, seeing Dave Stryker is highly recommended.
Pianist/Organist Mike LeDonne is an internationally renowned pianist and organist with the unique experience of having played with a wide spectrum of jazz masters from Benny Goodman to Milt Jackson, Ron Carter and Sonny Rollins. With his impressive technique and ability to blend different styles, he consistently delivers captivating performances. He has won praise not only from critics but from master musicians: Oscar Peterson picked him as one of his favorite pianists of today.
Saxophonist Rob Dixon’s music is a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation. He quickly made a name for himself in New York City, collaborating with jazz legends like Count Basie, Tony Bennett, and Duke Ellington. Now Naptown bound and dubbed the Musical Mayor of Indianapolis, Dixon continues to push boundaries and inspire audiences worldwide with his unique blend of jazz and contemporary sounds.
Tickets: $20.00 – $40.00 + $3.50 fee

ALTHEA RENE
2024-11-15 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Blu Jazz+, 47 E Market Street, Akron, OH, 44308, United States
Detroit soul jazz flutist & Billboard chart-topping sensation brings her red hot band back to the Rubber City in a sizzlin’ return to BLU!
Althea was born December 25th in Detroit, Michigan and began her musical journey at the tender age four. She studied classical music while attending Howard University in Washington D.C. and later gained further musical inspiration from the accomplishments of Yusef Lateef, Ian Anderson, and her father, one of Motown’s original Funk Brothers, Dezie McCullers.She has since developed her own creative style.
For more than 10 years she was employed as a Wayne County Deputy Sheriff (Detroit, Michigan). Today, she is a full-time performing/recording artist and some regard her as a “master of her craft” and one of the world’s most exciting solo improvisational flutists.
In May 2013, she released her fifth project “In The Flow”. Collaborating with Grammy award winning producer Michael Broening, (producer for legendary icons George Benson and Paul McCartney) she cowrote the title track. That single became her biggest hit and reached number one ranking on both the Billboard Chart and the Smooth Jazz Chart. Althea Rene made history by becoming the first flute player in the history of Billboard Chart to reach the number one spot.
In April 2015, Althea Rene recorded her first live project. She and her rhythm section annihilated the stage of the beautiful Detroit Public Library with a free concert. Music fans from all over Michigan enjoyed a scorching hot performance. A compilation of some of her greatest hits, “Live in Detroit” is arguably her strongest work to date.
Cover: $48.25

FIERY STRING SISTAS
2024-11-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
At the core of Firey String Sistas are three powerhouse women, Nioka Workman (founder),Marlene Rice and Mala Waldron. Together they infuse world, global funk, ‘head bopping’ soul and Jazz music to produce a unique sound for violin, cello, bass, piano and percussion. The Firey String Sistas extend from 3 to 5 members, featuring cutting edge acoustic and electric musicians. The ‘Sistas’ presentations include tone portraits of the current times, reflections of women’s culture and a celebration of family traditions. The ensemble’s first recording received overwhelming critical acclaim with the press saying; “ ….there’s enough energy in Firey StringSistas to fire up a constellation….deeply personal, naturally expressive playing….whets the appetite for further releases.” – Raul da Gama (Jazz daGama ). “,….eight fun and swingingoriginals.
The team literally shows pluck…a treat” -George Harris (Jazz Weekly) “ ….. a charming and delectable work by .. supremely talented musicians. It is simultaneously accessible and sophisticated, poignant and erudite and, as such, should have a wide appeal. It certainly whets the appetite for more to come…..” -Hrayr Attarian (All About Jazz) . After the success of CD “That’s What She Said” , the Firey String Sistas have begun to record their sophomore CD with dedications to icons, Maxine Waters, Michelle Obama and Mal Waldon This CD also includes surprise features of renowned Jazz artists sprinkled in. Firey String Sistas are recipients of the South Arts Jazz Tours 2023 for performances at Outpost Performing Center, Albuquerque and SITE Museum, Santa Fe Jazz Collective in New Mexico.
Tickets: $35.00~$110.00

LONGINEU PARSONS ENSEMBLE
2024-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Emory University: Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA, 30322, United States
Unity Jazz presents trumpeter Longineu Parsons and his Ensemble featuring pianist Nat Adderley Jr. with special guest vocalist Myrna Clayton.
The career of Longineu Parsons, with its many musical pieces and parts, serves as a metaphor for what he calls “the disorder of the human tribe.” The whole of Longineu Parsons is greater than the sum of his parts, and he has made it his mission – and the mission of his own Tribal Disorder Records – to use music as “a force against disorder in the human tribe.”
In his own life and career, this “disorder” has come in the form of widely diverse musical passions and pursuits. Growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, Parsons instinctively plays the blues as a native language. After cutting his teeth playing hometown gigs starting in junior high, he toured on the Chitlin Circuit for a few years before attending Florida A&M University for his undergraduate degree.
There, two pivotal experiences would help set his course. The first was that he heard the John Coltrane album “Expression” – it opened his ears and changed his life. Though he was already into Miles Davis and “Bitches Brew,” something was different about this. Secondly, he met the famous trumpeter (and FAMU alum) Nat Adderley. Nat took Longineu under his wing and over time, mentor and protégé became lifelong friends. Longineu is honored to play Nat’s cornet as his main horn.
Tickets: $50.00 | CashApp: $UnityJazz / Zelle: 7708991991
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EMMETT COHEN
2024-11-17 17:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Emmet Cohen is committed to the intergenerational transfer of artistic knowledge, history, and traditions. His signature professional undertaking is the “Masters Legacy Series,” a celebratory set of recordings and interviews honoring legendary jazz musicians. He serves as both producer and pianist for each album in the series. The goal of this landmark, ongoing project is to provide musicians of multiple generations a forum to transfer the unwritten folklore that is America’s unique musical idiom. Cohen has observed that playing jazz “is enriched immeasurably by connecting and studying with jazz masters, forging backward to the very creation of the art form.” Volume one of the “Masters Legacy Series” features drummer Jimmy Cobb, and volume two spotlights bassist Ron Carter. Future “Masters Legacy Series” releases will include Cohen’s recordings with Benny Golson, Tootie Heath, and George Coleman.
Cover: $20.00 – $45.00 + $3.50 fee

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ FACULTY
2024-11-19 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Jazz Club, 117 W 4th St #107b, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
The Texas State University Jazz Studies program prides itself on providing an intensive, nurturing environment that emphasizes student-faculty interaction and encourages its diverse student population to find their own voices as performers.​ Proximity to both Austin and San Antonio enables students to pursue external performance opportunities that enhance their education. The jazz faculty comprises first-call players who help students network as they transition into a full-time careers in performance, composition, and education. The Texas State Jazz Faculty performs advanced arrangements of contemporary popular music in various styles, under the direction of Dr. Utah Hamrick. All ages welcome.
Cover: $15.00 ~ $25.00

MALAYA SOL QUINTET
2024-11-19 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Django, 2 6th Avenue | The Roxy Hotel, New York City, NY, 10013, United States
Vocalist Malaya Sol breathes fresh life to Boleros and Sambas in her distinct sound described by Allen Foster on AXS.com as “…an incredible excursion that traveled both around the globe and through time…Her tone is a divine gossamer spun from opulent gold fibers, and her intimate style of delivery is utterly captivating.”
Lineup:
Malaya Sol – Vocals
Itai Kriss – Flute/Vocals/Percussion
Leandro Pellegrino – Guitar
Eduardo Belo – Bass
Rogério Boccato – Drums
Cover: $35.00 +2 Drink Minimum

BRYAN ANTHONY QUARTET
2024-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Parker Jazz Club, 117 W 4th St #107b, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Celebrating Sinatra!
Charismatic crooner Bryan Anthony keeps the legacy of the Great Gentlemen of Song (especially Sinatra) alive and well in his immensely satisfying and sweetly nostalgic performances. A veteran vocalist of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Anthony provides stunning homages to the Swing Era for contemporary audiences. Parker Jazz Club is 21+ music venue
Cover: $20.00 ~ $30,00

QUIANA PARLER & LAVON STEVENS TRIO
2024-11-20 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928, United States
As lead vocalist, lyricist, and composer for internationally and critically acclaimed two-time Grammy Award-winning roots music group, Ranky Tanky, Quiana Parler spent weeks at #1 on several Billboard Jazz charts. Quiana has spent over 20 years as the most sought-after vocalist in the Lowcountry. Known locally for years prior, she rose to national prominence after her success on the 2003 season of American Idol.

Quiana has worked and collaborated with diverse artists and producers such as Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Bobby McFerrin, Miranda Lambert, David Foster, Walter Afanasieff and many more. Her performances have been featured on national broadcasts like The View, NBC’s Today, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, The Tyra Banks Show, and Saturday Night Live, as well as the Academy of Country Music Awards and the American Music Awards.
Lavon Stevens has traveled and performed all over the country including Aspen, Colorado, Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida. The resort vacation destination of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina has been his home since 1981. He is one of the premier entertainers on Hilton Head Island. He is producing a variety of shows and recording projects including other R&B, Jazz and Gospel artists
Tickets: $10.00 ~ $20.00 Dinner is required with all reservations.

LORI WILLIAMS
2024-11-21 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | South, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner (PositiveMusicPM.org), and artist-in-residence with over 30 years of experience. Her annual vocal jazz tour and performance at music festivals have taken her to Europe (Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Russia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Ukraine), Japan, The Caribbean (including Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Curaçao, St. Lucia, Turks and Caicos, et. al), Mexico, and across the USA. Her vocal jazz artist residencies have allowed her to work with and mentor students on college campuses in the United States and abroad.
Cover: $39.00 +fee

WYCLIFFE GORDON & FROST STUDIO JAZZ BAND
2024-11-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
Highly acclaimed musician Wycliffe Gordon enjoys an extraordinary career as a soloist, as well as performing and touring with some of the world’s most sought-after jazz musicians. His high-energy, traditional hard-swinging style captivates audiences across time–performing for dignitaries and heads- of-state to elementary school children. He is equally at home as a composer, arranger and recording artist with over 50 recordings to his credit, 24 of which he is leader or co-leader. He is one of America’s foremost music educators and currently serves as full time director of jazz studies at Augusta University and travels all over the world giving masterclasses and performances with college and university ensembles.
Presenting Oscar Micheaux’s silent race film Within Our Gates, synchronized with Wycliffe Gordon’s original score, “Within These Gates of Mine.” This event powerfully fuses history and music, highlighting the earliest surviving film by an African-American filmmaker. Within Our Gates is a dark and emotional indictment of American racial injustices. The concert features Gordon, Etienne Charles, a 20-piece jazz orchestra, and vocalists.
Tickets: $15.00~$40.00

T.K. BLUE QUARTET
2024-11-21 22:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | The Django, 2 6th Avenue | The Roxy Hotel, New York City, NY, 10013, United States
jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer and educator from New York City, his parents were Jamaican and Trinidadian, and he has used their Afro-Caribbean musical styles in his own work. He has worked with, among others, Don Cherry, Jayne Cortez, the South African pianist Dollar Brand (now Abdullah Ibrahim), Randy Weston, for whom he was musical director, Jimmy Scott and fronts a powerhouse band of his own.
Cover: $35.00 +2 Drink Minimum

SY SMITH
2024-11-22 17:00 - 2024-11-24 23:00 (America/New_York) | South, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Sy Smith has proven throughout her career that an R&B artist can be progressive while remaining firmly rooted in tradition. Foremost a singer with a vocal range spanning five octaves, Smith began an unending succession of background gigs with Whitney Houston in the late ’90s, and has since worked closely with Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti and Grammy-nominated group the Foreign Exchange, among dozens of other artists. After a brief period signed to a major, Smith established an independent label of her own, an outlet for compositionally solid and sonically adventurous albums including The Syberspace Social (2005), Conflict (2008), Fast and Curious (2012), and the entirely self-produced Sometimes a Rose Will Grow in Concrete (2018).
Sy raises her own bar and then leaps over it with her latest offering “Until We Meet Again” – her critically-acclaimed album produced by Zo! & Tall Black Guy, executive produced by Phonte Coleman and released on +FE Music in January 2024. This mellifluously soulful LP is drawing comparisons to Minnie Riperton and Deniece Williams and is already being called “the album of the year” by a few critics. Music journalist Mark Chappelle says “Smith evokes multiple traditions at once. With the sincerity of Diana Ross dedicating “Missing You” to Marvin Gaye, Smith lets her voice levitate until it breaks—as if just the right frequency could resurrect a loved one.”
Cover: $39.00 +fee

JOE ALTERMAN TRIO
2024-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | All Saints Church, 634 W Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Atlanta native Joe Alterman has performed at venues from the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center to famed jazz clubs Birdland and Blue Note in New York as well as Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta. His skills and his joyful approach to music have been praised by such jazz greats as Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis, and Ahmad Jamal.
In addition to his mastery of jazz piano, Joe’s creativity can be seen in his leadership of the revamped Atlanta Jewish Music Festival, now known as the Neranenah Festival.
Tickets: $25.00 + $3.52 fee ~ Adult | $15.00 (+$2.85 fee) ~ Student

DEBO RAY
2024-11-22 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
Grammy-nominated, vocalist extraordinaire Debo Ray is an immersive musical and visual experience. She has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages: Newport and Monterey Jazz, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and more.
Her versatility from neo-soul/R&B to jazz, pop, classical/opera and rock is unmatched. In a Boston Globe feature, music critic Jon Garelick asks: “Is there anything Debo Ray can’t sing?” as well as describing her “emotional expression and charismatic stage presence”.
Debo recently completed recording her first album of original contemporary R&B material which she co-wrote along with, among others, Grammy winning producer Prince Charles Alexander. Each song tells a bold, unique story musically and lyrically.
