For nearly 20 years, JAZZ HOUSE has shaped the next generation of jazz artists through world-class training and mentorship. Hosted by eight-time Grammy Award winner Christian McBride, this special night spotlights rising stars performing new arrangements and timeless works by Miles Davis, Bobby Timmons, John and Alice Coltrane, and more. It’s a powerful glimpse into […]
August 15, 2025 marks the occasion of the "Maharajah of the Keyboard" Oscar Peterson's 100th birthday. For the occasion of his centennial and to commemorate his long history with Birdland, there will be celebrations for Peterson's birthday week both at Birdland Jazz Club and the Birdland Theater. Three legends of jazz will have their first […]
25th Anniversary Year of Celebration of the Grammy Award-winning big band. Gordon Goodwin is a 70-year-old pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger and conductor. Best known for leading Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, an 18-piece jazz orchestra that blends big band swing with funk and jazz fusion. Goodwin has won four Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards. August 15th Fri. […]
Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave is a ascending talent newly emerging in the role of a compositional leader. His energetic playing style and improvisational finesse derives from influences of early bebop and jazz, as well flares of fusion and gospel. His musical prowess has more recently been shown through new innovative compositions. The record “Dual Citizen” is an introductory […]
The james M. Dixon Foundation presents The Purple Affair starring keith David, Maria Howell and Noel Friedline for an afternoon into a night of fine dining, jazz and celebration in honor of incredible individuals and organizations to raise funding and awareness for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. The Honorees: Dr. Robert Kaufman, Sonder Health, Jacquelyn […]
Cécile McLorin Salvant is a French-American jazz vocalist. She is one of the most highly regarded jazz vocalists of her generation, often winning DownBeat annual critics polls. She has released seven albums since 2010, six of which have been nominated for Grammy Awards. She is a 3-time winner of the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy Award for her 2015 album For […]
Atlanta is celebrating the legendary Roy Ayers. A pioneer of jazz-funk, vibraphonist, composer, and producer whose sound became the heartbeat of Black culture from the 1970s through today. Often dubbed the “Godfather of Neo-Soul,” Ayers’ genre-bending artistry shaped the sonic foundation for countless artists, from Erykah Badu and The Roots to A Tribe Called Quest […]
Eaton, DC | 1201 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat | 4:00pm Reggie Bowens Group with special guest Brent Birckhead | 5:30pm Heidi Martin | 6:45pm Kennedy Center Millenium Stage | 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566 Joshua Bayer Quintet | 6:00pm We Act Radio | 1920 Martin Luther […]
Downtown DC Anthem Row | 800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 Benjie Porecki | 4:30PM Be'La Dona | 6:00pm Langston Hughes II | 7:15pm Brass-A-Holics | 8:30pm The Kennedy Center | 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 Leigh Pilzer | 6:00pm Palisades Hub | 5200 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 Marty Ehrlich […]
Jazz In Canal Park | 200 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 Justin Mendez | 5.:30pm Westminster Church | 400 I St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Organ Summit featuring Charles Covington, Allyn Johnson, Lennie Robinson, Steve Wilson & Dave Manley | 6:00pm DC JazzFest at the Kennedy Center | 2700 F Street NW, […]
Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz…Real Jazz. With years of experience as a musical performer and actor with familiar roots that place him firmly within the music’s firmament, the Atlanta native is still just getting started on this benevolent turn in his journey. And he is bringing […]
Arena Stage | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Eric Byrd Trio | 1:00pm The JazzDC All-Stars Orchestra With Saxophonist Steve Wilson | 5:45pm Branford Marsalis Quartet | 7:45pm The Wharf | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Tony Martucci Earth Tones | 3:30pm Sun Ra Arkerstra | 4:30pm Jahari Stampley Family Trio […]
Allan Harris invites you to step into the golden era of Harlem with ‘Harlem After Dark: An Uptown Jazz Party,” a thrilling celebration of the music, artistry, and vibrant culture that defined the heartbeat of uptown Manhattan. Featuring world class musicians, electrifying vocals, and the rhythmic brilliance of tap, this unforgettable evening pays homage to […]
Arena Stage | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Paul Carr & Vanessa Rubin | 1:00pm Makoto Ozone & Gregoire Maret | 4:00pm Dado Moroni | 5:15pm The Jazzmeia Horn Quartet | 6:30pm Ron Carter | 8:00pm Todd Marcus The Wharf | 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 Emmet Cohen Trio | 4:15pm […]
Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist, composer, bandleader, and Louis Armstrong's long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and […]
Emmy winner, Tony and Grammy nominee Lizz Callaway sings the songs of Stephen Schwartz with her show The Wizard and I. It is a collection of songs from a career over 60 years. Her performance features Oscar winning tunes from Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, The Baker’s Wife as well as lending her voice to animated movies […]
Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist, composer, bandleader, and Louis Armstrong's long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and […]
By some measures, Kevin Bales was a latecomer to jazz, already 17 when he encountered the sounds and structures and became captivated by the freedom and corresponding challenges of the music. But if late to the party, he wasted no time in immersing himself in the celebration, declaring total commitment to what would be his […]
One of today's most exciting emerging voices on piano, Paul Cornish and his trio make their Bop Stop debut as they tour to promote Cornish's debut album as a leader, You're Exaggerating! The album was released on Blue Note Records on August 22nd. Every artist who records for Blue Note is part of a grand […]
Join the Jazz Brunch audience for Julie Dexter is a world renowned, award winning, British singer, songwriter and producer considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of her generation. Having shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint Condition, Caron Wheeler, Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Omar, Ledisi, […]
Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp for the digital era. She seamlessly blends genres from classical to R&B to jazz, drawing inspiration from pioneering jazz harpists Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, while forging her own distinct sound. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award […]
Daniel Harris III - Debut Album Release The visionary artist, dynamic trumpeter, community organizer, and cultural innovator has a multifaceted career that is creating an indelible mark on the jazz and creative scenes across California and beyond. With a string of high-profile performances, Daniel has captivated audiences at prestigious venues such as Yoshi’s Jazz Club […]
Wednesday Jazz Jam is hosted by Gordon Vernick. With his quartet he opens the evening performing a few numbers, then invites other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in and everyone who wants to perform will be […]
Born and raised in New Orleans, Stanton Moore is a dedicated drummer and performer. As a founding member of the Grammy-nominated funk band, Galactic, Moore’s infectious style has allowed him to collaborate with luminaries Irma Thomas, Joss Stone, Tom Morello, George Porter Jr, Dr. Lonnie Smith and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Driven and inspired by the […]