Notorious Jazz

DUANE EUBANKS QUARTET
2025-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, 2 N Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960, United States
Duane Eubanks was raised in a musical family, but stopped playing in his teens and instead pursued a degree in accounting; six years later, he conceded that this had been an error, and returned to music. He subsequently studied jazz at Temple University, where he played with Wynton Marsalis and Billy Taylor, and also spent two years training with Johnny Coles.
He hass released his first album, My Shining Hour, in 1999, having been approached by a producer who had heard him performing on his brother Robin’s album 4: JJ / Slide / Curtis and Al. In 2002 and 2005, Eubanks shared in the Grammy Awards received by Dave Holland’s big band for the albumsWhat Goes Around and Overtime.

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Band: Jordan Williams ~ piano
Santi Debriano ~ bass
Ocie Davis ~ drums

Showtime: 7:00pm
Cover: $25.00

RENE MARIE
2025-08-01 19:00 - 2025-08-02 23:00 (America/New_York) | Dazzle, 1080 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Part of René’s musical philosophy has been focused on giving back. In 2010, she launched a series of vocal therapy group sessions called SLAM. “I’ve never been to college or received any ‘professional’ training,” she said at the time, “so I feel a bit anxious about my ability to convey my personal approach to singing. However, I know what I know, and I’ve always been up for a good challenge.” And in a self-deprecating moment, she added: “Although the thought of attempting to share my vocal philosophy often makes me wonder if I have completely lost touch with reality.”
René joined the Motéma label with the 2011 release of Voice of My Beautiful Country, followed later that same year by Black Lace Freudian Slip. Her 2013 followup, I Wanna Be Evil: With Love To Eartha Kitt, earned a Grammy nomination in the Best Jazz Vocals category. Her Sound of Red album has been nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
Perhaps more than most artists, René understands music’s capacity to heal and inspire. Not only has she herself been the beneficiary of it, but she has made every effort along the way to extend those same benefits to others.
“I have never forgotten the early lessons learned about the power of music,” she says. “Today, I try to imbue that feeling of emotion into every song I write and every song I sing – every time. I am very happy to be alive today, doing the things I love to do – singing, composing, writing, teaching and arranging.
Cover: $29.95 ~ $46.35

SEBASTIAN LOIACONO QUINTET
2025-08-01 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Jazz Voyeur Club, Posadas 1557, C1112ADA Cdad, Buenos Aires, Autonomous District, Argentina
Sebastian Loiacono Quintet Plays Duke Ellington
The Quintet
Sebastián Loiacono ~ saxophone | Mariano Loiacono ~ trumpet | Pablo Raposo ~ piano | Mauricio Dawid ~ double bass | Alejandro Beelmann ~ drums
Table. One ticket per person ~ $20,000 peso | $15.74
Stools. One ticket per person ~ $16,000 peso | $12.59
Location with reduced vision ~ $10,000 peso | $7.87

GARY BARTZ QUINTET
2025-08-02 08:00 - 2025-08-04 17:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Blue Note ~ Tokyo, 6 Chome-3-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
Saxophonist Gary Bartz is a NEA Jazz Master and two time Grammy Award winner and Living Legacy Award recipient. He comes to Blue Note Tokyo with his quintet for a three day residency. He was first exposed to jazz as the son of the owners of a jazz nightclub in Baltimore, Maryland.
In 1958 he left Baltimore to study at the Juilliard School. In the early 1960s, he performed with Eric Dolphy and McCoy Tyner in Charles Mingus’ Jazz Workshop. He worked as a sideman with Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln before joining Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. In 1968, he was a member of McCoy Tyner’s band, Expansions.
In 2019, Revive Music and Bartz celebrated the 50th Anniversary of his Another Earth album at Winter Jazzfest in New York City, alongside original member Pharoah Sanders. He is Professor of Jazz Saxophone at Oberlin College.
Tickets: ¥ 9,900 | $66.65

EARL PHILIPS BIG BAND
2025-08-02 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Chris’ Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Tribute to Terry Gibbs & His Dream Band | Steve Weiss Mallet Festival)
Earl Phillips is active as composer/arranger, educator, and bass trombonist in the greater Philadelphia area. As a composer/arranger, Earl directs and writes for the Earl Phillips Big Band and has led his own 17-piece big band since 2007.
As an educator, Earl is the Professor of Jazz Trombone and a member of the Composition / Arranging faculty at Rowan University. Earl is also the Director of thel Jazz Ensemble, and teaches Music Theory and Music Technology at Cherokee High School. Earl has also directed the Philadelphia Grammy Band (2005-2007), the All South Jersey Jazz Ensemble (2008 &2012), the All Central Jersey Jazz Ensemble (2014) and he has been a clinician/manager with the New Jersey All State Jazz Ensemble (2009-2014).
In 2020, through the COVID pandemic, Earl ran 2 All-State Jazz Ensembles to keep region jazz running and, for those efforts, was recognized as the 2020 New Jersey Association of Jazz Education “Teacher of the Year” award.
The Big Band

Earl Phillips ~ Bass Trombone
Tony Miceli ~ Vibraphone
Behn Gilece ~ Vibraphone
Oliver Mayman ~ Vibraphone
Morgan Walbridge ~ Vibraphone
General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $30
Dinner & Show ~ Includes 3-course dinner: $100
VIP Dinner & Show ~ Includes dinner above and upgraded stage-front seating: $120
(Beverages not included)

TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON & CHRISTIE DASHIELL
2025-08-06 18:00 - 2025-08-08 22:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Blue Note ~ Tokyo, 6 Chome-3-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
Terri LynE Carrington: WE INSIST 2025! featuring Christy Dashiell
Four-time GRAMMY-winning jazz icon Terri Lyne Carrington and GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Christie Dashiell release “Freedom Day (Part 1),” their vibrant reimagining of Max Roach’s timeless anthem “Freedom Day.” The single highlights Carrington’s lifelong mission to champion jazz and advocate for inclusivity and raise the voice of women, trans and non-binary people in the genre. The single is out now via Candid Records, listen here.
“Freedom Day (Part 1)” is a dynamic tribute to the 1960 Max Roach and Oscar Brown Jr. composition, from the groundbreaking album We Insists! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite. Written to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, the album stands as a defining artistic statement of the Black American civil rights movement. With a career defining performance by the incomparable Abbey Lincoln, it is one of the most powerful and enduring statements of music as protest
The new arrangement breathes new life into the track, blending Carrington’s signature drumming and electronics with Dashiell’s soulful vocals and an all-star ensemble featuring Matthew Stevens (guitar), Simon Moullier (vibes), Morgan Guerin (bass, woodwinds), and Milena Casado (trumpet, electronics). The result is a dynamic interpretation that honors the original’s revolutionary spirit, while echoing a social justice message which remains poignant as ever today.
Cover: ¥ 10,000 | $67.32

BEN WOLFE
2025-08-08 19:00 - 2025-08-10 22:30 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Bassist and composer Ben Wolfe brings his hard swinging quartet to Dizzy’s Club for three nights of bold originals and heartfelt ballads. Known for his inventive voice and magnetic stage presence, Wolfe leads a top-tier ensemble that delivers timeless jazz with fresh energy and chemistry.
Performers:
Ben Wolfe, bass
Joel Ross, vibraphone
Sullivan Fortner, piano
Aaron Kimmel, drums

Table & Bar Seating: $25.00 ~ $55.00

NICOLE HENRY
2025-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
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 Jazz Album of 2005. She won the 2013 Soul Train Music Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance.
She has recorded eight albums to date with her latest Time to Love Again hit the online shelf in 2021. She continually performs around the States. From classic jazz to classic soul, and a sprinkling of everything in between, Nicole Henry will perform material including “A Lot of Living to Do,” “You Taught My Heart to Sing,” and more.
Cover: $45.76

JAZZ HOUSE KIDS
2025-08-11 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | DC
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 the future of jazz, rooted in tradition, driven by passion, and filled with possibility.
Cover: Sold Out

OSCAR PETERSON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
2025-08-12 19:00 - 2025-08-16 23:59 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
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 ever musical meeting on the Birdland stage. Makoto Ozone, John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton will be coming together to celebrate their friend, colleague and mentor, Oscar Peterson, with a variety of music featuring selections from both his musical catalogue and their own as well as beloved standards that celebrate the swinging rhythms of the jazz tradition that OP represents.
Featuring:
Makoto Ozone ~ piano
John Clayton ~ bass
Jeff Hamilton ~ drums
Cover: $45.76 ~ $56.06

GORDON GOODWIN'S BIG PHAT BAND
2025-08-15 16:30 - 2025-08-18 22:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Blue Note ~ Tokyo, 6 Chome-3-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
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. – August 18th Mon.8.15 fri., 8.18 mon.
[1st]Open5:00pm Start6:00pm [2nd]Open7:45pm Start8:30pm
Cover: ¥ 11,000 | $74.05

KASAN BELGRAVE
2025-08-15 19:30 - 2025-08-16 23:00 (America/Detroit) | Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
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 reflection of Kasan’s own consciousness through experience of musical nurturing & professional practice from the Detroit jazz mentorship empire, led by his father, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. It provides a glimpse of Kasan’s endless curiousness of sonic ingenuity.
Belgrave is just one of many who was nurtured in the realm. The lineup for “Dual Citizen” might be the most outright product of that very circle of mentorship. Bassist Jonathan Muir-Cotton, finishing his degree at MSU, is currently rotating in Christian Sands Trio; Louis Jones aka “WavyLou”, a gun-slinging drummer who has the likes of the Haynes’ and Roach’s, recently hit with ELEW and Johnny O’Neal in Detroit; Brendon Davis, a virtuosic voice on piano shortly studying with the great Chick Corea.
Cover: $25.00

THE PURPLE AFFAIR
2025-08-17 15:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
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 Thornton, Dr. Glenna Brewster, Jamila Jones, Bob Baldwin and Barbara Clayton Hudson.
The Honorary Chair is Janean Courtney Armstrong, the emcee is WCLK Morning host Morris Baxter, and The After Affair features keyboardist Bob Baldwin.
General Tickets: $150.00 | After Affair: $50.00
Patron Tickets: International Caregiver $350.00 | Daddy’s Closet: $500.00 | Food Insecurity: $750.00

CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT
2025-08-20 08:00 - 2025-08-22 17:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Blue Note ~ Tokyo, 6 Chome-3-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
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 One to Love, her 2017 album Dreams and Daggers, and her 2018 album The Window, each released on the Mack Avenue label. Salvant’s most recent album is Mélusine, released in 2023 by Nonesuch Records. Salvant primarily sings in English or French, her first language, and has also recorded songs in Occitan and Haitian Kreyòl.
Cécile McLorin Salvant Quartet
The Band:with Sullivan Fortner ~ piano | Yasushi Nakamura ~ bass | Kyle Poole ~ drums
Shows:
2025 August 20th Wed. – August 22nd Fri.
[1st]Open5:00pm Start6:00pm [2nd]Open7:45pm Start8:30pm
Cover: ¥ 8,800 | $59.24

ROY AYERS TRIBUTE
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
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 and Common.

Long before the dancefloors of Harlem to the airwaves of London and the sample-heavy beats of 90s hip hop, Roy Ayers’ Ayers started recording as a bebop sideman in 1962. In 1963, he released his debut studio album West Coast Vibes featuring a collaboration with the saxophonist Curtis Amy. He rose to prominence when he dropped out of Los Angeles City College and joined jazz flautist Herbie Mann in 1966. His music has transcended generations, inspiring a movement rooted in rhythm, liberation, and Black excellence.

Hosted by WCLK’s Morris Baxter, the evening will be opened by Heda Rose, followed by Mark Adams and a host of Atlanta musicians and vocalists.
Cover: $30.00 ~ $55.00

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-27 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | DC Jazzz Festival | The Wharf, Washington, DC, United States
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 King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

Jazz & Poetry: tribute to Thomas Sayers Ellis featuring Tyler Leak & Freeform with special guest poet Kenny Carroll

The Hamilton Live | 600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 | Sold Out

Jazz DC Orchestra directed by Allyn Johnson with special guest Christie Dashiell, Brandee Younger and Paul Carr

Mr. Henry’s | 601 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003

Herb Scott and Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation JAM | 8:00pm

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DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-28 16:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
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 Trio Exaltation | 7:00pm

Takoma Station | 6914 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20012

Elijah Easton | 7:00pm

Kreeger Museum | 2401 Foxhall Road NW, Washington, DC 20007

Imani-Grace Cooper | 7:00pm

Arena Stage | 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Cécile McLorin Salvant | 7:30pm

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DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-29 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
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, Washington DC 20566

Herb Scott | 6:00pm

American University | 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Joshua Bayer | 6:30pm

DC JazzFest At The Anthem | 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Lalah Hathaway | 8:00pm
Matthew Whitaker | 8:00pm

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TONY HIGHTOWER
2025-08-29 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
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 a lot of young people with him.
Beyond his contributions as a vocalist to the successful projects of Gerald Levert, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the soundtrack for “Money Train,” Goodie Mob’s certified gold album “Soul Food,” Society of Soul’s album “Brainchild,” Pebbles’ album “Straight From My Heart,” Lionel Richie’s album “Louder Than Words,” and Outkast, he has preoduced and recorded his own albums and has performed around the East Coast and in Europe.
Cover: $40.00

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-30 13:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
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 | 5:15pm
The Baylor Project | 5:50pm
Akua Allrich & The Tribe! | Union Stage ~ 6:00pm
Birckhead | 6:45pm
The String Queens | 7:15pmNext Jazz Legacy | UnionStage ~ 8:30pm
Marcus Miller | 9:00p
Corcoran Holt Quintet & Jam

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ALLAN HARRIS
2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Miniaci Theater, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard, Davie, FL, 33314, United States
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 Harlem’s legendary jazz legacy while embracing the vibrant, creative energy of modern-day Harlem, where tradition and innovation come alive.
Vocalist and blues guitarist, Allan Harris, the dynamic vocals of Maya Azucena, tap dancer and vocalist A.C. Lincoin, and a swinging quartet, the evening celebrates Harlem’s rich jazz heritage.
Cover: $41.30 ~ $59.00

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-31 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
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
Corcoran Holt Supergroup | 5:40pm
Gary Bartz NTU Troop | 6:45pm
Allan Harris | 7:30pm
Keyon Harrold | 8:10pm
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Octet: Eddie Pamieri Tribute | 9:00pm
John Scofield Trio
Hiruy Tirfe Quartet
Lyle LinkJonkuk Kim
Christie Dashiell

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CATHERINE RUSSELL
2025-09-02 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 2025-09-06 23:00 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
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 Sy Oliver.
Catherine’s professional life began early. After graduating with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she toured and recorded with Carrie Smith, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, Toshi Reagon and Rosanne Cash, among others, appearing on over 200 albums.
Cover: $45.76 ~ $56.06

LIZ CALLAWAY
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 54 Below, 254 W 54th Street, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
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 Anastacia.
Piano & Music Director: Alex Rybeck
Bass: Ritt Henn
Drums: Ron Tierno
Cover: $73.50 ~ $139.50

KEVIN BALES
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Commons, 125 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
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 life’s work and backing his announcement by resigning his job and designated career in computer programming. Kevin could commit to jazz with a reasonable degree of expectation. He was already an accomplished pianist, with classical chops refined since the age of 10. So accomplished he was invited to audition for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, then under the direction of its most storied conductor Robert Shaw, at age 16.
He has performed and/or recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Louie Bellson, Eddie Daniels, James Moody, Ben Tucker, Ira Sullivan, Marcus Printup, Sam Rivers, Nat Adderley, Bunky Green, Nathen Page and Jack Petersen. He counts among his mentors bassist Ben Tucker, multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan. He has recordings on Blue Note/Capital records. Ten years touring and recording with vocal iconoclast Rene Marie culminated in a Grammy Nominated album.
Cover: $25.00

PAUL CORNISH
2025-09-05 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Bop Stop At The Settlement, 2920 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44133, United States
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 legacy, now in its 86th year. But pianist Paul Cornish is a torchbearer for several remarkable Blue Note legacies, all at once. Which makes You’re Exaggerating!, his powerfully lyrical trio debut for the label, a mission statement for Blue Note’s next generation.
To begin, Cornish is part of a great heritage of jazz piano that has unfolded at the label, from Blue Note’s first 78-rpm releases by Meade Lux Lewis and Albert Ammons through Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Andrew Hill, Don Pullen, Geri Allen, Jacky Terrasson, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Renee Rosnes, Aaron Parks, Gerald Clayton and beyond.
Then, he’s part of a lineage of Blue Note artists, past and present, who hail from Houston, Texas, and developed at the city’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a.k.a. HSPVA. That more recent hall of fame includes Jason Moran, Robert Glasper, Walter Smith III, Kendrick Scott, Chris Dave and James Francies and, now, Cornish, who was born and raised in Houston and has been based in Los Angeles for over a decade.
Featuring:

Paul Cornish, piano
Jermaine Paul, bass
Jonathan Pinson, drums

Cover: $25 each in advance, $30 day of show.

JULIE DEXTER
2025-09-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
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, Doug Carn, Third World and Maxi Priest to name a few, Julie not only holds up her own with them but has been praised and respected by them too.
Influenced by legends such as Nancy Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, and Bob Marley, as well as popular icons Omar and Sade, Julie takes classic soul to the heart of Artistry. Fans and critics across the globe have followed her journey through the circles of Jazz, Broken-Beat, Bossa-Nova, Reggae, Afro-Beat and Soul and she was recently honored at the Black Women in Jazz Awards with the Afro Caribbean Soul of Jazz Award.
It was in 1999 that Julie took a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she now resides. She launched her own label, Ketch A Vibe Records and in 2000 released the critically acclaimed EP Peace of Mind, followed by Dexterity (2002) ,Conscious (2005) and New Again (2011). Moon Bossa, a collaboration with Khari Simmons was released in 2007 and her single “Ketch A Vibe” was featured in national radio ads for Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama.
Julie’s latest album “Deja Vu” takes us on a journey from Bossa to reggae. From Jazz to World Music, Soul and beyond, Julie Dexter is one of an elite few whose talent can transcend genres. She makes it all work on her own terms, as an audaciously independent artist with an undeniable connection to her audience.
Cover: $25.00 ~ $35.00

BRANDEE YOUNGER
2025-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | DC
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 for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest album Brand New Life.
Ever-expanding as an artist, she has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders, and Christian McBride. Her live shows are a testament to her love for the instrument and her cross-reaching ability as a musician, making for a captivating and unforgettable performance.
Cover: $25.00 ~ $60.00

DANIEL HARRIS III
2025-09-07 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Black Cat, 400 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
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 performing with Kev Choice and Ayo Brame, headlining shows at San Francisco’s premier Black Cat Jazz Supper Club, and performed the National Anthem as a soloist for the Oakland Ballers.
His collaborations include sharing stages with Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few in Chicago and in San Francisco, performing with award-winning pianist Jahari Stampley and his Family Band, and joining Terrace Martin for the Los Angeles Jazz Festival Foundation Celebration. Daniel has also graced the Mendocino Music Festival as part of their premier Big Band and headlined the inaugural Just Jazz Future is Now Festival in Monterey.
The Band:
Daniel Harr III: Trumpet
Roy Mendiola: Piano
Ryan Embola: Bass
Jayla Hernandez: Drums
Cover: $35.50~$45.50
