DON ALIQUO
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Saxophonist Don Aliquo’s playing has been described as “smooth as silk…with an unfailing feel for breath and phrasing” while extremely supple in the addressing of his axe but always zeroed in on what he’s describing”.
“Growth” his newest release, explores new territory with intriguing compositions and ample solo space for Aliquo’s inspired improvisations. The eight originals are both complex and open, which shows him expanding his boundaries not only as an instrumentalist and improviser, but also as a composer. The music is an electrifying modern outing with one foot in the future and one in the tradition.
Aliquo has released six solo projects and has worked collaboratively or performed as a sideman on many others. His previous solo cd “Sun and Shield” features veteran jazz masters Rufus Reid, Jim McNeely, and the dynamic Obed Calvaire.
Notable collaborations include a duo recording with eclectic pianist Michael Jefry Stevens and quartet recordings with Roger Humphries and the late Beegie Adair. He also has recorded with his mentor, notable Pittsburgh tenor stalwart, Don Aliquo Sr. on the MCG label.
Don has performed in concerts and recordings with many world-class artists including Gary Burton, Greg Osby, Rufus Reid, Roger Humphries, Harold Danko, Adam Nussbaum, Donald Brown, Pete Christlieb, Scott Robinson, and Bobby Shew.
Cover: $20.00 advance/door

CHEMBO CORNIEL QUINTET
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:30 | CA
Wilson “Chembo” Corniel, Jr. Born in Manhattan on November 22, 1953 of proud Puerto Rican parents, Chembo was raised in the humble streets of Red Hook, Brooklyn. It was during these years, as a quick-witted youngster, that he had the privilege and honor to study with such percussion luminaries as, Tommy Lopez Sr., “Little Ray” Romero, Louie Bauza, and Cachete Maldonado. Chembo honed his skills at The Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts in New York, and also at the prestigious La Escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, Cuba under the direction of the great Chucho Valdés. His intense studies with such legends noted above channeled his energy onto a path where Wilson “Chembo” Corniel has now created a reputation for himself among musicians and the public.

Today, he is considered as one of the best hard-hitting, versatile percussionists around. Chembo teaches percussion to students at the SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music a also at The Collective and leads numerous clinics throughout the United States where he brings awareness to others of the rich Afro-Caribbean traditions. Among his credits, Chembo was chosen to create his own instructional DVD called, “An Introduction to Hand Percussion: Volume I—Congas”. It was released in December of 2000 and with distribution by Warner Brothers it has been a success.

The Band:
Evan Francis – Tenor sax/ Flute
Gabriel Chakarji – Piano
Gabriel Case – Acoustic Bass
Diego Lopez – Drums
Chembo Corniel – Tumbadoras
Tickets: Student $27.98 +fee | GA $59.75 +fee

TAL COHEN QUARTET
2026-03-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Australian-born jazz pianist Tal Cohen leads a dynamic ensemble performance on the lawn as part of the Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series.
Cohen is an internationally touring pianist known for blending modern jazz with Middle Eastern melodic influences and intricate rhythmic phrasing. A winner of the Detroit Jazz Festival’s Barry Harris National Piano Competition, he has performed with acclaimed artists including Terence Blanchard, Joe Lovano, Greg Osby and Ignacio Berroa, while leading his own ensembles at festivals and venues around the world. His album Gentle Giants received international acclaim and a four-star review from DownBeat magazine.
In case of rain, the performance will move indoors to The Betsy Hotel.
Tickets: Free

KERSTEN STEVENS
2026-03-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Kersten Stevens — Queen of the Violin, is a genre-defying artist and composer whose electrifying, luminous performances turn every stage into a sanctuary. A Yale alumna and six-time winner of Amateur Night and Showtime at The Apollo, her sound is a bold fusion of jazz, gospel, soul, and storytelling that leaves audiences moved, seen, and electrified.
Her latest album, Queen Rising, co-written and produced by 8x Grammy winner Christian McBride, debuted in the JazzWeek Top 40. She’s been featured in Vogue, WBGO 88.3FM, and All About Jazz, and has shared the stage with Keyon Harrold, Kamasi Washington, Faith Evans, and Trombone Shorty. She’s performed for icons like Usher, Babyface, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and Dionne Warwick.
Tickets: Streaming ~ $15.00 +fee | GA ~ $35.00 – $45.00 +fee

LEESA RICHARDS
2026-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Scott Galvin Community Center, 1600 NE 126th Street, North Miami, FL, 33181, United States
Join Leesa Richards & Friends for an evening of AfriKin: Art, Jazz & Champagne. It is an all-women art exhibition, jazz performances, and champagne toasts to celebrate the resilience, strength, and courage of womanhood. The annual event honors Women’s History Month.
The night promises a soul-stirring performance paying homage to legendary women pioneers of jazz — from Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, and Nina Simone to contemporary trailblazers like Esperanza Spalding. The evening blends classic elegance with modern innovation, reflecting the enduring power of women in jazz history.
Inside the center immerse yourself in a curated exhibition showcasing stunning works by visionary women artists whose voices, stories, and creativity inspire global connection. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and African tapas as we gather in solidarity and celebration.
Tickets: $44.52 GA | $60.00 VIP | $87.21 Day Of Show (fees included)

PAMELA HART
2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Parker Jazz Club, 117 W 4th St #107b, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Women in Jazz Association, Inc. proudly continues its celebration of Women’s History Month with a very special concert event honoring one of the greatest voices in jazz history. Pamela Hart Sings “The Divine Sarah Vaughan” Join us Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM, Doors 7:00 PM, at Parker Jazz Club, 117 W. 4th Street, Suite 107B, Austin, TX, for an unforgettable evening of swing, soul, and supreme vocal artistry. Austin’s First Lady of Jazz, Pamela Hart, brings the music of Sarah Vaughan to life with elegance, power, and deep respect for the legacy of one of jazz’s most influential women.
This performance is part of Women in Jazz Association’s ongoing mission to uplift, preserve, and celebrate women’s contributions to jazz during Women’s History Month and beyond. This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts. One night. One legendary voice. One unforgettable tribute.
Tickets: $30.19 ~ $41.19 | fees included

CURTIS TAYLOR
2026-03-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Museum Of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th Street, North Miami, FL, 33161, United States
Curtis Taylor is a dynamic jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator whose artistry bridges technical mastery and soulful expression. Raised in Bedford, Ohio he began playing trumpet at an early age and committed to a life in jazz after formative concert experiences in his youth. He honed his craft under the mentorship of leading artists while studying at Michigan State University and Rutgers University.
JAZZ at MOCA is South Florida’s longest-running free outdoor jazz concert series and one of the museum’s most beloved public programs for in-person open air musical entertainment.
Since 1999, Jazz at MOCA has been presented on the MOCA Plaza on the last Friday of the month. Attendees pay as you wish for admission to the museum from 7 to 10pm. Seating starts at 7pm, concert begins at 8pm.
TICKETS: FREE

AMINA FIGAROVA SEXTET
2026-03-27 20:00 - 22:30 | The Side Door, Old Lyme Inn, 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371, United States
Amina Figarova was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and as a child studied to be a classical concert pianist. Graduated from the Baku Conservatory as classical concert pianist. In 1990, she entered Rotterdam Conservatory (where she met Bart Platteau, a fellow student from Belgium) to pursue jazz, coming to the United States in 1992 to complete her formal education at Boston’s Berklee College of Music. In 1998 she was invited to the Thelonious Monk Institute’s summer jazz colony in Aspen, and after more than a decade of bookings in major U.S. jazz clubs, concert halls and festivals, the couple gained legal immigrant status in 2013, and became US citizen in 2020. They currently live in Harlem, NY and tour constantly.
Hailing from Azerbaijan, the New York-based Amina Figarova is an internationally influenced—and recognized—composer, pianist, and bandleader. Those three roles come to the forefront in Figarova’s sextets, bands with a remarkable chemistry that brings her detailed arrangements to life. Every member of the group stands out as a first-rate individual, but their dedication to Figarova’s eclectic and powerful compositions gives this group its depth of feeling and elite status. The Amina Figarova Sextet has been a hit at major festivals like the Newport Jazz Festival and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Suite for Africa is Amina’s 18th album, all with original compositions by Amina. Other compositions for Symphonic orchestra, Musical Diana, a ballad book for Trio Del Norte, brass ensemble, flute duo and quartet, and many more.
The Band:
Amina Figarova – Piano
Charlie Porter – Trumpet
Bart Platteau – Flutes
Wayne Escoffery- Tenor sax
Luques Curtis – Bass
Donald Edwards – Drums
Tickets: Student ~ $27.98 +fee | GA ~ $59.75 +fee

ARTEMIS
2026-03-28 17:00 - 2026-03-29 22:00 | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
ARTEMIS is a powerful ensemble of modern jazz masters, founded in 2017 by pianist and musical director Renee Rosnes. Each musician is a bandleader and composer and every performance encompasses inspired arrangements of classics and originals. Performances across North America and Europe at major venues and festivals have garnered high praise from audiences and critics alike.
It is no wonder that ARTEMIS has been awarded #1 Group of the Year in the Annual Downbeat Readers Poll in 2023, 2024 and 2025! Their third recording “Arboresque” was released February 28, 2025. The album is testament to the group’s evolving musical landscape featuring stellar arrangements and riveting originals contributed by all members of the band. Come hear ARTEMIS perform with joy, passion, and high-wire intensity – there’s no other band like it!
Renee Rosnes – piano & keyboard
Ingrid Jensen – trumpet
Nicole Glover – tenor saxophone
Noriko Ueda – bass
Allison Miller – drums
Tickets: $35.00 ~ $45.00 +fee | Streaming: $15.00 +fee

MARIA HOWELL PRESENTS: GIRLS IN GOWNS
2026-04-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Middle C Jazz, 300 South Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
“Girls in Gowns” A Benefit Concert for Students Without Mothers
“Girls in Gowns” is a unique musical initiative and benefit concert created by singer and actor Maria Howell. The project brings together talented female performers to showcase a collaborative blend of various musical genres while dressed in elegant formal gowns, and above all, for a good cause.
Students Without Mothers (founded by Mary Torrence Williams), is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping high school students without mothers help themselves by empowering them to continue their education. The organization’s main purpose is to provide scholarships for college-bound high school students who are without their mothers due to death or other unfortunate circumstances. For more info – www.studentswithoutmothers.org
The Girls:
Maria Howell ~ Vocal
Shana Blake~ Vocal
Ronee Martin ~ Vocal
Robyn Springer ~ Vocal
Karen Briggs ~ Violin
The Musicians
Noel Freidline – Piano/Keys – Bandleader
Alfred Sergel, IV – Drums
Zack Page – Bass
Tickets: Baby Grand Members ~ $41.95 | General Admission ~ $51.15

ETIENNE CHARLES
2026-04-10 20:00 - 21:30 | WDNA Jazz Gallery, 2921 Coral Way, Miami, FL, 33145, United States
Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners. His concerts engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition, thematic improvisation, dance, and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue, Etienne’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history.
Born in Trinidad, his work is actively connecting the diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations, evident in his latest release, Live in San Francisco Vol. 1. As a sideman, Etienne has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack, Chucho Valdes, Marcus Roberts, Marcus Miller, Count Basie Orchestra, Monty Alexander, Gregory Porter, Terri Lyne Carrington, and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic, Savannah Music Festival and Chamber Music America. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music.
Tickets: $46.78 fees included

SHAWNN MONTEIRO
2026-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
Shawnn Monteiro who has jazz in her blood, jazz in her soul and jazz in her history. Her father was bassist Jimmy Woode, her godmother was Sarah Vaughan and her godfather was Clark Terry.
Having toured all over the world singing jazz with so many of the greats, many of whom are gone now, Shawnn remembers and comes to Scullers with many stories to share.
She is one of the few of jazz royalty left who is still sharing her incredible voice and dynamic performance with jazz lovers of all ages.
Cover: $42.45 ~ $59.25

TONY HIGHTOWER
2026-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Middle C Jazz, 300 South Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Singer and songwriter Tony Hightower is the architect of a new movement, ushering R&B and Hip-Hop audiences into the world of “real jazz.” As the son of the late legendary icon Theresa Hightower, Tony was raised in the industry’s spotlight. Following early success with the neo-soul group 4.0 and collaborations with Outkast, Lionel Richie, and Tyler Perry, he found his true calling in the Great American Songbook.

Under the mentorship of the late Freddy Cole, Hightower emerged as a premier crooner defined by smooth phrasing and a sophisticated, contemporary tone. His critically acclaimed 2022 project, Legacy, serves as his manifesto: a soulful, melody-driven invitation for a new generation to discover the power of Jazz.
Tickets: $33.55 ~ $40.90

JOE ALTERMAN
2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Joe Alterman brings his joyful, groove-driven piano style to the stage in a performance rooted in swing, blues, and soul. A longtime mentee of Les McCann and Ramsey Lewis, he carries forward their life-affirming tradition while blending dynamic space and rhythmic fire into a sound that is both polished and accessible. A two-time Grammy–winning contributor, Alterman delivers deep swing, melodic warmth, and the kind of jazz that simply feels good. Whether leading his trio or captivating audiences solo, Alterman’s music has been described by Downbeat Magazine as “hard-swinging” and by the late journalist Nat Hentoff as “making people smile and, if the room is right, dance.”
Joe Alterman ~ piano
Jeff Reed ~ bass
Lenny Robinson ~ drums
Tickets: $15.00 +fee | GA $30.00 ~ $35.00 +fee

JOHN PIZZARELLI
2026-06-13 17:00 - 2026-06-14 22:00 | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Grammy winning producer, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli celebrates the centennial of iconic singer Tony Bennett with a pair of heartfelt tributes Dear Mr. Bennett, to be released March 3, 2026, which features Pizzarelli’s trio performing timeless songs made famous by Bennett.
For world-renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli, Tony Bennett was more than simply an influence. Pizzarelli’s late father, the revered guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, was a frequent sideman for the legendary singer, appearing on albums including 1960’s To My Wonderful One and 1969’s I’ve Gotta Be Me. John got his own opportunity to accompany Bennett for a radio broadcast that also featured pianist Ralph Sharon and bassist Jay Leonhart. The admiration was mutual – Bennett could be found in the audience for a number of Pizzarelli’s performances, and sketched his likeness on two occasions. The charming artwork that graces the cover of Pizzarelli’s heartfelt new tribute album, Dear Mr. Bennett, was rendered during an engagement at Feinstein’s nightclub at New York’s Loews Regency hotel.
John Pizzarelli ~ guitar and vocals
Isaiah J. Thompson ~ piano
Mike Karn ~ double bass
Tickets: Streaming $15.00 +fee | GA $45.00 ~ $55.00 +fee

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER
2026-06-19 18:00 - 2026-06-20 22:00 | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Two-time Grammy Winner & NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater Sings the Music of Abbey Lincoln!
Over the course of a multifaceted career spanning four decades, Grammy and Tony Award-winning NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards, as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics. Bridgewater’s career has always bridged musical genres. She earned her first professional experience as a member of the legendary Thad Jones/Mel Louis Big Band, and throughout the 70s she performed with such jazz notables as Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon and Dizzy Gillespie. After a foray into the pop world during the 1980s, she relocated to Paris and began to turn her attention back to Jazz.
Strongly influenced by jazz icons Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong, both of whom she met early in her career, NEA Jazz Master Abbey Lincoln’s distinctive vocal style, thought-provoking writing, and spirited personality secured her a place among the jazz luminaries. Over the years, she has worked with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Benny Garter, Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Eric Dolphy, Coleman Hawkins, Miles Davis, Jackie McLean, Clark Terry, and Stan Getz. The recipient of numerous civic and community awards for her work with the poor and disadvantaged, Ms. Lincoln resisted the bleak side of life to emerge as a genuine carrier of celebration through music.
Dee Dee Bridgewater ~ vocals
Alexis Lombre ~ piano & keyboard
Liany Mateo ~ bass
Shirazette Tinnin ~ drums
Tickets: $65.00 ~ %75.00 +fee | Streaming: $20.00 +fee
