Notorious Jazz

MONTY ALEXANDER
2026-02-21 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Moss Center | Main Stage, 10950 SW 211 Street, Cutler Bay, FL, 33189, United States
Jamaica To Jazz
Monty Alexander comes to the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center in Miami for one night only. Known for his unique blend of jazz, reggae, and Caribbean influences, Alexander’s performance promises an unforgettable experience filled with vibrant melodies and rhythms that captivate audiences. His virtuosity on the piano and dynamic storytelling through music are sure to make this event a highlight in Miami’s cultural calendar.
He is one of the pioneers of early Jamaican popular music. As a teenager, he played in the island’s first recording studios (in the late 1950s). He took part in the first sessions that gave rise to ska music, which gave rise to reggae in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Jamaican music and jazz matter greatly to Alexander and are an integral part of his musical expression. After his family settled in the United States, he connected with jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, West Montgomery, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and more.
Tickets: $35.00 ~ $65.00 GA | VIP: $80.00

BEN BEAL
2026-02-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
Ben first fell in love with jazz in his early teens. His first piano teacher filled his ears with George Shearing, Oscar Peterson, and many more. Other passions such as foreign languages and history revealed themselves around this time, but it took just two days as a history major at the University of Massachusetts to realize that music needed to be his focus and life’s work.
Since moving to South Florida four years ago, he has become one of the area’s most in demand jazz pianists and vocalists for both public and private events and concerts. He has performed at many of South Florida’s historic venues including the Adrienne Arsht Center, North Beach Bandshell, Ball and Chain, and Le Chat Noir. Recent performance highlights include the Groundup Festival on Miami Beach with acclaimed pianist Shelly Berg, 2 extended tours with Miami funk outfit Soulpax, the Oceanside Jazz Festival in San Diego, California, and the Jazz Educator’s Network Conference.
Cover: Free

CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE & URSA MAJOR
2026-02-22 17:00 - 20:30 | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
World renowned bassist, composer, arranger, educator, and eight-time Grammy Award-winner, Christian McBride has been one of the most important and prolific figures in the jazz world for over 20 years. From jazz to R&B, and pop/rock and hip-hop/neo-soul to classical, Christian is one of the most acclaimed bassists of his generation, renowned for his bold, swinging style and robust sound. He has appeared on more than 300 recordings as a sideman, and is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, earning a 2016 GRAMMY Award for “Best Improvised Jazz Solo”, the only bassist to ever win at this category.
Christian McBride has worked with the best of the very best – James Brown, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Chaka Khan, Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins, J.J. Johnson, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, McCoy Tyner, Roy Haynes, Chick Corea, Isaac Hayes, Natalie Cole, Lalah Hathaway, Sting, Carly Simon, Don Henley, Bruce Hornsby, The Roots, D’Angelo & Queen Latifah. Christian has been artist-in-residence and artistic director with organizations such as Jazz Aspen, Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Jazz Museum in Harlem, Jazz House Kids, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center – Newark, the Montclair Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival.
The Band:
Christian McBride ~ bass
Nicole Glover ~ saxophone
Ely Perlman ~ guitar
Michael King ~ piano
Savannah Harris ~ drums
Tickets: $45.00 ~ $55.00 +fees
Streaming: $20.00 +fees | %:00pm Show

NICOLE HENRY
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
Acclaimed vocalist Nicole Henry returns to Birdland with What We Desire deeply felt and joy-filled evening of music celebrating one of humanity’s most enduring desires—to be loved. With her signature blend of classic jazz sophistication and soulful warmth, Henry brings new resonance to beloved standards including “All the Way,” alongside inspired interpretations such as the 1970s hit “So Good, So Right.” The award-winning artist has four Top 10 international album titles.
Currently celebrating a 20-year recording career that includes eight critically acclaimed albums, Nicole Henry is a Soul Train Award winner, a four-time Top 10 Billboard jazz artist, and was named “Vocalist of the Decade” by BroadwayWorld Miami. Her impact extends beyond the stage, earning multiple proclamations of “Nicole Henry Day” in Miami for her artistic achievements and community contributions.
Most recently recognized as one of eight “Black Artists Making Waves in 2024,” Henry continues to broaden her artistic reach, garnering acclaim for her theatrical performances in The Bodyguard, The Color Purple, Smokey Joe’s Café, and A Wonderful World.
Nicole Henry ~ Vocal
Shedrick Mitchell ~ piano
Richie Goods ~ bass
Mike Piolet ~ drums
Jean Caze ~ trumpet

MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-03-01 17:00 | Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts, 15800 N.W. 42nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL, 33045, United States
The 29th Annual Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival Weekend returns to Florida Memorial University for an unforgettable music alumni homecoming honoring Dr. Dawn Batson.
Artists:
Jesse Jones Jr. ~ Saxophone
Mark Strowbridge ~ Guitar
James Cotman ~ Drums
Leon “Foster” Thomas ~ Steel Pan
Doug Carter ~ Piano
Nicole Yarling ~ Violin, Vocal
The FMU Funk Jazz AllStars:
Wildmayer Marcelin ~ Saxophone
Mark McClary ~ Drums
Raignor Rollocks ~ Piano
Jaquan Hunter ~ Bass
Joel Chinnery
Day 2 – February 27, 2026
Cigars & Jazz | Dress to Impress!
Gardens Cigar Lounge
19801 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
8:00 – 10:00PM
Festival Tickets: $20.00 ~ $230.00
See full schedule for details.

MAKAYA MCCRAVEN
2026-02-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave, , FL, Miami Beach, FL, 33141, United States
Internationally acclaimed drummer, producer, and sonic collagist Makaya McCraven and his band come to Miami for one night’s performance. His “Off The Record” Tour, named after his newly compiled release of four EPs, is the perfect overview of this composer’s scope and dynamic range.
These four distinct yet interconnected EPs – Techno Logic, The People’s Mixtape, Hidden Out!, and PopUp Shop – all released on music platforms October 31st – mark McCraven’s first recorded offerings since 2022’s In These Times. They return to the signature “organic beat music” approach he first debuted on his 2015 album, and further developed across subsequent releases.
Tickets: $37.44 ~ $42.95

KENNY WILLIAMS
2026-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Parker Jazz Club, 117 W 4th St #107b, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
In his acclaimed 25-year musical career, vocalist Kenny Williams has lit up stages nationally and internationally, and spent nearly a decade performing on Broadway in New York City, making his Broadway debut in Disney’s hit musical The Lion King. A tornado of talent and charisma, Williams possesses an impressive vocal range and a light-from-within aura. The Austin native studied voice at the University of Texas, and cut his teeth as an actor and an entertainer in clubs on the city’s famed 6th Street and at ZACH Theatre.
Williams was born to entertain, and his star shines brightly. He is a truly gifted vocalist, while his spirit, energy, and passion will bring you back for more. This show will also be available via livestream at parkerjazzclub.com/livestream. Online donations welcome. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Texas Jazz Society.
Tickets: $41.19 ~ $52.19 (fee included)

CYRUS CHESTNUT
2026-03-06 18:00 - 2026-03-07 22:00 | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
A masterful jazz pianist and Baltimore native, Cyrus Chestnut balances his lithe technical skill with a robust, soulful style that speaks to his deep gospel roots and love of swinging hard bop. Raised in the church, he learned how to infuse his swinging, classically trained style with a warm gospel sound, a style that first marked his work as a sideman, backing legendary vocalists Jon Hendricks and Betty Carter, as well as with instrumentalists like Donald Harrison and Wynton Marsalis. Expect a unique and unforgettable show as he takes the stage at Keystone Korner Baltimore.
Cyrus Chestnut ~ piano
Tim Green ~ saxophone
Obasi Akoto ~ bass
Eric Kennedy ~ drums
Tickets: $35.00 ~ $45.00 +fee
Streaming: $15.00 +fee

VERONICA SWIFT QUARTET
2026-03-07 20:00 - 21:30 | Moss Center | Main Stage, 10950 SW 211 Street, Cutler Bay, FL, 33189, United States
Veronica Swift is one of the most dazzling jazz singers to emerge in her generation with a virtuosic brilliance and ingenuity. More than just a jazz singer, Swift explores opera, classical, bossa nova, blues, rock, funk, and vaudeville music.
Swift describes this personal artistic statement on her new album as “transgenre.” “I grew up immersed in the culture of jazz music, blessed to have had some of the greats as mentors, and I felt a deep familial duty to uphold that” she says, reflecting on her parents, jazz singer and educator, Stephanie Nakasian, and bebop pianist, Hod O’Brien.
Tickets: $40.00 ~ $65.00

THE HARDEN PROJECT
2026-03-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Lummus Park, 1130 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
The spirit of music brought them together and the spirit of love binds them together. When you go to experience The Harden Project you will feel the love of music encapsulated in this couples musicianship. The core of The Harden Project consists of vocalist Ja’Nia Harden and keyboardist John Harden II. These two artists skillfully and fearlessly play off of each other and displays fluent chemistry during their performances.
Their influences range from Bobby McFerrin, Dinah Washington, Al Jarreau, Jimmy Smith, Robert Glasper, Soulive, and Bobby Floyd. The couple blends their influences and life experiences to create soulful groovy sometimes enchanting compositions. They are not afraid of being transparent and open while performing.
The goal of the project is to bring soul-stirring, emotion-provoking, life-influenced music to the world. The Harden Project features fusion based music of all genres, heavily influenced by jazz, social music, and soul.
Cover: Free

BRAXTON COOK
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Maryland’s own Braxton Cook is an Emmy Award-winning, two time Grammy Award winning, NAACP Image Award-nominated artist, known for his world-class skills as an alto saxophonist, vocalist, songwriter, producer and composer. With a blend of jazz, soul, and alt-R&B, he has carved out a unique, melodic sound that has made him one of the most exciting voices of his generation. A Juilliard-trained, genre-jumping artist whose music feels both contemporary and timeless, Braxton studied saxophone under the renowned Paul Carr. During this time, Braxton was selected as a semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition.
He has performed on major stages around the world, from Coachella to international jazz festivals, and collaborated with artists like Rihanna, Solange, Christian McBride Big Band, Tom Misch, Christian Scott, Marquis Hill, and Jon Batiste, performing on his soundtrack for Pixar’s Oscar-winning film, Soul. His albums garner critical acclaim from outlets like Billboard, BET, NPR Music, FORBES, and The Washington Post, cementing Braxton as both a “jazz marvel” and a cultural influencer shaping modern music. His newest album, Not Everyone Can Go, drops August 29th. Musically, the album conjures images of bright evening sunshine, when the temperature begins to cool.
Braxton Cook ~ saxophone & vocals
Mike King ~ keyboards
Paul Reinhold~ bass
Curtis Nowosad ~ drums
Tickets: $35.00 ~ $40.00 +fee
Streaming: $15.00 +fee

PAT METHENY
2026-03-12 19:30 - 2026-03-13 21:00 | The Parker, 707 NE 8th St, , FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304, United States
Launching his newest project Side-Eye, the concert features rising stars and kindred spirits in jazz. A trailblazing guitarist and composer, Metheny redefined jazz guitar with his blend of melody, swing, and innovation.
Over his career, he worked with legends like Herbie Hancock, David Bowie, and Ornette Coleman, exploring everything from solo guitar to orchestral and electronic music. A 20-time Grammy winner and NEA Jazz Master, Metheny continues to inspire, mentor, and push musical boundaries on stages around the world. Part of the TD Bank Jazz Series.
Born in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Metheny began on trumpet before switching to guitar at 12. By 15, he was performing with Kansas City’s top jazz musicians. He made his international debut in 1974 with vibraphonist Gary Burton, quickly earning recognition for his horn-like phrasing, modern improvisation, and deep roots in swing, melody, and the blues. His groundbreaking debut album Bright Size Life (1975) redefined the sound of jazz guitar for a new generation.
The Band:
Pat Metheny | Guitar
Jermaine Paul | Bass
Chris Fishman | Piano
Joe Dyson | Drums
Leonard Patton | Vocal
Tickets: $111.00 – $136.00

BRANDEE YOUNGER TRIO
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | All Saints Church, 634 W Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
The sonically innovative Brandee Younger is a harpist, composer, and bandleader whose music, connecting spiritual jazz with classical training and the soulfulness of R&B, has revolutionized the harp’s role in modern music. In 2022 she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition, and in 2024 she earned an NAACP Image Award for her album Brand New Life.
Brandee was one of six artists who recently received a $525,000 grant from the Doris Duke Foundation recognizing “the singular role that artists play in enriching life and enlivening society.” She is now the custodian of the harp owned by the legendary Alice Coltrane, whose work she performed in a recent Carnegie Hall tribute to the late artist.
Ever expanding as an artist, she also has performed with cultural icons including John Legend, Lauryn Hill, and Pharoah Sanders, and her compositions have been featured in both the Netflix documentary, “Beyonce: Homecoming,” and Quincy Jones and Steve McQueen’s “Soundtrack for America.” Brandee’s latest album, Gadabout Season, evokes our shared search for joy, “our search for meaning and beauty amid life’s most complex moments.”
Tickets: Sold Out

JOE GRANSDEN
2026-03-13 19:30 - 23:00 | The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Trumpeter Joe Gransden brings warmth, virtuosity, and joyful swing to his celebration of the music of Chuck Mangione, honoring one of jazz’s most beloved melodic voices. Known for his rich tone, effortless lyricism, and deep respect for the tradition, Gransden captures the soaring optimism and emotional clarity that made Mangione’s compositions timeless—while infusing them with his own dynamic phrasing and modern energy.
This tribute is less imitation than interpretation: a heartfelt homage that revisits iconic melodies and grooves, inviting audiences to rediscover the beauty, accessibility, and sheer joy at the heart of Mangione’s music through Gransden’s distinctive trumpet voice.
Tickets: $44.00

TOMI BERRY & OMAR ASKEW
2026-03-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Divinely Elegant Vines Tasting Room, 2730 Broad Street, Austell, GA, 30106, United States
Tomi Berry is a beautiful performer, inside and out, brings natural grace, a rich soulful voice, and spiritual essence to her performances throughout the Atlanta area and beyond. Wherever she sings, she spreads joy, whether singing smooth R&B, swinging jazz, or sultry ballads, she holds an audience in rapt attention. A spiritual song-stylist, she engages her listeners in musical conversation.
Omar Askew, a 19-year-old student at Kennesaw State University, is dedicated to studying Jazz Performance on the piano. Constantly striving for self-improvement, he aims to excel every time he touches his instrument. In lessons, Omar pushes his students to become the best pianists they can be, helping them achieve their personal goals.
Cover & Parking: Free

LANGSTON HUGHES & HIS QUARTET
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Experience an unforgettable evening of modern jazz with saxophonist Langston Hughes IIand his Quartet. Rooted in gospel and shaped by the rich traditions of jazz, Langston’s music is a soulful, high-energy journey through sound, storytelling, and spirit. With a style that is both deeply expressive and rhythmically driven, the quartet delivers performances filled with passion, beauty, and joy.
Hughes is an accomplished saxophonist, woodwind doubler, composer, and educator, rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting young voices in jazz today. Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Langston began his musical journey in the Prince George’s County public school system before studying at Howard University under the mentorship of Charlie Young III and Cyrus Chestnut. He recently earned his Master’s degree in Jazz Studies from The Juilliard School. Langston has toured with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, performs with Cyrus Chestnut, Rufus Reid, and is a member of Ulysses Owens Jr.’s Generation Y Band.
Langston is also an in-demand woodwind performer on and off Broadway, with recent credits including A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical and Just in Time: The Bobby Darin Story. A former Strathmore Artist in Residence and a graduate of the Kennedy Center’s Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead, he is also a dedicated educator, teaching privately and through FAME, committed to uplifting the next generation of artists.
Langston Hughes II ~ saxophone
Robert Papachica ~ guitar
William Hill III ~ piano
Eytan Schillinger-Hyman ~ bass
Quincy Phillips ~ drums
Tickets: $35.00 ~ $40.00 +fee
Streaming: $15.00 +fee

YORON ISRAEL
2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Scullers Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02134, United States
Yoron Dael Israel was born on November 24, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois. The jazz drummer learned to play organ and trumpet as a child, then switched to drums. As a high school student, he played in an R&B group led by his uncle. He took his bachelor’s degree at Roosevelt University and his master’s degree at Rutgers, then became the drummer in a house band for a Chicago jazz club and worked with Hank Crawford, David Friedman, Von Freeman, and Ira Sullivan.
He relocated to New York City in 1989 and played that year with Henry Threadgill, Kenny Burrell, and Jay Hoggard. In the 1990s he worked with Charles Fambrough, Art Farmer, Jim Hall, Roy Hargrove, Tom Harrell, Ahmad Jamal, Abbey Lincoln, Joe Lovano, Russell Malone, Sonny Rollins, Vanessa Rubin, Horace Silver, Ronald Muldrow and James Williams.
He also toured with Tony Bennett and with Steve Coleman in 1995. He taught at Rutgers from 1995 and is now an assistant professor at Berklee College of Music.
Tickets: $42.45 ~ $64.85 fee included

VANISHA GOULD QUARTET
2026-03-20 20:00 - 22:00 | The Side Door, Old Lyme Inn, 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371, United States
Vanisha Gould is a vocalist, composer, and bandleader whose music bridges vulnerability and strength. After earning her degree from Berklee College of Music, she moved from California to New York City in 2015 and quickly became a vital voice in the city’s jazz community, performing at Smalls Jazz Club, Ornithology, Mezzrow, The Jazz Gallery, Minton’s Playhouse, and Dizzy’s Club.
Gould’s artistry has also reached audiences around the world. She has toured internationally throughout Europe and Russia, performing in Sweden, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and across the Nordic regions, bringing her intimate, story-driven sound to festivals, clubs, and house-concert stages overseas.
Her albums In Her Words (2021), Life’s a Gig (2024), and She’s Not Shiny, She’s Not Smooth (2024) illuminate the interior world of women in jazz, exploring resilience, humor, and truth through story and sound.
In 2023, Gould received The Jazz Gallery Composition Residency Commission, expanding her vision toward multi-movement works that integrate text, voice, and visual storytelling. Her music honors jazz tradition while pushing it forward with intimacy, imagination, and depth.
Tickets: Student $27.98 +fee | GA $59.75 +fee

CAROLE ANN TAYLOR
2026-03-20 20:15 - 22:45 | The ARC, 675 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-Locka, FL, 33054, United States
An Exhibition Honoring Women’s History Month | Art & Jazz
Unbound: The Gaze Within | The Photography of Angéle Etoundi Essamba with a jazz performance by vocalist Carole Ann Taylor
Angèle Etoundi Essamba was born in 1962 in Douala, Cameroon. She was educated in France and graduated from the School of Photography of Amsterdam where she lives and works today. In 2016, she was awarded the ‘National Knight of the Order of Valor’ by the President of the Republic of Cameroon, and in 2022, she had the honour of representing Cameroon at the 59th Venice Biennale.
The Cameroonian photographer is living and working in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She is most famously known for her work in black and white, humanistic photography, that often focuses on the African woman as a subject matter. Throughout her career, she has foregrounded the female narrative, reflecting on the complex cultural identities of the modern African woman and inspiring subsequent generations of women photographers.
Carole Ann Taylor, a connoisseur of classic jazz, is Miami’s most soulful jazz and cabaret singer and a fixture of the city’s jazz scene for more than five decades. The vocalist is known for her warm stage presence and improvisational style rooted in the traditions of classic jazz standards.

DON ALIQUO
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00 | 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 | NC
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

JACQUES SCHWARZ-BART & CARL-HENRI MORISSET
2026-03-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Leighton Concert Hall, 100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, United States
The first form of jazz was called Creole music. It was not only popular in New Orleans but also in Haiti, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Trinidad. When New Orleans became American, the connection between musicians from the French post-plantation society began to erode.
However, the connection between the French Antilles and Haiti never withered. In that tradition, Guadeloupean jazz musician Jacques Schwarz-Bart has long called upon his Haitian counterparts, including his musical collaboration with pianist Carl-Henri Morisset.
Morriset is one of Europe’s premier pianists, and Schwarz-Bart was voted the best saxophone player in France for 2025. Recently featured together in the group Black Lives, an all-star group of Black musicians from around the world, Schwarz-Bart said, “I released a sax/piano duet album lately, and I am excited to present this collaboration between Carl-Henri Morisset and myself, as the symbol of two Caribbean people with one Creole soul.”
Jacques Schwarz-Bart ~ saxophone
Carl-Henri Morisset ~ piano
This is a free but ticketed event. To guarantee your seat, please pick up your tickets at least 15 minutes prior to the show, at which point your unclaimed tickets may be used to seat patrons waiting on standby. Tickets will be available for pick-up at the Ticket Office beginning one hour prior to the performance.

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

BOBBY WATSON QUARTET
2026-04-03 19:00 - 2026-04-05 22:30 | JazzCultural, 349 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
Bobby Watson sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence, Kansas, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator and producer, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then, from 1977-1981, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings, more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history.
Early on, in addition to Blakey, the saxophonist also worked with notable jazz icons and elder statesmen such as Max Roach, Louis Hayes, George Coleman and Sam Rivers, as well as sharing music experiences with innumerable noteworthy peers and colleagues as well as legendary vocalists such as Joe Williams, Lou Rawls, Betty Carter, Dianne Reeves and Carmen Lundy.
Not surprisingly, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington, D.C. Simultaneously, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record.
On August 23, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61 st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie, Jay McShann, Parker and Mary Lou Williams.<
The Band:
Bobby Watson / Alto Saxophone
Jordan Williams / Piano
urtis Lundy / Bass
ictor Jones / Drums
Admission: $40.00
