Acclaimed singer-songwriter Gregory Porter was raised in Bakersfield, California, and he cites the Bakersfield Southern gospel sound, as well as his mother’s Nat King Cole record collection, as fundamental influences on his own sound. In 2013, he released his breakout Blue Note debut Liquid Spirit, which sold more than a million albums and earned Porter his […]
Nashville native makes her Carnegie Hall debut in the intimate setting of Zankel Hall Center Stage. A major rising star with a singularly soulful voice, Springs coolly blurs the lines between jazz, R&B, and soul. Recent recordings hint at the breadth of her influences, featuring music by artists who range from Ella Fitzgerald and Roberta Flack […]
Joe Farnsworth was one of five sons born to trumpeter and bandleader Roger Farnsworth, one of the brothers played saxophone in Ray Charles's band. He attended high school in Jakarta International School in Jakarta, Indonesia. He studied at William Paterson College, studying under Harold Mabern and Arthur Taylor and receiving his Bachelor of Music in […]
Champian Fulton is considered one of the most gifted pure jazz musicians of her generation. This young woman from Oklahoma captivates audiences in New York’s finest jazz rooms and in concert halls around the world, where her piano and voice skills have been recognized by peers and critics as distinctive and sophisticated. A saxophonist with an […]
Heralded as a 'supreme talent and purely expressive artist like no other' by All About Jazz, Nicole Zuraitis, a renowned vocal artist, pianist, and songwriter, brings her exceptional talents to the forefront. Her latest masterpiece, 'How Love Begins,' co-produced with jazz luminary Christian McBride, is currently nominated for a Grammy in the Best Jazz Vocal Album […]
A night of swingin' Rat Pack music reminiscent of Las Vegas in its prime! The Copa Kings were formed out of a desire to breathe new life into some of the great jazz standards of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s. With great reverence, the band brings a unique passion, artistry, and flair to the jazz […]
A warm, engaging entertainer, she's described by critics as an artist who "can make you feel jazz," she and her recordings have received favorable coverage in every major jazz publication, including DownBeat, JazzTimes, JazzIz, The Gazette/NY, and many others. Described as a "deft vocalist," Jones has also proven to be a skillful songwriter, releasing 30 […]
Thursday ~ February 29 | 3~Day VIP Holders Pre~Opening Reception Special Performance by ELEW Friday | March 1st ~ Jon Batiste & Friends with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Israel Houghton, Lia De Itamaracá, Rogét Chahayed, Justin Kauglin Saturday | March 2nd ~ Daniela Mercury, Seu Jorge, Cimafunk, Adrian Cota & The Winston House Band Sunday | […]
One of the most promising male jazz singers around… Vocalist, lyricist, and composer Sweet Lu Olutosin has embraced, embodied, internalized this philosophy unflinchingly on his journey to becoming a top 20 international Jazz recording artist. Whether it’s headlining at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C or, playing the Teatro Rendanoin Consenza, Italy , Lu’s performances […]
With technical wizardry and profound creativity, NEA Jazz Master, Terri Lyne Carrington, has become one of the giants of today’s jazz music. A three-time Grammy Award-winning drummer, composer, producer, and educator, Carrington began her professional career at only ten years old and received a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music at the age of […]
Italian jazz pianist and vocalist Francesca Tandoi has been hailed by critics and industry peers as a rising jazz star and one of the stunning young talents on the international scene. In just a few short years, she gained international recognition as a world-class pianist and vocalist. She performed with the best jazz musicians. She has toured […]
Rarely does an artist possess the creative range close to that of Paula West. A spellbinding performer, the west coast singer and song interpreter has appeared at clubs and cabaret theaters from New York to San Francisco. Sharing her eclectic style and rich contralto voice with listeners of all ages, over three nights West delivers […]
Anthony Dominick Benedetto ~ August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023, known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer. He received many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Bennett was named an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree and founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens, New York. He sold […]
Pianist Christian Sands brought a fresh perspective to the entire language of jazz. On his stunning album Be Water, the pianist draws inspiration from the calm and power of water and meditates on the possibilities offered by echoing in its fluidity and malleability. Only in his thirties, Sands had already had a remarkable career trajectory, touring […]
Nicknamed “Stride” by the great Count Basie, Grammy-nominated pianist, vocalist, and songwriter Judy Carmichael enchants audiences with her command of the idiom at the piano, as well as her charming effervescence away from it. Carmichael appears frequently on radio and television throughout the world and maintains a busy international touring schedule. She and her quartet […]
Step into the SFJAZZ “living room” and hear artists and tastemakers spinning their favorite recordings while in conversation. Listening Parties offer listeners the chance to get behind-the- scenes and hear about music from the artist’s perspective. The format is an on-stage conversation in the Robert N. Miner Auditorium, accompanied by the artist’s pick of recorded, […]
Brandee Younger begins her week with two nights devoted to her 2023 Impulse! album Brand New Life, a shimmering collection of works written by or performed by the late jazz harp pioneer Dorothy Ashby, along with original compositions dedicated to Ashby’s enduring legacy. Building bridges that span jazz, classical music, and hip-hop, Younger is joined for these […]
Chien Chien Lu X Richie Goods "Connections" featuring J Hoard Chien Chien Lu is a vibraphonist, contemporary percussionist, and composer whose Taiwanese upbringing, classical music education, and passion for grooves crystallize into a fresh and distinctive approach to contemporary jazz. Lu has recently been included in the list of 10 Emerging Jazz Artists 2023 by […]
For her final two nights of residency, Younger honors the life and music of the late harpist and jazz legend Alice Coltrane with her working trio, strings, and special guests. An artist chosen by Coltrane’s son Ravi to perform at a series of concerts in her honor as well as her memorial in 2007, Younger carries on […]
James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hellfighters: From the Dancehall to the Battlefield Jason Moran is one of jazz and modern American music’s most engaging and historically attuned artists. With a 10-piece expansion of his renowned Bandwagon trio, Moran celebrates the foundational, history-changing artistry of James Reese Europe—who brought the first taste of jazz not […]
Michael Cruse is a trumpeter and singer, nd the Middle School Jazz Academy Band Director for Jazz at Lincoln Center. Michael has performed and studied with jazz greats such as Roy Hargrove, Les McCann, JD Allen, Terence Blanchard, Javon Jackson, Lew Soloff, Wynton Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, John Fedchock, Fareed Haque, Vince DiMartino, Gail […]
Keyon Harrold, a world-class jazzman, returns to Warsaw at Jassmine and will feature his new album Foreverland. It is full of emotion and drama, a triumphant journey that takes the listener through good, bad, ugly and beautiful experiences, leading to wisdom. Harrold says: What I can offer as a musician playing an instrument is an honest […]
Willie Jones III: With an unparalleled style of rhythmic expression, drummer Willie Jones III is one of the world's leading jazz drummers. In addition to honoring his monumental influences - the late greats Philly Joe Jones, Art Blakey and Billy Higgins - Jones' bold articulation and constantly innovative sense of swing are results of his […]
Experience the magic of Grammy-winning Cameroonian multi-instrumentalist Richard Bona, known for his unique bass sound and captivating vocals! Bona beautifully blends African musical traditions with global jazz influences. His collaborations with music legends and his role as an educator and mentor highlight his diverse talents. The Asante Trio, his latest ensemble, showcases a fusion of […]