Notorious Jazz

WALLACE RONEY JR. QUARTET
2025-03-10 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Smalls, 183 West 10th Street - Basement, New York City, NY, 10014, United States
Growing up surrounded by the sounds of jazz and melodies that filled every corner of his home, Roney Jr. found his passion for the trumpet at an early age. Inspired by legendary players like Kenny Dorham, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, and Lee Morgan, he quickly developed an intense love for the craft. At just 10 years old, his dedication to learning harmony and his eagerness to play led his father to gift him his very first trumpet—a moment that would set the stage for his musical journey.
Since then, Wallace Roney Jr. has graced stages alongside jazz luminaries such as Chick Corea, Jimmy Heath, Lenny White, Buster Williams, and the late Ornette Coleman. A proud graduate of the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music, he continues to captivate audiences at venues across the U.S. and around the globe. Today, Roney Jr. is one of the most sought-after trumpeters in the New York jazz scene, known for his dynamic performances and deep understanding of the genre.
Music runs deep in Roney Jr.’s veins. As the son of renowned trumpeter Wallace Roney Sr. and the universally celebrated pianist Geri Allen, his artistry is both a reflection of his family’s rich musical legacy and a testament to his own extraordinary talent.

The Band:
Wallace Roney Jr / Trumpet
Anthony Wonsey / Piano
Paul Beaudry / Bass
Nasheet Waits / Drums

Tickets: $35.00

JEAN CAZE
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Wolfson Auditorium, 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Jean Caze, a Haitian American trumpeter from Queens, N.Y., is one of today’s most captivating new musicians in jazz. He has performed with legends including Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey. Caze’s unique style blends his Haitian roots with his American jazz education, offering audiences an unparalleled musical experience.
Starting trumpet at age 9, Caze quickly developed a passion that led to numerous scholarships and awards, including at the National Trumpet Jazz Competition and the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Competition. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a master’s from Florida International University (FIU).
Caze has toured globally with Bublé and released two self-produced albums, Miami Jazz Scene and Amédé. He is also a dedicated educator, teaching at institutions including the Litchfield Jazz Camp and FIU. Caze continues to inspire and elevate the jazz world with his sophisticated and rootsy style.
Admission: Free

ARTEMIS
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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. In Real Time––the band’s second release on Blue Note Records––has been garnering universal acclaim. NPR wrote that “it further establishes their prowess both as individuals and as a collective…a femme fatale supergroup,” and from the Times of London, “robust voicings, free-jazz diversions and searching modal patterns all feature in the intricate style of ARTEMIS…so distinctive is each voice and so striking is their sense of unity.” DownBeat hailed the music as “deep swinging” and a “stellar follow up” to the band’s debut album in 2020. Each musician is a bandleader and composer and every performance encompasses inspired arrangements of classics and originals.
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

50 SHADES OF O: ORRIN EVANS
2025-03-14 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
50 SHADES OF O: Orrin Evans’ 50th Birthday Celebration with the Orrin Evans Trio and special guest vocalist Ms. Lisa Fischer! Orrin Evans and his 2x Grammy-nominated Captain Black Big Band released and will be performing music from their new studio album, Walk A Mile In My Shoe!
For more than two decades, Yamaha pianist Orrin Evans has made an art form of the unexpected. With more than 25 albums to his credit without ever relying on the support of a major label, Evans has become the model of a fiercely independent artist who’s made a habit of rattling the jazz world’s confining cages. That determination has paid off in accolades like topping the “Rising Star Pianist” category in the 2018 DownBeat Critics Poll and two Grammy nominations. As an adventurous composer he traverses stylistic boundaries with abandon, drawing on full-throttle swing, deep rooted blues, expressive soul or bracing excursions into the avant-garde.
After four decades of featured background singing with icons like Luther Vandross, The Rolling Stones, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails, Ms. Lisa Fischer set out to take center stage with her own humble, heartfelt song. The 2013 Best Documentary Oscar winning film “Twenty Feet from Stardom” altered the course of Lisa’s musical journey, telling her story, with clips of her legendary duets with Sting or with Mick Jagger on “Gimme Shelter”, left audiences eager to see and hear more.
The Lineup:
Ms. Lisa Fischer ~ vocals
Orrin Evans ~ piano
Robert Hurst ~ bass
Jeff “Tain” Watts ~ drums
Tickets: $45.00 ~ $55.00 + fee | Streaming: 6:00pm Only ~ $15.00 + fee

MATTHEW KAMINSKI
2025-03-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | All Saints Church, 634 W Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Multi-talented Matthew Kaminiski and his quartet will wind up the first season of Jazz at All Saints’. And “wind up,” he will, for Matthew is the crowd-pleasing organist of the Atlanta Braves, cited by envying broadcasters as “the coolest guy in the world.” Versatile on accordion and piano as well as organ, Matthew is a member of a variety of musical groups—a western swing band, a polka band, and the Latin salsa orchestra Orquesta McCuba. He also writes music for plays and sings in a rock band. You can be sure that fan-favorite ballpark songs as well as jazz classics will highlight the evening’s offerings.
The Band: Matthew Kaminski on Hammond organ | Will Scruggs on saxophone | Justin Chesarek on drums | Ben Weatherford on guitar
Tickets: $25.00 General Admission | $15.00 Student

TARIQ GARDNER & EVENING STAR
2025-03-14 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | The Blue Llama, 314 S Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Evening Star is a group of long time peers and friends from the Detroit Music Community. The group merges the roots traditions of jazz with the modern sounds of neo-soul, hip-hop, and R&B. Group Leader Tariq Gardner channels rhythms from the vast African Diaspora including Gospel, Rhumba, Samba, Swing, and many many more to make the band’s textures go from smooth to rough to velvety. This group has played many venues within the state as well as out of state including Jazzin’ at the Vanity, Third Place Music Festival, Cliff Bells, Blue Llama Jazz Club, and Detroit Jazz Festival. The band has an afro-futuristic aesthetic with the mission that simply makes music the forefront of positive outlets with original compositions as well as arrangements on popular songs from the Black American Canon. Most Recently they have released their freshman album “GATEWAY DRUG” as well as performed at the international Detroit Jazz Festival 2023.
THE BAND:
Tariq Gardner – Drums
Caelin Amin – Bass
LeRoy Mickens – Piano and Keyboards
Jeffrey Trent – Saxophone
Coleman Ward – Vocals
Tickets: $40.00 Cocktail Table (Pre-Pay $20.00 Cover/$20.00 Bar or Menu) | $75.00 Diner & Show (Pre-Pay $20.00 Cover | $55.00 Dinner)

JAVON JACKSON
2025-03-14 19:00 - 2025-03-15 23:00 (America/New_York) | Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
A gifted tenor saxophonist hailed as one of the ’80s Young Lions, Javon Jackson has been leader on 23 albums, most recently his first film score, and played on over 150 others.
With roots in both the hard bop tradition he played in the final lineup of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and soul-funk jazz inviting Les McCann to be a special guest in his bandj, Javon’s considerable breadth and formidable technique have long wowed audiences.
Tickets: $35.00 +fee

JAZZMEIA HORN
2025-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Jazz St. Louis, 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States
Named by her jazz loving grandmother, Jazzmeia Horn was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1991. She grew up in a close church-going family singing gospel music.
Ms. Horn graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, which was attended by other great artists such as Roy Hargrove, Norah Jones, and Erykah Badu. In 2009, she enrolled at The School of Jazz at The New School in New York City.
Ms. Horn won the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition and the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition and, shortly after, was signed by Concord Records. In 2017, she released her debut album, A Social Call, which was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Ms. Horn continued to tour nationally and internationally, honing her vocal, performance and writing skills, to get across her message about the global need for love and social change in the world. In 2019, she released Love and Liberation which also received a Grammy nomination. The following year, she published her book, Strive From Within: The Jazzmeia Horn Approach, while recording her big band album, Dear Love.
Dear Love, an album of encouragement through poetry and spoken word addressing the aspects of her community, her love and herself, was released in September 2021. All while performing, writing, and preparing for a fall 2023 release of her new album, Ms. Horn is teaching students and conducting outreach programs across the globe through The Jazz Horn International Vocal Initiative.
Tickets: Pre-Pay $85.00 (Cover: $30.00 Dinner: $55.00

JANE MONHEIT
2025-03-17 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Jane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, countless awards and accolades, and over two decades of international touring experience, Jane has not only been an extremely successful bandleader, but has had the privilege of making music with some of the greatest musicians, arrangers, and producers in jazz.
During her childhood, Jane studied woodwinds and piano, spent a decade performing in award winning choirs, and participated in community theater on Long Island. Throughout all of this, her focus remained on jazz, especially interpretation of the Songbook. At the age of 20, during her senior year at the prestigious Manhattan School Of Music, Jane placed second in the Thelonious Monk Competition, now known as the Hancock Competition. This led to an incredible career trajectory, catapulting Jane into the jazz stratosphere nearly overnight.
By 22, Jane was working with legends such as Tommy Flanagan, Ron Carter, and Kenny Barron, recording her first albums, and touring the planet. This led to collaborations with jazz luminaries such as Terence Blanchard, Ivan Lins, Tom Harrell, John Pizzarelli, Christian McBride, Vince Mendoza, Jorge Calandrelli, and many more. Countless television appearances followed, including David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show, The View, and many popular international talk shows. Several successful film soundtracks have also included Jane’s music, including Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow and Never Let Me Go.
TICKETS: $25.00 ~ $40.00

BRUNO HUBERT
2025-03-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | Frankie’s Jazz Club, 755 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 2M4, Canada
Bruno Hubert is one of Canada’s most lyrical and expressive jazz pianists, with a deep sense of swing, lush harmonies, and beguiling melodic lines. His conception, while highly original and utterly genuine, is evocative of, at once, Erroll Garner, Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans and other luminaries of jazz. While he is careful to stress that he is not a composer, he nevertheless presents a cornucopia of medley-like arrangements of jazz standards, soul, rock and pop influenced pieces, often in a lively night club environment.
Mr. Hubert has been quietly underpinning the Vancouver jazz scene for over twenty years now and while he has a number of recordings under his own name, he is also a key associate of other top jazz musicians such as Juno Award winner Brad Turner (Trumpet), Juno nominated vocalists Jaclyn Guillou and Denzal Sinclaire, Seamus Blake and others. Earlier in his career he collaborated with such musical luminaries as Gino Vannelli, and Nora Jones.
The Trio: Bruno Hubert – piano, James Megar – bass, Joe Poole – drums
Tickets: $5.00 ~ $10.00

AKIKO TSURUGA
2025-03-19 19:00 - 2025-03-20 22:30 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Akiko Tsuruga is a jazz composer, Hammond B-3 organist and pianist from Osaka, Japan. She was born in Osaka. Her parents bought her a small organ when she was three and she started learning to play standards.
After landing in the mecca for jazz, New York City, it didn’t take long for Akiko to make her mark – It was during these early years that she had the great pleasure of sitting in, playing gigs, and eventually recording with jazz greats such as Frank Wess, Jimmy Cobb, Grady Tate and other top NY musicians. Her reputation ultimately drew attention of Lou Donaldson as he chose her in 2006 as his quartet’s organist.
But it was the meeting of organ legend Dr. Lonnie Smith that proved to have the greatest impact on Akiko’s musical development and career. He became an important mentor to Akiko, and she considers him her greatest influence. She flourished and continued to be a constant draw on the NY jazz scene.
Performance Lineup:
Akiko Tsuruga, organ
Joe Magnarelli, trumpet
Myron Walden, tenor & baritone?saxophone, flute
Byron Landham, drums
Charlie Sigler, guitar
Tickets: $20.00 ~$50.00

SULLIVAN FORTNER
2025-03-19 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Faena Hotel Theater, 3201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, 33140, United States
Sullivan Fortner has established himself as a multifaceted jazz talent over the past decade, showcasing his exceptional abilities as a pianist, composer and ensemble leader while maintaining his distinctive artistic voice. Originally from New Orleans, Louisian but now calls New York home, this Grammy Award winner has garnered worldwide recognition both for his solo performances and his collaborative work.
His musical partnerships span a diverse range of acclaimed artists, including vocalist-composer Cecile McLorin Salvant, legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, and guitar virtuoso John Scofield.
Tickets: $65.00

VANISHA GOULD
2025-03-20 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Minton’s Playhouse, 206 West 118th Street, New York City, NY, 10026, United States
Vanisha Gould is a transfixing storyteller, singer, and songwriter who moved to New York in 2015 from her homeland of Simi Valley, CA. Inspired by Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Joni Mitchell, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. She successfully developed her own sound as a singer, composer, and band leader. Vanisha adds a distinctive voice to the jazz genre with her sensual and soulful singing. She has received recognition for her talent for bringing emotion to her performances and enthralling audiences with her sincere renditions.
Jazz classics and contemporary elements are combined in Vanisha’s music. Her Smooth Jazz approach mixes R&B and soul components, giving her music a modern feel while still adhering to the jazz tradition. Her voice serves as the focal point of her song, and she uses it to express a variety of feelings, including joy, passion, heartbreak, and longing.
The sister of talented pianist Victor Gould, Vanisha is a rising jazz artist who engages audiences all over the world with her distinctive voice and performance style. For everyone who enjoys jazz, her performances are a must-see. Her music is a monument to the genre’s continuing force. Vanisha performs her own original songs as well as music from the Great American Songbook at jazz clubs in New York City, such as Dizzy’s Club, as a Lincoln Center Emerging Artist, and overseas.
Some of her collaborations include “In Her Words” with Lucy Yeghiazaryan (2021), “Day Dream” with Eden Bareket (2021), “New York Moment” with the JC Hopkins Biggish Band (2020), and “No Fear. Full of Love” with Giedrius Nakas (2018) among others.
Lineup: Vanisha Gould, vocals | Chris McCarthy, piano | Matt Dwonszyk, bass
Tickets: $25.00 +fee

NNENNA FREELON
2025-03-21 17:00 - 2025-03-23 22:30 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Seven-time Grammy Award nominee Nnenna Freelon returns to Dizzy’s to celebrate her new recording, Beneath The Skin (Origin Records). Departing from the American Songbook standards she’s masterfully interpreted throughout her career, Freelon turns inward with a collection of heart-spoken songs that aim to heal life’s personal and universal broken places. She shares, “I’m taking a lesson from my garden—from the flower that trusts itself to be enough.”
Tickets: $25.00 ~ $60.00

NICOLE HENRY
2025-03-21 19:30 - 2025-03-22 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Jazz St. Louis, 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States
The electrifying crescendo of the Jazz St. Louis Big Band, led by Victor Goines is honored to celebrate Women’s History Month. Out front of this iconic band is the talented vocalist Nicole Henry, whose sensational voice has mesmerized audiences around the world, captivating them with every note she sings. Be swept away by fresh arrangements crafted and reimagined by Goines of Ms. Henry’s beloved songs.
Tickets: $40.00 ~ $45.00

ALBA PUJALS
2025-03-25 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Since coming together in 2019, this talented quintet has been crafting original music that bridges the roots of jazz with fresh, contemporary ideas. Led by Alba Pujals on trombone and vocals, the group includes Jarien Jamanila on alto saxophone, Esteban Castro on piano, Jayla Chee on bass, and Sarah Gooch on drums. Their performance highlights a shared love for jazz tradition while exploring new sounds and heartfelt compositions, making for an evening of honest and inspired music.
Performers:
Alba Pujals, trombone, voice and compositions
Jarien Jamanila, alto saxophone
Esteban Castro, piano
Jayla Chee, bass
Sarah Gooch, drums
Tickets: $20.00 ~ $50.00

ANTHONY WONSEY TRIO
2025-03-25 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Bar Bayeux, 1066 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11225, United States
Chicago native Anthony Wonsey is one of the most innovative jazz pianists on the planet. His dynamic compositions and imaginative arrangements make him a much in demand player internationally. Anthony’s introduction to music began at a young age via the influence of his mother Darlene, a classically trained pianist, lessons from trumpeter Zilner Randolph,( musical director for Louis Armstrong’s band) and many moments in his family’s basement with his father Anthony, a Chicago postal worker/jazz fan who schooled his son, via a staticky AM radio, on the music he loved.
His progression flourished, resulting in a full scholarship to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. While a student, he played locally with Roy Hargrove and Antonio Hart; toured with Kenny Garrett and Nneena Freelon, followed by a staggering move when recruited by the legendary drummer Elvin Jones to join his group. Wonsey relocated from Boston to NYC and played with Jones’ Jazz Machine for five years. Mulgrew Miller and James Williams also became mentors.
Singers and instrumentalists welcome to the jam session
The House Band: Anthony Wonsey~Piano, Will Lyle~Bass, Diego Voglino~Drums
No Cover | One drink minimum. | Complimentary vegan food and brownies

CHARLES HEATH
2025-03-26 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Andy’s, 11 E Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Originating from Chicago, Illinois, Charles “Rick” Heath IV is a versatile and renowned musician from local to international levels. Playing anything from Jazz and Blues to Gospel and Latin music, his signature sound is prominent in the recording studios, concert settings, live Broadway theater platforms, and currently as the drummer for pianist and jazz legend Ramsey Lewis. Some of his proudest accolades include works with Donald Byrd, McCoy Tyner, and Slide Hampton. He also served as the resident drummer with the national tour of Oprah Winfrey and Quincy Jones’ theater production of “The Color Purple.” He is often rotating hats of composer, band leader, recording artist, musical director, producer and teacher and simply inspires and outreaches to his surrounding communities at all times.

Heath’s prominent sound can be heard on recordings with Ramsey Lewis, Robert “Babe” Irving III, Bobby Broom, Zvonimir Tot, Larry Gray, Sergio Perez, Ken Chaney and the Roger Harris Trio. He proudly launched his first independent recording project entitled “Conversations” encompassing the sound of his very own Charles Heath Quartet.
Cover Charge: $15.00
Showtimes: 6:00pm-7:15pm & 8:15-9:30pm

MELISSA ALDANA
2025-03-26 19:30 - 2025-03-30 23:00 (America/New_York) | Jazz St. Louis, 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States
Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana brings her visionary sound to Jazz St. Louis, including music from her latest Blue Note Records release, Echoes Of The Inner Prophet. Blending deep introspection with dynamic collaboration, Aldana’s music explores themes of personal growth, storytelling, and sonic innovation. Influenced by jazz legends like Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins, she crafts compelling compositions that push the boundaries of modern jazz while honoring its rich tradition. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience one of today’s most captivating jazz artists live at Jazz St. Louis!
Performing:
Melissa Aldana – saxophone
Sam Yahel – piano
Joe Martin – bass
JK Kim – drums
Tickets: $40.00 ~ $50.00
Show times: 7:30pm & 9:30pm | 3.27 @ 11:00am

DIVA JAZZ ORCHESTRA
2025-03-27 17:00 - 2025-03-30 22:30 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Led by renowned drummer and composer Sherrie Maricle, the DIVA Jazz Orchestra is a powerhouse 15-piece ensemble celebrated for blending classic big band traditions with fresh, original flair. Joined by Grammy-nominated vocalist Clint Holmes, they’ll take you on a vibrant musical journey through jazz standards, Broadway hits, movie masterpieces, and more, showcasing their unique renditions and dynamic energy. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of music over three swinging nights.
The Players: Sherrie Maricle, music director/drums | Kellin Hanas, trumpet | Summer Camargo, trumpet | Jami Dauber, trumpet | Barbara Laronga, trumpet | Leslie Havens, bass trombone | Sara Jacovino, trombone | Jen Krupa, trombone | Stephanie Tateiwa, alto saxophone | Erena Terakubo, alto saxophone | Jade Elliott, tenor saxophone | Laura Dreyer, tenor saxophone | Leigh Pilzer/Lauren Sevian, baritone saxophone | Tomoko Ohno, piano | Noriko Ueda, bass
Tickets: $20.00 ~ 60.00

JOEY CALDERAZZO TRIO
2025-03-27 20:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Warsaw) | Jassmine, Wilcza 73, 00-670 Warsaw, Poland
One of the most distinguished pianists of his generation, Joey Calderazzo has released 13 albums as a bandleader and has risen from child prodigy to elite jazz musician. A member of Branford Marsalis’ band and leader of his own trio, Calderazzo has collaborated with legends such as Michael Brecker, Jack DeJohnette and Dave Holland, exploring jazz through composition, improvisation and performance.
His trio, featuring bassist Orlando Le Fleming and drummer Donald Edwards, exemplifies his commitment to improvisation and swing, captured perfectly on Live From The Cotton Club Tokyo, Volume I . Early collaborations with Michael Brecker and groundbreaking solo recordings for Blue Note Records were key moments in Calderazzo’s career, leading him to a more lyrical, rhythmically diverse, and subtle approach to piano playing.
Originally trained as a classical pianist, Calderazzo studied jazz greats such as Art Tatum, Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, drawing inspiration from their work to create his own unique style. Albums such as Haiku and Amanecer showcase his solo piano explorations, fusing tradition with his personal voice.
Line-up:
Joey Calderazzo – piano
Orlando Le Fleming – bass
David Hawksing – drums
Admission: Unknown

NNENNA FREELON
2025-03-29 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Clef Club, 736 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States
Multi Grammy Award nominee Nnenna Freelon is known worldwide as a compelling and captivating live performer. Recently, Nnenna starred in the critically acclaimed show Georgia on My Mind: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles – no stranger to the music of the master singer – she toured with Ray Charles, as well as many other great jazz artists including Ellis Marsalis, Al Jarreau, George Benson, Earl Klugh, Take 6, and others.
Accolades and awards have abounded – performances at The White House, headlining the Asia Pacific Economic Summit for three hundred Presidents, Premiers and Heads of State, receiving the YWCA of North Carolina’s inaugural “Legend Award” for her outstanding artistry and her dedication to education, and so much more
Educating young people, both musicians and non-musicians, and students of all ages has propelled her advocacy – Nnenna toured the United States as the National Spokesperson for Partners in Education. Her master classes and workshops, from “Sound Sculpture” to the ground-breaking “Babysong,” instruct adults and children that you too can change the world – even one person at a time – with her anthem “One Child at a Time” found on her “Soulcall” recording. From Partners in Education to the United Way, Freelon has been a tireless advocate and fundraiser for education and arts causes.
Tickets: $45.00

NNENNA FREELON
2025-03-30 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
A woman of countless talents, six-time Grammy Award nominee Nnenna Freelon is a compelling artist, writer, composer, and producer who captivates audiences in any setting and in any genre. No stranger to the music of the master singer, Freelon toured with master jazz singer Ray Charles as well as Al Jarreau, George Benson, Benny Golson, Ellis Marsalis, Earl Klugh, Ramsey Lewis, TAKE 6, Kirk Whalum, and several others.
As celebrated as she is talented, Freelon’s accolades include the Billie Holiday Award from the prestigious Académie du Jazz as well as the Eubie Blake Award from the Cultural Crossroads Center in New York City. She also received the 2022 Jazz Masters Award from the prestigious Women’s Jazz and Blues Association of Palm Springs.
Tickets: $45.00~$55.00 +fee ~ General Admission | Streaming 5:00pm Show Only ~ $15.00 +fee

MADELEINE PEYROUX
2025-03-30 20:00 - 2025-03-31 21:30 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Madeleine Peyroux’s ninth album, Let’s Walk, is a bold, heartfelt exploration of personal and social themes, blending jazz, folk, and chamber pop. In ten deeply personal tracks co-written with longtime collaborator Jon Herington, Peyroux navigates confessional, political, and whimsical tones, driven by her signature soulful voice. Inspired by civil rights marches and informed by events like the George Floyd trial, songs such as “Find True Love” and “Let’s Walk” capture hope and resilience. With production by Elliott Scheiner, the album moves through reflections on privilege, justice, and healing, from the playful “Me and the Mosquito” to the spoken-word closer, “Take Care.” Following pandemic-driven delays, Peyroux now brings Let’s Walk to live audiences, merging new work with her beloved renditions of timeless classics.
Louisiana born-and-raised singer-songwriter and guitarist Joy Clark is charting her own path with her debut album Tell it to the Wind. As the youngest of five children born into a tight knit, deeply religious family just outside of New Orleans, her release is both a declaration of her independence and a love letter to the traditions that shaped her. The album marks Clark’s arrival on the national stage as a proud, queer, Black woman blending the social consciousness of folk, the rhythms of Southeast Louisiana, and the soul-centered music she grew up with.
Tickets: $65.00 ~ $82.00

ALICYN YAFFEE
2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Dazzle, 1080 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
New York City-based guitarist and vocalist, by way of Kelseyville, California, Alicyn brings a wide range and depth, earning her BM in Jazz Studies, with a Double Major of Guitar and Vocals at Cal State University in Sacramento an her Masters degree in Jazz performance under the instruction of Dave Stryker and Conrad Herwig.
Since the move to New York, she has toured the U.S. and Europe under her own name, as well as with Becca Stevens, Grammy-nominee JC Hopkins’ Biggish Band, award winning singer Allan Harris, and bassist Benny Rietveld (Santana ); released her first solo album, “Someone Else”, featuring Cindy Blackman Santana, Ronnie Foster, Jeff Cressman; and played numerous venues with her own groups and with a diverse range of jazz and rock artists, including guitarist Mark Whitfield, China Moses, Kat Rodriguez (Beyonce),Bria Skonberg, Benny Bennack III, Billy Porter, Shirazette Tinnin’s Sonic Wallpaper, Arcoiris Sandoval, Tiana Major9, Haitian singer Darlene Desca, Dawn Drake’s Zapote, and Indian progressive rock composer Anupam Shobhakar.
Tickets: $15.00 ~ $25.00
The Band:
Alicyn Yaffee- guitar/ voice
Wen-Ting Wu – Drums
Tom Amend- Organ

BOB SCHNEIDER & MOONLIGHT TRIO
2025-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Parker Jazz Club, 117 W 4th St #107b, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
The Moonlight Trio is fronted by Austin legend Bob Schneider and includes prodigious talents Kevin Lovejoy on piano, Brannen Temple on drums and bass players like Sam Pankey and Chris Maresh. The Trio plays a wide variety of songs in a reimagined style, spanning everything from Radiohead to standards from Bob’s catalog. It’s a truly unique show allowing all of these world class musicians to shine.
Two Shows: 7:00pm (Sold Out) | 9:30pm
Tickets: $40.000 ~ $45.00

GRETA MATASSA SEXTET
2025-04-02 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, 2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
Award-winning, Hall of Fame jazz vocalist Greta Matassa has a new group these days and is featured in many of the areas best jazz clubs and concert venues. The new group features all new material and arrangements with a contemporary jazz bent. Although the songs may be new, there are classics such as George Shearing, Bill Evans, Chick Corea and Dave Brubeck. As well as jazz interpretations of Stevie Wonder, Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny and Brazilian composers as well. As always Greta’s concerts also feature tunes from her 11 recordings and many of the classic jazz standards as well.
She was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame in 2014. Her 40 year career has been a whirlwind of exciting opportunities and experiences. Over the last 20 years she has become established as one of the greatest jazz singers of her time. Working with top jazz musicians in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. In 2016 She was featured with bassist John Clayton’s group in a centennial tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.
She has recorded 11 CD’s. Her latest release “Portrait” on Origin Records is receiving rave reviews. She has been teaching for the last 20 years has become one of the most unique and respected educators in the field.
Tickets: $27.50 (includes fee)

KRISTEN STORM QUARTET
2025-04-03 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Keys Jazz Bistro, 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, 94133, United States
Returning to the Bistro with their repertoire of melodic, exhilarating jazz, saxophonist and vocalist Kristen and her long-time band-mates, husband/guitarist Scott Sorkin and drummer Jason Lewis, have a deep connection, and master bassist Kevin Goldberg completes the ensemble.
“With a tone that’s lithe and lustrous, Kristen Strom embodies her musical philosophy in every note she plays.” – San Jose Mercury News
Tickets: $30 per show

KURT ELLING
2025-04-04 08:00 - 2025-04-05 17:00 (America/New_York) | Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States
Kurt Elling Celebrates the Music of Weather Report! Performing all your favorites, including “A Remark You Made,” “Black Market,” “Palladium,” “Current Affairs,” “3 Views of a Secret,” “Continuum,” and more!
Grammy Award-winner Kurt Elling is without question today’s preeminent male jazz vocalist, renowned worldwide for his unparalleled virtuosity and flair for trailblazing artistic exploration. From his stunning reinvention of timeless standards to his own captivating original songcraft, the Chicago-based musician has fused his dazzling talents across a panoply of musical approaches, emblazoning each with signature imagination, insight, and emotional intelligence. The New York Times rightly called Kurt Elling “the standout male jazz vocalist of our time.”
The Band
Kurt Elling: vocals
Yaron Gershovsky: piano/keyboards
Essiet Okon Essiet: bass
Marcus Finnie: drums
Mike Moreno: guitar
Shows: 6:00pm & 9:00pm | $45 – $55 | $4.16 – $4.86 Fees

AMARYLIS SUEING
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Commons, 125 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Amarylis Sueing began studying the saxophone at the age of eight. Her passion for music led to her artistry in jazz, popular, and inspirational music. She earned her Bachelor’s in Music from Clark Atlanta University and a Master’s in Music Technology from Georgia Southern University. She is a music technology instructor and an audio-visual director at Hoosier Memorial UMC. She has won awards as a faith and spiritual leader.
Jody Mayfield, a seasoned and respected jazz pianist joins her. He has performed with many jazz legends, including Dizzy Gillespie and Grover Washington, Jr. His talents are limited to smooth jazz: he has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, and his company specializes in music for film and television. He earned a Bachelor of Technology degree from Morris Brown College and a Master of Music Technology from Southern Utah University.
Tickets; General Admission $25.00 +fee | Student $10.00 +fee
