In late 1962, at age 14, he decided it was time to be a band leader and, with his two brothers and a few neighborhood youngsters, started The Jazz Sextet […]
Born in 1926, trumpeter Miles Davis was among the greatest innovators in jazz. This centennial concert celebrates his unparalleled musical legacy, which includes the albums Sketches of Spain, Tutu, Birth of the […]
Celebrated for her emotionally resonant performances, Turre has captivated audiences across more than seventeen countries across Europe and Asia and in renowned performance spaces in America. Raised within the legacy […]
Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene, comes the ground breaking, Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. A group of strong, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists, they have shown themselves to be powerful and […]
Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harps’ role in modern music. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made […]
Vocalist Kemba Cofield joins the Bernard Linnette Interactive for the Unity Jazz “Brunch n Sip” Benefit event for Jazz 91.9FM WCLK. Two days filled with smooth, classic and contemporary jazz […]
Drummer Dave Potter leads a stellar sextet playing a musical tribute to Jazz legend Miles Davis and his classic bands from the 40's, 50's, and 60's, featuring Miguel Alvarado on […]
Since her debut, Nicole Henry has established herself among the jazz world's most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Her […]
Russell Gunn is a titan of contemporary jazz, takes the stage for a two-night run that promises to be the highlight of your holiday. Whether you are looking to impress […]
Vocalist, songwriter and guiatarist Allan Harris takes the Rotunda Stage to perform for jazz lovers The Poetry of Jazz. Hailing from Harlem, New York, he has been described as having […]
Experience the magic of the season with Joe Gransden and His Band for the “Home for the Holidays” concert in the stunning Eagle Theatre in downtown Sugar Hill. From swinging […]
Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke […]
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the trio and creator of the Masters […]
Dave Weckl, the St. Louis, Missouri native is a jazz fusion drummer and the leader of the Dave Weckl Band. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2000. He […]
Bruce Amory Halper is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose work is shaped by his New York City roots, his international travels, and his lifelong passion for The Great American […]
Tony Hightower, an Atlanta-native is a singer-songwriter who has taken up the mantle to be a bridge between R&B audiences and real jazz. Hightower’s parents, vocalist Theresa Hightower and percussionist […]