GORDON GOODWIN'S BIG PHAT BAND
2025-08-15 16:30 - 2025-08-18 22:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Blue Note ~ Tokyo, 6 Chome-3-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
25th Anniversary Year of Celebration of the Grammy Award-winning big band.
Gordon Goodwin is a 70-year-old pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger and conductor. Best known for leading Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, an 18-piece jazz orchestra that blends big band swing with funk and jazz fusion. Goodwin has won four Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards.
August 15th Fri. – August 18th Mon.8.15 fri., 8.18 mon.
[1st]Open5:00pm Start6:00pm [2nd]Open7:45pm Start8:30pm
Cover: ¥ 11,000 | $74.05

KASAN BELGRAVE
2025-08-15 19:30 - 2025-08-16 23:00 (America/Detroit) | Cliff Bell’s, 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave is a ascending talent newly emerging in the role of a compositional leader. His energetic playing style and improvisational finesse derives from influences of early bebop and jazz, as well flares of fusion and gospel. His musical prowess has more recently been shown through new innovative compositions.
The record “Dual Citizen” is an introductory reflection of Kasan’s own consciousness through experience of musical nurturing & professional practice from the Detroit jazz mentorship empire, led by his father, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. It provides a glimpse of Kasan’s endless curiousness of sonic ingenuity.
Belgrave is just one of many who was nurtured in the realm. The lineup for “Dual Citizen” might be the most outright product of that very circle of mentorship. Bassist Jonathan Muir-Cotton, finishing his degree at MSU, is currently rotating in Christian Sands Trio; Louis Jones aka “WavyLou”, a gun-slinging drummer who has the likes of the Haynes’ and Roach’s, recently hit with ELEW and Johnny O’Neal in Detroit; Brendon Davis, a virtuosic voice on piano shortly studying with the great Chick Corea.
Cover: $25.00

THE PURPLE AFFAIR
2025-08-17 15:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
The james M. Dixon Foundation presents The Purple Affair starring keith David, Maria Howell and Noel Friedline for an afternoon into a night of fine dining, jazz and celebration in honor of incredible individuals and organizations to raise funding and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.
The Honorees: Dr. Robert Kaufman, Sonder Health, Jacquelyn Thornton, Dr. Glenna Brewster, Jamila Jones, Bob Baldwin and Barbara Clayton Hudson.
The Honorary Chair is Janean Courtney Armstrong, the emcee is WCLK Morning host Morris Baxter, and The After Affair features keyboardist Bob Baldwin.
General Tickets: $150.00 | After Affair: $50.00
Patron Tickets: International Caregiver $350.00 | Daddy’s Closet: $500.00 | Food Insecurity: $750.00

CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT
2025-08-20 08:00 - 2025-08-22 17:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | Blue Note ~ Tokyo, 6 Chome-3-16 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
Cécile McLorin Salvant is a French-American jazz vocalist. She is one of the most highly regarded jazz vocalists of her generation, often winning DownBeat annual critics polls. She has released seven albums since 2010, six of which have been nominated for Grammy Awards. She is a 3-time winner of the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy Award for her 2015 album For One to Love, her 2017 album Dreams and Daggers, and her 2018 album The Window, each released on the Mack Avenue label. Salvant’s most recent album is Mélusine, released in 2023 by Nonesuch Records. Salvant primarily sings in English or French, her first language, and has also recorded songs in Occitan and Haitian Kreyòl.
Cécile McLorin Salvant Quartet
The Band:with Sullivan Fortner ~ piano | Yasushi Nakamura ~ bass | Kyle Poole ~ drums
Shows:
2025 August 20th Wed. – August 22nd Fri.
[1st]Open5:00pm Start6:00pm [2nd]Open7:45pm Start8:30pm
Cover: ¥ 8,800 | $59.24

ROY AYERS TRIBUTE
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Atlanta is celebrating the legendary Roy Ayers. A pioneer of jazz-funk, vibraphonist, composer, and producer whose sound became the heartbeat of Black culture from the 1970s through today. Often dubbed the “Godfather of Neo-Soul,” Ayers’ genre-bending artistry shaped the sonic foundation for countless artists, from Erykah Badu and The Roots to A Tribe Called Quest and Common.

Long before the dancefloors of Harlem to the airwaves of London and the sample-heavy beats of 90s hip hop, Roy Ayers’ Ayers started recording as a bebop sideman in 1962. In 1963, he released his debut studio album West Coast Vibes featuring a collaboration with the saxophonist Curtis Amy. He rose to prominence when he dropped out of Los Angeles City College and joined jazz flautist Herbie Mann in 1966. His music has transcended generations, inspiring a movement rooted in rhythm, liberation, and Black excellence.

Hosted by WCLK’s Morris Baxter, the evening will be opened by Heda Rose, followed by Mark Adams and a host of Atlanta musicians and vocalists.
Cover: $30.00 ~ $55.00

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-27 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | DC Jazzz Festival | The Wharf, Washington, DC, United States
Eaton, DC | 1201 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005

Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat | 4:00pm
Reggie Bowens Group with special guest Brent Birckhead | 5:30pm
Heidi Martin | 6:45pm

Kennedy Center Millenium Stage | 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566

Joshua Bayer Quintet | 6:00pm

We Act Radio | 1920 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

Jazz & Poetry: tribute to Thomas Sayers Ellis featuring Tyler Leak & Freeform with special guest poet Kenny Carroll

The Hamilton Live | 600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005 | Sold Out

Jazz DC Orchestra directed by Allyn Johnson with special guest Christie Dashiell, Brandee Younger and Paul Carr

Mr. Henry’s | 601 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003

Herb Scott and Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation JAM | 8:00pm

Cover: Check Website

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-28 16:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
Downtown DC Anthem Row | 800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Benjie Porecki | 4:30PM
Be’La Dona | 6:00pm
Langston Hughes II | 7:15pm
Brass-A-Holics | 8:30pm

The Kennedy Center | 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566

Leigh Pilzer | 6:00pm

Palisades Hub | 5200 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Marty Ehrlich Trio Exaltation | 7:00pm

Takoma Station | 6914 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20012

Elijah Easton | 7:00pm

Kreeger Museum | 2401 Foxhall Road NW, Washington, DC 20007

Imani-Grace Cooper | 7:00pm

Arena Stage | 1101 6th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Cécile McLorin Salvant | 7:30pm

Tickets | Check Website

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-29 17:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
Jazz In Canal Park | 200 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Justin Mendez | 5.:30pm

Westminster Church | 400 I St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Organ Summit featuring Charles Covington, Allyn Johnson, Lennie Robinson, Steve Wilson & Dave Manley | 6:00pm

DC JazzFest at the Kennedy Center | 2700 F Street NW, Washington DC 20566

Herb Scott | 6:00pm

American University | 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016

Joshua Bayer | 6:30pm

DC JazzFest At The Anthem | 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Lalah Hathaway | 8:00pm
Matthew Whitaker | 8:00pm

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TONY HIGHTOWER
2025-08-29 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz…Real Jazz. With years of experience as a musical performer and actor with familiar roots that place him firmly within the music’s firmament, the Atlanta native is still just getting started on this benevolent turn in his journey. And he is bringing a lot of young people with him.
Beyond his contributions as a vocalist to the successful projects of Gerald Levert, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the soundtrack for “Money Train,” Goodie Mob’s certified gold album “Soul Food,” Society of Soul’s album “Brainchild,” Pebbles’ album “Straight From My Heart,” Lionel Richie’s album “Louder Than Words,” and Outkast, he has preoduced and recorded his own albums and has performed around the East Coast and in Europe.
Cover: $40.00

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-30 13:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
Arena Stage | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Eric Byrd Trio | 1:00pm
The JazzDC All-Stars Orchestra With Saxophonist Steve Wilson | 5:45pm
Branford Marsalis Quartet | 7:45pm

The Wharf | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Tony Martucci Earth Tones | 3:30pm
Sun Ra Arkerstra | 4:30pm
Jahari Stampley Family Trio | 5:15pm
The Baylor Project | 5:50pm
Akua Allrich & The Tribe! | Union Stage ~ 6:00pm
Birckhead | 6:45pm
The String Queens | 7:15pmNext Jazz Legacy | UnionStage ~ 8:30pm
Marcus Miller | 9:00p
Corcoran Holt Quintet & Jam

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ALLAN HARRIS
2025-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Miniaci Theater, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard, Davie, FL, 33314, United States
Allan Harris invites you to step into the golden era of Harlem with ‘Harlem After Dark: An Uptown Jazz Party,” a thrilling celebration of the music, artistry, and vibrant culture that defined the heartbeat of uptown Manhattan. Featuring world class musicians, electrifying vocals, and the rhythmic brilliance of tap, this unforgettable evening pays homage to Harlem’s legendary jazz legacy while embracing the vibrant, creative energy of modern-day Harlem, where tradition and innovation come alive.
Vocalist and blues guitarist, Allan Harris, the dynamic vocals of Maya Azucena, tap dancer and vocalist A.C. Lincoin, and a swinging quartet, the evening celebrates Harlem’s rich jazz heritage.
Cover: $41.30 ~ $59.00

DC JAZZFEST
2025-08-31 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | DC JazzFest, Washington, United States
Arena Stage | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Paul Carr & Vanessa Rubin | 1:00pm
Makoto Ozone & Gregoire Maret | 4:00pm
Dado Moroni | 5:15pm
The Jazzmeia Horn Quartet | 6:30pm
Ron Carter | 8:00pm
Todd Marcus

The Wharf | 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024

Emmet Cohen Trio | 4:15pm
Corcoran Holt Supergroup | 5:40pm
Gary Bartz NTU Troop | 6:45pm
Allan Harris | 7:30pm
Keyon Harrold | 8:10pm
Afro-Caribbean Jazz Octet: Eddie Pamieri Tribute | 9:00pm
John Scofield Trio
Hiruy Tirfe Quartet
Lyle LinkJonkuk Kim
Christie Dashiell

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CATHERINE RUSSELL
2025-09-02 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 2025-09-06 23:00 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist, composer, bandleader, and Louis Armstrong’s long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver.
Catherine’s professional life began early. After graduating with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she toured and recorded with Carrie Smith, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Michael Feinstein, Levon Helm, Toshi Reagon and Rosanne Cash, among others, appearing on over 200 albums.
Cover: $45.76 ~ $56.06

LIZ CALLAWAY
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 54 Below, 254 W 54th Street, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Emmy winner, Tony and Grammy nominee Lizz Callaway sings the songs of Stephen Schwartz with her show The Wizard and I. It is a collection of songs from a career over 60 years.
Her performance features Oscar winning tunes from Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, The Baker’s Wife as well as lending her voice to animated movies Anastacia.
Piano & Music Director: Alex Rybeck
Bass: Ritt Henn
Drums: Ron Tierno
Cover: $73.50 ~ $139.50

KEVIN BALES
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Commons, 125 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
By some measures, Kevin Bales was a latecomer to jazz, already 17 when he encountered the sounds and structures and became captivated by the freedom and corresponding challenges of the music. But if late to the party, he wasted no time in immersing himself in the celebration, declaring total commitment to what would be his life’s work and backing his announcement by resigning his job and designated career in computer programming. Kevin could commit to jazz with a reasonable degree of expectation. He was already an accomplished pianist, with classical chops refined since the age of 10. So accomplished he was invited to audition for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, then under the direction of its most storied conductor Robert Shaw, at age 16.
He has performed and/or recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Louie Bellson, Eddie Daniels, James Moody, Ben Tucker, Ira Sullivan, Marcus Printup, Sam Rivers, Nat Adderley, Bunky Green, Nathen Page and Jack Petersen. He counts among his mentors bassist Ben Tucker, multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan. He has recordings on Blue Note/Capital records. Ten years touring and recording with vocal iconoclast Rene Marie culminated in a Grammy Nominated album.
Cover: $25.00

PAUL CORNISH
2025-09-05 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Bop Stop At The Settlement, 2920 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44133, United States
One of today’s most exciting emerging voices on piano, Paul Cornish and his trio make their Bop Stop debut as they tour to promote Cornish’s debut album as a leader, You’re Exaggerating! The album was released on Blue Note Records on August 22nd.
Every artist who records for Blue Note is part of a grand legacy, now in its 86th year. But pianist Paul Cornish is a torchbearer for several remarkable Blue Note legacies, all at once. Which makes You’re Exaggerating!, his powerfully lyrical trio debut for the label, a mission statement for Blue Note’s next generation.
To begin, Cornish is part of a great heritage of jazz piano that has unfolded at the label, from Blue Note’s first 78-rpm releases by Meade Lux Lewis and Albert Ammons through Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Andrew Hill, Don Pullen, Geri Allen, Jacky Terrasson, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Renee Rosnes, Aaron Parks, Gerald Clayton and beyond.
Then, he’s part of a lineage of Blue Note artists, past and present, who hail from Houston, Texas, and developed at the city’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a.k.a. HSPVA. That more recent hall of fame includes Jason Moran, Robert Glasper, Walter Smith III, Kendrick Scott, Chris Dave and James Francies and, now, Cornish, who was born and raised in Houston and has been based in Los Angeles for over a decade.
Featuring:

Paul Cornish, piano
Jermaine Paul, bass
Jonathan Pinson, drums

Cover: $25 each in advance, $30 day of show.

JULIE DEXTER
2025-09-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Join the Jazz Brunch audience for Julie Dexter is a world renowned, award winning, British singer, songwriter and producer considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of her generation. Having shared the spotlight with a host of cutting-edge artists, including Mint Condition, Caron Wheeler, Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Omar, Ledisi, Doug Carn, Third World and Maxi Priest to name a few, Julie not only holds up her own with them but has been praised and respected by them too.
Influenced by legends such as Nancy Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, and Bob Marley, as well as popular icons Omar and Sade, Julie takes classic soul to the heart of Artistry. Fans and critics across the globe have followed her journey through the circles of Jazz, Broken-Beat, Bossa-Nova, Reggae, Afro-Beat and Soul and she was recently honored at the Black Women in Jazz Awards with the Afro Caribbean Soul of Jazz Award.
It was in 1999 that Julie took a leap of faith and moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she now resides. She launched her own label, Ketch A Vibe Records and in 2000 released the critically acclaimed EP Peace of Mind, followed by Dexterity (2002) ,Conscious (2005) and New Again (2011). Moon Bossa, a collaboration with Khari Simmons was released in 2007 and her single “Ketch A Vibe” was featured in national radio ads for Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama.
Julie’s latest album “Deja Vu” takes us on a journey from Bossa to reggae. From Jazz to World Music, Soul and beyond, Julie Dexter is one of an elite few whose talent can transcend genres. She makes it all work on her own terms, as an audaciously independent artist with an undeniable connection to her audience.
Cover: $25.00 ~ $35.00

BRANDEE YOUNGER
2025-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | CA
Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp for the digital era. She seamlessly blends genres from classical to R&B to jazz, drawing inspiration from pioneering jazz harpists Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, while forging her own distinct sound.
In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest album Brand New Life.
Ever-expanding as an artist, she has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders, and Christian McBride. Her live shows are a testament to her love for the instrument and her cross-reaching ability as a musician, making for a captivating and unforgettable performance.
Cover: $25.00 ~ $60.00

DANIEL HARRIS III
2025-09-07 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Black Cat, 400 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Daniel Harris III – Debut Album Release
The visionary artist, dynamic trumpeter, community organizer, and cultural innovator has a multifaceted career that is creating an indelible mark on the jazz and creative scenes across California and beyond.
With a string of high-profile performances, Daniel has captivated audiences at prestigious venues such as Yoshi’s Jazz Club performing with Kev Choice and Ayo Brame, headlining shows at San Francisco’s premier Black Cat Jazz Supper Club, and performed the National Anthem as a soloist for the Oakland Ballers.
His collaborations include sharing stages with Isaiah Collier and The Chosen Few in Chicago and in San Francisco, performing with award-winning pianist Jahari Stampley and his Family Band, and joining Terrace Martin for the Los Angeles Jazz Festival Foundation Celebration. Daniel has also graced the Mendocino Music Festival as part of their premier Big Band and headlined the inaugural Just Jazz Future is Now Festival in Monterey.
The Band:
Daniel Harr III: Trumpet
Roy Mendiola: Piano
Ryan Embola: Bass
Jayla Hernandez: Drums
Cover: $35.50~$45.50

GORDON VERNICK QUARTET
2025-09-10 21:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Red Light Cafe, 553-1 Amsterdam Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
Wednesday Jazz Jam is hosted by Gordon Vernick. With his quartet he opens the evening performing a few numbers, then invites other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you’re a professional or amateur musician, you’re welcome to sit in and everyone who wants to perform will be given a chance to play.
Livestream: YouTube.com/RedLightCafe
Cover: $10.00 @ Door | $5 for performers or students with ID

STANTON MOORE TRIO
2025-09-11 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA, 70116, United States
Born and raised in New Orleans, Stanton Moore is a dedicated drummer and performer. As a founding member of the Grammy-nominated funk band, Galactic, Moore’s infectious style has allowed him to collaborate with luminaries Irma Thomas, Joss Stone, Tom Morello, George Porter Jr, Dr. Lonnie Smith and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Driven and inspired by the thriving music scene of his hometown, which includes such greats as Professor Longhair, Doctor John, James Black and The Meters, Moore’s name is now mentioned amongst the Big Easy masters. When not touring with his award-winning band Galactic, he plays straight ahead jazz with his trio.
Cover: $35.65

MIGUEL ZENÓN
2025-09-11 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Parker Jazz Club, 117 W 4th St #107b, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Grammy winner saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón who brings his groundbreaking and influential talent to the stage for one show only.
The San Juan, Puerto Rico born musician is a Doris Duke Artist and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow has worked with the SFJAZZ Collective, Charlie Haden, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, David Sánchez, Danilo Perez, The Village Vanguard Orchestra, Kurt Elling, Joey Calderazzo, Steve Coleman, Ray Barreto, Andy Montañez, Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band, The Mingus Big Band and Bobby Hutcherson among others.
Cover: $$35.00 ~ $40.00

ALEX MURPHY TRIO
2025-09-12 17:30 - 19:15 (America/New_York) | Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Alex Murphy Trio feat. Gabrielle Cavassa
Hailing from Chicago, Illinois Alex grew up in a family of musicians with parents who emphasized musical exploration at an early age. He grew up where the arts were strongly supported and he had the support to grow his passion for jazz. That passion led him into continued study at DePaul University in Chicago where he was under the tutelage of Ron Perrillo and Dana Hall. Alex has studied with masters Aaron Goldberg, Bill Charlap, Mark Colenburg, and Pascal LeBoeuf.
Gabrielle Cavassa is a singer and composer, recently signed to Blue Note Records. She was ushered into the spotlight through her collaboration with renowned saxophonist Joshua Redman on his critically acclaimed 2023 record ‘where are we’. In a five-star album review by Downbeat, Cavassa is hailed as “a young singer with a deep, rich, and fragile voice…a star in the making.”
The Band:
Alex Murphy – piano
Gabrielle Cavassa – vocals
Lex Warshawsky – bass
Marlon Patton – drums
Cover: $16.00

KENNY GARRETT
2025-09-16 18:00 - 2025-09-17 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220, United States
Pioneering, Grammy winning saxophonist, and NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett is known for blending straight-ahead, gospel, and global rhythms into his music. His dynamic and soulful performances resonate deeply with audiences, establishing him as a titan of contemporary jazz. He has collaborated with legends like Miles Davis, Art Blakey, and Duke Ellington, while also achieving recognition as a leading solo artist and one of the most influential figures in modern jazz.
Seeing Kenny Garrett live is an opportunity to witness a true master of contemporary jazz who continues to innovate, connect with his musical heritage, and deliver powerful, unforgettable performances.
Cover: $30.00 ~ $65.00

JACQUES LESURE TRIO
2025-09-17 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Hyperion Social, 2611 Hyperion Ave, , CA, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, United States
The guitarist takes to the stage bringing special friends with him for an evening of great jazz. Coming out of Detroit the jazz guitarist is a recording artist is signed to WJ3 Records.
He has performed with several jazz artists, such as Jimmy Smith and Stanley Turrentine as well as Wynton Marsalis, Eric Reed, Warren Wolf and Gregory Porter.His performances can be heard in La La Land, the Academy Award winning movie.

ANEESA STRINGS
2025-09-18 19:30 (America/New_York) | Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Aneesa Strings is a creative, thought leader, singer-songwriter, performer, influencer, music director, professor and composer. After studying jazz, music theory, and acquiring degrees from USC & Michigan State University, Aneesa has scored and lead countless musical moments within the Jazz, Pop and R&B space.
Indie and A-list artists call on her regularly to compose, create and lead musical direction from the ideation, creation and activation elements of music, scoring and touring. Aneesa brings you storytelling through sounds, rhythm and motion.
She’s a beacon of light for young women, black artists and creatives as a whole and is claiming space across many mediums in real time. Aneesa is an all-encompassing artist and composer with a strong share of voice on the ground of the digital space. She’s a walking viral moment garnering attention from platforms such as Essence, Genius, Hypebeast, Blue Note, Balleralert & recording houses & more. She’s now touring & playing legendary jazz festivals as a solo artist including Newport, Hollywood Bowl & Montreal.
Cover: $43.10 ~ 84.10

RICHARD SHELTON
2025-09-19 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Purple Room, 1900 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA, 92264, United States
Sinatra & Me
Widely acknowledged as ‘the world’s leading dramatic interpreter of Frank Sinatra’, with performances for King Charles, Sir Elton John, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and on stages from London, New York, LA to Australia, Richard Shelton and Frank Sinatra’s lives are inextricably linked by music, drama and staggering synchronicity.
In this award-winning show, hear how Shelton got behind the icon’s blue eyes in the dramas ‘Rat Pack Confidential’ and ‘Sinatra: RAW’, how Sinatra’s tuxedo walked into Shelton’s life (and is an exact fit), the recording sessions at Capitol Records with Sinatra’s band mates, the hits they performed together and about the many staggering synchronicities Shelton and Sinatra share. Plus, stunning versions of Sinatra’s greatest hits and Richard’s original music, “An Englishman in Love in LA”.
Cover: $45.70

AXEL TOSCA'S CUBAN JAM
2025-09-25 20:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Zinc Bar, 82 West 3rd Street, New York City, NY, 10012, United States
Axel Tosca Trio and the Legendary Xiomara Laugart | The Cuban Jam
Three time Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Axel Tosca. Blending jazz, classical, hip-hop, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Tosca creates a genre-defying soundscape that captivates audiences. Born into a prestigious musical family, he was a prodigy on stage by age seven, learning under jazz greats like Miriam Valdez. Tosca has performed with legends such as Roy Hargrove, The Roots, and George Clinton. His weekly “Jam” features collaborations with jazz icons and showcases his virtuosic talent.
Xiomara Laugart has performed Cuban Nueva trova, jazz standards, and Broadway numbers on local and international stages. She joins her son Axel and combines the beloved Cuban sounds of home from the 1950s to today with Tosca’s eclectic take on modern jazz, swing, and bebop.
Cover: $35.00

THAD WILSON SEPTET
2025-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Whittemore House, 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20036, United States
Experience the magic of big band jazz at the historic Whittemore House, a Dupont Circle landmark. The acclaimed Thad Wilson Septet will have you on your feet!
His career has taken him from DC’s Blues Alley to global stages where Wilson and his trumpet have shared the spotlight with jazz legends like James Moody, Wynton Marsalis and Roy Hargrove. A composer, bandleader and film score artist, he brings soul, swing and storytelling to each performance. Returning for an extraordinary performance is vocalist Steve Washington.
Tickets: $55.00
