Trumpeter Richie Vitale has been a mainstay on the NYC jazz scene for decades. He's led his quintet on tours of the US, Europe and Asia, and performed with legends like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Buddy Rich, James Taylor and Sting. His seventh recording as a leader “Slow Groove"(out this year), attests to a mature […]
Eddie Henderson ~ Trumpet Gary Bartz ~ Saxophone Essiet Essiet ~ Bass Mike Clark ~ Drums Jon Davis ~ Piano Showtimes: Friday & Saturday ~ 7:00pm | 9:30 pm Broadcast: 7:00 pm | $10.00 Sunday ~ 5:00 pm | 7:30 pm Broadcast ~ 5:00 pm | $10.00
CD Release ~ Walk Spirit, Talk Spirit George V. Johnson, vocals Donvonte McCoy, trumpet Elijah Easton, saxophone Deante Childers, piano Steve Arnold, bass Dana Hawkins, drums
"Donald Harrison is one of the most confident and convincing improvisers in jazz today. The boundary leaping New Orleans alto saxophonist's distinctive broad toned sound is immediately recognizable as his own, regardless of the environment in which it is being heard, be it bebop, hardbop, New Orleans R & B or funk." - Jazz Times NEA […]
With her superb partners, the venerable guitarist Gene Bertoncini and the acclaimed bassist Ike Sturm, the Toronto-born vocalist Melissa Stylianou recorded Dream Dancing, a new five-star album of American standards that Downbeat hailed as “a collection of brilliant reinventions. They play together like a band, not a singer with backing musicians.” The New Yorker called […]
Award-winning saxophonist-composers Lauren Sevian and Alexa Tarantino return to Dizzy’s Club to co-lead their acclaimed quintet LSAT, engaging a swinging rhythm section primed for interaction and improvisation. Their sets transmit a shared vocabulary across original material as well as fresh interpretations of enduring favorites. In addition to appearing throughout the city and across the country, […]
Jacques is a Detroit native currently residing in Inglewood, California. His classic style along with his innovative yet sincere approach to the music are integral [arts of his signature sound. It's a sound steeped in the rich tradition of mentors like George Benson, Kenny Burrell, and a host of others, but expressly through his own […]
Néstor Torres, a Latin Grammy Award-winning flautist and Grammy nominee, returns to the Arsht Center for a very special Live on the Plaza. The show will feature music from Torres’ five Grammy-nominated albums as well as his latest release and first big-band recording, Dominican Suite, a groundbreaking collaboration with renowned producer and arranger Corey Allen. This […]
Chuchito Valdés, following in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho Valdés and grandfather Bebo Valdés, continues the legacy of great piano players from Cuba. With influences of Caribbean rhythms and jazz, Chuchito creates an exciting and energetic blend of spicy music that drives audiences wild. This piano master captivates with his sensitivity and drives […]
A colossal presence in the music, Steve Turre has garnered praise and amassed countless accolades from such respected outlets as DownBeat, JazzTimes, and JazzIz for his unique mastery of both trombone and seashells. The former Jazz Messenger has performed with innovative, genre-defining artists, including Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, the recently departed […]
Opening night of this week celebrating the 10th anniversary of the SFJAZZ Center honors the life, music, and legacy of the late pianist and composer McCoy Tyner, featuring a stellar lineup of musicians who recorded and performed with him. As part of the 10 anniversary celebration of SFJAZZ, and honored to be part of this […]
Hosts: Marcus Miller, Robert Glasper, Don Was, Alonzo Bodden Performers: Chris Botti, Christian McBride, Sheila E, Cécile McLorin Salvant, David Sanborn, Brad Mehldau, Chief Adjudah (formerly Christian Scott), The Baylor Project, Damien Escobar Special Room Rates Category 7, 8, – Deck 2 $2,525/person Category 5, 6 – Deck 3 $2,575/person Category 4 – Deck 6 […]
Jazz innovator Steve Turre, composer, arranger, trombonist, and conch shell player, has consistently won both the readers' and critics' polls in JazzTimes, Down Beat, and Jazziz for Best Trombone and for Best Miscellaneous Instrumentalist (shells). He grew up in the San Francisco Bay area where he absorbed daily doses of mariachi, blues and jazz. While […]
Josiah Alexander Sila, known professionally as Joey Alexander, is an Indonesian jazz pianist. He became the first Indonesian musician to chart on Billboard 200 when his album My Favorite Things debuted at number 174 and then peaked at 59. Showtimes: 7:00pm & 9:30pm
Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2022, The Manhattan Transfer continues to set the standard as one of the world’s most innovative vocal groups with their blend of pop, jazz, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, swing and a cappella music. Founded by Tim Hauser in 1972, the current group features Janis Siegel (alto), Alan Paul (tenor), Cheryl […]
Regular Registration Rate (after November 9, 2022): $795 Group Rate for up to 10 attendees: Please inquire. Student Rate: $200 Online-Only Access Pass*: $100 Showcases: Nicole Henry ~ Jazz Vocal | 11:30 am | https://www.nicolehenry.com Yamandu Costa ~ Brazillian Guitarist | 12:oo pm | http://braziliannites.com/tours Acute Inflections ~ Jazz Vocal & Bass | 12:30 pm | […]
Dinner & A Show Marcus Elliot is a saxophonist, composer, improviser, and educator based in Detroit, Michigan. His list of achievements and credentials are substantial including: -2020 Kresge Artist Fellow, awarded by Kresge Arts in Detroit -Current director of the University of Michigan’s Creative Arts Orchestra -A Fellow of the Geri Allen Gathering Orchestra -Co-founder of the […]
9x-GRAMMY® Nominated Jazz Vocalist TIERNEY SUTTON received a "Best Jazz Vocal Album" GRAMMY® nod for every project she has released in the last decade. Known for her impeccable voice & imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook, Sutton is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller & her ability to use her voice […]
Featuring: Julie Dexter ~ Vocals, Terence Harper ~ Trumpet, Louis Heriveaux ~ Piano, Frank Houston ~ TEnor Saxophone, Dishan Harper ~ Bass, and Bernard Linnette ~ Drums Showtimes: January 14 ~ 7:30pm | 9:30pm January 15 ~ 7:00pm | 9:00pm
Regular Registration Rate (after November 9, 2022): $795 Group Rate for up to 10 attendees: Please inquire. Student Rate: $200 Online-Only Access Pass*: $100 Showcases: Tatiana Eva~Marie & The Avalon Jazz Band ~ Djangology | 11:30 am | http://tatianaevamarie.com Acute Inflections ~ Jazz Vocal & Bass | 12:30 pm | acuteinflections.com Eugenie Jones ~ Jazz Vocal […]
A jazz pianist of diverse influences and abilities, Klaus Mueller, was born in Germany and raised in Japan, Chile, and Brazil. He began piano lessons in Japan at the age of six. After graduating from Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts in 1998, he was granted a full scholarship from the German Academic Exchange […]
Internationally acclaimed vocalist Kenny Washington released his debut studio album in 2020, earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. The Bay Area artist from New Orleans has performed across the globe. He’s delivered his distinctive improvising and song interpretation alongside such diverse artists as Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Porter, and Eric Reed, and […]
Hailed for his expressive compositions and lyricism, pianist and composer Daahoud Salim assembled his international quintet – premiering in the United States for the first time at Dizzy’s Club – in 2015 in Amsterdam. Since then, the artists have released four recordings and performed in leading concert halls and at festivals across Europe. Their music […]
The Django is proud to welcome acclaimed trombonist Conrad Herwig and his Latin Side All-Stars to our stage for a weekly Tuesday residency. In this special engagement, He brings an ace septet to the Django stage, playing Latin versions of Miles, Mingus, Hancock, Coltrane and more! Herwig has recorded 26 albums as a leader, receiving […]
