The Denver Jazz Orchestra is composed of Denver’s finest jazz musicians performing a wide range of big band styles. For more than 15 years, the Denver Jazz Orchestra has entertained music fans at festivals, clubs, concerts and events. The Orchestra: Tim Hurley ~ Guitar; Scott Handler, Joseph Tabris, David Froman, Kevin Bollinger ~ Trumpet; Rob […]
Vibraphonist Joe Locke and vocalist Kenny Washington bring their long-standing jazz credentials to bear on the music of some of our most well-loved pop, rock and soul artists in an evening of music that's guaranteed to land in your head, heart, and below-the-waist. Joe's arrangements and his tightly-knit quartet provide the framework for Kenny to […]
The New York Daily News once heralded Chestnut as the rightful heir to Bud Powell, Art Tatum and Erroll Garner. In an interview on National Public Radio (NPR) for All Things Considered, Chestnut remarked, "If I can send one person home after a performance feeling better than when they arrived, then I've done my job, […]
AKIKO TSURUGA QUARTET Raised in Osaka, Japan, this talented musician began studying the organ at the age of three, at the famed Yamaha Music School. After discovering her passion for jazz very early on in her musical journey, Akiko launched her career immediately after graduating from the Osaka College of Music. While living and playing […]
Washington DC is the birthplace of this exciting and diverse all-female band.The high-energy concert style presentation and dynamic musicianship exuded on stage is the selling point of these phenomenal ladies. Their unique style of Funk, Jazz, R&B and Rock command an impressive drawing power attracting many beloved fans and local promoters. Individually, each band member […]
The Lineup: Norah Jones, McBride’s Newport Jawn, Terence Blanchard, BadBadNotGood, Lettuce, Nate Smith + Kinfolk, Benevento/Russo Duo Acoustic, Nicholas Payton Trio, Pino Palladino~Blake Mills~Sam Gendel~Abe Rounds,Shabaka Hutchings, The Baylor Project, Celisse, Thana Alexa: Ona, Carlos Henriquez’ Nonet: The South Bronx Story, Theon Cross, Dan Wilson, The Mingus Big Band, and Michela Marino Lerman Artists and […]
The musical odyssey of Allan Harris visits a wide range of influences, including swinging jazz, rich R&B, sumptuous balladry, wailing rock, rumbling blues and even a playful touch of Brazilian music. With a deeply resonant baritone/tenor voice that is soulful, richly expressive and flawless in both intonation and phrasing, Harris displays a total command and […]
The Lineup: The Fearless Flyers, Esperanza Spalding, Cécile Mclorin Salvant, Cory Wong, Sons Of Kemet, Jazzmeia Horn, Jack DeJohnette Quartet, Maria Schneider Orchestra, Makaya McCraven, Yussef Dayes, Antonio Sanchez & Bad Hombre, Joe Lovano ~ Trio Tapestry, Sullivan Fortner, Lady Blackbird, Samara Joy, Melanie Charles, Giveton Gelin, and Holly Bowling Artists and Schedule Subject to […]
"I like to construct melodies that tell stories, based on what I've seen, what I feel and what I hear," Chestnut explains. "If I can connect to what I'm playing, then I'll be able to share it. That's why you may think that some of what I do seems simple, but when you get into […]
The Lineup: Celebrating George Wein, Angélique Kidjo’s Remain In Light, Digable Planets, PJ Morton, The Ron Carter Quatet, Nubya Garcia, Jazz Is Eead Presents, Jason Moran Trio, Mononeon, The Soul Rebels, Melissa Aldana, The Nth Power with Jennifer Hartswick, Vijay Iyer Trio, Takuya Kuroda, Tuba Skinny, Sampa The Great, Emmet Cohen Trio, and Laufey Artists […]
Performers Jon Davis Trio, Santos 4te, Tyler Blanton Quartet, Ben Allison Quartet, Ed Cherry/Peter Bernstein Quartet, John Fedchock NY Sextet, Elio Villafranca Sextet, Elio Villafranca Sextet, Chico Pinheiro Quartet With Special Guest Amanda Brecker, Allison Miller And Boom Tic Boom, Festejation, Jonathan Maron Quintet, Manuel Valera And The New Cuban Express, and many more. Venues […]
Trumpeter Joe Gransden brings his quartet along with his special guest, vocalist Robyn Springer for a swinging weekend of four performances on Friday and Saturday night.
Joey DeFrancesco Trio: "Bright Moments" Celebration of Todd Barkan’s 76th Birthday w/ Anwar Marshall on drums and Lucas Brown on guitar/keys! Legendary Jazz Musician, Multi -Instrumentalist, Composer, Radio Personality, Grammy Nominated Artist Joey DeFrancesco has recorded and/or toured with his own groups as well as numerous renowned artists that include Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Diana Krall, Nancy […]
LACKAWANNA BLOCK PARTY FAMILY JAZZ DISCOVERY ZONE | 12:00 pm~5:00 pm Get in the zone for an afternoon of family fun! Bring your wee be-boppers to the zone, a special place where kids and their families can gather to play, improvise, create, make new friends and of course, share our passion for jazz! JAZZ HOUSE […]
One of the world’s preeminent jazz innovators, trombonist and seashellist Steve Turre swings into Keystone Korner Baltimore this August 5-7, 2022! Trombone & shells - Steve Turre Trumpet - Wallace Roney Jr. Tenor & Soprano Sax - Vincent Herring Piano - Davis Whitfield Bass - Corcoran Holt Drums - Orion Turre Steve Turre has consistently won […]
Having finished her education, Jen Wrobleski honed her vocal talents beginning her singing career with the Walt Disney Company in Orlando, FL portraying Cinderella in Cinderella's Surprise Celebration and performed the role of Belle in Beauty & The Beast before departing for different pastures. In early 2005 she formed a jazz quartet and performed throughout […]
Friday, August 26, 2022 | 7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm Jazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force / Calvin Booker On Tap & Friends Saturday, August 27, 2022 | 3:00 pm ~ 7:00 pm Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective and Turtle Island Quartet / Buster Williams & Something More / NIKARA presents Black Wall Street / […]
The 19th annual Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival taking place in the Historic 4th Avenue business district. Free | 12:00pm~8:00pm Performers: Chelsey Green ~ Violin, Vocal Logan The Entertainer ~ Vocal Official Clutch Band ~ Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Pop... Deirdre Gaddis ~ Vocal Vann Burchfield ~ Saxophone
Lineup: Each set is 1:15 12:00 pm ~ Brick Bar All-Stars Josh Silver on piano, Ray Parker on bass, Scott Kretzer on drums, with vocalists Kim Buehler, Deborah Gardner, Theresa Harris, and Lori Lefevre 1:35 pm ~ Latin Jazz Players of Lima, Ohio 3:10 pm ~ Larry Fuller Trio 4:45 pm ~ Joey Sommerville, Trumpet 6:20 […]
Noel Freidline and Maria Howell reimagine Motown. 27 number 1 hits, over 60 top 10 hits. Motown had so many hits that one could put together five separate shows of their music and still have plenty of songs left over. The exemplary songwriting of Smokey Robinson, Holland/Dozier/Holland, as well as Berry Gordy himself, along with […]
In a career that took flight with immediate commercial success and critical acclaim, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits, to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works—solo or […]
Time To Love Again CD Release Tour Nicole Henry’s passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance,” and four Top-10 U.S. Billboard and HMV Japan jazz albums. Heralded by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and […]
DOWNTOWN JAMBOREE Hours: 1:00 pm~9:00 pm + DJ Logic After Party @ The Wellmont | 9:00 pm~12:00 am ~ No Tickets Required | Suggested Donation: $10 ~ Beach and Lawn Chairs: Welcomed ~ Pop-Up Tents: Prohibited
Get in on the #PittsburghJazzFest Great Giveaway. We've got you covered with VIP tix for Sept 16-18 PLUS hotel room for Friday and Saturday nights. To enter go to bit.ly/3Pf5KTm TRANSPORTATION NOT INCLUDED. While you're visiting pittsburghjazzfest.org, sign up for our mailing list, so you'll be the first to know what's happening, including our special contests and events! Location: Highmark […]