Trumpet Project Music and spirituality have always been intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator, and activist Sean Jones. He has performed at and/or with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis ensemble, SFJAZZ Collective, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, Gerald Wilson, and Marcus Miller. He is president of the Jazz Education Network […]
Revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin possesses a voice hailed for crystalline clarity, hearth-like warmth, and playful lioness sass. The Cleveland native brings a wealth of diverse influences to her vocal performance from both the Trinidadian/Caribbean roots of her mother and traditional jazz by way of her Louisiana-born father. […]
Newly named an NEA Jazz Master in 2023, saxophonist Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swings into Keystone Korner Baltimore for 2 nights, Saturday & Sunday, April 26th & 27th, to celebrate his latest release, Sounds From The Ancestors, which reflects the rich jazz, R&B, and gospel […]
His genre-defying greatness, from jazz and gospel to hyperpop and ambient, Julius Rodriguez shatters musical boundaries—crafting a sound that’s boldly experimental yet unmistakably his own. Multi-instrumental mastery whether he's behind the piano, drums, bass, or guitar, Julius brings unmatched energy and finesse—blazing through each set with fearless creativity and technical brilliance. Evergreen energy with music […]
Mingus Big Band performs exclusively the music of composer/bassist Charles Mingus who celebrated his Centennial year in 2022. Building off the strengths of Mingus Dynasty septet Sue Mingus formed after Mingus’ death in 1979, and 1989’s Epitaph orchestra, in 1991 she created this 14-piece band to feature new arrangements of Mingus compositions in a larger band […]
The three-octave vocal artist has been an invited performer at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland on three occasions and has made multiple appearances at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, including that of headliner in 2012, as part of the Nina Simone Tribute Ensemble in 2015, and most recently as 2017 producer of “Celebrating Sarah, Honoring […]
The world renowned, award winning, British singer, songwriter and producer is considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of our 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 […]
A Detroit original, Noah Jackson is a bassist, cellist, and composer specializing in black american music and classical music. Aimed with a curiosity to where sound could touch audiences from within, he has both written and performed music for large international audiences since 2010. A graduate of Michigan State University (B.M.), and Manhattan School of Music (M.M.), […]
The Real Deal Monty Alexander is a Kingston, Jamaica born jazz pianist whose playing has a Caribbean influence and bright swinging feeling, with a strong vocabulary of bebop jazz and blues rooted melodies. He was influenced by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Erroll Garner, Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Les McCann, and Frank Sinatra. […]
Save Your Love For Me | Leesa Sings Nancy Wilson As a part of Miami’s vibrant music scene, singer/songwriter Leesa Richards is helping to shape and define its evolving sound. She has performed with a slate of powerhouse artists including Faith Hill, The Bee Gees, Kelly Clarkson, Gloria Estefan, and Carole King, and recorded with […]
Jerome Degey is a platinum and gold producer, orchestrator, arranger, and guitarist based in Nashville. He is originally from Paris, France. With his French and Afro-Caribbean family heritage and Parisian upbringing, Jerome has developed a deep appreciation and talent for seamlessly blending global influences into his work, making him one of his generation's most sought-after […]
The Atlanta Jazz Festival presents the Stith Brothers and the KSU Jazz Combo as part of their Neighborhood Jazz Series. The captivating world of The Stith Brothers is where timeless melodies and soulful harmonies reign supreme. Since 1989, twin brothers Marc & Mike Stith have enchanted audiences with their velvety smooth baritone vocals and their […]
The Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist with The Lavon Stevens Trio As lead vocalist, lyricist, and composer for internationally and critically acclaimed two-time Grammy Award-winning roots music group, Ranky Tanky, Quiana Parler spent weeks at #1 on several Billboard Jazz charts. Quiana has spent over 20 years as the most sought-after vocalist in the Lowcountry. Known locally […]
Pianist, composer, and in-demand sideman Javier Santiago is one of the most promising voices in the international music scene. As an accomplished producer, beatmaker, arranger and educator, he has become a notable force in both the beat and hip-hop scenes as well as in the jazz world. His newest album is the 2024 release Warrior […]
The three time Grammy winner and a MacArthur 'Genius' Award recipient revels in her multi-faceted world. Cécile McLorin Salvant, an artist whose talents span composition, vocal performance, and visual art. Lauded by the legendary Jessye Norman for her unique voice and deep musicality, she captivates audiences by weaving together the rich tapestries of vaudeville, blues, […]
Internationally acclaimed Sinne Eeg is a multi-award-winning rising star and the top jazz vocalist in Northern Europe, renowned throughout Europe and Asia and at the tipping point of a major breakout in the USA. She is a masterful interpreter of the American songbook as well as a highly skilled composer, as evidenced in her beautiful […]
Eric Robert Lewis, popularly known as ELEW, is an American Concert Pianist who has found crossover success playing rock and pop music. He is known for his unconventional and physical playing style, which eschews a piano bench and includes reaching inside the piano lid to pull at the strings directly, as well as the creation […]
Vocalist and pianist Chanda Leigh brings her quartet to the Cafe I Am Lounge for a night of jazz. The Band: Chanda Leigh ~ Piano | Joe Jennings ~ Saxophone | Anthony Daniel ~ Bass | Bernard Linnette Tickets: $35.00
Saxophonist Don Aliquo Presents Bebop Live and explores the various elements, depths and history of bebop jazz. In the early 1940's when the younger generation of jazz musicians expanded the creative possibilities of jazz and bebop music first hit the jazz scene it wasn't everyone's cup of tea. It was rooted in swing but with […]
Award-Winning Jazz Pianist & Vocalist Champian is the most gifted pure jazz singer of her generation was born in Oklahoma, and grew up with music in the home. Her father, jazz trumpeter and educator Stephen Fulton, recognized her fascination with music at an early age. The presence of her father’s musician friends, including Clark Terry […]
America's Songbird, Myrna Clayton, captivates audiences worldwide with her unforgettable, classy, and soul-filled jazzy style. From the United States to five continents abroad, her performances leave audiences in awe. Alabama-born and Atlanta-raised, Myrna is a highly respected singer renowned for her versatility, particularly her mastery of Jazz: Standards, Straight Ahead, Bebop, Contemporary, and Smooth. Commissioned […]
Multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, producer, performer and actor Dashill Smith performs an eclectic array of genres including hip-hop, free jazz, funk, soul, blues, afro-beat. and more. He puts together freestyle rhymes, plays the trumpet, and improvises with the same mind frame as he does when I rhyme. Smith performs with quite a few bands in town with his […]
Aneesa Strings is a bassist, vocalist and composer from Oakland, California. She began playing professionally and recorded her first jazz album at just 13 years old. Aneesa received her Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California in 2014, where she released her first solo album A Shift In Paradigm featuring her single […]
The 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place in Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta, on Memorial Day Weekend from May 24th ~ 26th. The festival is free and open to the public, offering a celebration of jazz music, culture, and art. 1:00pm ~ Khari Cabral | Bass 3:00pm ~ Aneesa Strings | Bass, Vocal 5:00pm ~ Takuya […]