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  • LAUREN HENDERSON

    Regattabar 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

    A master of world building, of tension and release, Lauren Henderson transforms a song into a dreamlike incantation. The multilingual singer-songwriter has enchanted sold-out audiences in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Mexico, & South Africa. With bright, bold harmonies and ruminative syncopation, her repertoire features tender ballads, swinging arrangements, flamenco dance patterns, Afro-Latin influences, […]

  • CHIEF XIAN ADJUAH

    Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, United States

    Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah is a two-time Edison Award-winning, six-time Grammy Award-nominated, Doris Duke Award in the Arts awardee. He is a sonic architect, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments including The Stretch Music app, Adjuah Trumpet, Siren, Sirenette, Chief Adjuah’s Bow and Chief Adjuah’s N’Goni. He is the founder […]

  • ERIC SCOTT REED QUINTET

    Smoke Jazz & Supper Club 2751 Broadway, New York City, NY, United States

    “Out Late” Record Release Celebration Eric Scott Reed celebrates the release of his brilliant new album, Out Late, joined by an extraordinary quintet featuring trumpeter Nicholas Payton, saxophonist Eric Alexander, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Willie Jones III. Downbeat praises Reed as "one of those tremendously gifted players, while All About Jazz notes that he has […]

  • TOMI BERRY

    Divinely Elegant Vines Tasting Room 2730 Broad Street, Austell, GA, United States

    An accomplished, classically trained singer, Tomi has performed most of her life in multiple music genres, starting formally in gospel and spiritual church choirs in her hometown of Montclair, New Jersey. She continued to perform throughout college in classical and madrigal choirs, chorale and was the first soloist to sing with the college jazz band.  […]

  • BETTY SHIRLEY

    Snug Harbor 626 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Longtime New Orleans jazz vocalist, visual artist and educator Betty Shirley has come full circle in her life and is now reaping the benefits of her hard-earned endeavors. The Times-Picayune declares Shirley’s a voice that should be heard round the world. Shirley's latest is "The Betty Shirley Band - Live at 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage […]

  • MAUSIKI SCALES

    City Winery Atlanta Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective, an Atlanta-based ensemble, is a dynamic eight-piece+ band that delves into musical styles from West Africa, including Afrobeat and Funk. Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective explore the musical threads connecting the African Diaspora, celebrating shared roots and influences. Afrobeat, a genre pioneered by Nigerian multi-instrumentalist Fela […]

  • DONALD HARRISON QUARTET

    Keystone Korner Baltimore 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

    2022 NEA Jazz Master Big Chief Donald Harrison is a musician/composer dedicated to mastering every era of jazz, soul, and funk and composing orchestral classical music. He has been called a "One man music festival" because his performances cover the history of music and show his knowledge of many styles is the basis for his innovations. According […]

  • PIECES OF A DREAM

    Birchmere 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

    The group was formed in Philadelphia during 1976 by bassist Cedric Napoleon, drummer Curtis Harmon, and keyboardist James Lloyd who were all teenagers at the time. The group based their name on "Pieces of Dreams", a Michel Legrand tune recorded by Stanley Turrentine that they regularly performed. In 1981 Pieces of a Dream had a minor soul hit with […]

  • JOSHUA REDMAN QUARTET

    Keystone Korner Baltimore 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

    Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists to have emerged in the decade of the 1990s. The early influences of John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Cannonball Adderley, and his father, Dewey Redman, as well as The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, the Temptations, Earth, Wind and Fire, Prince, The Police, and Led Zeppelin drew […]

  • TONY HIGHTOWER

    St. James Live 3220 Butner Road #240, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Tony Hightower brings his powerful talented voice to play the Sunday jazz Lounge at St. James Live hosted by Lori Williams. He has contributed vocals 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' […]

  • CARMEN BRADFORD

    Catalina Jazz Club 6725 Sunset Boulevard,  Hollywood, CA, United States

    Grammy Award-winner Carmen Bradford with master Pianist Reginald “Reggie” Thomas brings an incredible musical experience entitled “Come Swing With Us” to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood! This special duo performance will transport you back to the golden age of Jazz which Ms. Bradford promises “will stir your soul and swing your spirit!” Together, the duo will be performing selections from Carmen Bradford’s […]

  • KENNY BANKS JR.

    Eddie's Attic 515-B North McDonough Street, Decatur, GA, United States

    Pianist Kenny Banks Jr., a resident of Atlanta, GA has earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic jazz artists in the Southeast. Kenny was a finalist in the 2019 American Pianists Awards jazz competition and performed to great acclaim in solo and trio formats. He has traveled abroad performing and recording around the […]

  • TESSA SOUTER

    Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street (At Astor Place), New York, NY, United States

    The vocalist celebrates the release of her album Release Party of Shadows and Silence: The Eric Satie Project. She brings with her pianist Luis Perdomo, drummer Billy Drummond, bassist Boris Kozlov, plus special guest saxophonist Steve Wilson. New York-based, London-born of Afro-Trinidadian and English parents, New York Times critics pick Tessa Souter grew up surrounded by […]

  • CHRISTIAN SANDS

    Birdland 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, United States

    The Steinway Artist and Grammy Nominee is an emerging jazz force. His abundant piano technique perfectly matches his conception, accomplishing a much deeper musical goal: a fresh look at the entire language of jazz.  Christian says, “My music is about teaching the way of jazz and keeping it alive.”  Whether it’s stride, swing, bebop, progressive, […]

  • NICOLE HEITGER QUARTET

    The Blue Llama 314 S Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    The Nicole Heitger Quartet presents a blend of Dixieland, swing and bebop, featuring syncopated rhythms and sounds from the 1920’s through the 1940’s. Nicole has been a vocalist for over 30 years and was raised on traditional jazz. Her father, Raymond Heitger, has been the leader of the Cakewalkin' Jass Band for over 50 years. […]

  • HIDDEN NOMINATION

    Cliff Bell's 2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, MI, United States

    Hidden Nomination is a genre-defying ensemble that emerged from the lustrous Blue Llama Jazz Club after a particularly electrifying set. The band has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the Midwest music scene and brings together four exceptionally talented musicians with a shared passion for exploration and innovation. Their sound is a […]

  • THAD WILSON

    The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, United States

    Thad Wilson’s music always reflects a personal style that blends progressive elements such as blues, funk, Gospel and a touch of hip-hop. Thad’s eclectic ideas as a modern composer are brought to life through his various projects: Thad Wilson Jazz Orchestra, his 16-piece big band; Inner Urge, a collaborative project; Kindred Soul, his electric group; […]

  • ANAT COHEN QUARTETINHO

    Birdland 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, United States

    Following great success at some of the world’s great jazz festivals and venues with her Tentet, Grammy-nominated clarinetist and composer Anat Cohen shifts her focus to an intimate group sound with her newest band, the endlessly colorful Quartetinho (pronounced “quar-te-CHIN-yo,” i.e., little quartet). The group of New York-based international multi-instrumentalist-virtuosos are all drawn from the […]

  • TIFFANY GRIDIRON TRIO

    The Blue Llama 314 S Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Tiffany Gridiron is a gifted jazz vocalist and songwriter whose sultry vocals and playful approach have excited audiences around the world. She began singing as a child in her family church, but was particularly inspired by singer Jill Scott before being introduced to the poetry and improvisation of jazz through vocalist and educator Sunny Wilkinson. […]

  • SACHAL VASANDANI

    Keystone Korner Baltimore 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

    Sachal Vasandani is recognized for his singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one of the most compelling artists on the scene today. Thoroughly rooted in jazz, Sachal has the swagger to front the most swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitive takes of classic ballads. His deeply […]

  • KALEB KIRBY

    Jazz St. Louis 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO, United States

    The band comes together for a vibrant tribute to the legendary John Scofield. From groove-heavy electric moments to intimate acoustic explorations, the ensemble reimagines Scofield’s career-spanning work with deep respect and fearless creativity. Drawing from his collaborations with Miles Davis, Medeski Martin & Wood, and his own celebrated ensembles, the program showcases the expressive range […]

  • NICOLE HENRY

    South 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance," and four Top-10 jazz albums on U.S. […]

  • JOHN YARLING

    WDNA Jazz Gallery 2921 Coral Way, Miami, FL, United States

    John Yarling studied classical percussion at Florida State University and jazz performance at the University of Miami. He has taught music and percussion at North Broward Preparatory Schools and founded the percussion program at the Florida Youth Conservatory. A versatile and sought-after drummer, John has performed with top South Florida acts including Ira Sullivan, the […]

  • CYRUS CHESTNUT

    Blues Alley 1073 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Chestnut’s playing, deeply rooted in gospel and blues, infuses each performance with profound emotional depth. As The New York Times notes, his “crisp articulation and blues-inflected harmony evoke another era… multifaceted and dynamic,” seamlessly blending tradition with fresh innovation to captivate audiences. Chestnut’s artistry has earned him widespread acclaim as one of the most distinctive […]