Jazz bassist Matthew Parrish has ‘come into his own’ as a sought after performer, arranger, composer, producer and instructor. Matthew brings skills and swing as he puts his heart into every note he plays. He has a genuine warmth and loyalty to the music that transcends into every note, every tune, and every interaction with […]
n evening with world-class jazz flautist and Latin Grammy winner Nestor Torres and his ensemble, performing Latin jazz, pop and other genres. Nestor Torres is a Puerto Rican flautist. He studied at Berklee College of Music, Mannes School of Music in NYC and later at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. His career […]
A Thanksgiving Celebration Poncho Sánchez is an American conguero, Latin jazz band leader, and salsa singer. In 2000, he and his ensemble won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the Concord Picante album Latin Soul.
The Miami Jazz Cooperative is a nonprofit organization supporting jazz in South Florida by facilitating performance opportunities for musicians, entertaining audiences, and educating the community. The summit brings twelve world class guitarist together for an evening of exciting performances and fun!
The Ed Palermo Big Band is a New York City-based ensemble that has been active since the late 70's, playing the compositions and arrangements of their leader, New Jersey born saxophonist Ed Palermo. The band is best known for Palermo's arrangements of the music of Frank Zappa, but they also perform and record compositions by Todd Rundgren, The Beatles, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, The […]
A community gathering presented by Performers Alley, hosted by Robert J. Carmack. It's a new jazz Series produced by Music Arts & World Stage Performance Gallery. Paying tribute to Billy Higgins, the founder’s birthday concert and celebration of his legacy since 1989. An eclectic panel on stage during show friends and past peers that played […]
Home For The Holidays! Noel & Maria take tothe stage once again to bring you hoiday cheer in song. Charlotte knows they are a favorite, so if you're staying in Charlotte a few days after the Thanksgiving meal and family visit, don't miss experiencing a great performance. Check them out! They've been together for years […]
Featuring Thomas Morgan, Rudy Royston, Tony Scherr, Kenny Wollesen. Recognized as one of America’s 21 most vital and productive performing artists, Bill Frisell was named an inaugural Doris Duke Artist in 2012. He is also a recipient of grants from United States Artists, Meet the Composer among others. In 2016, he was a beneficiary of […]
The internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated vocalist Stacey Kent returns to Jazz St. Louis for much-anticipated performances! Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mold of the greats, with a legion of fans worldwide, a host of honors and awards including a Grammy nomination, album sales over 2 million, Gold, Double-Gold and Platinum-selling albums that have reached a series of No. 1 […]
The Deene Trio fronted by vocalist Delphine Nérot is accompanied by accordion and double bass. Reservations: contact@laciotatculture.com Info: 06 09 49 03 24 | www.facebook.com/laciotatculture
Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (Stephen Holden, New York Times), Jane Monheit has had plenty of milestone moments in establishing herself as one of today’s best and most important vocalist-musicians. With her new album, The Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald—the first to be released on her own Emerald City Records—the Long Island native has surprised […]
It’s no coincidence two of the titles on pianist, bandleader and composer Joey Alexander’s inspirational debut on Mack Avenue Records, Origin, contain the words “rise” and “rising.” “The Latin root of the word ‘origin’ is orire, which means to rise,” explains the restlessly searching musician, who has performed everywhere from the Obama White House to the […]
Often referred to as a jazz singer for the hip-hop generation, New York City-based vocalist José James combines jazz, soul, drum’n’bass, and spoken word into his own unique brand of vocal jazz. While he states his main influences as John Coltrane, Marvin Gaye, and Billie Holiday, his sound on early 12″ singles and in live […]
Six-Time Grammy Award Nominee Nnenna Freelon is known worldwide as a compelling and captivating live performer. The John Brown Big Band is a professional large jazz ensemble made up of top musicians, specializing in performances of traditional compositions from the Great American Songbook and today’s cutting-edge arrangements. Together, these two forces will bring an unforgettable […]
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, Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting started on this benevolent turn in his journey. And he is bringing a lot […]
NPR’s A Jazz Piano Christmas | Featuring Hiromi, Bob Thompson, José André Montaño Your favorite holiday classics as you’ve never heard them! The Kennedy Center and NPR present A Jazz Piano Christmas, the annual sell-out event featuring today’s best jazz pianists performing the most loved seasonal music. This year, we spotlight ferociously talented Japanese Jazz prodigy Hiromi, Mountain Stage’s Bob […]
Performances: 2 Sets | 7:30pm & 9:30pm Terence Harper started playing the drums at the age of two and at twelve years old began playing the trumpet. While in middle school, Terence began playing the drums for one of the Spelman College Jazz ensembles under the direction of Joe Jennings, while also being featured on […]
Lecturer, saxophonist, flutist, and music educator, Oliver Nelson Jr., provides rare insights into the life and music of one of St. Louis’ most influential and successful jazz musicians, saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger, composer, and bandleader, Oliver Nelson Sr.
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal artistic figures. Downbeat praised the "nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary" he employs to communicate with other musicians and audiences at "the deepest level of humanity and individuality." Cohen plays with the command and passion of an artist fully devoted to […]
John Pizzarelli, the world-renowned jazz guitarist and singer, was called “Hip with a wink” by Town & Country, “madly creative” by the Los Angeles Times and “the genial genius of the guitar” by The Toronto Star. After his recent smash success with the Boston Pops, he was hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American […]
Pianist and provocateur Connie Han has created an edgy blend of modern and traditional jazz with her incendiary Mack Avenue Records debut CRIME ZONE. At 26, this young lioness is on a fast-climbing trajectory to jazz stardom with rave reviews from The New York Times, Jazziz Magazine, Downbeat Magazine, and more. According to Downbeat Magazine, […]
The Brooklyn-born, Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, bandleader, and composer Allan Harris has reigned supreme as the most accomplished and exceptional singer of his generation. Sharing the stage for this holiday celebration are pianist Arcoiris Sandoval, bassist Marty Kenney and drummer Norman Edwards. Showtimes: 7:00pm & 9:00pm
A world-class pianist whose mastery of Jazz, Brazilian, Classical, Broadway and more has brought multiple awards, Eliane Elias celebrates the release of her new chart-topping album, “Quietude.” This all-Brazilian record follows her Grammy winning “Mirror Mirror.” Jazz Weekly raves she is “not only one of the most adroit pianists in jazz, but with albums like […]
Street Stage Project on the steps of the Old Post Office No Cover | All Ages