Step into the SFJAZZ “living room” and hear artists and tastemakers spinning their favorite recordings while in conversation. Listening Parties offer listeners the chance to get behind-the- scenes and hear about music from the artist’s perspective. The format is an on-stage conversation in the Robert N. Miner Auditorium, accompanied by the artist’s pick of recorded, […]
Brandee Younger begins her week with two nights devoted to her 2023 Impulse! album Brand New Life, a shimmering collection of works written by or performed by the late jazz harp pioneer Dorothy Ashby, along with original compositions dedicated to Ashby’s enduring legacy. Building bridges that span jazz, classical music, and hip-hop, Younger is joined for these […]
Chien Chien Lu X Richie Goods "Connections" featuring J Hoard Chien Chien Lu is a vibraphonist, contemporary percussionist, and composer whose Taiwanese upbringing, classical music education, and passion for grooves crystallize into a fresh and distinctive approach to contemporary jazz. Lu has recently been included in the list of 10 Emerging Jazz Artists 2023 by […]
For her final two nights of residency, Younger honors the life and music of the late harpist and jazz legend Alice Coltrane with her working trio, strings, and special guests. An artist chosen by Coltrane’s son Ravi to perform at a series of concerts in her honor as well as her memorial in 2007, Younger carries on […]
James Reese Europe and the Harlem Hellfighters: From the Dancehall to the Battlefield Jason Moran is one of jazz and modern American music’s most engaging and historically attuned artists. With a 10-piece expansion of his renowned Bandwagon trio, Moran celebrates the foundational, history-changing artistry of James Reese Europe—who brought the first taste of jazz not […]
Michael Cruse is a trumpeter and singer, nd the Middle School Jazz Academy Band Director for Jazz at Lincoln Center. Michael has performed and studied with jazz greats such as Roy Hargrove, Les McCann, JD Allen, Terence Blanchard, Javon Jackson, Lew Soloff, Wynton Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, John Fedchock, Fareed Haque, Vince DiMartino, Gail […]
Keyon Harrold, a world-class jazzman, returns to Warsaw at Jassmine and will feature his new album Foreverland. It is full of emotion and drama, a triumphant journey that takes the listener through good, bad, ugly and beautiful experiences, leading to wisdom. Harrold says: What I can offer as a musician playing an instrument is an honest […]
Willie Jones III: With an unparalleled style of rhythmic expression, drummer Willie Jones III is one of the world's leading jazz drummers. In addition to honoring his monumental influences - the late greats Philly Joe Jones, Art Blakey and Billy Higgins - Jones' bold articulation and constantly innovative sense of swing are results of his […]
Experience the magic of Grammy-winning Cameroonian multi-instrumentalist Richard Bona, known for his unique bass sound and captivating vocals! Bona beautifully blends African musical traditions with global jazz influences. His collaborations with music legends and his role as an educator and mentor highlight his diverse talents. The Asante Trio, his latest ensemble, showcases a fusion of […]
Since joining Miles Davis' band in the mid-1980s, saxophonist Kenny Garrett has distinguished himself with one thing above all else: his pursuit of absolute perfection. This may have gotten in the way of his emotionality in some episodes, but who can just jump out of their skin like that? On his new album 'Sounds From The Ancestors', […]
Award-winning composer and critically acclaimed pianist Lisa Hilton comes to Weill Recital Hall accompanied by her quartet for an evening that features uplifting new music from the group’s latest release, Coincidental Moment. A prolific composer inspired by the soundscape of jazz and blues, Hilton will share stories behind the creative process from the stage. The Lisa […]
The Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra is a fresh and dynamic big band performing all original music and modern arrangements of jazz standards. Dr. Javier Nero is an award-winning jazz trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator whose musicianship has received significant recognition. Currently based in Baltimore, MD, Javier is busy as both a bandleader and sideman in the greater DMV […]
The Miami native is a virtuoso saxophonist who started his first band, the Melt-Jess Jazz Quintet, in high school with trumpeter brother Melton Mustafa, who later left to play with Count Basie. Jones formed his own quartet and remains a longtime fixture in Miami's jazz scene. He continues to be at the forefront of a […]
During his kaleidoscopic quarter-century as a professional jazz musician, pianist Orrin Evans has become the model of a fiercely independent artist who pushes the envelope in all directions. Never supported by a major label, Evans has ascended to top-of-the-pyramid stature on his instrument, as affirmed by his #1-ranking as “Rising Star Pianist” in the 2018 […]
Born in the United States, Jeremy Pelt is one of the most outstanding trumpeters in the jazz world. A multiple winner of the prestigious Down Beat magazine's plebiscite, he began his rapidly developing career in 1998, when, after graduating from Berklee College of Music, he moved to New York and joined the Mingus Big Band. Pelt […]
Domo Branch brings an intentional curiosity to his sets. His versatility on the drums allows him to perform with a range of individualists, from Wynton Marsalis and Dianne Reeves to Taylor Eigsti and Terence Blanchard. Leading his acclaimed ensemble Branchin’ Out, the bi-coastal artist centers improvisation and expansion. Expect a high-energy evening of new music […]
Cyrille Aimée grew up in a multilingual household full of music where dancing was an everyday activity, soundtracked by the Afro-Caribbean sounds of her mother’s native Dominican Republic. The family home was in Samois-sur-Seine, the location of the Django Reinhardt Festival, and the teenage Cyrille would climb out of her bedroom window at night to […]
Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen and his exploratory trio present new music from his forthcoming ECM release. Combining improvisation and lush, at times eerie harmonies with electronic programming and plenty of soundscaping, Gustavsen and fellow artists Steiner Raknes and Jarle Vespestad invite listeners into a sonic world that draws inspiration from a range of styles, including church and folk music. Expect an invigorating evening of original music and energizing dialogue emanating […]
An absolute treasure of the New York music scene, bebop torchbearer Sheila Jordan brings her improvisatory trio to Dizzy’s Club. At 95, the singer and inexhaustible band leader delivers sets that spotlight her undeniable skill and personal treatment of repertoire from Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Nichols, and other icons. Don’t miss an exhilarating one-night […]
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE Stage and screen legendLeslie Uggams returns to 54 Below with her hit show drawing from Broadway and beyond. Featuring musical theater showstoppers, American Songbook classics, jazz standards and current pop hits, this timeless romp through an exciting song catalog will have audiences cheering, “Hallelujah, Baby!” Expect songs Ms. […]
A multigenerational outfit led by drummer, composer, and clinician Sherrie Maricle, DIVA Jazz Orchestra has garnered accolades from across the world. The 15-piece ensemble “exudes the excitement and force found in the tradition of historic big bands, with an eye towards originality.” Their program of stylistically diverse standards and original tunes spotlights a swinging band […]
This is Gafieira Rio Miami, a one-of-a-kind, 11-piece Brazilian big band created by bassist and Latin GRAMMY winner Diogo Brown. One of the most in-demand bass players in the industry, Brown has worked with renowned artists such as Laura Pausini, Buika, Nouvelle Vague and Gloria Estefan.
Throughout her 40+-year span of musical achievements as a jazz vocal musician specializing in classic, traditional standard jazz, Dr. Lenora Zenzalai Helm Hammonds has toured, recorded, and performed with her various groups worldwide. She is a lyricist, guest artist, background singer, composer, and educator at North Carolina Central University where she is a tenured Associate […]
Fronted by vocalist April May Webb and trumpeter Randall Haywood, Sounds of A&R effortlessly weave elements of swing, cool, hard bop, and avant-garde. Paying tribute to the jazz greats while, at once, boldly embracing the future with fresh, innovative arrangements and compositions. Their repertoire often surprises the listener by featuring familiar pieces in unexpected ways, […]
