Notorious Jazz

CHRIS BOTTI
2025-12-15 19:00 - 2026-01-04 23:00 (America/New_York) | Blue Note ~ New York, 131 W. 3rd Street, New York City, NY, 10012, United States
Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others; he’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, performed with symphony orchestras and on prestigious stages from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House.
In short, Chris Botti really needs no introduction. Yet with his Blue Note Records debut, he’s offering one anyway. Vol.1 is in many ways a fresh start for the trumpeter. Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, Botti’s first album in more than a decade finds him crossing back, with a small group project focused on acoustic jazz and classic standards.
Band

Chris Botti
Drums: Lee Pearson
Piano: Julius Rodriguez
Bass: Barry Stephenson (Dec 8 – 21)
Bass: Phil Norris (Dec 22 – Jan 4)

Special Guests:
Chris Potter – Sax (Dec 17 – 21 & Dec 27 – 29)
Anastasiia Mazurok – Violin (Dec 15 – 27)
Caroline Campbell – Violin (Dec 28 – Jan 4)
Mark Whitfield – Guitar (Dec 28 – Jan 4)
Fernando Varela – Vocals (Dec 28 – Jan 3)
Veronica Swift – Vocals (Dec 26 – Jan 4)
Sy Smith – Vocals (Dec 15 – 25)
John Splithoff – Vocals

Cover: $88.38 ~ $271.60

MARIO ABNEY QUINTET
2026-01-01 18:00 - 21:30 | Andy’s, 11 E Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Trumpeter, composer and bandleader Mario Abney’s musical career began at age 7 when he was introduced to the piano by his uncle Arthur. Influenced by both his uncle’s playing and the musical background of his church, Abney developed a love and fascination for music that grew throughout his years in high school. It was during this time that his interest turned from piano and drums to wind instruments; however, he continued to hone his percussion skills by playing drums for church services.
Mario’s first encounter with jazz was when he heard the sounds of trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. This sparked a fascination and soon Mario began to explore music by Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and other great trumpet players who established this genre.
Fast forwarding to 2024, Mario Abney is once again gracing the stages of his beloved hometown Chicago. From iconic venues to up-and-coming spots, he’s become a regular feature with fans eagerly anticipating each and every performance.
Cover: $20.00

BIRDLAND BIG BAND WITH HILARY KOLE
2026-01-01 19:00 - 2026-01-03 23:00 | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
The Birdland Big Band which was formed in 2006 is a 16-piece jazz orchestra that performs at the Birdland Jazz Club in New York City. The Birdland Big Band is led by saxophonist David DeJesus DeJesus joined as saxophonist and leader in October 2017 and brought with him an emphasis on traditional swing and the blues.
Hilary Kole is the daughter of 1950s Broadway performer Robert Kole, and was 19 when she fronted a 12-piece band six nights a week singing Great American Songbook standards at New York City’s Rainbow Room. During this time she also studied composition at Manhattan School of Music. After the Rainbow Room, she sang at the Blue Note, Birdland, and the Algonquin Hotel. Her 2009 debut album, Haunted Heart, was produced by jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli.
Cover: $35.46 ~ $56.06

DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER & BILL CHRLAP
2026-01-06 19:00 - 2026-01-10 23:59 | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
Two of the most highly respected figures in the world of Jazz — Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap — document their critically acclaimed, sold out live concerts on their first collaborative album, Elemental. Bridgewater and Charlap curate a repetoire that only they can present: exploring the deep understanding of Jazz Tradition alongside impecable phrasing and a once-in-a-generation dynamic range, brining a level of sophistication that is sure to be considered a masterpiece for generations to come.
Cover: $45.76 ~ $61.21

VANESSA RUBIN
2026-01-08 14:00 - 15:00 | The National Jazz Museum In Harlem, 58 West 129th Street, Ground Floor 2203, New York City, NY, 10027, United States
Vanessa Rubin is a revered jazz vocalist and storyteller celebrated for her crystalline clarity, soulful warmth, and bold improvisational style. Born in Cleveland to Trinidadian and Louisiana parents, her sound bridges Caribbean rhythm, classic jazz elegance, and Motown soul. Since launching her career in 1980 in Cleveland’s legendary clubs, Rubin has built an international performance and education legacy.
Signed to Novus/RCA in 1992, she released five albums, including chart-topping Soul Eyes (1992) and Pastiche (1993). Her acclaimed one-woman musical, Yesterdays: An Evening with Billie Holiday, earned a 2011 Kevin Klein Award nomination. Rubin continues touring globally, producing, teaching, and championing lyrical storytelling in jazz.
The Band: Miki Hayama ! Piano | Richie Goods ~ Bass | Alvin Atkinson ~ Drums | Patience Higgins ~ Tenor Saxophone
Cover: Free

VANESSA RUBIN
2026-01-09 18:00 - 2026-01-10 21:00 | Mezzrow, 163 W. 10th Street, New York City, NY, 10014, United States
Vanessa Rubin is a revered jazz vocalist and storyteller celebrated for her crystalline clarity, soulful warmth, and bold improvisational style. Born in Cleveland to Trinidadian and Louisiana parents, her sound bridges Caribbean rhythm, classic jazz elegance, and Motown soul. Since launching her career in 1980 in Cleveland’s legendary clubs, Rubin has built an international performance and education legacy.
Signed to Novus/RCA in 1992, she released five albums, including chart-topping Soul Eyes (1992) and Pastiche (1993). Her acclaimed one-woman musical, Yesterdays: An Evening with Billie Holiday, earned a 2011 Kevin Klein Award nomination. Rubin continues touring globally, producing, teaching, and championing lyrical storytelling in jazz.
Performers:
Vanessa Rubin ~ Vocalist
Brandon McCune ~ Piano
Richie Goods ~ Bas
Alvin Atkinson ~ Drums
Cover: $40.00 | Friday, 7:30 Show ~ Sold Out

JUSTICE MICHAEL
2026-01-15 20:30 - 23:00 | Ten Atl, 495 Flat Shoals Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30316, United States
Drummer, producing and composing Justice Michael hits the stage with special guest Just grooving Band & DJ at TenAtl. Audiences are blown away by the rhythmic sounds that emit from this drummer, who makes his drum set seem like a natural extension of his limbs. Justice is known for his effortless deep pocket mixed with his own creative flare that hypnotizes the crowd. When he plays, it’s as simple as walking and talking to Justice.
Twenty two year old Justice graduated from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, with a Bachelor’s degree in Music. His major was Musicianship, Artistry Development, and Entrepreneurship (M.A.D.E.) with a minor in Music Business and Entertainment Industry.
He won Amateur Night at the Apollo on three separate occasions. Since then, Justice has been seen with his band, Anonymous DaBand, opening for jazz superstars such as Najee, Chrisette Michele, Pieces of a Dream, Bobby Caldwell, Lalah Hathaway and many more. With his growing experiences, Justice has become known in the drumming industry. He has performed at the 2024 Atlanta Jazz Festival and recently secured endorsements with Amedia Cymbals, and Prentice Practice Pads.
Cover: $15.00 ~ Early Bird Until 1.12 | $20.00 ~ Week Of Tickets
CashApp: $justicemmusic | Venmo: @justicemmusic

TOMI BERRY & OMAR ASKEW
2026-01-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Divinely Elegant Vines Tasting Room, 2730 Broad Street, Austell, GA, 30106, United States
Tomi Berry is a beautiful performer, inside and out, brings natural grace, a rich soulful voice, and spiritual essence to her performances throughout the Atlanta area and beyond. Wherever she sings, she spreads joy, whether singing smooth R&B, swinging jazz, or sultry ballads, she holds an audience in rapt attention. A spiritual song-stylist, she engages her listeners in musical conversation.
The 2016 42nd Annual Lawrence Award Winner for “Best Seasoned Performer” and the runner up for the 2016’s inaugural Atlanta’s Top Vocalist competition, she has an extensive background in performing and public speaking. 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, NJ.
Omar Askew, a 19-year-old student at Kennesaw State University, is dedicated to studying Jazz Performance on the piano. Constantly striving for self-improvement, he aims to excel every time he touches his instrument. In lessons, Omar pushes his students to become the best pianists they can be, helping them achieve their personal goals.
Cover & Parking: Free

ETIENNE CHARLES
2026-01-22 19:00 - 2026-01-24 23:00 | Black Cat, 400 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is constantly searching for untold tales and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. Highlighting marginalized communities and engaging with them has been his mission, evident with projects such as his Guggenheim Fellowship Project, Carnival: The Sound of a People Vol. 1, San Jose Suite, Creole Soul, Gullah Roots, Folklore and his latest commission, San Juan Hill – A New York Story.
His concerts engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized multidisciplinary performance utilizing original composition, thematic improvisation, dance, short films and spoken word to create a holistic experience. A firm believer in music and performance as a tool for provoking thought and dialogue, Charles’s themes speak to the status quo while drawing parallels to history. His work is actively connecting the African diaspora and drawing lines to the regions at the roots of migrations, evident in his latest release, NAACP Image Award nominated Creole Orchestra which was named #1 Jazz album on Jazzweek’s top 100 of 2024 after spending seven weeks at #1 on the chart in the summer.
His dedication to music as a tool for social uplift has seen him named as a Laureate of the Arts and Letters, Anthony N. Sabga Awards, Caribbean Excellence (2025). He was conferred the title of Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture (2024) and was awarded a Congressional Citation from the United States (2012).
As a sideman he has performed with and/or arranged for Roberta Flack, Chucho Valdes, Marcus Roberts, Marcus Miller, Count Basie Orchestra, Frank Foster’s Loud Minority Big Band, Monty Alexander, Gregory Porter, Terri Lyne Carrington, René Marie, David Rudder, Machel Montano and many others. He has been commissioned as a composer and arranger by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (2025), Lincoln Center for the New York Philharmonic (2021), Savannah Music Festival (2017), Chamber Music America (2015 & 2021), the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (2012), the Chicago Jazz Ensemble (2011) and the Danish Radio Big Band (2025).
He currently serves as Professor of Studio Music and Jazz at University of Miami Frost School of Music
The Band:
Etienne Charles ~ Trumpet
Mikailo Kasha ~ Bass
Miles Turk ~ Drums
Tickets: $20.00, $30.00, $40.00, $50.00 +$5.50 processing and ticketing fee.

DIANA KRALL
2026-01-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Adrienne Arsht Center | Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
A record-breaking musician, Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Her albums have garnered two Grammy Awards and 10 Juno Awards, and include nine gold, three platinum and seven multiplatinum albums.
Her 1999 release When I Look in Your Eyes spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Jazz chart, won two Grammy Awards and went platinum in the U.S. and Canada, establishing Krall as a powerhouse of the genre. Her album This Dream of You garnered critical acclaim and displayed the effortless virtuosity that has become Krall’s musical signature. Krall’s artistry and musicality transcend any single musical style, making her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.
Tickets: $76.05 ~ $231.66 (includes fees)

PATTI AUSTIN
2026-01-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, United States
A Night of Legacy, Voice, and Vision. Patti Austin Pays Tribute to Patrick Williams.
Grammy Award-winning vocalist Patti Austin joins the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra and Big Band with Steve Guerra, conductor, for a powerful tribute to the late composer, arranger, and musical visionary Patrick Williams. This unforgettable evening brings to life Williams’ rich, genre-defying legacy—music that was, as lyricist Arthur Hamilton described, “muscular, sensuous, powerful, and captivatingly rhythmical.”
Known for his masterful writing for film, jazz, and the concert hall, Williams received 16 Grammy nominations and a Pulitzer nod for An American Concerto. His music has graced the voices and instruments of legends such as Frank Sinatra, Eddie Daniels, and Tom Scott—and, notably, Patti Austin.
Austin, a revered artist whose career spans jazz, R&B, pop, and the Great American Songbook, brings her unmatched depth, honesty, and elegance to this program. Described by The New York Times as one of the few artists who can authentically channel Ella Fitzgerald, Austin was a close collaborator of Williams, recording several of his works including the GRAMMY-nominated “52nd and Broadway” and selections from his Home Suite Home and Sinatraland albums. Her performances offer not only musical brilliance, but a window into the personal connections that animated Williams’ compositions.
Audiences will be treated to a two-set concert featuring Williams’ bold orchestral works followed by a dynamic second half of big band music and heartfelt vocal performances by Austin. Central to the program will be selections from her celebrated For Ella album, bringing Williams’ sophisticated arrangements and Austin’s commanding interpretations of the Great American Songbook to the forefront.
Tickets: $50.00 General Admission | $45.00 Seniors | $15.00 Student
Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/fyxztdDdmrw
