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SUMMARY:BENITO GONZALEZ TRIO
DESCRIPTION:Two-time Grammy nominee Benito Gonzalez is joined by legends Buster Williams and Lenny White. \nBorn in Maracaibo\, Venezuela\, Benito Gonzalez grew up immersed in traditional Venezuelan folk music before discovering jazz through the playing of Herbie Hancock\, McCoy Tyner\, Chick Corea\, and Keith Jarrett\, an early inspiration that shaped his powerful\, Afro-Latin-infused approach to the piano. Gonzalez made his way to the United States by a serendipitous route\, an American cultural ambassador caught one of his trio gigs and later invited him to Washington\, D.C. \nHe went on to play with Jackie McLean in 2003\, then spent nearly seven years touring with Kenny Garrett’s quartet\, earning two Grammy nominations for the recordings Seeds from the Underground and Pushing the World Away. In 2019 he joined NEA Jazz Master and Coltrane protégé Pharoah Sanders as pianist and musical director. A 2005 winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition and a Steinway artist since 2020\, Gonzalez has shared the stage with Dave Liebman\, Roy Hargrove\, Christian McBride\, Nicholas Payton\, Al Foster\, and many others. \nJoining him are two of the most legendary rhythm section players in jazz history. Bassist Buster Williams has anchored some of the most important recordings and bands of the past six decades\, from Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis to McCoy Tyner and Ron Carter\, and remains one of the most revered bassists in the music. Drummer Lenny White\, a member of the original lineup of Return to Forever and a Grammy-winning legend in his own right\, brings a depth of groove and history matched by few. Together\, this trio represents three generations of jazz mastery converging in one room. \nThe Band:\nBenito Gonzalez – Piano\nBuster Williams – Bass\nLenny White – Drums \nCover: $38.57
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/benito-gonzalez-trio
LOCATION:The Side Door\, Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:JOE GRANSDEN & NOEL FRIEDLINE TRIO
DESCRIPTION:Tony Bennett’s life and legacy embody the absolute pinnacle of the Great American Story. As we honor the centennial milestone of his birth\, his unprecedented career as the pre-eminent singer of the 20th and 21st centuries continues to embrace and inspire audiences across all generations. \nThrough his unyielding dedication to artistic excellence\, Bennett became the ultimate “keeper of the flame\,” extolling the timeless values of the Great American Songbook. Yet his impact reached far beyond the stage; he consistently stood on the front lines of modern history. A World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the Bulge\, Bennett went on to perform for eleven U.S. Presidents and marched side-by-side with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma. A lifelong pacifist and proactive humanitarian\, his commitment to justice bridged cultural divides by highlighting our shared humanity. This special centennial tribute celebrates a visionary artist who achieved the American Dream without ever forgetting his roots—leaving behind a profound blueprint of dedication\, courage\, and compassion. \nGuided by Duke Ellington’s advice ~ “Number one\, never give up. Number two\, remember number one!” ~ jazz vocalist Antonia Bennett has spent her life honoring the Great American Songbook. The youngest daughter of legendary artist Tony Bennett and actress Sandra Grant Bennett\, Antonia grew up in Los Angeles and began singing with her father at age four\, surrounded by icons like Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Her early passion led her to Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music. \nBy the mid-2000s\, Antonia was officially performing as her father’s opening act at renowned venues worldwide\, including Radio City Music Hall\, the Hollywood Bowl\, and London’s Royal Albert Hall. Her distinct voice—which The New York Times describes as a mix of “Billie Holiday and Rickie Lee Jones\, with a hint of Betty Boop”—shines on her acclaimed releases Natural and Embrace Me. From recording “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” with her father to capturing critics’ attention with her own swinging standards\, Antonia continues to tour the world\, effortlessly bridging her father’s incredible musical legacy with her own contemporary jazz artistry. \nCover: $54.15 ~ $66.15
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/joe-gransden-noel-friedline-trio
LOCATION:Middle C Jazz\, 300 South Brevard Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:NAT REEVES SEXTET
DESCRIPTION:Nat Reeves brings his sextet to The Side Door\, the same all-star group from his new album Now in Time. For over 40 years\, Nat Reeves has been one of the most respected bassists in jazz. Early in his career he performed with Jackie McLean\, Benny Golson\, Donald Byrd\, Art Taylor\, Mulgrew Miller\, Kenny Kirkland\, and Kenny Drew. He became a longtime member of Kenny Garrett’s group beginning in 1994\, and has worked and recorded with Pharoah Sanders\, George Coleman\, Harold Mabern\, George Cables\, and Joe Farnsworth\, among many others. He has released three albums as a leader\, State of Emergency\, Blue Ridge\, and now Now in Time\, released April 17\, 2026 on Cellar Live. \nNow in Time brings together an extraordinary lineup spanning multiple generations of jazz\, twelve tracks running just over an hour that move comfortably between Reeves’ own original compositions and a thoughtful selection of standards\, including “On Green Dolphin Street\,” “Alice in Wonderland\,” and a tribute to Marvin Gaye with “The Creator Has a Master Plan.” Throughout the record\, Reeves’ bass acts as a quiet narrator\, steering the music’s direction with the kind of unhurried confidence that comes from four decades on the bandstand. Critics have praised the album as a recording that rewards close\, attentive listening\, one that resists the pace of casual consumption and instead invites listeners to settle into a long evening built on the trust and shared musical language of these six players. \nT \nhis is a rare chance to hear the album’s celebrated lineup perform the music live\, in an intimate setting. \nThe Band:\nNat Reeves – Bass\nEric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone\nSteve Davis – Trombone\nEddie Henderson – Trumpet\nCaelan Cardello – Piano\nJeff “Tain” Watts – Drums \nCover: $38.57
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/nat-reeves-sextet
LOCATION:The Side Door\, Old Lyme Inn\, 85 Lyme Street\, Old Lyme\, CT\, 06371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:MONTY ALEXANDER
DESCRIPTION:Nearly sixty years after he moved to the United States from Kingston\, Jamaica\, his hometown\, GRAMMY® nominated pianist Monty Alexander is an American classic\, touring the world relentlessly with various projects\, delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message. A perennial favorite at Jazz festivals and venues worldwide and at the Montreux Jazz Festival where he has appeared 23 times since 1976\, his spirited conception is one informed by the timeless verities: endless melody-making\, effervescent grooves\, sophisticated voicings\, a romantic spirit\, and a consistent predisposition. \nIn the course of any given performance\, Alexander applies those aesthetics to a repertoire spanning a broad range of jazz and Jamaican musical expressions—the American songbook and the blues\, gospel and bebop\, calypso and reggae. Documented on more than 75 recordings and cited as the fifth greatest jazz pianist ever in The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time (Hal Leonard Publishing)\, the Jamaican government designated Alexander Commander in the Order of Distinction in 2000 and conferred on him the national honor of the Order of Jamaica in 2022 for “Sterling Contributions to the Promotions of Jamaican Music and the Jazz Genre Interpretations Globally”. \nThe Trio:\nMonty Alexander\, piano\nLorin Cohen\, bass\nJason Brown\, drums \nCover: $45.00 ~ $55.00 +fees | Streaming: $15.00 +fee
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/monty-alexander-7
LOCATION:Keystone Korner Baltimore\, 1350 Lancaster Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club
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SUMMARY:VANESSA RUBIN & HER TRIO
DESCRIPTION: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. Additional homespun influences include the melodic bell tone clarity of a young Capital Records recording artist\, Nancy Wilson\, the fire of Lambert\, Hendricks & Ross\, the sweet sounds of trumpeter Blue Mitchell as well as her love of the Motown Sound…especially girl groups like the Supremes. \nRubin takes the stage of the Jellife Theatre for a Benefit Concert with  proceeds from the evening will support Karamu’s artistic productions\, arts education programs\, workforce development initiatives\, community engagement efforts\, and the preservation of Black theatre and storytelling. Opening reception begins at 5:30pm\, concert @ 7:00pm. \nThe Band:\nVanessa Rubin ~ Vocal\nBrandon McCune ~ Piano\nKenny Davis ~ Bass\nJerome Jennings ~ Drums \nCover: $125.00 |  Ticket Includes:\n~ Admission to the Vanessa Rubin Benefit Concert\n~ Pre-concert reception\n~ Complimentary drink tickets\n~ Post-concert dessert reception
URL:https://notoriousjazz.com/event/vanessa-rubin-her-trio-2
LOCATION:NC
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