Wednesday Jazz Jam is hosted by Gordon Vernick. With his quartet he opens the evening performing a few numbers, then invites other musicians and singers to join them on stage for a Jazz Jam Session. Whether you're a professional or amateur musician, you're welcome to sit in and everyone who wants to perform will be […]
Born and raised in New Orleans, Stanton Moore is a dedicated drummer and performer. As a founding member of the Grammy-nominated funk band, Galactic, Moore’s infectious style has allowed him to collaborate with luminaries Irma Thomas, Joss Stone, Tom Morello, George Porter Jr, Dr. Lonnie Smith and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Driven and inspired by the […]
Pioneering, Grammy winning saxophonist, and NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett is known for blending straight-ahead, gospel, and global rhythms into his music. His dynamic and soulful performances resonate deeply with audiences, establishing him as a titan of contemporary jazz. He has collaborated with legends like Miles Davis, Art Blakey, and Duke Ellington, while also achieving recognition as […]
Aneesa Strings is a creative, thought leader, singer-songwriter, performer, influencer, music director, professor and composer. After studying jazz, music theory, and acquiring degrees from USC & Michigan State University, Aneesa has scored and lead countless musical moments within the Jazz, Pop and R&B space. Indie and A-list artists call on her regularly to compose, create […]
Sinatra & Me Widely acknowledged as ‘the world's leading dramatic interpreter of Frank Sinatra’, with performances for King Charles, Sir Elton John, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and on stages from London, New York, LA to Australia, Richard Shelton and Frank Sinatra’s lives are inextricably linked by music, drama and staggering synchronicity. In this award-winning show, hear […]
Axel Tosca Trio and the Legendary Xiomara Laugart | The Cuban Jam Three time Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Axel Tosca. Blending jazz, classical, hip-hop, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Tosca creates a genre-defying soundscape that captivates audiences. Born into a prestigious musical family, he was a prodigy on stage by age seven, learning under jazz greats like Miriam […]
Experience the magic of big band jazz at the historic Whittemore House, a Dupont Circle landmark. The acclaimed Thad Wilson Septet will have you on your feet! His career has taken him from DC's Blues Alley to global stages where Wilson and his trumpet have shared the spotlight with jazz legends like James Moody, Wynton […]
Nicole Henry has established herself among the jazz world’s most acclaimed performers, telling real stories through impeccable interpretations of repertoire from the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular standards, blues, and originals. Among her numerous accolades, Henry’s soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance,” […]
Drummer Bernard Linnette is a force of nature behind the kit, blending precision, groove, and creativity in every performance. With roots in both jazz and R&B, he has built a reputation for his ability to drive a band with thunderous power while also bringing subtle nuance to more intimate settings. His career has taken him to stages […]
Ethan Iverson avoids technical excess as his improvisations unfold sparely in his right hand, usually with very little or no emphasis on his left hand. He plays deliberately, nurturing his ideas sometimes in unhurried quarter notes or eighth notes...Iverson stretches tonality through single lines, which grow more adventurous the longer they unfold. The Band: Sam […]
Jazz singer and composer Nnenna Freelon brings her "Beneath The Skin" CD Release to Catalina Jazz Club, in Hollywood! An intimate evening with Nnenna Freelon will feature of brand new mashup of jazz meets spoken word meets soul. Experience songs from her latest album "Beneath the Skin" alongside reflections from her upcoming book "Beneath the Skin […]
It has been named jazz’s greatest year. There was definitely something in the air in 1959, and it wasn’t just NASA: Castro took over Cuba, Buddy Holly died in a plane crash, Pan Am started regular flights around the world, and NASA sent 7 astronauts into space. Ronnie Scott’s, of course, was founded in 1959. The […]
The Phil DeGreg Trio will highlight the music of Bill Evans, widely considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Evans' use of harmony and his inventive and impressionistic interpretation of the jazz repertoire has few peers. His introspective lyricism and subtle Western classical flourishes have echoes in a legion of fellow keyboard […]
From first tasting fame as one of the '80's "Young Lions" and co-leader of the acclaimed Harper Brothers Quintet, trumpeter Philip Harper has always kept great company. He apprenticed with organ master Jimmy McGriff, then spent two years with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Following the Harper Brothers, he played with giants Benny Golson and Cedar […]
For over two decades, through 14 albums, including a forthcoming recording she'll be previewing, Alexis has inhabited standards, especially blues and ballads, in the manner of Sarah Vaughan and Anita O'Day. She's also an innovative jazz educator via jazzvoice.com, and an early mentor to Grammy-winner Samara Joy at SUNY Purchase. The legendary DJ/musicologist Jonathan Schwartz […]
A world-class musician, composer, arranger and educator, Diego Rivera has entertained audiences for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin. The Ann Arbor, Michigan native was born into a Mexican-American family and his heritage has shaped his musical voice […]
Drummer-composer Johnathan Blake returns to Ronnie Scott’s with music from his powerful new Blue Note album My Life Matters. Originally commissioned by The Jazz Gallery, the suite is both personal and political - a reflection on racial injustice, resilience, and family legacy. With themes that resonate deeply in today’s world, the music moves between contemplation and […]
Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific and influential bassists in jazz with more than 2,000 albums to his credit. Beginning his career in the 1960s with Jaki Byard and Eric Dolphy, Cannonball Adderley, and a five year stint with the Miles Davis’ Quintet, Ron also performed and recorded with notables including Bill Evans, […]
Madison McFerrin brings her genre-defying sound and vocal brilliance to Missy Lane’s for a night that feels both futuristic and deeply personal. Blending a cappella roots with electronic soul, Madison crafts rich sonic landscapes that are as intimate as they are expansive. With powerful lyrics, bold musicality, and hypnotic vocal loops, her set invites you […]
Music is not a just-discovered thing for her. She has a firm foundation in the church, singing in a church choir when she was younger. She was then attracted to the soul-touching and enticing beauty of R&B. She is in tune with the music she sings, respecting its integrities and demanding that its stories are […]
The Grammy-nominated vocalists René Marie is performing a tribute to Harry Belafonte's Greatest Hits. The celebration includes songs like Jump in the Line and Banana Boat (Day-O). Step into an unforgettable evening filled with music, storytelling, and celebration as the incomparable René Marie leads a dynamic 7-piece band to honor the legendary King of Calypso, […]
Washington, D.C. has produced its share of game-changers and that long list of musicians that include Duke Ellington, Chuck Brown, Marvin Gaye, Shirley Horn, Roberta Flack, and Meshell Ndegeocello. Added to that list is bassist Ben Williams For more than a decade Williams has become an acclaimed bassist in modern jazz. He has won the […]
Feel the soul of New Orleans come alive as Grammy winner Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra present Sacred Spaces, a powerful ballet that blends music and dance in a celebration of resilience, community, and hope. Created in collaboration with the renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company, the piece was inspired by the […]
Singing and performing as a child with the church choir in his hometown of Warren, Ohio, Sean switched from the drums to the trumpet at the age of 10. Sean is a musical chameleon and is comfortable in any musical setting no matter what the role or the genre. He is equally adept in being […]