Enjoy the music of the Freedom Jazz Quartet in a concert honoring the exhibition Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, on view through July 6, 2025. Sam Newsome, saxophonist, music professor, and accomplished writer, is a leader in the New York jazz world. He has collaborated with notable artists such as Elliot Sharpe, William Parker, Fay […]
Exposed at an early age to a variety of musical experiences. His father is a conductor and classical singer, his mother a violinist and pianist. Accordingly, at 4 years of age, Ari began studying the violin and piano. At age 12 he started in on the drums and by age fourteen he was honing his […]
Eric Robert Lewis, popularly known as ELEW, is an American Concert Pianist who has found crossover success playing rock and pop music. He is known for his unconventional and physical playing style, which eschews a piano bench and includes reaching inside the piano lid to pull at the strings directly, as well as the creation […]
Vocalist and pianist Chanda Leigh brings her quartet to the Cafe I Am Lounge for a night of jazz. The Band: Chanda Leigh ~ Piano | Joe Jennings ~ Saxophone | Anthony Daniel ~ Bass | Bernard Linnette Tickets: $35.00
Tribute To Churchill Grounds Music Curated by Lil' John Roberts & Russell Gunn Hosted By Jamal Ahmad Cover: $50.00
Three time GRAMMY™ Award-Winning Drummer Ulysses Owens Jr., known for being a drummer who (The New York Times) has said “take a back seat to no one,” and “a musician who balances excitement gracefully and shines with innovation.” Generation Y is a band concept that was conceived back in 2019 with the goal promoting the […]
As a solo artist and as a collaborator with jazz giants from Dizzy Gillespie to Wayne Shorter, for over three decades Grammy-Award Winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer Danilo Pérez has been lauded as one of the most creative forces in contemporary music. With Jazz as the anchoring foundation, Pérez’s Global Jazz music is a blend of Panamanian […]
The group was formed in Philadelphia during 1976 by bassist Cedric Napoleon, drummer Curtis Harmon, and keyboardist James Lloyd who were all teenagers at the time. The group based their name on "Pieces of Dreams", a Michel Legrand tune recorded by Stanley Turrentine that they regularly performed. In 1981 Pieces of a Dream had a minor soul hit with […]
Hidden Nomination is a genre-defying ensemble that emerged from the lustrous Blue Llama Jazz Club after a particularly electrifying set. The band has quickly become a force to be reckoned with in the Midwest music scene and brings together four exceptionally talented musicians with a shared passion for exploration and innovation. Their sound is a […]
The band comes together for a vibrant tribute to the legendary John Scofield. From groove-heavy electric moments to intimate acoustic explorations, the ensemble reimagines Scofield’s career-spanning work with deep respect and fearless creativity. Drawing from his collaborations with Miles Davis, Medeski Martin & Wood, and his own celebrated ensembles, the program showcases the expressive range […]
John Yarling studied classical percussion at Florida State University and jazz performance at the University of Miami. He has taught music and percussion at North Broward Preparatory Schools and founded the percussion program at the Florida Youth Conservatory. A versatile and sought-after drummer, John has performed with top South Florida acts including Ira Sullivan, the […]
Gotham Yardbird Sanctuary is a not-for-profit 501 (C)(3) organization that was founded in response to the 2020 global pandemic and it’s impact on NYC’s Jazz community and local businesses. After gaining strong collaboration experiences with great local nonprofits and businesses, we are planning to take on meaningful projects and campaigns for social justice causes. One […]
Originating from Chicago, IL, Charles “Rick” Heath IV is a versatile and renowned musician from local to international levels. Playing anything from Jazz and Blues to Gospel and Latin music, his signature sound is prominent in the recording studios, concert settings, live Broadway theater platforms, and currently as the drummer for pianist and jazz legend Ramsey Lewis. […]
Terri LynE Carrington: WE INSIST 2025! featuring Christy Dashiell Four-time GRAMMY-winning jazz icon Terri Lyne Carrington and GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Christie Dashiell release “Freedom Day (Part 1),” their vibrant reimagining of Max Roach’s timeless anthem “Freedom Day.” The single highlights Carrington’s lifelong mission to champion jazz and advocate for inclusivity and raise the voice of women, […]
August 15, 2025 marks the occasion of the "Maharajah of the Keyboard" Oscar Peterson's 100th birthday. For the occasion of his centennial and to commemorate his long history with Birdland, there will be celebrations for Peterson's birthday week both at Birdland Jazz Club and the Birdland Theater. Three legends of jazz will have their first […]
Cécile McLorin Salvant is a French-American jazz vocalist. She is one of the most highly regarded jazz vocalists of her generation, often winning DownBeat annual critics polls. She has released seven albums since 2010, six of which have been nominated for Grammy Awards. She is a 3-time winner of the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy Award for her 2015 album For […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In late 1962, at age 14, he decided it was time to be a band leader and, with his two brothers and a few neighborhood youngsters, started The Jazz Sextet which later became known as Leonard King and the Soul Messengers (1963-73). The group became very popular providing accompaniment for a variety of single artists […]
Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene, comes the ground breaking, Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. A group of strong, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Straight Ahead was the first all-woman group signed to Atlantic Jazz. Widely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music, Straight […]
Vocalist Kemba Cofield joins the Bernard Linnette Interactive for the Unity Jazz “Brunch n Sip” Benefit event for Jazz 91.9FM WCLK. Two days filled with smooth, classic and contemporary jazz and blues vibes, delicious brunch bites, and refreshing sips and featuring some of the top performers Atlanta has to offer. Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 […]