Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is singular and at the same time accessible […]
Starring Monica Mancini with special guests John Pizzarelli, Shelly Berg, Gregg Field and Frost School of Music's Henry Mancini Institute From “Moon River” to “The Pink Panther Theme,” “Baby Elephant Walk” and “Days of Wine and Roses,” Henry Mancini composed some of the most beloved music of our time, while revolutionizing the art of film […]
Featuring Jonathan Butler with special guests Rebecca Jade and Marcus Anderson And introducing Justin Lee Schultz Dave Koz and Friends announce the 26th anniversary of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour! Beginning the next era of this rich musical tradition, Koz and Friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics — as well as a […]
Fresh off the world premiere of his epic work La Creación at the Arsht Center in 2021, Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés returns to commemorate 50 years of IRAKERE, the legendary Afro-Cuban jazz band he founded that changed the face of Latin music forever. With its audacious mix of Afro-Cuban ritual music, Cuban dance music, […]
Thursday ~ February 29 | 3~Day VIP Holders Pre~Opening Reception Special Performance by ELEW Friday | March 1st ~ Jon Batiste & Friends with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Israel Houghton, Lia De Itamaracá, Rogét Chahayed, Justin Kauglin Saturday | March 2nd ~ Daniela Mercury, Seu Jorge, Cimafunk, Adrian Cota & The Winston House Band Sunday | […]
Trumpeter Jimmy Owens is also a composer, arranger, lecturer, and educator. Over the course of his on-going sixty year career he has played with Sir Roland Hanna, Ron Carter, Billy Cobham, Benny Golson, Hubert Laws, and Tom McIntosh, Frank Wess, Seldon Powell, Barry Galbraith, Bob Cranshaw, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Charles Mingus, Hank Crawford, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, and Herbie Mann, among many others. Since 1969, he […]
Vocalist, composer, producer, arranger and 7 time Grammy nominee Nnenna Freelon brings her talent to the Hayti Heritage Center on the campus of North Carolina Central University. She is joined by her ensemble including bassist John Brown, the NCCU Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Robert Trowers, and the NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by […]
The Band: Roberta Gambarini, vocal | Bill Easley, saxophone | Cyrus Chestnut, piano | Ameen Saleem, bass | Lewis Nash, drums Roberta Gambarini began singing and performing at the age of 17 in jazz clubs around Northern Italy. In 1997 she worked with French Hammond organ player Emmanuel Bex touring jazz clubs throughout Italy. Shortly after she moved […]
Grammy nominated pianist Monty Alexander was born on June 6, 1944 (D-Day!) in Kingston, Jamaica and is one of today's most sought-after pianists, touring the world relentlessly with various projects, delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message. He began playing the piano at the age of four. Monty is such […]
To celebrate WCLK 91.9’s 50th Anniversary the Atlanta Jazz Festival is presenting WCLK At 50: Featuring Lil John Roberts with an Atlanta All-Star Band. Award-winning drummer Lil John Roberts will lead an Atlanta All-Star Band including these outstanding musicians: Phil Davis, Rodney Edge, Tres Gilbert, Derek Scott, Miguel Gaeten, Melvin Jones, Joe Gransden, Kebbi Williams, […]
Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world. Established in 1978, the Atlanta Jazz Festival […]
Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world. Established in 1978, the Atlanta Jazz Festival […]
Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world. Established in 1978, the Atlanta Jazz Festival […]
Akron based drummer Drew Hoschar returns home from NYC. The Hoschar-Palmieri Quintet is a 5-piece jazz combo of the young rising stars of the Ohio jazz scenes pursuing jazz degrees at the Manhattan School of Music and the University of Cincinatti’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Both originally from northeast Ohio, drummer Drew Hoschar co-band leads with […]
2024 Harbor Jazz Festival VILLAGE GREEN STAGE 1:00pm ~ Ray Anderson Group 4:00pm ~ Akiko Tsurga Organ Quartet 7:00pm ~ Carlos Jimanez Mambo Dulcet JAZZ LOFT LAWN STAGE 3:00pm ~ Bill Crow Trio 6:00pm ~ Mala Waldron Quartet ***All Saturday Events On The Stony Brook Village Green & The Jazz Loft Lawn are Free To […]
Pianist, vocalist and educator Mala Waldron comes to Stony Brook, NY for the Harbor Jazz Festival and hits the Jazz Loft Lawn for an evening performance with her quartet. A native of NYC whose first paid gig was playing keys and singing back-up vocals with a local R&B band, "Liquid Pleasure" at the Elk's club […]
The 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place in Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta, on Memorial Day Weekend from May 24th ~ 26th. The festival is free and open to the public, offering a celebration of jazz music, culture, and art. 1:00pm ~ Khari Cabral | Bass 3:00pm ~ Aneesa Strings | Bass, Vocal 5:00pm ~ Takuya […]
Tribute To Churchill Grounds Music Curated by Lil' John Roberts & Russell Gunn Hosted By Jamal Ahmad Cover: $50.00
The 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will take place in Piedmont Park, Midtown Atlanta, on Memorial Day Weekend from May 24th ~ 26th. The festival is free and open to the public, offering a celebration of jazz music, culture, and art. 1:00pm ~ Brandon Woody | Trumpet 3:00pm ~ Tyreek McDole | Vocal 5:00pm ~ Charles McPherson | […]
MABRA LAW and 91.9 JAZZ WCLK present The WCLK JazzFest featuring saxophonist Gerald Albright, Kandace Springs and the Dangerfield Newbies for one spectacular night of music. Gerald Albright is a Los Angeles, California born saxophonist and bass guitarist who has been a central figure in contemporary jazz since the 1980s. He's known for his R&B instrumentals […]
Downtown DC Anthem Row | 800 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 Benjie Porecki | 4:30PM Be'La Dona | 6:00pm Langston Hughes II | 7:15pm Brass-A-Holics | 8:30pm The Kennedy Center | 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566 Leigh Pilzer | 6:00pm Palisades Hub | 5200 Cathedral Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016 Marty Ehrlich […]
Jazz In Canal Park | 200 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003 Justin Mendez | 5.:30pm Westminster Church | 400 I St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Organ Summit featuring Charles Covington, Allyn Johnson, Lennie Robinson, Steve Wilson & Dave Manley | 6:00pm DC JazzFest at the Kennedy Center | 2700 F Street NW, […]
Arena Stage | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Eric Byrd Trio | 1:00pm The JazzDC All-Stars Orchestra With Saxophonist Steve Wilson | 5:45pm Branford Marsalis Quartet | 7:45pm The Wharf | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Tony Martucci Earth Tones | 3:30pm Sun Ra Arkerstra | 4:30pm Jahari Stampley Family Trio […]
Arena Stage | 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 Paul Carr & Vanessa Rubin | 1:00pm Makoto Ozone & Gregoire Maret | 4:00pm Dado Moroni | 5:15pm The Jazzmeia Horn Quartet | 6:30pm Ron Carter | 8:00pm Todd Marcus The Wharf | 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 Emmet Cohen Trio | 4:15pm […]