Grammy Nominated NEA Jazz Master Hubert Laws is the premier musician on the flute in jazz. With a career spanning over 50 years, he has also mastered pop, rhythm-and-blues, and classical genres; moving effortlessly from one repertory to another. Session work also remains a staple of Hubert Laws’ schedule, and includes collaborations and recordings with such […]
For more than 60 years, saxophonist Charles McPherson has been one of the most expressive and highly regarded voices in jazz. His rich musical style, rooted in the blues and bebop, has influenced and inspired generations of musicians and listeners. Wynton Marsalis, a longtime admirer says: "Charles is the very definition of excellence in our music. He […]
A beautiful performer, inside and out, Tomi brings natural grace, a rich soulful voice, and spiritual essence to her performances throughout the Atlanta area and beyond. Wherever Tomi Berry 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 […]
A Night with Dee Jazz Vocalist Dee Jazz, also known as Diana West, steps into the spotlight with her highly anticipated breakout performance at Jazz St. Louis. A proud St. Louis native and dynamic young vocalist in her early 20s, Dee brings a fresh, soulful energy to the stage as she debuts her new name […]
Acclaimed international jazz vocalist Lori Williams boasts over 30 years of experience as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, actress, radio host, and founder of PositiveMusicPM.org. Her dynamic career includes annual vocal jazz tours and performances at prestigious venues and festivals worldwide, spanning Europe, Japan, the Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States. As an […]
Duane Eubanks was raised in a musical family, but stopped playing in his teens and instead pursued a degree in accounting; six years later, he conceded that this had been an error, and returned to music. He subsequently studied jazz at Temple University, where he played with Wynton Marsalis and Billy Taylor, and also spent two years training with Johnny Coles. He […]
Part of René’s musical philosophy has been focused on giving back. In 2010, she launched a series of vocal therapy group sessions called SLAM. “I’ve never been to college or received any ‘professional’ training,” she said at the time, “so I feel a bit anxious about my ability to convey my personal approach to singing. […]
Sebastian Loiacono Quintet Plays Duke Ellington The Quintet Sebastián Loiacono ~ saxophone | Mariano Loiacono ~ trumpet | Pablo Raposo ~ piano | Mauricio Dawid ~ double bass | Alejandro Beelmann ~ drums Table. One ticket per person ~ $20,000 peso | $15.74 Stools. One ticket per person ~ $16,000 peso | $12.59 Location with […]
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, […]
Bassist and composer Ben Wolfe brings his hard swinging quartet to Dizzy’s Club for three nights of bold originals and heartfelt ballads. Known for his inventive voice and magnetic stage presence, Wolfe leads a top-tier ensemble that delivers timeless jazz with fresh energy and chemistry. Performers: Ben Wolfe, bass Joel Ross, vibraphone Sullivan Fortner, piano […]
Nicole Henry is a jazz vocalist out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her debut release, The Nearness of You received critical acclaim and earned Henry the "Best New Jazz Artist" award by HMV Japan and landed on most jazz radio playlists in the United States. Henry's Teach Me Tonight reached #1 in Japan and was named HMV Japan's Best Vocal […]
For nearly 20 years, JAZZ HOUSE has shaped the next generation of jazz artists through world-class training and mentorship. Hosted by eight-time Grammy Award winner Christian McBride, this special night spotlights rising stars performing new arrangements and timeless works by Miles Davis, Bobby Timmons, John and Alice Coltrane, and more. It’s a powerful glimpse into […]
25th Anniversary Year of Celebration of the Grammy Award-winning big band. Gordon Goodwin is a 70-year-old pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger and conductor. Best known for leading Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, an 18-piece jazz orchestra that blends big band swing with funk and jazz fusion. Goodwin has won four Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards. August 15th Fri. […]
Saxophonist Kasan Belgrave is a ascending talent newly emerging in the role of a compositional leader. His energetic playing style and improvisational finesse derives from influences of early bebop and jazz, as well flares of fusion and gospel. His musical prowess has more recently been shown through new innovative compositions. The record “Dual Citizen” is an introductory […]
The james M. Dixon Foundation presents The Purple Affair starring keith David, Maria Howell and Noel Friedline for an afternoon into a night of fine dining, jazz and celebration in honor of incredible individuals and organizations to raise funding and awareness for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. The Honorees: Dr. Robert Kaufman, Sonder Health, Jacquelyn […]
Atlanta is celebrating the legendary Roy Ayers. A pioneer of jazz-funk, vibraphonist, composer, and producer whose sound became the heartbeat of Black culture from the 1970s through today. Often dubbed the “Godfather of Neo-Soul,” Ayers’ genre-bending artistry shaped the sonic foundation for countless artists, from Erykah Badu and The Roots to A Tribe Called Quest […]
Eaton, DC | 1201 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat | 4:00pm Reggie Bowens Group with special guest Brent Birckhead | 5:30pm Heidi Martin | 6:45pm Kennedy Center Millenium Stage | 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566 Joshua Bayer Quintet | 6:00pm We Act Radio | 1920 Martin Luther […]
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, […]
Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz…Real Jazz. With years of experience as a musical performer and actor with familiar roots that place him firmly within the music’s firmament, the Atlanta native is still just getting started on this benevolent turn in his journey. And he is bringing […]
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 […]
Emmy winner, Tony and Grammy nominee Lizz Callaway sings the songs of Stephen Schwartz with her show The Wizard and I. It is a collection of songs from a career over 60 years. Her performance features Oscar winning tunes from Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, The Baker’s Wife as well as lending her voice to animated movies […]
Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist, composer, bandleader, and Louis Armstrong's long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and […]