The world has long admired the Spanish Harlem born, seven-time GRAMMY® Award winning Palmieri as one of the foremost Latin pianists of the last half-century. His ability to fuse the rhythms of his Hispanic heritage with the jazz influences of Thelonius Monk and McCoy Tyner made him an immediate hit when he played New York's […]
Chuchito Valdés, following in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho Valdés and grandfather Bebo Valdés, continues the legacy of great piano players from Cuba. With influences of Caribbean rhythms and jazz, Chuchito creates an exciting and energetic blend of spicy music that drives audiences wild. This piano master captivates with his sensitivity and drives […]
The Group: Gayelynn McKinney ~ Drums Alina Morr ~ Piano Marion Hayden ~ Bass Kymberli Wright ~ Vocals Showtimes: 7:30pm & 9:30pm
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!! Sets At 7:30pm 9:00pm
CELEBRATING THE CO-FOUNDER OF THE JAZZ GALLERY Jaleel Shaw ~ saxophones Giveton Gelin - trumpet Orrin Evans -piano Mimi Jones -bass Johnathan Blake -drums With Special Guests Renee Neufville -vocals Tadataka Unno -piano Justin Robinson -saxophone Guest MC: Lezlie Harrison Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET $30/$10 members; cabaret seating: $40/$20 members; LIVESTREAM: $20/$5 members
Chucho Valdés presents “La Creación” with the Yoruban Orchestra Hilario Durán & John Beasley, Musical Director The extraordinary summation of an extraordinary career The great Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés presents “La Creación,” a bold new work for big band, Afro-Cuban percussion, and vocals with elements of Santería ritual music, African music, blues, and […]
In the quest to describe the music of Fred Hersch in a word — a preposterous task, but not a pointless one — you could do a lot worse than “refinement.” Mr. Hersch is a pianist of cultivated taste and erudition; he’s also the sort of jazz musician who brings a lissome elegance to his […]
Bill Charlap - piano Peter Washington- bass Kenny Washington- drums Grammy Award winning pianist Bill Charlap celebrates his new album, Street of Dreams, featuring his revered long-standing trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington. Street of Dreams is a delightful mix of Great American Songbook favorites and songs by great jazz composers including […]
Celebrating the Spirit of Jazz The Jazz Music Awards (JMA) is the first global awards show in North America that is completely dedicated to showcasing the art form of jazz. It is a dynamic presentation that recognizes the iconic spirit of jazz music by shining a spotlight on mainstream and contemporary jazz musicians who continue […]
The Aventura Jazz Festival presented by Lion Tribe Group presents three-time Latin GRAMMY®-nominated group Negroni's Trio as part of a two day celebration of outstanding music performances. The Jazz takes place in Aventura! Negroni’s Trio possesses enough musical experience to captivate listeners of any musical genre and is seducing and entertaining audiences across all continents. […]
A CELEBRATION OF BRUBECK featuring the Brubeck Brothers Quartet with the award-winning Frost Concert Jazz Band from the Frost School of Music and special guest Catherine Russell in the Knight Concert Hall
Mala's music career has taken her all over the world, performing for international tours and festivals, as well in some of NYC's most prestigious stages, including the Iridium Jazz Club, the Blue Note, the Jazz Standard, the 55 Bar, and Brooklyn's BAM Café. Most recently she performed in Washington DC at the Kennedy Center. Mala […]
Middle C Jazz 3rd Anniversary | Noel & Maria: The Very Best of Billy, Stevie, Elton and Ray with a twist of... Noel & Maria: The Very Best of Billy, Stevie, Elton and Ray with a twist of Motown, Chicago, Sam Cooke, Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, Peter Cetera, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Supremes, Martha […]
Alan Broadbent was born in Auckland, New Zealand and in 1966, at the age of 19, received a Downbeat Magazine scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston. In 1969 he was asked to join Woody Herman’s band as his pianist and arranger for 3 years. In 1972 he settled in Los Angeles, beginning […]
Ojeda Penn is an accomplished Jazz artist from Montgomery, Alabama. Since moving to Atlanta, Georgia in 1967 he has become a well~known and respected figure in the city's Jazz scene for over 40 years. Joe's Jazz Joint is a Joseph Jennings Production and held in the Paul Roberson Theater | Sundays through November 2022
KEVIN COLE: THE FAVORITE PIANIST OF SONGWRITERS MARVIN HAMLISCH AND IRVING BERLIN… AND HE HAS STORIES TO TELL! “America’s Pianist,” Kevin Cole, has received accolades from some of the foremost critics in America: “A piano genius...he reveals an understanding of harmony, rhythmic complexity and pure show-biz virtuosity that would have had Horowitz Vladimir smiling with envy," wrote arts […]
Charles McPherson with Sean Jones featuring Jeb Patton, Russell Hall & Billy Drummond Thursday-Sunday, November 10-13th Thursday: 7:30pm Friday & Saturday: 7pm & 9:30pm Sunday: 5pm & 7:30pm Four incredible nights with these five grand masters! "Charles is the very definition of excellence in our music. He is the definitive master on this instrument. He plays […]
Betty Carter is in all truthfulness, whether I remember it each day or not, effectively my musical mother. Art Blakey, Ray Brown, Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson and Freddie Hubbard all blessed my life by inviting me to participate in their music, included me on their recordings and live shows, and Art, Ray and Freddie even […]
With John DiMartino, Marco Panascia & Tim Horner An official Resonance Records CD Release performance! The first 30 ticket buyers will receive a FREE copy of Tawanda Suessbrich-Joaquim’s newest release, "SMILE!" Since she grew up in the Deep South to a mother from Germany and a father from Mozambique, her unique cultural DNA opened up her […]
Each member of the Cookers has spent time leading his own series of groups, and each has a keenly individual sound. But it’s the unmistakable power of teamwork that makes this music so commanding and resonates with a kind of depth and beauty that speaks of the seasoned track record of its principals (combined, the […]
Eric Jones Trio Featuring Laiken Williams, Marc Chesanow, Robert Saunders Eric was born in Moultrie, Georgia, and started to play piano by ear at the age of five. At 11, Eric began studying trumpet. At 16 he started formal lessons on piano and within two years, he was awarded a piano scholarship to Andrew College. […]
Home For The Holidays! Noel & Maria take tothe stage once again to bring you hoiday cheer in song. Charlotte knows they are a favorite, so if you're staying in Charlotte a few days after the Thanksgiving meal and family visit, don't miss experiencing a great performance. Check them out! They've been together for years […]
Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (Stephen Holden, New York Times), Jane Monheit has had plenty of milestone moments in establishing herself as one of today’s best and most important vocalist-musicians. With her new album, The Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgerald—the first to be released on her own Emerald City Records—the Long Island native has surprised […]
It’s no coincidence two of the titles on pianist, bandleader and composer Joey Alexander’s inspirational debut on Mack Avenue Records, Origin, contain the words “rise” and “rising.” “The Latin root of the word ‘origin’ is orire, which means to rise,” explains the restlessly searching musician, who has performed everywhere from the Obama White House to the […]
