• KAMASI WASHINGTON

    Adrienne Arsht Center | Knight Concert Hall 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, United States

    Kamasi Washington is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and bandleader born and raised in Los Angeles. His acclaimed recordings include The Epic; Harmony of Difference, an EP originally commissioned for the 2017 Whitney Biennial; Heaven and Earth; and Fearless Movement. As Told To G/D Thyself, his short film companion to Heaven and Earth, debuted at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to widespread acclaim. […]

  • PATRICK WOLFF QUARTET

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Featuring Matt Wilson Patrick Wolff is a jazz saxophone and clarinet player with a long history in the jazz scenes of New York City and San Francisco. His playing has been characterized by a focus on lyricism and an embrace of the whole lineage of jazz styles. As one of SF’s longest running jazz groups, […]

  • BOBBY SELVAGGIO QUINTET

    Blu Jazz+ 47 E Market Street, Akron, OH, United States

    Bobby Selvaggio is one of the leading alto saxophone voices on today's jazz scene. In the words of pianist Kenny Werner, “Bobby is among the best of players out there,” and legendary saxophonist Joe Lovano praises Bobby by calling him “one of the few young saxophonists on the scene today that captures you with his […]

  • LAKECIA BENJAMIN

    Lakecia Benjamin is a 5-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator whose music blends jazz, funk, R&B, and hip-hop. Known for her warm tone and dynamic performances, she has collaborated with artists such as Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Gregory Porter, and Terri Lyne Carrington. Benjamin has released several acclaimed albums, including Pursuance: The Coltranes (2020) […]

  • ARTEMIS

    Village Vanguard 178 7th Avenue S, New York City, NY, United States

    Fresh off their 2nd consecutive win for “Jazz Group of the Year” in the Downbeat Readers Poll, Aretemis returns with their third Blue Note album Arboresque. The album and the group features the quintet helmed by pianist and musical director Renee Rosnes, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, bassist Noriko Ueda, and drummer Allison […]

  • LIFE, LOVE & LENNY

    Rose Theater | Jazz At Lincoln Center 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, United States

    A Celebration of the life and music of Lenny White The iconic Grammy-winning drummer, who is among jazz music’s most prolific and celebrated artists, producers, composers and sidemen — will be fêted at a one-night-only celebration filled with music and memories at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. Presented by Tzedakah 4 All, […]

  • RONNIE LAWS

    Keystone Korner Baltimore 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

    Ronnie Laws is an award-winning tenor saxophonist and composer whose career has, since the early 1970s, straddled the worlds of jazz and R&B. Since 1975, he has placed seven albums in the Top 200 -- including his 1975 Blue Note debut Pressure Sensitive -- as well as being the first saxophonist for Earth, Wind & Fire. He has […]

  • RÉMI BOLDUC PRESENTS THE NEXT GENERATION

    Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill 1254 Mackay Street, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Rémi Bolduc is a Canadian jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer. He teaches jazz at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University in Montreal, Canada. had an early start to his career, playing the saxophone professionally at 15 years of age. In 1982, he moved to Montreal, Quebec where he would work with established saxophonists Sayyd Abdul Al-Khabyyr, […]

  • ARTEMIS

    Keystone Korner Baltimore 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

    ARTEMIS is a powerful ensemble of modern jazz masters, founded in 2017 by pianist and musical director Renee Rosnes. In Real Time––the band’s second release on Blue Note Records––has been garnering universal acclaim. NPR wrote that “it further establishes their prowess both as individuals and as a collective...a femme fatale supergroup,” and from the Times of London, “robust […]

  • JAVON JACKSON

    Jazz Forum Arts 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY, United States

    A gifted tenor saxophonist hailed as one of the '80s Young Lions, Javon Jackson has been leader on 23 albums, most recently his first film score, and played on over 150 others. With roots in both the hard bop tradition he played in the final lineup of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and soul-funk jazz inviting […]

  • MELISSA ALDANA

    Jazz St. Louis 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO, United States

    Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana brings her visionary sound to Jazz St. Louis, including music from her latest Blue Note Records release, Echoes Of The Inner Prophet. Blending deep introspection with dynamic collaboration, Aldana’s music explores themes of personal growth, storytelling, and sonic innovation. Influenced by jazz legends like Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins, […]

  • KRISTEN STORM QUARTET

    Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Returning to the Bistro with their repertoire of melodic, exhilarating jazz, saxophonist and vocalist Kristen and her long-time band-mates, husband/guitarist Scott Sorkin and drummer Jason Lewis, have a deep connection, and master bassist Kevin Goldberg completes the ensemble. “With a tone that’s lithe and lustrous, Kristen Strom embodies her musical philosophy in every note she […]

  • AMARYLIS SUEING

    The Commons 125 Ellis Street NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Amarylis Sueing began studying the saxophone at the age of eight. Her passion for music led to her artistry in jazz, popular, and inspirational music. She earned her Bachelor's in Music from Clark Atlanta University and a Master's in Music Technology from Georgia Southern University. She is a music technology instructor and an audio-visual director at […]

  • SALUTE TO FREDDIE HUBBARD & CANNONBALL ADDERLEY

    Jazz Forum Arts 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY, United States

    Among the giants of jazz's hard-bop and post-bop eras, Freddie Hubbard and Cannonball Adderley were distinctive pacesetters who stretched their talents while still making exciting, accessible music. Their profound influence on contemporary headliners trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and saxophonist Vincent Herring cannot be underestimated and this all-star quintet pays tribute to their massive contributions. Last year, […]

  • BILL CHARLAP QUARTET

    Marians Jazzroom Engestrasse 54,  3012 Bern, Switzerland

    Hailing from New York City and a musical family, this celebrated jazz pianists and Grammy winner Bill Charlap brings the celebrated soloist, composer, bandleader and outstanding saxophonist Nicole Glover exclusively to Bern for one week for the first time. He has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including: Wynton Marsalis, Dee […]

  • BILL EASLEY TRIO

    Firehouse 12 45 Crown St, , CT, New Haven, CT, United States

    He began playing music at the age of 13 and studied at Memphis State University during the 1960s. Easley worked with George Benson in the late 1960s and with Isaac Hayes in the 1970s. He also did sessions at Stax and Hi Records with Ann Peebles and Al Green). He moved back to New York in 1980. He has worked with Roland Hanna, Jimmy McGriff, Jimmy Smith, Ruth Brown, James […]

  • LAKECIA BENJAMIN QUINTET

    Marians Jazzroom Engestrasse 54,  3012 Bern, Switzerland

    Lakecia Benjamin is a five-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, arranger, and composer from New York. She has a warm, resonant tone and her music consists of a unique blend of R&B, jazz, and funk. Raised in Manhattan’s predominantly Dominican Washington Heights neighborhood. She played recorder in grade school and junior high where she also began writing songs […]

  • KENNY GARRETT

    Keystone Korner Baltimore 1350 Lancaster Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

    Newly named an NEA Jazz Master in 2023, saxophonist Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swings into Keystone Korner Baltimore for 2 nights, Saturday & Sunday, April 26th & 27th, to celebrate his latest release, Sounds From The Ancestors, which reflects the rich jazz, R&B, and gospel […]

  • CHANDA LEIGH

    Cafe I Am Lounge 5825 Mountain Creek Road NE, Sandy Springs, GA, United States

    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

  • DON ALIQUO

    Rudy's Jazz Room 809 Gleaves Street, Nashville, TN, United States

    Saxophonist Don Aliquo Presents Bebop Live and explores the various elements, depths and history of bebop jazz. In the early 1940's when the younger generation of jazz musicians expanded the creative possibilities of jazz and bebop music first hit the jazz scene it wasn't everyone's cup of tea. It was rooted in swing but with […]

  • ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL

    Piedmont Park 10th & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, United States

    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  ~ Kenny Banks Jr. | Piano 3:00pm ~ Jarrod Lawson | Vocal, Piano 5:00pm ~ […]

  • ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL

    Piedmont Park 10th & Charles Allen Drive, Atlanta, GA, United States

    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 | […]

  • TONY EXUM JR.

    The Velvet Note 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, United States

    With a smooth and soulful sound that resonates deeply, Tony has carved out a unique niche in the music world. His rise to international acclaim began in 2019 with the release of his captivating single “My Name’s Tony,” which not only captured hearts but also secured a remarkable 12-week run on the Smooth Jazz Network’s […]

  • SABERTOOTH

    Andy's 11 E Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, United States

    Founded around 1990, Sabertooth is led by two saxophonists:  Cameron Pfiffner & Pat Mallinger. The band started out with the unique pairing of its two lead reedmen at an old musicians hang called Jazz Bulls in Lincoln Park West neighborhood of Chicago. From that night’s collaboration the idea of Sabertooth began to take shape with a driving […]