BALTIMORE JAZZ COLLECTIVE

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

Founded in 2019 at Keystone Korner Baltimore, the Baltimore Jazz Collective is making its Homecoming Return! Music and spirituality have always been fully intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator and activist Sean Jones. With boundless passion, energy, and soul, Baltimore Jazz Collective explores the inner and outer frontiers of melody, harmony and time itself. Sean […]

STEVE ROSS SINGS FRED ASTAIRE

Birdland 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, United States

Puttin' On The Ritz: Steve Ross was raised in Washington, DC, and heard a lot of music at home, some from his mother who played piano. In due course, he studied piano himself and by the time he had attended Georgetown University, spent a little time in a seminary, and served in the US Army, […]

JACK FREEMAN

Missy Lane's Assembly Room 310 E. Main Street, Durham, NC, United States

Jack Freeman, a Houston native, is a talented singer-songwriter known for his soulful and authentic approach to music. Guided by his mantra to “make good music and tell the truth,” Freeman has built a loyal fanbase throughout his career. His latest album, NINA, produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Through his heartfelt lyrics […]

NDUDUZO MAKHATHINI

The Blue Llama 314 S Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Nduduzo Makhathini grew up in the lush and rugged hillscapes of umGungundlovu in South Africa, a peri-urban landscape in which music and ritual practices were symbiotically linked. The area is significant historically as the site of the Zulu king Dingane kingdom between 1828 and 1840. It is important to note that the Zulu, in fact the […]

STEVE FEIFKE

Birdland 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, United States

Celebrating the release of their 2nd album, The Role Of The Rhythm Section, Vol. 2  Steven Feifke is a GRAMMY Award winning bandleader, composer, and arranger. A Yamaha Performing Artist, an Avid Sibelius Artist, and has appeared on over 45 albums to date. He has written music for hit TV shows like The Masked Singer, […]

JIMMIE HERROD

The Royal Room 5000 Rainier Avenue S,, Seattle, WA, United States

Herrod, an alum of the Cornish College of the Arts and Portland State University, first came to worldwide prominence as a finalist on the NBC nationally broadcast television show, “America’s Got Talent,” earning the rare “Golden Buzzer” recognition from actress Sofia Vargara and returning the following year on the AGT All-Stars series. Traversing many musical […]

PAT MALLINGER QUARTET

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

Pat Mallinger was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and began playing the saxophone at 11 years of age. He received his Jazz Studies degree from North Texas State University on a “One O’clock Lab Band” Scholarship. He lived and performed in Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, and Japan, before establishing Chicago as his home in […]

EMMETT COHEN

Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three. He quickly became a mature player, melding musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any convoluted technical […]

BRIAN BROMBERG, PAUL BROWN & MICHAEL PAULO

Scullers Jazz Club 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, United States

The Supergroup, formed by the first letters of their first names, as well as the term BPM stands for beats per minute, the definition of the tempo in music. Collectively they are responsible for over 80 Billboard Smooth Jazz Number 1 Hits and many hundreds of thousands of record sales. Now together as BPM, they […]

MIKE CLARK, DAVE STRYKER, MIKE LEDONNE, ROB DIXON

The Jazz Kitchen 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

A exhilarating jazz filled collaboration with drummer Mike Clark, guitarist Dave Stryker, organist Mike LeDonne, and saxophonist Rob Dixon. A night with original and fan favorite compositions, this swinging ensemble will get your toes tappin' and fingers snappin' with exceptional musicianship and innovation. Mike Clark is a legendary drummer known for his innovative rhythmic approach and his contributions to jazz fusion and […]

ALTHEA RENE

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

Detroit soul jazz flutist & Billboard chart-topping sensation brings her red hot band back to the Rubber City in a sizzlin' return to BLU! Althea was born December 25th in Detroit, Michigan and began her musical journey at the tender age four. She studied classical music while attending Howard University in Washington D.C. and later […]

FIERY STRING SISTAS

Scullers Jazz Club 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, United States

At the core of Firey String Sistas are three powerhouse women, Nioka Workman (founder),Marlene Rice and Mala Waldron. Together they infuse world, global funk, ‘head bopping’ soul and Jazz music to produce a unique sound for violin, cello, bass, piano and percussion. The Firey String Sistas extend from 3 to 5 members, featuring cutting edge […]

EMMETT COHEN

The Jazz Kitchen 5377 N College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Emmet Cohen is committed to the intergenerational transfer of artistic knowledge, history, and traditions. His signature professional undertaking is the "Masters Legacy Series," a celebratory set of recordings and interviews honoring legendary jazz musicians. He serves as both producer and pianist for each album in the series. The goal of this landmark, ongoing project is […]

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ FACULTY

Parker Jazz Club 117 W 4th St #107b, Austin, TX, United States

The Texas State University Jazz Studies program prides itself on providing an intensive, nurturing environment that emphasizes student-faculty interaction and encourages its diverse student population to find their own voices as performers.​ Proximity to both Austin and San Antonio enables students to pursue external performance opportunities that enhance their education. The jazz faculty comprises first-call […]

MALAYA SOL QUINTET

The Django 2 6th Avenue | The Roxy Hotel, New York City, NY, United States

Vocalist Malaya Sol breathes fresh life to Boleros and Sambas in her distinct sound described by Allen Foster on AXS.com as "...an incredible excursion that traveled both around the globe and through time...Her tone is a divine gossamer spun from opulent gold fibers, and her intimate style of delivery is utterly captivating." Lineup: Malaya Sol […]

BRYAN ANTHONY QUARTET

Parker Jazz Club 117 W 4th St #107b, Austin, TX, United States

Celebrating Sinatra! Charismatic crooner Bryan Anthony keeps the legacy of the Great Gentlemen of Song (especially Sinatra) alive and well in his immensely satisfying and sweetly nostalgic performances. A veteran vocalist of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Anthony provides stunning homages to the Swing Era for contemporary audiences. Parker […]

QUIANA PARLER & LAVON STEVENS TRIO

The Jazz Corner 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

As lead vocalist, lyricist, and composer for internationally and critically acclaimed two-time Grammy Award-winning roots music group, Ranky Tanky, Quiana Parler spent weeks at #1 on several Billboard Jazz charts. Quiana has spent over 20 years as the most sought-after vocalist in the Lowcountry. Known locally for years prior, she rose to national prominence after […]

LORI WILLIAMS

South Jazz Kitchen 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner (PositiveMusicPM.org), and artist-in-residence with over 30 years of experience. Her annual vocal jazz tour and performance at music festivals have taken her to Europe (Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Russia, […]

WYCLIFFE GORDON & FROST STUDIO JAZZ BAND

Gusman Concert Hall 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States

Highly acclaimed musician Wycliffe Gordon enjoys an extraordinary career as a soloist, as well as performing and touring with some of the world’s most sought-after jazz musicians. His high-energy, traditional hard-swinging style captivates audiences across time–performing for dignitaries and heads- of-state to elementary school children. He is equally at home as a composer, arranger and […]

T.K. BLUE QUARTET

The Django 2 6th Avenue | The Roxy Hotel, New York City, NY, United States

jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer and educator from New York City, his parents were Jamaican and Trinidadian, and he has used their Afro-Caribbean musical styles in his own work. He has worked with, among others, Don Cherry, Jayne Cortez, the South African pianist Dollar Brand (now Abdullah Ibrahim), Randy Weston, for whom he was musical director, Jimmy Scott and fronts a powerhouse band of his […]

JOE ALTERMAN TRIO

All Saints Church 634 W Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Atlanta native Joe Alterman has performed at venues from the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center to famed jazz clubs Birdland and Blue Note in New York as well as Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta. His skills and his joyful approach to music have been praised by such jazz greats as Les McCann, Ramsey Lewis, and Ahmad […]

DEBO RAY

Scullers Jazz Club 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, United States

Grammy-nominated, vocalist extraordinaire Debo Ray is an immersive musical and visual experience. She has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages: Newport and Monterey Jazz, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and more. Her versatility from neo-soul/R&B to jazz, pop, classical/opera and rock is unmatched. In a Boston Globe feature, music critic Jon Garelick asks: […]

NICHOLAS PAYTON NOUVEAUX STANDARDS

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

As a leading voice in American popular music, the Grammy Award-winning trumpeter is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, producer, arranger, essayist, and social activist who defies musical and artistic categories. All the while, he honors the tradition of what he terms “postmodern New Orleans music,” as well as the spirit of Black American Music, of which […]

SHERYL BAILEY QUARTET

Maureen's Jazz Cellar 2 N Broadway, Nyack, NY, United States

Her own trio, The Sheryl Bailey 3, is a modernized version of the organ trio-"the ultimate organ trio" according to JazzInside Magazine. In addition to their 15-year plus residency at NYC's 55 Bar, they have toured China, Canada, Europe and the US. She also tours the world as a member of David Krakauer's "Ancestral Groove". A partial […]