ALBA PUJALS

Since coming together in 2019, this talented quintet has been crafting original music that bridges the roots of jazz with fresh, contemporary ideas. Led by Alba Pujals on trombone and vocals, the group includes Jarien Jamanila on alto saxophone, Esteban Castro on piano, Jayla Chee on bass, and Sarah Gooch on drums. Their performance highlights a shared love for jazz tradition while exploring new sounds and heartfelt compositions, making for an evening of honest and inspired music.

Performers:

Alba Pujals, trombone, voice and compositions
Jarien Jamanila, alto saxophone
Esteban Castro, piano
Jayla Chee, bass
Sarah Gooch, drums

Tickets: $20.00 ~ $50.00

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DIVA JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Led by renowned drummer and composer Sherrie Maricle, the DIVA Jazz Orchestra is a powerhouse 15-piece ensemble celebrated for blending classic big band traditions with fresh, original flair. Joined by Grammy-nominated vocalist Clint Holmes, they’ll take you on a vibrant musical journey through jazz standards, Broadway hits, movie masterpieces, and more, showcasing their unique renditions and dynamic energy. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of music over three swinging nights.

The Players: Sherrie Maricle, music director/drums | Kellin Hanas, trumpet | Summer Camargo, trumpet | Jami Dauber, trumpet | Barbara Laronga, trumpet | Leslie Havens, bass trombone | Sara Jacovino, trombone | Jen Krupa, trombone | Stephanie Tateiwa, alto saxophone | Erena Terakubo, alto saxophone | Jade Elliott, tenor saxophone | Laura Dreyer, tenor saxophone | Leigh Pilzer/Lauren Sevian, baritone saxophone | Tomoko Ohno, piano | Noriko Ueda, bass

Tickets: $20.00 ~ 60.00

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AKIKO TSURUGA

Akiko Tsuruga is a jazz composer, Hammond B-3 organist and pianist from Osaka, Japan. She was born in Osaka. Her parents bought her a small organ when she was three and she started learning to play standards.

After landing in the mecca for jazz, New York City, it didn’t take long for Akiko to make her mark – It was during these early years that she had the great pleasure of sitting in, playing gigs, and eventually recording with jazz greats such as Frank Wess, Jimmy Cobb, Grady Tate and other top NY musicians. Her reputation ultimately drew attention of Lou Donaldson as he chose her in 2006 as his quartet’s organist.

But it was the meeting of organ legend Dr. Lonnie Smith that proved to have the greatest impact on Akiko’s musical development and career. He became an important mentor to Akiko, and she considers him her greatest influence. She flourished and continued to be a constant draw on the NY jazz scene.

Performance Lineup:

Akiko Tsuruga, organ
Joe Magnarelli, trumpet
Myron Walden, tenor & baritone?saxophone, flute
Byron Landham, drums
Charlie Sigler, guitar

Tickets: $20.00 ~$50.00

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NNENNA FREELON

Seven-time Grammy Award nominee Nnenna Freelon returns to Dizzy’s to celebrate her new recording, Beneath The Skin (Origin Records). Departing from the American Songbook standards she’s masterfully interpreted throughout her career, Freelon turns inward with a collection of heart-spoken songs that aim to heal life’s personal and universal broken places. She shares, “I’m taking a lesson from my garden—from the flower that trusts itself to be enough.”

Tickets: $25.00 ~ $60.00

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MADELEINE PEYROUX

Madeleine Peyroux’s ninth album, Let’s Walk, is a bold, heartfelt exploration of personal and social themes, blending jazz, folk, and chamber pop. In ten deeply personal tracks co-written with longtime collaborator Jon Herington, Peyroux navigates confessional, political, and whimsical tones, driven by her signature soulful voice. Inspired by civil rights marches and informed by events like the George Floyd trial, songs such as “Find True Love” and “Let’s Walk” capture hope and resilience. With production by Elliott Scheiner, the album moves through reflections on privilege, justice, and healing, from the playful “Me and the Mosquito” to the spoken-word closer, “Take Care.” Following pandemic-driven delays, Peyroux now brings Let’s Walk to live audiences, merging new work with her beloved renditions of timeless classics.

Louisiana born-and-raised singer-songwriter and guitarist Joy Clark is charting her own path with her debut album Tell it to the Wind. As the youngest of five children born into a tight knit, deeply religious family just outside of New Orleans, her release is both a declaration of her independence and a love letter to the traditions that shaped her. The album marks Clark’s arrival on the national stage as a proud, queer, Black woman blending the social consciousness of folk, the rhythms of Southeast Louisiana, and the soul-centered music she grew up with.

Tickets: $65.00 ~ $82.00

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