BILL EASLEY TRIO

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 Williams, Bill Mobley, George Caldwell, Mulgrew Miller, Grady Tate, Victor Gaskin, Panama Francis, Mercer Ellington, and Billy Higgins.

Bill Easley ~ Alto & Tenor Saxophone | Dino Losito ~ Organ | Jimmy Johns ~ Drums

Tickets: $17.00

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LYNNE ARRIALE TRIO

Pianist Lynne Arriale has performed on the most prestigious international concert stages over the past 30 years. Lynne won the Great American Jazz Piano Competition. Her 17 critically acclaimed albums have topped the Jazzweek Radio Charts and have received “Best of” honors in major publications.

Being Human, pianist-composer Lynne Arriale’s 17th release as a leader, addresses a troubled, divided world with an exquisite suite of optimistic, deeply felt compositions, which celebrate some of the ways that all of our lives are enriched by acts of passion, courage, love, persistence, heart, soul, curiosity, faith and joy. Being Human explores these life-affirming facets of humankind. Many of the songs are dedicated to people who’ve inspired Arriale, including climate activist Greta Thunberg, National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai.

Lynne Arriale Trio, featuring Alon Near, bass and Alon Benjamini, drums

Tickets: $30.00 General // $38.00 Premium

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The Jazz Voyager

This week I’m taking a trip to a city most people think of as country but there has always been a strong current of jazz running through Nashville, Tennessee. It’s time for some history and education at the National Museum of African American Music.

The museum is the only one dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. The museum’s expertly-curated collections share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present.

This is another new experience for this jazz voyager that is always welcomed. It houses the Roots Theater and six galleries ~ Rivers of Rhythms Pathways: The Evolution of African American Music Traditions; Wade In The Water: The History, Influence, and Survival of Religious Music; Crossroads: How Blues Changed the Music World; A Love Supreme: The Survival of African Indigenous Musical Traditions in Congo Square; One Nation Under A Groove: The Birth of Rhythm and Blues; and The Message: The Revolutionary Power of  Hip Hop.

Located at Fifth & Broadway, 510 Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. For more information contact the venue at https://www.nmaam.org.

Tickets: $26.95 | Adults: 18~64

    • Online tickets are non-refundable but are valid for one year after your purchase date.
    • A $5.00 technology fee will be added to every ticket.
    • Discounts are available in person for seniors, military, first responders, educators, students, and children between 5 and 17. Children under 5 are free.

Free Admission: First Wednesday of Every Month

CALIFORNIA JAZZ FOUNDATION

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CARLOS DE ROSA

Bassist Carlo De Rosa makes his debut as a leader on this stage. He brings an exciting trio featuring Grammy-winning pianist, Luis Perdomo, and one of today’s most in-demand drummers, Adam Cruz. He has released nine critically acclaimed recordings as a leader, and has appeared on over 250 recordings as a sideman.

A long-time veteran of the New York City jazz scene. De Rosa has worked with a diverse group of musical artists including Ray Barretto, Jamie Baum, Ravi Coltrane, Amir ElSaffar, David Gilmore, Vijay Iyer, Ingrid Jensen, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Allison Miller, Arturo O’Farrill, Tyshawn Sorey, Mike Stern, and Ed Thigpen.

Tickets for tonight are $25 each in advance, $30 day of show. This event will not be livestreamed.

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CARMEN SOUZA

Carmen Souza unveils her 11th album – “Port’Inglês”(English port) – through her captivating vocals and unique style, sharing the untold stories of the British occupation of Cape Verde, seamlessly blending jazz and Cabo Verdean influences.

Renowned as the Cape Verdean Ella Fitzgerald, Souza’s charisma and virtuoso vocal technique transcends traditional music genres. With countless tours around the World and eleven critically acclaimed CDs under her German label, Galileo Music, Souza has solidified her status as an award-winning artist in both the World Music and Jazz scenes, promising an unforgettable evening of music and artistry.

Since released in Oct 2024, Port’Inglês has been charted on the WMCE, Transglobal World Music Chart and the Raiz Iberian Roots Music Chart. It was also included in several ‘Best World Music album’ lists for 2024 and was nominated for the German Critics’ Awards – Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik in Jan 2025.

Tickets: $30.00 € ($32.46) ~ 35.00 € ($38.86)

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