JOHNNY O’NEAL: TRIBUTE TO THE CROONERS
Heartfelt and authentic, Johnny O’Neal’s expression reflects a profound lineage of master song interpreters. The singer and pianist delivers a pureness of melody, spontaneity, and phrasing. His thrilling, often cathartic sets are known to elicit both laughter and tears from captivated listeners. Over the years, he has performed with Art Blakey, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Pass, Nancy Wilson, Anita O’Day, Lionel Hampton, Kenny Burrell, Sonny Stitt, Benny Golson, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, and Clark Terry.
Lineup
Johnny O’Neal – piano, vocals
Tony Hewitt – vocals
Ilya Lushtak – guitar and vocals
Daralyn Jay – vocals
Luke Sellick – bass
Quincy Davis – drums
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KENNY WASHINGTON AND HIS TRIO
Internationally acclaimed vocalist Kenny Washington released his debut studio album in 2020, earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. The Bay Area artist from New Orleans has performed across the globe. He’s delivered his distinctive improvising and song interpretation alongside such diverse artists as Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Porter, and Eric Reed, and been part of a renowned residency tradition at Dizzy’s Club with vibraphonist Joe Locke. Featuring Josh Nelson on piano, Sam Bevan on bass, and Darrell Green on drums, Washington’s quartet explores the Great American Songbook and other beloved repertoire.
Showtimes~ 5:00pm | 7:30pm
Lineup:
Kenny Washington, vocals
Josh nelson, piano
Sam Bevan, bass
Darrell Green, drums
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ALLISON MILLER’S BOOM TIC BOOM
An artist constantly pushing her expression in new directions, drummer-composer and educator Allison Miller has been leading her internationally acclaimed project Boom Tic Boom for more than a decade. In her music she creates meditative energy as well as a sense of urgency. WSJ critic Martin Johnson hails Miller’s band as having “a razor-sharp precision that recalls classic drummer-led ensembles of 50 years ago,” with “a diverse sonic palette that is unmistakably contemporary.” Boom Tic Boom’s Dizzy’s Club set features Dayna Stephens, Myra Melford, and Scott Colley.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Allison Miller, drums
Dayna Stephens, tenor saxophone
Myra Melford, piano
Scott Colley, bass
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YE HUANG QUINTET: A LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Fresh off a special guest appearance for The Shanghai Suite with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer Ye Huang brings his quintet to Dizzy’s Club to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. His engaging and diverse repertoire features elements of traditional jazz, Afro-Latin, fusion, and traditional Chinese music. Listeners can expect a resonant and celebratory evening.
Showtimes ~ 7:30pm | 9:30pm
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER YOUTH ORCHESTRA
For nearly a decade, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra has been transforming countless aspiring artists from the New York Metropolitan Area into pro-level musicians through training and mentorship, repertoire exposure, and performance opportunities. Come witness each artist’s creative breakthroughs in real time, and hear the swinging and energetic momentum of the entire orchestra. Led by esteemed trumpeter Tatum Greenblatt, this evening’s event features fresh voices from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
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