MAKAYA MCCRAVEN

Drummer, producer and sound artist Makaya McCraven is one of the most in-demand artists in Chicago today. His creative inventiveness and intuitive, individual style transcend all categories. Recognized as a true innovator, McCraven brilliantly moves between genres, pushing the boundaries of jazz, electronics, composition and rhythm.

His breakthrough album “In the Moment” was released on the International Anthem label in 2015 and was quickly recognized as one of the best albums of that year. Following his impressive debut, McCraven released a string of incredible albums, including 2018’s widely popular Universal Beings (International Anthem) and We’re New Again, his take on Gil Scott-Heron’s final album on XL Recordings. One of the musician’s latest releases is “Deciphering the Message” – a collection of 13 songs from the extensive Blue Note Records catalog, rearranged and remixed.

“In These Times” is the latest, seventh album (released in 2022) in cooperation with three labels: International Anthem, Nonesuch Records and XL Recordings. In “In These Times” you can hear, among others: Jeff Parker, Brandee Younger and Macie Stewart from the band Ohmme. We invite you to the first concert of Makaya McCraven in Jassmine.

Line-up:
Makaya McCraven – drums
Matt Gold – guitar
Marquis Hill – trumpet
Junius Paul – bass

Tickets In Dollars: $82.23

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CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE

Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist, songwriter and bandleader. He is the Artistic Director of the iconic Newport Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the TD James Moody Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. McBride is also a respected educator and youth advocate, serving as Artistic Director of Jazz House KiDS and Jazz Aspen Snowmass Summer Sessions. In addition to art direction and regularly touring with bands, he hosts NPR’s “Jazz Night in America” ​​and “The Lowdown: Conversations With Christian” on SiriusXM. From jazz to R&B, pop/rock and hip-hop/neo-soul to classical, she is a bright point of light in music, always reaching for new heights with one hand and the other reaching out in the spirit of brotherhood—and perhaps with a little challenge—inviting us to the community.

Composition:
Christian McBride – bass
Ely Perlman – guitar
Mike Kings – keys
Savannah Harris – drums
Nicole Glover – sax

Tickets In Dollars: $58.00

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MARK TURNER QUARTET

In a career spanning two decades and a wide range of musical endeavors, saxophonist Mark Turner is emerging as a powerful figure in the jazz community. With a distinctive, personal sound, exceptional improvisational skills and an innovative, demanding compositional approach, he has earned a reputation as one of the most original and influential figures in jazz music.

Born in 1965 in Ohio and raised in Southern California, Turner grew up surrounded by music. “There was always a lot of R&B, jazz, soul and gospel music in the house,” he recalls. “It was in the 1970s, when the whole civil rights fight was starting to become mainstream, and my mother and stepfather were in the first wave of young black professionals and intellectuals to move into wealthy white neighborhoods. They and their friends always went to jazz concerts. I was inspired by it, both the history of jazz music and African-American culture, and the music itself.” Turner, now a full member of the movement, not only released over a dozen albums as a leader, but was also very active as a sideman. He has recorded and performed with artists including Jakob Bro, Tom Harrell, Billy Hart, Ed Simon, Enrico Rava, Kurt Rosenwinkel, David Virreles, Ethan Iverson, Baptiste Trotignon and SFJazz Collective.

Tickets In Dollars: $41.26

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VINCENT HERRING & SOUL CHEMISTRY

Vincent Herring and Joris Dudli recall their long and fruitful collaboration with their latest, highly anticipated release SOUL CHEMISTRY. Together with rising star Erena Terakubo on saxophones, New York masters Gary Fisher on piano and Essiet Essiet on bass, this group has the perfect chemistry to create the intense, always soulful jazz of today.

Line-up:
Vincent Herring – alto saxophone
Erena Terakubo – alto & tenor saxophone
Gary Fisher – percussion
Essiet Essiet – bass
Joris Dudli – drums

Tickets In Dollars: $25.41

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BRANDEE YOUNGER TRIO

Brandee Younger is a Grammy-nominated harpist, gaining recognition as the first Black solo artist nominated for Best Instrumental Composition for “Beautiful Is Black” at the 2022 ceremony. Working with artists such as Beyonce, John Legend, Lauryn Hill and others, he demonstrates his ability to seamlessly weave the harp into arrangements and places where the instrument has been historically overlooked. Younger’s achievements are a testament to her deep love for the instrument and her perfect command of it.

On April 7, 2023, Brandee released her new album “Brand New Life” via Impulse! Records. With singles like “You’re A Girl For One Man Only” and “If It’s Magic”. In 2023, Brandee performed on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk celebrating Black Music Month.

Line-up:
Brandee Younger – harp
Rashaan Carter – double & electric bass
Allan Mednard – drums

Tickets In Dollars: $41.26

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