RENÉ MARIE & EXPERIMENT IN TRUTH

The Grammy-nominated vocalists René Marie is performing a tribute to Harry Belafonte’s Greatest Hits. The celebration includes songs like Jump in the Line and Banana Boat (Day-O). Step into an unforgettable evening filled with music, storytelling, and celebration as the incomparable René Marie leads a dynamic 7-piece band to honor the legendary King of Calypso, Harry Belafonte.

René Marie, a rare modern vocal icon and two-time Grammy nominee for Best Jazz Vocal Album—is a powerhouse vocalist, lyricist, composer, arranger, playwright, actress, and educator. Her Americana roots blend seamlessly with jazz improvisation, creating a genre-defying experience that captivates and moves audiences.

Under masterful arrangements by acclaimed trumpeter Etienne Charles, the band breathes new life into Belafonte’s timeless classics—from the infectious rhythms of “Day-O” to deeper, poignant cuts that reflect his enduring legacy as a trailblazing activist.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering the power of Harry Belafonte’s music and message, this joyous tribute will have you swaying to the beat while reflecting on the profound impact of his art and activism.

For over two decades, René Marie has redefined jazz through bold artistry and a genre-blending style inspired by legends Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington. Her eleven recordings, including the GRAMMY-nominated Sound of Red, showcase her journey of resilience and healing through music. Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and deeply moved.

The Band:
Etienne Charles (arranger, trumpet, percussion)
Andrae Murchison (trombone)
Dan Wilson (guitar)
Xavier Davis (piano)
Rodney Jordan (bass)
Quentin E. Baxter (drums, tambourine)

Tickets: VIP ~ $175.00 | General Admission ~ $75.00

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The Jazz Voyager

With so much good music in the city the Jazz Voyager is remaining but this time to midtown on the West Side to 44th between 8th and 9th Avenues.  There resides the second iteration of the historic venue Birdland.  The original venue was located on 52nd Street off 7th Avenue that was named after Charlie Parker and hosted the greatest names in jazz.

From trio to big band, Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific and influential bassists in jazz with more than 2,000 albums to his credit. Beginning his career in the 1960s with Jaki Byard and Eric Dolphy, Cannonball Adderley, the Miles Davis’ Quintet, Bill Evans, B.B. King, and Dexter Gordon.

Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade.”

Tickets: $45.76 ~ $61.21

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RON CARTER FEATURING BILL FRISELL

Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific and influential bassists in jazz with more than 2,000 albums to his credit. Beginning his career in the 1960s with Jaki Byard and Eric Dolphy, Cannonball Adderley, and a five year stint with the Miles Davis’ Quintet, Ron also performed and recorded with notables including Bill Evans, B.B. King, and Dexter Gordon. Ron Carter’s various ensembles, big band to trio, feature a who’s who of the finest players on the NYC scene with, “an absolute commitment to musical sublimity [that] exudes refined elegance and sonic power.” (amazon.com)

Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade.”

Tickets: $45.76 ~ $61.21

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ADONIS ROSE & NOJO

Feel the soul of New Orleans come alive as Grammy winner Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra present Sacred Spaces, a powerful ballet that blends music and dance in a celebration of resilience, community, and hope. Created in collaboration with the renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company, the piece was inspired by the burning of three historic Black churches in Louisiana.

With gospel, funeral dirges, and second lines woven throughout, this unforgettable performance transforms tragedy into a stirring tribute to healing and strength and features vocalist Andromeda Turre.

Performance Lineup:
Adonis Rose, drums / Artistic Director
Andromeda Turre, vocals
David Navarro, trumpet
Miles Berry, tenor saxophone
itch Butler, trombone
Brandon McCune, piano

Tickets: $25.00 ~ $50.00

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NICOLE HENRY

Nicole Henry is a jazz vocalist out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her debut release, The Nearness of You received critical acclaim and earned Henry the “Best New Jazz Artist” award by HMV Japan and landed on most jazz radio playlists in the United States. Henry’s Teach Me Tonight reached #1 in Japan and was named HMV Japan’s Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005. She won the 2013 Soul Train Music Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance.

She has recorded eight albums to date with her latest Time to Love Again hit the online shelf in 2021. She continually performs around the States.  From classic jazz to classic soul, and a sprinkling of everything in between, Nicole Henry will perform material including “A Lot of Living to Do,” “You Taught My Heart to Sing,” and more.

Nicole has also enjoyed four national “TOP 10” CDs in the U.S., Japan and the U.K. and has headlined stages in 20 countries throughout her career garnering worldwide rave reviews by Japan Times, El Pais, DownBeat, Essence and more. Among her numerous accolades, Henry received the Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance” & Artist” by HMV Japan, and “Best Solo Musician” by the Miami New Times.

The Band:
Nicole Henry ~ Vocals
Pete Wallace ~ Piano
Bass ~ James McCoy
Trumpet ~ Jean Caze
Drums ~ TBD

Tickets: $60.50 ~ $65.50 (fees included)

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