
ANEESA STRINGS
Aneesa Strings is a creative, thought leader, singer-songwriter, performer, influencer, music director, professor and composer. After studying jazz, music theory, and acquiring degrees from USC & Michigan State University, Aneesa has scored and lead countless musical moments within the Jazz, Pop and R&B space.
Indie and A-list artists call on her regularly to compose, create and lead musical direction from the ideation, creation and activation elements of music, scoring and touring. Aneesa brings you storytelling through sounds, rhythm and motion.
She’s a beacon of light for young women, black artists and creatives as a whole and is claiming space across many mediums in real time. Aneesa is an all-encompassing artist and composer with a strong share of voice on the ground of the digital space. She’s a walking viral moment garnering attention from platforms such as Essence, Genius, Hypebeast, Blue Note, Balleralert & recording houses & more. She’s now touring & playing legendary jazz festivals as a solo artist including Newport, Hollywood Bowl & Montreal.
Cover: $43.10 ~ 84.10
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BRANDEE YOUNGER
Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harp for the digital era. She seamlessly blends genres from classical to R&B to jazz, drawing inspiration from pioneering jazz harpists Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, while forging her own distinct sound.
In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest album Brand New Life.
Ever-expanding as an artist, she has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders, and Christian McBride. Her live shows are a testament to her love for the instrument and her cross-reaching ability as a musician, making for a captivating and unforgettable performance.
Cover: $25.00 ~ $60.00
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KENNY GARRETT
Pioneering, Grammy winning saxophonist, and NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett is known for blending straight-ahead, gospel, and global rhythms into his music. His dynamic and soulful performances resonate deeply with audiences, establishing him as a titan of contemporary jazz. He has collaborated with legends like Miles Davis, Art Blakey, and Duke Ellington, while also achieving recognition as a leading solo artist and one of the most influential figures in modern jazz.
Seeing Kenny Garrett live is an opportunity to witness a true master of contemporary jazz who continues to innovate, connect with his musical heritage, and deliver powerful, unforgettable performances.
Cover: $30.00 ~ $65.00
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STANTON MOORE TRIO
Born and raised in New Orleans, Stanton Moore is a dedicated drummer and performer. As a founding member of the Grammy-nominated funk band, Galactic, Moore’s infectious style has allowed him to collaborate with luminaries Irma Thomas, Joss Stone, Tom Morello, George Porter Jr, Dr. Lonnie Smith and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Driven and inspired by the thriving music scene of his hometown, which includes such greats as Professor Longhair, Doctor John, James Black and The Meters, Moore’s name is now mentioned amongst the Big Easy masters. When not touring with his award-winning band Galactic, he plays straight ahead jazz with his trio.
Cover: $35.65
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RICHARD SHELTON
Sinatra & Me
Widely acknowledged as ‘the world’s leading dramatic interpreter of Frank Sinatra’, with performances for King Charles, Sir Elton John, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and on stages from London, New York, LA to Australia, Richard Shelton and Frank Sinatra’s lives are inextricably linked by music, drama and staggering synchronicity.
In this award-winning show, hear how Shelton got behind the icon’s blue eyes in the dramas ‘Rat Pack Confidential’ and ‘Sinatra: RAW’, how Sinatra’s tuxedo walked into Shelton’s life (and is an exact fit), the recording sessions at Capitol Records with Sinatra’s band mates, the hits they performed together and about the many staggering synchronicities Shelton and Sinatra share. Plus, stunning versions of Sinatra’s greatest hits and Richard’s original music, “An Englishman in Love in LA”.
Cover: $45.70
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