Herbie Mann

Mark your calendars for the most extraordinary event of the season as the Festival of Arts presents the highly-anticipated A Night of Magic Gala on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters is excited to announce that Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes, a three-time Grammy Award winner and Oscar-nominated songwriter, will perform at the organization's fundraising gala, “A Night of Magic,” on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The event will also feature a special performance of the Pageant of the Masters introduced by the multi-talented Paula Abdul, known for her work as a recording artist, dancer, choreographer, television personality and actress.

Acclaimed Venezuelan pianist Edward Simon has been named a 2023 Lucas Artist Fellow. This year marked the first open call held by the Montalvo Arts Center Sally and Don Lucas Artists Program (LAP) in over ten years.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Vibraphonist and vocalist Roy Ayers to Newark on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Celebrate Black History Month at The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC with the photography of local notable, Patrick Hilaire. The exhibition Light [+Sound], on display from February 1-28, showcases 25 of Hilaire's stunning black-and-white portraits of Jazz musicians.

Brazilian guitar sensation Diego Figueiredo is coming to Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, February 9, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts' Amaturo Theater. It's a special opportunity to discover this incredible artist.

Nestor's 18 recordings as a soloist; 4 Latin Grammy® nominations, one Grammy® nomination and one Latin Grammy® Award; collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Michael Camilo, Paquito D’ Rivera and Arturo Sandoval. Listen to the new single now!

Craft Recordings is pleased to reissue four classic, remastered titles from legendary jazz artist Chet Baker.

The 48th season of the popular Highlights In Jazz continues on March 19, 2020, when producer Jack Kleinsinger presents 'Ellington Everlasting.' The concert turns the spotlight on the maestro's timeless compositions and enduring legacy, through the dynamic vision of featured performers like trombonist Art Baron & The Duke's Men, drummer Bernard Purdie, bassist Bill Crow, saxophonists Bill Easley and Mark Hynes, pianist James Weidman and vocalist Ira Hawkins. In keeping with the beloved HIJ tradition, a surprise special guest will be on hand for the concert, to be held at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center.

Bailey Hall has released its January schedule.  See below for details! For tickets and more information visit: https://www.baileyhall.org/

Pianist and composer David Haney and legendary drummer Bernard Purdie will bring another performance of New York Jazz Stories to Joe's Pub.

With the release of the James Thomas Band's latest, perfectly titled album The Loves of My Life and its simmering, heart-tugging lead single “Eileen,” the multi-talented Virginia based soul-blues rocker continues to ride the wave of an inspiring career renaissance. 

With the release of the James Thomas Band's latest, perfectly titled album The Loves of My Life and its simmering, heart-tugging lead single “Eileen,” the multi-talented Virginia based soul-blues rocker continues to ride the wave of an inspiring career renaissance. 

Theatre Tuscaloosa will present The Watsons Go To Birmingham - 1963, December 6-15, 2019 in the Bean-Brown Theatre on the Martin Campus of Shelton State Community College (9500 Old Greensboro Rd).

With the release of the James Thomas Band's latest, perfectly titled album The Loves of My Life and its simmering, heart-tugging lead single “Eileen,” the multi-talented Virginia based soul-blues rocker continues to ride the wave of an inspiring career renaissance. 

October 17, 2019 - 22-time Grammy-winning Jazz legend Chick Corea brings his trio, featuring Brian Blade & Christian McBride, to Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on Friday, October 25 at 8pm.

Jazz all-stars salute one of their own a?" the late piano legend and influential music educator Harold Mabern a?" in Giants of Jazz 22 Honoring Harold Mabern, a concert celebration of his life and craft on Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.m.

Lou Volpe's show is full of good rhythm feel with guitar virtuosity and a unique sound is the backdrop for spirited and soulful versions of songs from the Sinatra era to Clapton & Santana, to Sting & Michael Jackson, with a salute to jazz greats and pop stars (many of whom Lou has played with) along the way. Some exciting originals are also part of Lou's personable & inspiring show, including a sampling of his new music from his soon to be released CD, BEFORE AND AFTER (Jazz Guitar Records), BEFORE AND AFTER will release October/November.

Celebrate African American Freedom Day, at the Brooklyn Jazz Hall of Fame Juneteenth Ceremony on June 19, 6pm, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, 1368 Fulton Street, in Brooklyn. The affair posthumously inducts pianist Randy Weston on a day of liberation and during a month-long celebration of Black music. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.