Betty Carter

Papo Vázquez Leads Third Annual Holiday Jazz & Latin Jazz Parranda

The Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will present Holiday Jazz & Latin Jazz Parranda for its third winter season, led by Papo Vazquez. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

Curtis Lundy to Perform at Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church

Curtis Lundy, renowned for his mastery of the double bass, will perform at Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church on October 4th. Lundy is also a composer, arranger, and choir director, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to every note he plays. Learn how to attend.

Samara Joy Releases New Single Ahead of Forthcoming Album

Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy has announced a new studio album Portrait, set for release on October 11th. Ahead of the release, she has dropped her lead single 'You Stepped Out of a Dream,' available everywhere now.

No Trick Pony to Perform at The Kennedy Center in September

The Kennedy Center has added new Jazz programming to take place in the River Pavilion next month. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Smoke Jazz Club Announces September Line-Up With Branford Marsalis and More

SMOKE Jazz Club will continue its 25th anniversary season with a month of album release shows and club debuts.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 22nd - August 4th

Birdland has announced details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running July 22nd - August 4th.

Javon Jackson / Nikki Giovanni & Guest Nicole Zuraitis' JAVON AND NIKKI GO TO THE MOVIES Out Next Month

Tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson reunites with renowned poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni for a second extraordinary collaborationm Javon and Nikki Go to the Movies, due out August 23, 2024.

See What's Coming Up At Birdland July 15th - July 28th

Birdland has announced jazz programming running at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater July 15th - July 28th.

651 Arts Expands Board of Directors to Welcome New Members China Moses and Cynthia Gordy Giwa

Brooklyn's premier organization for the African Diasporic performing arts – will welcome two new members to its esteemed Board of Directors: singer, songwriter, producer, and Founder of MadeInChina Productions, China Moses; and writer, filmmaker, and Founder of Black-Owned Brooklyn Cynthia Gordy Giwa.

Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Reveals July 2024 Programming

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Unveils 2024�"2025 Jazz Season

The Kennedy Center’s 2024–2025 Jazz season—the 14th presented under Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran—will explore the uncharted, unplanned, and thrilling expression of “open play.” Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Creative Cauldron Announces 2024 Summer Concert Series!

Creative Cauldron has announced its 2024 Summer Concert Series in Falls Church, VA, featuring a diverse lineup of performances to celebrate the season.

LOWCOUNTRY JAZZ FESTIVAL Returns To The Charleston Gaillard Center This August

Experience the soulful rhythms at the return of the Lowcountry Jazz Festival at the Charleston Gaillard Center. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of jazz music.

Award-Winning Bassist/Composer Emiliano Lasansky Presents Debut Album

Bassist/composer Emiliano Lasansky proudly presents his debut album, The Optimist, available worldwide on Outside In Music on June 21, 2024. Emiliano Lasansky’s melodies have the potential to simultaneously serve as vehicles to memories and past experiences, and to evoke optimistic anticipation for the future. Listen to a single now!

Kennedy Center's Ellington 125 Celebrations to Continue in April

The Kennedy Center’s season-long celebration of Ellington 125 culminates this month, leading up to what would have been the American icon and Washington, D.C. native’s 125th birthday on April 29. See programming!

Noah Haidu Celebrates STANDARDS II At Brooklyn Conservatory Of Music In April

Pianist Noah Haidu will celebrate the release of Standards II, the follow-up to his acclaimed 2023 Standards, with an album release concert on Friday, April 19 at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music.

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut Commissioned For First Time �¿Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall in April

Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut is set to deliver his first-ever headlining performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19th, featuring a full orchestra.

Annie Chen's Impassioned New Album GUARDIANS Inspired By Acadia National Park

Beijing-born, New York-based vocalist/composer Annie Chen offers an impassioned plea for environmental stewardship on her stunning new album Guardians, out February 23, 2024 via JZ Music.

NJPAC To Continue Free Monthly Jazz Vespers Concert Series February-June 2024

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the Bethany Baptist Church Jazz Vespers will continue their free monthly jazz concert series February–June 2024.

2024 NYC Winter Jazzfest Announces Final Lineup For 20th Anniversary Season

NYC Winter Jazzfest has announced the complete list of artists to be featured at the 20th annual NYC Winter Jazzfest! Please mark your calendars for January 10-18, 2024.