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Jazzmobile Summerfest Continues This Friday
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

In celebration of Max Roach 100, the legendary late jazz drummer, composer, bandleader, activist, will be honored with a performance by M’BOOM + HORNS, in Marcus Garvey Park on August 16, starting at 7:00 pm.

THE MUSIC OF MAX ROACH Celebrates the Centennial of the Legendary Jazz Drummer and Composer, February 15
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

New England Conservatory's Jazz Studies Department marks the centennial of a great American jazz drummer and composer with The Music of Max Roach on Thursday, February 15, at 8 p.m. in NEC's Burnes Hall.

Miller Theatre Opens '23-24 Jazz Series With DEZRON DOUGLAS QUARTET, Featuring A Holiday-Themed World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2023

Miller Theatre kicks off its '23-24 Jazz series with the Dezron Douglas Quartet, featuring a holiday-themed world premiere on December 2nd. Don't miss this exciting start to the season!

John Coltrane Jazz Festival Rescheduled For This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

The Second Annual FREE John Coltrane Jazz Festival | Miles Ahead, originally set for Coltrane’s birthday on September 23 but was postponed due to inclement weather, will take place on Friday, October 6, 5:00 pm. Learn more about the festival and find out how to attend here!

Gene Pritsker's Sound Liberation Trio to Perform as Part of Spectrum's Amplified Ambitions Series
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 17, 2023

Join Gene Pritsker's Sound Liberation Trio at Spectrum's Amplified Ambitions Series on October 6th, 2023 in Brooklyn, NY. Experience eclectic trio compositions featuring guitar, moog bass, and drums, accompanied by modern poetry. Don't miss this unique and ambitious performance.

Orrin Evans Drops New Single 'The Red Door'
by Michael Major - Jun 19, 2023

What’s behind The Red Door? For pianist Orrin Evans, that question has come to symbolize the daring path his life and music have taken over the course of his three-decade career. On his latest album, he once again flings that door open, delighting in the collaborators, friends, inspiration, and history that he finds inside.

Messenger Legacy Band to Appear at William Paterson University in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 15, 2023

Messenger Legacy band—honoring the enduring influence of jazz great Ralph Peterson—appears at William Paterson University on May 20, 2023 at 8:00pm 

Six-Time Grammy Award Winner David Sanborn to Headline Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 11, 2022

Six-time Grammy Award winner David Sanborn will headline the final night of Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2023. The concert by the iconic saxophonist will take place Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Old Town Pompano Beach.

Smoke Jazz Club Announces Fall Concert Schedule
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2022

 One of New York City's premier live music venues, Smoke Jazz Club, presents a stellar line-up of both legendary jazz performers and emerging voices for the fall season.

Hammer Sunset Series Celebrates a Jazz Great With Aaron Lington Sextet Tribute to Art Blakey
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022

Hammer Theatre Center continues its Sunset Summer series with the Aaron Lington Sextet Tribute to Art Blakey, a thrilling evening of music in which Grammy Award-winning baritone saxophonist Aaron Joseph Lington celebrates a jazz great.

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

The Django Announces May Schedule Featuring 'Next Gen Series' of Emerging Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2022

THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, is celebrating the next generation of jazz with a special concert series this month. During the month of May, The Django welcomes rising stars as part of its new Next Gen Series.

SCULPTING SOUND: Twelve Musicians Encounter Bertoia At Nasher Sculpture Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2022

The Nasher Sculpture Center announces 'SCULPTING SOUND: Twelve Musicians Encounter Bertoia', a series of six historic concerts, from February 22–27, 2022, bringing together twelve master musicians to explore the expressive range of Harry Bertoia's sounding sculptures, in complement to the exhibition Harry Bertoia: Sculpting Mid-Century Modern Life on view at the Nasher January 29 – April 23, 2022. 

BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through February 13th
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 29, 2022

The Birdland Theatre and Jazz Club has an abundance of performances happening from January 31st through February 13th. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include John Pizzarelli Swing Seven, SUNY Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra, Greg Abate Quartet, John Pizzarelli Trio and Svetlana's Big Band. 

Birdland Announces February 2022 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this February with a full slate of nightly performances! 

The Django Announces February Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2021

THE DJANGO, downtown Manhattan’s premier jazz club, will continue to host today’s jazz legends and rising stars. On February 3, The Django celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Brooklyn-based record label, La Reserve, with special performances by the label’s artists.

Cyrus Chestnut, Diane Schuur, Reggie Workman and More to Play the House of Swing's Dizzy's Club in 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 14, 2021

Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club will continue its season of in-person performances in January and February 2022, presenting a diverse lineup that pays tribute to jazz greats, showcases rising stars on the scene, and welcomes award-winning artists whose work runs the gamut of jazz styles and traditions.

The Django Announces December Line-Up featuring Lonnie Smith Tributes, Duchess Holiday Show and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021

. Today’s leading artists gather on The Django stage to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith in special back-to-back tribute concerts 12/9. Two leading pianists make their Django debut: Benito Gonzalez 12/3 followed by Orrin Evans 12/8 leading his new Brazilian project “Terreno Comun”.

Letizia Gambi and Drummer Lenny White Will Perform at The Cutting Room Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2021

Grammy-nominated international vocalist Letizia Gambi will perform at the Cutting Room in New York City this October 15, 2021 at 9:30 and 11pm. Gambi will be joined by her longtime collaborator, the legendary American jazz drummer Lenny White to perform several of their co-written originals. Gambi's show will also preview new compositions from her upcoming album and a selection of uniquely-arranged covers.

Letizia Gambi And Lenny White To Perform At The Cutting Room In October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2021

Grammy-nominated international vocalist Letizia Gambi will perform at the Cutting Room in New York City this October 15, 2021 at 9:30 and 11pm. Gambi will be joined by her longtime collaborator, the legendary American jazz drummer Lenny White to perform several of their co-written originals.