Blues and Jazz in New York City This Week – January 12-January 19 – City Guide NY

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Music fans in NYC can find all the latest blues and jazz shows and performances in City Guide’s calendar. With newer venues like Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola joined by world-famous classics like the Village Vanguard and Birdland, you’ll find jazz from hard bop to progressive. The blues also live in NYC, at great spots like Terra Blues.

NYC Winter Jazzfest presents: From Detroit To The World: Celebrating The Jazz Legacy of Detroit and Honoring Marcus Belgrave with Ron Carter, Sheila Jordan & Louis Hayes – (Le) Poisson Rouge
January 12, 2020 – New York

Winter Jazzfest celebrates Detroits jazz history and the legacy of late trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. The evening begins with a conversation led by author and historian Mark Stryker on the rich history of Detroit Jazz. Vocalist, composer, producer Joan Belgrave (widow of Marcus Belgrave) will present the vocal segment of this journey swinging with her Detroit Sound Ensemble. Then the Marcus Belgrave Legacy Ensembleperforms with Marcus Belgraves protgs Robert Hurst, Karriem Riggins, JD Allen, Dwight Adams, Theo Croker, Kelvin Sholar, and Ali Jackson. Next performing the Detroit Jazz Royalty Ensemblecomposed of Jazz Masters Ron Carter, Louis Hayes and Sheila Jordan joined with Detroit-born pianist Johnny ONeal. Closing will once again be Marcus Belgraves protgs in the ensemble Taking it Forward with Robert Hurst, Karriem Riggins, Ali Jackson, JD Allen, Dwight Adams, Theo Croker, Greg Glassman, Kevin Sholar, and joined by Kassa Overall.

From Paris with Love Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel & Charlez Aznavour Salute – Club Bonafide
January 12, 2020 – New York

The Famous Voices of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel & Charlez AznavourYou can search atop the Eiffel Tower while eating a baguette and still fail to find anything more French than the famous voice’s of Edith Piaf,Jacques Brel,Charlez Aznavour,Georges Brassens & Many More .French singer Yael Dray and Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida pay homage to France’s national Gretest Singers, with their musical tribute ” From Paris With Love” Yael Dray-Barel and Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida combine their musical styles to summon the spirit of Edith Piaf with stirring renditions of the star’s greatest hits, including “La Vie en Rose,” “Non, Je Ne Regrette,” “Milord,” and “Hymne a L’amour.” & Many More .Join jazz duo Yael and Gabriel as they transport you to the City of Lights with a Sunday brunch in celebration of Paris’ most captivating chanteuse at New York’s Club Bonafide.

Blueprints, Figure 1 Record Release with the Markus Rutz Quintet – Club Bonafide
January 12, 2020 – New York

Blueprints, Figure 1 Record Release with the Markus Rutz QuintetBlueprints Figure 1: Frameworkswill be a new release with Origin Records as of September 20, 2019!The Bonafide performance in New York City will feature saxophonist Wayne Escoffery.

Bill Charlap Trio – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
January 12, 2020 – New York

One of the world’s great jazz pianists, Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time. Known as a master interpreter of American popular song, Charlap has recorded albums featuring the music of Hoagy Carmichael, Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin and received Grammy nominations for two recordings Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein and The Bill Charlap Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard. Since 1997 he has led this trio featuring bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington that The New Yorker calls “the premier mainstream piano trio of our day.”

Nicole Glover – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
January 12, 2020 – New York

Nicole Glover

Linda Presgrave Quartet – Tomi Jazz
January 12, 2020 – New York

Linda Presgrave Quartet

Royal Bopsters – Minton’s playhouse
January 12, 2020 – New York

Fresh from their successful debut at the Newport Jazz Festival, The Royal Bopsters are a jazz vocal quartet made up of New York’s finest jazz singers/music educators that specializes in Bebop and Swing music. Their highly acclaimed break out release on Motema Records allowed them to sell out a week at NY’s Birdland Jazz Club and garnered them 4 stars from Downbeat Magazine as well as making many top picks for 2015. Their eagerly awaited second recording will be released this Spring and once again features the true jazz royalty of Sheila Jordan and the late Bob Dorough, each lending their iconic voices and stylings (not to mention their writing) that has garnered such praise as, “If this disc featured just the quartet, it would be sensational. The addition of the icons all in remarkably fine form, escalates it from valuable to priceless from piquant to landmark” Christopher Loudon Jazz Times.

Shu Odamura Trio – Tomi Jazz
January 12, 2020 – New York

Shu Odamura Trio

Scott Colley Quartet – Village Vanguard
January 12, 2020 – New York

Scott Colleys stature as a leading bassist in the field of improvised music is well known, and easily measured. Hes been called one of the leading bassists of our postbop era, and a composer-bandleader of quietly serious resolve by The New York Times. Musical colleagues, like saxophonist Joshua Redman, praise him for being one of the most musical bassists playing today.

Sunday Irish Seisin – 11th St. Bar
January 12, 2020 – New York

Sunday night is our Traditional Irish Seisin. It is one of the longest running seisins in NYC. Tony DeMarco and Eamon O’Leary are joined by some of the best trad players from around the world. They have recently been the subject of an article in the NY Times and also appeared on “Live From Here” with Chris Thile on NPR. The tunes start at 10 pm and go till really really late!

Sunday Vocal Jazz Jam – Room 623
January 12, 2020 – New York

Hosted by veteran Jazz vocalist & producer, Jocelyn Medina, “The Sunday Vocal Headliner & Jazz Jam” at ROOM 623 features a high profile spontaneous gathering of Jazz singers from all over the tri-state area and beyond! Each Sunday, we’ll spotlight a different headliner for the first set and opens the stage up to the accalimed Jazz singer community to continue the party with a world class house band.

A Beautiful Celebration of Jazz Classics, Bossa Nova & Originals Feat. Julie E. & Alex Blake with Special Guest Yoichi Uzeki – Club Bonafide
January 12, 2020 – New York

A Beautiful Celebration of JazzGrammy-winning lyricist and cabaret favorite Julie Eigenberg, also known as Julie E., takes the stage at Club Bonafide with award-winning Bassist Alex Blake for an afternoon of cool jazz.Together With Pianist YOICHI UZEKI they’ll bring you Eigenberg’s soulful interpretations of jazz classics plus some lively original jams. Relax, kick back and enjoy The Show as you take in this sure-to-be swinging show.Julie EigenbergJulie Eigenberg, began her singing career in NYC, performing with such greats as George Duvivier, Eumir Deodato, David Spinozza, Vicki Sue Robinson, Moogy Klingman, the Brecker Bros., Leon Pendarvis , Anthony Jackson, Will Lee, and Lew Soloff to name just a few.Julie co-wrote the song, “Why Not!” with Michel Camilo, and the Manhattan Transfer won the 1983 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal of a Group with their Atlantic Records recording of “Why Not”. Alex Blake played on that recording.

Randy Ingram, Drew Gress & Jochen Rueckert – Mezzrow Jazz Club
January 12, 2020 – New York

Randy Ingram (Piano)Drew Gress (Bass)Jochen Rueckert (Drums)Pianist Randy Ingram is a modern thinking improvisor and composer. He is joined by bassist Drew Gress and drummer Jochen Rueckert for an evning of trio.

Sunday Jazz With Renaud Penant & Friends – Jules Bistro
January 12, 2020 – New York

Renaud PENANT was born in 1959 in Normandy, France. He moved to Bordeaux, in the south of France, with two friends (Emmanuel Bex and Jean-Philippe Viret), and their trio eventually won the 1978 “Jazz Aquitaine” competition and toured the region.He moved to Paris in 1980, studied drums at the Kenny Clarke-Dante Agostini Drum School and percussion in the conservatories of Bagnolet and Rueil-Malmaison, and obtained a unanimous first-prize at the Seine Saint-Denis drums competition. He also attended workshops under the direction of great drummers such as Max Roach, Jack DeJohnette and Clifford Jarvis

Kris Davis’ Diatom Ribbons With Terri Lyne Carrington, Val Jeanty – The Sultan Room
January 12, 2020 – Brooklyn

Thank you for your ticket purchase for the 2020 NYC Winter Jazzfest! We will be in touch very soon with more festival details, lineup announcements, pass pickup instructions and more.Stay tuned, more to come!Grateful for your support,WJF TeamPianist Kris Davis is one if the most amazing young musicians in the current New York modern Jazz scene. She is fine tuning the relationship between 20th Century European Avantgarde Music with the Jazz experience of the 21st Century.

Cortelyou Jazz Jam – Bar Chord
January 12, 2020 – Brooklyn

Weekly Jazz Jam Hosted by Michael Vitali

Mike Karn Quartet – SmallsLIVE
January 12, 2020 – New York

Mike KarnKonrad PaszkudzkiHarry AllenMark Taylor

Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band – Fat Cat
January 12, 2020 – New York

Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band

Justin Robinson Quartet – Fat Cat
January 12, 2020 – New York

Justin Robinson Quartet

After Hours Hosted by the Program of Deprogramming – Fat Cat
January 12, 2020 – New York

After Hours Hosted by the Program of Deprogramming

The Rodger Fox Big Band of New Zealand – Shape Shifter Lab
January 12, 2020 – Brooklyn

New Zealand’s premier big band led by jazz-big band, trombone legend RODGERFOX this band covers all bases. Sizzling ensemble playing, stunningsoloists and the desire to give people a good time through music.For the band’s performance at ShapeShifter Lab the band will perform acompletely New Zealand composed program.The Rodger Fox Big Band has won 6 Tui awards for the Best New Zealand JazzRecording.

Connie Han – Birdland Jazz Club
January 12, 2020 – New York

All AgesJoin us at Birdland for Connie Han!Pianist and provocateur Connie Han has created an edgy blend of modern and traditional jazz with her incendiary Mack Avenue Records debut CRIME ZONE. At 23, this young lioness is on a fast-climbing trajectory to jazz stardom with rave reviews from The New York Times, Jazziz Magazine, Downbeat Magazine, and more. According to Downbeat Magazine, Han has “already absorbed the post-bop piano masters” with “all the technical mastery she’ll ever need.” The New York Times describes her as “the rare musician with fearsome technical chops, a breadth of historical knowledge and enough originality to write tunes that absorb your ear easily.” Weaving in and out of the tradition, Han pays tribute to McCoy Tyner, Mulgrew Miller, and Kenny Kirkland with her own unique edge and fire at the piano.

Stacey Kent – Birdland Jazz Club
January 12, 2020 – New York

Birdland is proud to welcome back to the stage Stacey Kent!Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mould of the greats, with a legion of fans worldwide, a host of honors and awards including a Grammy nomination, album sales approaching 2 million, Gold, Double-Gold and Platinum-sellingalbums that have reached a series of No. 1 chart positions during the span of her career.Raised and schooled on the east coast of the USA, this comparative literature graduate with a musical bent, travelled to Europe to further her studies. In 1990, through a series of twists of fate, she found herself in London where she enrolled in a graduate music program at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and where she met her future husband and musical collaborator, Jim Tomlinson.

Emele-K – Latin Jazz With Miguel Zenon Featuring Gerai Clayton – Teatro Latea
January 12, 2020 – New York

New York City, NY: Teatro LATEA today announced eMeLe-K 2020 Kick off Jazz with Miguel Zenon, the first Latin Jazz concert of the decade at Teatro LATEA. Miguel Zenn is a Multiple Grammy Nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow. This special eMeLe-K edition of Jazz at LATEA pays cultural homage to Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and features special guest Gerald Clayton, a four-time GRAMMY-nominated pianist/composer who formally began his musical journey in Los Angeles and continues expanding his artistic identity and jazz horizons by performing and recording with the likes of Diana Krall, Roy Hargrove, and Dianne Reeves, and Charles Lloyd. As Musical Director of the Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour, Clayton’s trio has played with Ravi Coltrane, Nicholas Payton, Torence Blanchard and Raul Midn. Recentrly Clayton turned his imaginative curiosity toward uncovering the essence of the Piedmont Blues experience and expression in early twentieth century Durham.

Scott Colley Quartet – Village Vanguard
January 12, 2020 – New York

Vin Scialla & BRM – 55 Bar
January 12, 2020 – New York

Vin Scialla & BRM (Brooklyn Raga Massive): celebrating John McLaughlin. Featuring original music composed and inspired by the works of John McLaughlin, while revisiting music selections from legendary Mahavishnu albums of 1970s and beyond, the collective re-envisions McLaughlins masterpieces and celebrates his vibrant solo and ensemble work.The lineup includes:Premik Russell TubbsWoodwinds, original member of Mahavishnu OrchestraJoe DeninzonViolinNeel MurgaiSitarDavid UllmannGuitarDan AsherBassSwaminathan SelvaganeshKanjiraVin SciallaDrums

Jim Campilongo – 55 Bar
January 12, 2020 – New York

Jim Campilongo

NYC Winter Jazzfest presents: Kevin Eubanks and Orrin Evans, Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom, plus Artemis with Artemis & Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom – (Le) Poisson Rouge
January 13, 2020 – New York

NYC Winter Jazzfest presents: Kevin Eubanks and Orrin Evans, Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom, plus Artemis with Artemis & Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom

Brandon Goldberg, Luques Curtis & Donald Edwards – Mezzrow Jazz Club
January 13, 2020 – New York

At the young age of 13, pianist Brandon Goldberg performs with preternatural poise and displays jaw-dropping musical skill. He is joined by his band for an evning of jazz in our listening room.

Erena Terakubo – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
January 13, 2020 – New York

The New Jam SessionErena Terakubo (alto saxophone) Matt Wong (piano) Jason Clotter (bass) Ben Zweig (drums)

The Smoke Jam Session – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
January 13, 2020 – New York

Smoke’s long-running Monday Night Jam Session is the place to hear the best up-and-coming talent in New York.

Dorian Devins Trio – Tomi Jazz
January 13, 2020 – New York

Dorian Devins Trio

Michel Maurer Trio – Tomi Jazz
January 13, 2020 – New York

Michel Maurer Trio

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – Village Vanguard
January 13, 2020 – New York

The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra began its life as the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra in 1966.The world-famous Village Vanguard jazz club in New York City booked the newly formed band for three Monday nights that February. Those performances were wildly successful and the engagement was extended indefinitely. The Village Vanguards owner, Max Gordon, told Mel Lewis, Well keep it going until it tapers off. Over half a century and more than 2700 Monday nights later, it still hasnt. The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra stands apart from all other modern ensembles of its kind and is still as strong and vital as ever.

Monday Night Jazz Night – 11th St. Bar
January 13, 2020 – New York

Every Monday is Jazz Night at 11th St. Bar. Our house band, “The 11th St. Bar Quintet”, is comprised of Richard Clements piano, Murray Wall bass, Taro Okomoto drums, Grant Stewart tenor sax, and Joe Magnarelli trumpet. In addition, Dr. Barry Harris has been known to sit in occasionally.

Harold O’Neal – Fat Cat
January 13, 2020 – New York

Harold O’Neal

Ned Goold Quartet – Fat Cat
January 13, 2020 – New York

Ned Goold Quartet

After Hours hosted by Billy Kaye – Fat Cat
January 13, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by Billy Kaye

Niki Rubin and the Warren Double G Trio – Paris Blues
January 13, 2020 – New York

Niki Rubin and the Warren Double G Trio

Pianist Brandon Goldberg – Mezzrow Jazz Club
January 13, 2020 – New York

Brandon Goldberg (Piano)At the young age of 13, pianist Brandon Goldberg performs with preternatural poise and displays jaw-dropping musical skill. He is joined by his band for an evning of jazz in our listening room.

Mark Guiliana W/ Tba Plus Golden Valley Is Now Anderson, Taborn, King – The Sultan Room
January 13, 2020 – Brooklyn

Thank you for your ticket purchase for the 2020 NYC Winter Jazzfest! We will be in touch very soon with more festival details, lineup announcements, pass pickup instructions and more.We are pleased to partner with Tree-Nation to help reforest the world and offset our festival carbon footprint. We invite you to launch a profile and begin seeding your own forest at Tree-nation.comIf you are traveling from out of town we encourage you to book a room at The Moxy Hotel in the East Village where we’re hosting the Winter Jazzfest Hub for registration, box office, special events, artist workshops, and more. RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW WITH THE SPECIAL WINTER JAZZFEST RATE!

Les Lundis Chez Jules Avec Francois Wiss. World Music Experiment – Jules Bistro
January 13, 2020 – New York

Franois was raised with a deep consideration for music and artists, and the idea that we should enjoy at full the short time we’re given here. His great grandfather, his grandfather, his grandmother, and his father, played respectively the accordion, the banjo, the violin and the guitar.

Rumpleteaser: Musical Improv – UCBT Hell’s Kitchen
January 13, 2020 – New York

Come watch a group of improvisers create a brand new musical right before your eyes! Everything will be made up on the spot – from the dance to the music to the lyrics. They’ll take you to a whole new world and all that jazz.

Shiz: Broadway Meets Sketch Comedy – UCBT Hell’s Kitchen
January 13, 2020 – New York

Your favorite musical theater characters find themselves in the middle of sketches in this Broadway-meets-comedy show. SHIZ is a love letter to Broadway with a few notes scribbled in the margins. No parody lyrics, only parody riffs.

Cassidy Stirtz – Arlene’s Grocery
January 13, 2020 – New York

Ages 21+Cassidy Stirtz, Claire Wellin of Youth in a Roman Field, Kim McClay

Kevin Eubanks and Orrin Evans, Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom, Plus Supergroup Tba – (Le) Poisson Rouge
January 13, 2020 – New York

Kevin Eubanks and Orrin Evans, Allison Miller Boom Tic Boom, plus supergroup TBA

The Sean Mason Trio and Sebastian Rios & The New Jazz Underground – Shape Shifter Lab
January 13, 2020 – Brooklyn

The Sean Mason Trio and Sebastian Rios & The New Jazz UndergroundSean Mason Triol:Sean Mason – PianoButler Knowles- BassMalcolm Charles – Drums-Sebastian Rios and The Jazz Underground:Stacy Dillard – SaxophonesSean Mason – PianoSebastian Rios – BassTJ Reddick – Drums

Myriam Gadri and Jarem Roots Echoes of Freedom – Emele-K – Teatro Latea
January 13, 2020 – New York

Myriam Gadri and Jarem Roots, Echoes to Freedom”Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better” MLKNew York City, NY: Teatro LATEA today announced eMeLe-K 2020 Echoes to Freedom by Jarem Roots and Myriam Gadri. Echoes to Freedom celebrates the freedom of expression through live arts, and the power it has to bring people together from all backgrounds and heritages. From African drum to HipHop, through Flamenco and Indian contemporary we experience journeys through strife, gender roles, and voice lessness as they move us towards freedom, acceptance, and equality.Participating Performers in this event reflect on the image and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King: Brinda Guha & Kalamandir Dance Company, Janet Silva & Silva Dance Company, Adrian Ollivares, Jenny Eframova, Ann-Sylvia Clark and Okai Musilk.

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – Village Vanguard
January 13, 2020 – New York

Luke Winslow-King, Making Movies – The Mercury Lounge
January 13, 2020 – New York

Age Limit: 21 and OverLuke Winslow-King is a New Orleans-based guitarist, singer, composer, producer, and songwriter. His work is an eclectic mix that combines Mississippi delta blues, folk music, traditional jazz, and roots rock & roll. His alchemical songs blend contemporary ideas with styles from bygone eras producing a sound that is rustic and urbane, elegant and entirely his own. It is a sound that looks to the past to move to the future.

Melvin Vines & The Harlem Jazz Machine – Paris Blues
Through January 13, 2020 – New York

Melvin Vines & The Harlem Jazz Machine

Lucious Conway’s Motown Uptown Revue Open Mic with Terri Lowe – Paris Blues
Through January 13, 2020 – New York

Lucious Conway’s Motown Uptown Revue Open Mic with Terri Lowe

Emily Duff Band – 11th St. Bar
January 14, 2020 – New York

Called the ‘perfectly cool combo of Lucinda Williams meets Patti Smith,’ Emily’s street-smart poetry and vocal style conjures moods & images that seduce the listener to willingly visit emotional vistas that entice and beguile.

Yuki Shibata Trio – Tomi Jazz
January 14, 2020 – New York

Yuki Shibata Trio

Kana Miyamoto – Tomi Jazz
January 14, 2020 – New York

Kana Miyamoto

Saul Rubin Zebtet – Fat Cat
January 14, 2020 – New York

Saul Rubin Zebtet

Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop – Fat Cat
January 14, 2020 – New York

Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop

Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop – Fat Cat
January 14, 2020 – New York

Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop

After Hours hosted by Alexi David – Fat Cat
January 14, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by Alexi David

Michele Beneforti – Groove
January 14, 2020 – New York

All AgesMichele Beneforti is an artist and producer from Italy based in NYC. He graduated from Berklee College Of Music in Performance and has been releasing music since 2017. Beneforti’s smooth vocals blend with jazzy harmonies and melodic guitar playing. His influences are Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Tom Misch to name a few.. His latest release is called “2:00AM” and is available on all streaming platforms.

Hamilton Leithauser – Caf Carlyle
January 14, 2020 – New York

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hamilton Leithauser returns to Caf Carlyle for his third annual winter residency, January 14 18. The native New Yorker is currently putting the finishing touches on his second solo LP slated for release in 2020. His most recent release saw him collaborate with Angel Olsen on Heartstruck (Wild Hunger). Pitchfork declared the song a gorgeously surreal version of early-1960s baroque-pop. Leithausers 2016 collaboration with Rostam, I Had A Dream That You Were Mine, debuted at #1 on Billboards Heatseekers Chart, #1 New Artist Album, and was named one of the Years Best by Pitchfork, Esquire, NPR, and more. A.V. Club recently raved: It occurred to me after 2016s I Had A Dream That You Were Mine that the best years of Hamilton Leithausers career may still be ahead of him.

Arianna Neikrug – Jules Bistro
January 14, 2020 – New York

After winning the 2015 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition then performing at the Montreal International Jazz Festival the following year, 25-year-old singer and songwriter Arianna Neikrug makes her grander introduction to the music world with the August 24, 2018 release of Changes on Concord Jazz.

Gerry Gibbs Group – SmallsLIVE
January 14, 2020 – New York

Gerry Gibbs

Jon Elbaz After Hours – SmallsLIVE
January 14, 2020 – New York

Jonathan Elbaz

Daniel Bennett Group – Residence Inn Times Square
January 14, 2020 – New York

New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. Daniel Bennett Group performs the weekly “Experimental Tuesday” concert series at the Residence Inn Times Square. Bennett is joined every week by renowned guitarist Mark Cocheo. The music is a provocative mix of jazz, avant-pop, and American folk music. The Boston Globe describes Bennett’s music as “a mix of jazz, folk, and minimalism.” The trio was recently voted “Best New Jazz Group” in New York City Hot House Magazine. The Daniel Bennett Group has been featured in the Washington Post, Boston Globe, NPR, Indianapolis Public Radio, San Francisco Examiner, St. Louis Public Radio and the Village Voice. Time Out New York describes the music as, “hypnotic.” In addition to leading his own band, Daniel Bennett performs in Broadway and Off-Broadway theater productions in New York City. Daniel Bennett recently composed the musical score for stage adaptations of ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Brave Smiles’ at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Manhattan. Daniel Bennett currently plays woodwinds in ‘Blank! The Musical,’ the first fully improvised Off-Broadway musical to launch o… (read more)

Apollo Music Caf: Tony Tixier – Apollo Theater
January 14, 2020 – New York

French pianist and composer Tony Tixier makes his debut at the Apollo Music Caf during New York’s Winter Jazz Festival. He has worked with a wide range of artists including Andrea Bocelli, Etienne Charles, Gregory Porter and more. Tixier has performed on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, headlined at Jazz a Vienne in Lyon France and the legendary Ronnie Scotts in London. Tony’s latest album is the hauntingly beautiful Life of Sensitive Creatures.

Low Maintenance, the Trip Experience, Chris Borelli – The Bowery Electric
January 14, 2020 – New York

21+Low Maintenance is a New York City based Band that was formed in June 2019. The group plays various different genres of music ranging from Straight Ahead Jazz, R&B, Soul and Hip-Hop. The group’s main focus is promote love and positivity through spreading their love of music. Low Maintenance has 7 members that are committed to entertaining and giving the people a good time. On Bass is Evan Struass, playing the Tenor Sax is Reginald Williams, Alto Sax- Kameesha Jones, Phillip Leslie -Vocals and guitar, Claudia Logan Vocals, Juntin Paris- Keys and Toussaint Sena on Drums.

Gabby Ess / Maria Neckam /Akie Bermiss – Threes Brewing
January 14, 2020 – Brooklyn

Three Brooklyn-based singer/songwriters bring their personal and unique craft to Threes Brewing – cozy, local, home of the freshest of the freshest sounds … New songs for a new year. Here we come, 2020.AKIE BERMISS is affable, near-sighted, hirsute, and a nerd of the highest water. Nevertheless he has also somehow managed to cultivate and live a double-life as cool and *very* hip musician. His favorite thing to do is write (and, subsequently, sing) songs about aliens and spaceships.

John Cooksey and Spontaneous Combustion – Paris Blues
Through January 14, 2020 – New York

John Cooksey and Spontaneous Combustion

Wallace Roney Quintet: 4 Nights, 8 Shows, at Cafe Bohemia during Winter Jazz Fest – Cafe Bohemia
Through January 14, 2020 – New York

Trumpeter and Miles Davis protg Wallace Roney plays 8 shows at the Cafe Bohemia during Winter Jazz FestWallace Roney earned the admiration and respect of his colleagues and his elders since age 16. He has been an integral part of the band with Tony Williams, Ornette Coleman, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Walter Davis Jr., Herbie Hancock, Jay McShann, David Murray, McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Curtis Fuller, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Dizzy Gillespie to name a few. He was one of the few musicians in his generation who learned and perfected his craft directly from alliances with Jazz Masters. But his most important and meaningful relationship was with Miles Davis.

Wallace Roney Quintet: 4 Days 8 Shows @ Cafe Bohemia during Winter Jazz Fest – Cafe Bohemia
Through January 14, 2020 – New York

Wallace Roney brings his quintet to the Cafe Bohemia for four straight nights: January 11, 12, 13, and 14 – for Winter Jazz Fest.2 sets per night, 8PM and 10PM.Trumpeter Wallace Roney was mentored by Miles Davis, who chose Wallace to share the stage at his historic performance in Montreux in 1991.Wallace Roney earned the admiration and respect of his colleagues and his elders since age 16. He has been an integral part of the band with Tony Williams, Ornette Coleman, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Philly Joe Jones, Walter Davis Jr., Herbie Hancock, Jay McShann, David Murray, McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Curtis Fuller, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Dizzy Gillespie to name a few. He was one of the few musicians in his generation who learned and perfected his craft directly from alliances with Jazz Masters. But his most important and meaningful relationship was with Miles Davis.Wallace was mentored by Miles Davis after Miles heard him in 1983 at his birthday gala performance in Carnegie Hall. Their association peaked when Miles chose Wallace to share the stage at his historic performance in Montreux in 1991. After Davis died, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Wayne Shorter, Tony W… (read more)

David Weiss Sextet – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
January 15, 2020 – New York

Trumpeter David Weiss is the creative force by some of the most interesting and consistently rewarding projects in jazz such as the Cookers, the New Composers’ Octet, Point of Departure and this band, the David Weiss Sextet. It’s a group Weiss formed in 2000 that like the New Composers’ Octet was designed to perform new music and explore compositional concepts and styles that were different than the music of the Octet. Over the years, they have released a number of important and critically acclaimed albums and have developed their own distinctive sound that the Village Voice says, “stretch hard bop’s kind-of-unstretchable formula.” JazzTimes adds, “The sextet skirts the outer reaches of straight-ahead jazz, innovating while drawing from tradition.”

The Brian Lehrer Show Live – The Greene Space
January 15, 2020 – New York

Pull up a seat in our intimate studio space and see a live broadcast of WNYC’s Peabody Award-winning radio show.Host Brian Lehrer will take questions from the audience and welcome guests on stage to talk about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.

Andreas Toftemark Trio – Jules Bistro
January 15, 2020 – New York

Andreas Toftemark is a 26 year old saxophone player and composer, currently living in New York.Andreas has studiet at The New School of Jazz, in New York.He was studying with fantastic musicians such as Joel Frahm, Eric Alexander, Ben Wendel and Sam Yahel to name a few. Before that, Andreas studiet at Conservatorium van Amsterdam, that is known to be one of the best jazz conservatories in Europe.

Steven Carrington Quartet – Cafe Bohemia
January 15, 2020 – New York

2 sets, 8PM and 10PM.Visit Eventbrite for early and late show tickets.Born in East Baltimore, Maryland, Steve grew up cultivating a deep love and respect for jazz music, picking up the sax at age seven. He attended the Baltimore School for the Arts, then went on to graduate from Frederick Douglass High, a school with a rich musical legacy whose alumni include Cab Calloway, Eubie Blake, and Ellis Larkin. His early influences were John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Grover Washington Jr., Hank Mobley, Dexter Gordon and Freddie Hubbard.Following graduating in 1986, Steve was awarded a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston. There, he studied with saxophonist Bill Pierce, formerly of Art Blakeys Jazz Messengers. After Berklee, Steve moved to New York, where he played with the Charles Mingus Epitaph, Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Hargrove, Milt Hinton, plus Frank Wess and Jimmy Heath (at the same time!), among many others.In the early-mid 1990s, Steve decided to revisit his roots, to give something back to the community that had nurtured him. He joined the faculty of the Jazz Mentoring Program at the Eubie Blake Center for Cultural Arts, where one of his star students was Qu… (read more)

Andreas Toftemark Trio – Jules Bistro
January 15, 2020 – New York

Steven Carrington Quartet Late Show – Cafe Bohemia
January 15, 2020 – New York

Steve Carrington has performed with the the likes of the late Elvin Jones, Joey DeFrancesco, Jeff “Tain” Watts, and Wynton Marsalis.Born in East Baltimore, Maryland, Steve grew up cultivating a deep love and respect for jazz music, picking up the sax at age seven. He attended the Baltimore School for the Arts, then went on to graduate from Frederick Douglass High, a school with a rich musical legacy whose alumni include Cab Calloway, Eubie Blake, and Ellis Larkin. His early influences were John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Grover Washington Jr., Hank Mobley, Dexter Gordon and Freddie Hubbard.

Steven Carrington Quartet – Cafe Bohemia Early Show
January 15, 2020 – New York

Hamilton Leithauser – Caf Carlyle
January 15, 2020 – New York

ShapeShifter Plus Presents: Take Off Collective – Shape Shifter Lab
January 15, 2020 – Brooklyn

Ole Mathisen – sax and computer;Matt Garrison – bass and computer;Marko Djordjevic – drums;-Take Off Collective members Ole Mathisen (sax), Matthew Garrison (bass) andMarko Djordjevic (drums) became friends at Boston’s Berklee College ofMusic as the second millennium was winding down. Since then, they havebuilt careers as bandleaders; sidemen to world renown notables as well asunique and innovative instrumentalist.

Cyrus Chestnut Birthday Celebration – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
January 16, 2020 – New York

Cyrus Chestnut leads his harmonically rich, soulful piano trio with bassist Eric Wheeler and drummer Chris Beck. “His brand of crisp articulation and blues inflected harmony evokes another era multifaceted and dynamic” says The New York Times while Time adds, “What makes Chestnut the best pianist of his generation is a willingness to abandon notes and play space,” Inspired by gospel music throughout his life, Cyrus draws on a range of musical influences while never straying too far from the blues which The New York Daily News state makes him “the rightful heir to Bud Powell, Art Tatum and Erroll Garner.”

Jazz Mobile – Minton’s playhouse
January 16, 2020 – New York

Jazzmobile Launches Its Thursday Night Residency at Minton’s

Linda Presgrave Quartet – Tomi Jazz
January 16, 2020 – New York

Linda Presgrave Quartet

Paul JB Lee Trio – Tomi Jazz
January 16, 2020 – New York

Paul JB Lee Trio

Nick Collins Quintet – Fat Cat
January 16, 2020 – New York

Nick Collins Quintet

Corcoran Holt Group – Fat Cat
January 16, 2020 – New York

Corcoran Holt Group

Cafe Bohemia Jazz Quartet w/ Jon-Erik Kellso – Cafe Bohemia
January 16, 2020 – New York

2 sets, 8PM and 10PM.Visit Eventbrite for early and late show tickets.Trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso has been leading The EarRegulars featuring guitarist Matt Munisteri and various guest artists at the Ear Inn on Sunday nights since 2007. On Mondays and Tuesdays Jon plays with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks at Iguana on West 54th Street. Aside from these steadies, Jon can also be seen performing at all the great NYC venues, including Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Birdland, the Blue Note, the Iridium, the Jazz Standard, Small’s, etc.Jon-Erik can be heard on several television and movie soundtracks, including Ghost World, “The Aviator,” “The Good Shepherd,” “Bessie” and “Mildred Pierce” with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks. He can be seen and heard in “Revolutionary Road,” and in the HBO series, “Boardwalk Empire,” for which the Nighthawks won a Grammy.Jon is on well over 100 CDs, including several CDs as a leader and three with his mentor Ruby Braff. The eponymously titled CD, “The EarRegulars” was recorded in Berlin in 2014, and Jon-Erik Kellso and The EarRegulars “In the Land of Beginning Again” was recorded in New Orleans in 2015.

Sir Duke Stevie Wonder Tribute – KJ Farrells Bar and Grill
January 16, 2020 – Bellmore

SIR DUKE is a NY based group which pays tribute to the incredible music of Stevie Wonder! Led by frontman Tom Bowes (lead vocalist of “Tower of Power”), this is one of the most soulful and amazingly talented musical acts around

Hamilton Leithauser – Caf Carlyle
January 16, 2020 – New York

Cafe Bohemia Jazz Quartet w/ Jon-Erik Kellso Early Show – Cafe Bohemia
January 16, 2020 – New York

Trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso has been leading The EarRegulars featuring guitarist Matt Munisteri and various guest artists at the Ear Inn on Sunday nights since 2007. On Mondays and Tuesdays Jon plays with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks at Iguana on West 54th Street. Aside from these steadies, Jon can also be seen performing at all the great NYC venues, including Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Birdland, the Blue Note, the Iridium, the Jazz Standard, Small’s, etc.

Gerald Cleaver Group – SmallsLIVE
January 16, 2020 – New York

Gerald Cleaver

Ameen Saleem Group – SmallsLIVE
January 16, 2020 – New York

Ameen Saleem

Malick Koly After Hours – SmallsLIVE
January 16, 2020 – New York

Malick Koly is a rapidly up-and-coming young jazz drummer and composer working in the vibrant New York City scene. He was born in Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire and spent

Matt Mcbane Plus Build Dollshot Gulli BJrnsson – Shape Shifter Lab
January 16, 2020 – Brooklyn

Come hear “hypnotic” (The News-Gazette) guitar, soundscapes, beats and liveprocessing by Icelandic guitarist-composer Gulli Bjrnsson. Gulli will beplaying music from his new album Bergml.

Magic City Hippies – The Bowery Ballroom
January 16, 2020 – New York

Age Limit: 18 and OverIf you’re playing in Miami, you’ve got to get bodies moving. Over the years, the city has been home to Latin pop royalty and ascendant Soundcloud rappers; played host to bass-booming EDM fests and the golden years of disco legends. It’s also why Miami’s latest genre-defying dynamos, Magic City Hippies, are primed to take their infectious indie-funk around the world.

Quimbara by Anissa Gathers and Requiem for Rodger Art Exhibit – Teatro Latea
January 16, 2020 – New York

Quimbara is a music spectacle honoring Latina female vocalists. Anissa gathers channels all that “azucar” from our Antilles and delivers a one of a kind evening that celebrates our AfroCuban heritage. Anissa was always a fan of Celia Cruz and during her years with the meztiso ballet company (NY) she realized her voice had a similarity with that of the queen, whom she played in the off Broadway production “Celia the musical”. More recent credits include the Havana Music Hall Miami tour and “Queens of the Night” @ Thalia theater.

Les Goodson Jazz Band – Paris Blues
Through January 16, 2020 – New York

Les Goodson Jazz Band

Jeb Patton, David Wong & Rodney Green – Mezzrow Jazz Club
January 17, 2020 – New York

Pianist Jeb Patton is a mainstream player with wide credentials such as The Heath Brothers. In his tight-knit trio is bassist David Wong & drummer Rodney Green. Join them in our listening room for a weekend of great jazz!

Alexis Cole Ensemble – Bean Runner Cafe
January 17, 2020 – Peekskill

Called “one of the great voices of today,” Alexis Cole has been compared to classic jazz singers such as Sarah Vaughan and Anita O’Day. Her luxurious voice and innovative interpretations make her an instant favorite with audiences of all ages. Cole is the recipient of a Swing Journal Gold Disk award, and was a winner of the NY Jazzmobile and Montreux Jazz Festival vocal competitions. She records for Motma Music, NY, Chesky Records, NY and Venus Records Japan. Her recordings have received high praise in the jazz press and are spun on radio world-wide. In addition to her many performances at top jazz venues like Dizzy’s Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, The Jazz Standard, Blues Alley, and Billboard Live, she’s also performed at Avery Fisher Hall and the Kennedy Center and had been a featured soloist with the Boston Pops and NY Philharmonic.

Lezlie Harrison – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
January 17, 2020 – New York

Lezlie Harrison

YesSongs The Concert: A Tribute to YES – Riviera Theatre
January 17, 2020 – North Tonawanda

Renowned for its remarkable live performances and symphonic stage dynamism, in 1972 YES produced the seminal audio and visual experience YESSONGS, capturing the supergroup at the height of its success. YES followed by releasing the double album of the same name in 1973, which was certified gold and ultimately platinum in 1998.

Kuni Mikami Trio – Tomi Jazz
January 17, 2020 – New York

Kuni Mikami Trio

Takenori Nishiuchi Quartet – Tomi Jazz
January 17, 2020 – New York

Takenori Nishiuchi Quartet

Joe Barna Band – Fat Cat
January 17, 2020 – New York

Joe Barna Band

The Supreme Queens – Fat Cat
January 17, 2020 – New York

The Supreme Queens

David Weiss & Point of Departure – Fat Cat
January 17, 2020 – New York

David Weiss & Point of Departure

After Hours hosted by Yoshi Waki – Fat Cat
January 17, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by Yoshi Waki

Bohemia After Dark Jazz Jam Fridays 12am 3am Led by the Bohemia Allstars – Cafe Bohemia
January 17, 2020 – New York

The Jam Session Fridays at the Cafe Bohemia DONATIONS Late night Jam Sessions – All Jazz Musicians Welcome! 12AM – 3AM House Band: The Bohemia Allstars led by Kyle Poole Sponsored in

Jacques Brel Chansons In French with The story of Brel Feat. Alfredo Merat – Club Bonafide
January 17, 2020 – New York

Alfredo Merat interprets “Chansons” Of the Belgium/French Giant Jacques Brel, gone to soon. After his discovery of “Jacques Brel is Alive & Well in Paris”, Alfredo decided to set the record straight. with his guitar he offers a ONE MAN SHOW that will keep you at the edge of your seat. The world of Brel, his passions, contradictions, fears, hatred will be marked by Alfredo’s Fiery guitar playing over most of his most famous songs. “Ne me Quitte Pas, Amsterdam, La Valse, La Chanson de Jacky, On N’Oublie Rien, Vezoul, Le Plat Pay, Au Suivant, Je ne sais pas and many more

Green Is Beautiful: Scott Sharrard and Friends play the music of Grant Green – Cafe Bohemia
January 17, 2020 – New York

2 sets, 8PM and 10PM.Visit Eventbrite for early and late show tickets.About Scott SharrardScott Sharrard is an American musical artist widely known as the lead guitarist and musical director of the Gregg Allman Band. A prolific songwriter and talented singer, he has also released several soul-influenced albums of his ownScott Sharrard started playing lead guitar and singing in the Gregg Allman Band in 2008 after auditioning by sitting in with the Allman Brothers Band at a show in Camden, New Jersey. Two of Scott’s original songs have been performed by the Gregg Allman Band, “Endless Road” and “Love Like Kerosene”. With Gregg Allman, in 2017 Sharrard co-wrote the song “My Only True Friend”, the first track of Allman’s last and posthumously issued studio album Southern Blood. It was also issued as a single. Sharrard wrote the song in the voice of Gregg’s late brother, Duane Allman, as if speaking to him.About Grant GreenGrant Green (June 6, 1935 January 31, 1979)[1] was an American jazz guitarist and composer.Recording prolifically and mainly for Blue Note Records as both leader and sideman, Green performed in the hard bop, soul jazz, bebop, and Latin-ting… (read more)

Jay Collins – Jules Bistro
January 17, 2020 – New York

“Jazz is a huge part of what I learned about music, but it’s just a small piece of what I do,” says singer-songwriter, saxophonist, flautist, pianist and bandleader Jay Collins. With his Kings County Band, Collins mixes up blues, Afro-Cuban rhythms and classic soul into a modern patchwork of root-bound sound.

Hamilton Leithauser – Caf Carlyle
January 17, 2020 – New York

Green is Beautiful’ Early Show – Cafe Bohemia
January 17, 2020 – New York

Scott Sharrard is an American musical artist widely known as the lead guitarist and musical director of the Gregg Allman Band. A prolific songwriter and talented singer, he has also released several soul-influenced albums of his ownScott Sharrard started playing lead guitar and singing in the Gregg Allman Band in 2008 after auditioning by sitting in with the Allman Brothers Band at a show in Camden, New Jersey. Two of Scott’s original songs have been performed by the Gregg Allman Band, “Endless Road” and “Love Like Kerosene”. With Gregg Allman, in 2017 Sharrard co-wrote the song “My Only True Friend”, the first track of Allman’s last and posthumously issued studio album Southern Blood. It was also issued as a single. Sharrard wrote the song in the voice of Gregg’s late brother, Duane Allman, as if speaking to him.

Green is Beautiful’ Late Show – Cafe Bohemia
January 17, 2020 – New York

Kenny Davis Group – SmallsLIVE
January 17, 2020 – New York

Kenny Davis

Jean Michel Pilc Trio – SmallsLIVE
January 17, 2020 – New York

Jean-Michel PilcJerad LippiSam Minaie

Piano Jazz Series: Michael Weiss – Zinc Bar
January 17, 2020 – New York

Acclaimed jazz pianist Michael Weiss brings his trio to the Zinc Bar for a splendid evening of jazz piano. He’s supported by bassist Paul Gill and drummer Joe Farnsworth.Since arriving in New York in 1982, pianist, composer, arranger and educator Michael Weiss has forged a formidable career working in the bands of jazz legends Johnny Griffin, Art Farmer, Benny Golson, Slide Hampton, Frank Wess, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath and the Heath Brothers, Charles McPherson, Jon Hendricks, Lou Donaldson, and the Junior Cook/Bill Hardman Quintet. Weiss’ fifteen-year association with Griffin, yielded four recordings and annual tours in the USA and around the world. He has also performed with Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Clark Terry, Clifford Jordan, Gary Bartz, Phil Woods, Pepper Adams, Joe Lovano, Ron Carter, David Newman, Gerry Mulligan, Nancy Wilson, Randy Brecker, Tom Harrell, Wynton Marsalis, and other high profile jazz recording artists. Weiss also has substantial big band experience: With the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Weiss logged nearly 700 engagements and two recordings over a 25-year span. He has also toured with the Mingus Epitaph Orchestra and Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.

Kate Liu, Piano – The Juilliard School
January 17, 2020 – New York

ROBERT SCHUMANN Arabeske in C major, op. 18ROBERT SCHUMANN Fantasie in C major, op. 17JOHANNES BRAHMS Piano Sonata no. 3 in F minor, op. 5

Tyrone Govan and Top Secret R&B Band – Paris Blues
Through January 17, 2020 – New York

Tyrone Govan and Top Secret R&B Band

French Jazz & Tango Celebrating Piaf, Brel, Aznavour & Piazzolla – Club Bonafide
January 18, 2020 – New York

Celebrating Piaf, Brel, Aznavour & PiazzollaFew things are more distinctly French that the music of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour. These and other Gallic icons are the focus of From Paris With Love, a musical homage to the City of Lights from the duo Yael & Gabriel. Yael Dray-Barel is a French/Israeli singer/songwriter influenced by rock and gypsy jazz, and her songs often incorporate the five languages she speaks. Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida infuses his compositions with the essence of classical tango, flamenco and contemporary jazz. Together, the pair will salute such timeless French songs as “La Vie en Rose,” “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien” and “Hymne a L’Amour, along with work from Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, at Club Bonafide in New York City

Jeb Patton, David Wong & Rodney Green – Mezzrow Jazz Club
January 18, 2020 – New York

The Jazz Life with The Bradford Hayes Quartet – Bean Runner Cafe
January 18, 2020 – Peekskill

Saxophonist Bradford Hayes is a force on the jazz scene and has performed at Birdland, Tavern of the Green, and the Beacon Theater, among other places. Bradford has performed with Gerald Alston, Yusef Lateef, Ted Curson, Michael Cochrane, Joe Lee Wilson, Jimmy Heath, Al Grey, Cecil Payne, Rufus Reid, Ray Bryant, Ben Riley, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Cecil Brooks III, Jerry Butler, and the Dells, among others. He has also opened for Chico Freeman, Betty Carter, Joe Henderson, Max Roach, Marlena Shaw, Pieces of a Dream, and Hilton Ruiz, among others.

Cyrus Chestnut Birthday Celebration – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
January 18, 2020 – New York

The Midnight show with Johnny O’Neal – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
January 18, 2020 – New York

this fine pianist and singer is a throwback to the long-gone days when performers had to know any song that was thrown at them, and then toss it off with authority. He has built a coterie of devoted listeners entranced by his old-school erudition. O’Neal celebrates the release of his album “In the Moment”” The New Yorker

Jc Hopkins and the Biggish Band + Joy Hanson and Vanisha. – Minton’s playhouse
January 18, 2020 – New York

Absolutely devastatingly talented the greatest small big band in the world” NYT. Grammy nominated JC Hopkins and the Biggish Band’s residency at Minton’s Playhouse is the coming together of two collossal worlds. The Biggish has played host to some great musicians and vocalists from Norah Jones to Elvis Costello but this latest line up of players is, in the words of JC, “The most talented and inventive group of musicians that I have ever worked with.

Glad: The music of traffic ‘the incredible mix show – The Cutting Room
January 18, 2020 – New York

Under 21 With GuardianA night of music devoted to the groundbreaking group that blew open the conventions of Rock with their influences of Jazz, Folk & Progressive Rock. Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason & Chris Wood’s visionary band remains as relevant, rocking and fresh today, as it was in its 1967 inception.Musicians Mark Rivera, Jeff Kazee & Rich Paganobandmates & sidemen to many of the largest names in Rock (Billy Joel, Ringo Starr, Southside Johnny, Bon Jovi and Roger Waters to name a few)are excited to share their passion for the music of Traffic, with a setlist that features such classics as: Freedom Rider, Dear Mr. Fantasy, The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys, Empty Pages, and Pearly Queenplus some deep cuts and other Traffic-related material that’d make any Rock-loving fan swerve the car. Guest musicians include Marc Ribler (Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul) and Kevin Bents (Amy Helm).

Akihiro Yamamoto Trio – Tomi Jazz
January 18, 2020 – New York

Akihiro Yamamoto Trio

The Standard Procedures – Tomi Jazz
January 18, 2020 – New York

The Standard Procedures

Shrap Tree – Tomi Jazz
January 18, 2020 – New York

Shrap Tree

Mean Flo Green – Fat Cat
January 18, 2020 – New York

Mean Flo Green

After Hours hosted by Greg Glassman – Fat Cat
January 18, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by Greg Glassman

French Jazz & Tango Celebrating Piaf, Brel, Aznavour & Piazzolla – Club Bonafide
January 18, 2020 – New York

Feelin Irie Brunch – Jules Bistro
January 18, 2020 – New York

Feelin IRIE means Feeling Good.. That’s what I’m about .. making you feel good at your next Party, or event whatever it is , wherever.. Feelin Irie is a One man to 3 man band. Beach Island music at its core.. right from the Islands of Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago and even some Buffet for all you parrot heads. We play steeldrums or what we call PAN, along Hawaiian Ukelele, World Music instruments from: India, Africa , SE Asia,. Because its a Small World Afterall”

Marianne Solivan – Jules Bistro
January 18, 2020 – New York

Quickly becoming one of the most buzzed about jazz singers on the New York scene, Marianne Solivan does not remember an “ah-ha” moment that brought her to the music she has devoted herself to: “I don’t recall having a big moment that made me like jazz. I just dug it.” It is that same simplicity of statement with its intrinsic honesty that characterizes Solivan’s style. The infallible swing of Ella, the daring of Betty Carter, the matter-of factness of Carmen McCraeThey can all be found in the voice of Marianne Solivan, whom trumpeter Jeremy Pelt has called “the modern-day paradigm to which all singers should aspire

Hamilton Leithauser – Caf Carlyle
January 18, 2020 – New York

Peter Maness and the Master Keys Early Show – Cafe Bohemia
January 18, 2020 – New York

Specializing in American jazz and blues from the 30’s through 60’s (with a dash of rock n’ roll thrown into the mix),Peter Maness & the Master Keys pay homage to an earlier era of live music when real musicians played real instruments with finesse and feeling to connect to the audience. Their fun and classic vibe is at once throwback and timely and has brought them to a range of venues from the chic downtown jazz cellar, The Django and edgy Sleep no More, to Sotheby’s and Yale Club in the Upper East Side. With three horns (trumpet, tenor sax, baritone sax) and a robust rhythm section (keys, guitar, upright bass, drums), you might even call them a “little” big band.

Peter Maness and the Master Keys – Cafe Bohemia
January 18, 2020 – New York

2 sets, 8PM and 10PM.Peter Maness & the Master Keys music is the perfect blend of cool sophistication and rootsy soul.Specializing in American jazz and blues from the 30s through 60s (with a dash of rock n roll thrown into the mix),Peter Maness & the Master Keys pay homage to an earlier era of live music when real musicians played real instruments with finesse and feeling to connect to the audience. Their fun and classic vibe is at once throwback and timely and has brought them to a range of venues from the chic downtown jazz cellar, The Django and edgy Sleep no More, to Sotheby’s and Yale Club in the Upper East Side. With three horns (trumpet, tenor sax, baritone sax) and a robust rhythm section (keys, guitar, upright bass, drums), you might even call them a little big band.

Kenny Davis Group – SmallsLIVE
January 18, 2020 – New York

Kenny Davis

Jean Michel Pilc Trio – SmallsLIVE
January 18, 2020 – New York

Jean-Michel PilcJerad LippiSam Minaie

Hot Club: Jazz Listening Session – Flushing Town Hall
January 18, 2020 – Flushing

What is a Hot Club? Starting in the 1930s, “Hot Clubs” were a sort of “Book Club” for jazz listening – fans would get together to play records for each other. Today, the Neo Hot Club movement is about hearing classic and rare jazz records on their original 78RPM format, which offers the best sound possible. A community of jazz lovers is growing around these “Neo Hot Clubs,” keeping alive the love of old recordings and swinging hot jazz. This session is led by esteemed jazz researcher and historian Ben Young.

Brazilian Jazz & Tango Jobim Encontro Piazzolla – Club Bonafide
January 19, 2020 – New York

Brazilian jazz legend Antonio Carlos Jobim was the Grammy-winning king of bossa nova and composer of such enduring hits as the inescapable international smash “The Girl From Ipanema.” At this special Club Bonafide concert, French-Israeli singer-songwriter Yael Dray-Barel and Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida will pay tribute to the bossa nova legend, and put a spotlight on Hermida’s countryman stor Piazzolla, who’s credited with adding a touch of jazz and classical to tango and forging a new style called nuevo tango. Together, Yael & Gabriel’s love for bossa nova and unconventional melding of genres should make for a unique, exciting night of music.

Nicole Glover – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
January 19, 2020 – New York

Nicole Glover

Sunday Irish Seisin – 11th St. Bar
January 19, 2020 – New York

Floating Weeds – Tomi Jazz
January 19, 2020 – New York

Floating Weeds

Sunhyun Yoo Trio – Tomi Jazz
January 19, 2020 – New York

Sunhyun Yoo Trio

Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band – Fat Cat
January 19, 2020 – New York

Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band

Brandon Lee Band – Fat Cat
January 19, 2020 – New York

Brandon Lee Band

After Hours hosted by The Program of Deprogramming – Fat Cat
January 19, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by The Program of Deprogramming

Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts Trio 60th Birthday Bash Early Show – Cafe Bohemia
January 19, 2020 – New York

Jeff Watts, the drummer they call “Tain,” spent his formative years with Wynton and Branford Marsalis, and his compositional skills now command equal attention, earning Watts a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2017.Jeff initially majored in classical percussion at Pittsburgh’s Duquesne University, where he was primarily a timpanist, followed by enrollment at the Berklee School of Music. Jeff joined the Wynton Marsalis Quartet in 1981 and proceeded to win three Grammy Awards with the ensemble: Black Codes From The Underground, J Mood and Marsalis Standard Time. Watts left Wynton Marsalis in 1988. After working with George Benson, McCoy Tyner and Harry Connick. Jr. (winning Grammy for the When Harry Met Sally soundtrack) he joined the Branford Marsalis Quartet in 1989, winning Grammy’s for I Heard You Twice the First Time and Contemporary Jazz.

Alan Backer & the Whiskey Bumps – Skinny Dennis
January 19, 2020 – Brooklyn

Alan Backer & the Whiskey Bumps

Bennett Paster, Ed Howard & Joe Strasser – Mezzrow Jazz Club
January 19, 2020 – New York

Pianist Bennett Paster makes his return to the Mezzrow stage with Ed Howard on bass and Joe Strasser on drums.

Sunday Brunch Improv – Shape Shifter Lab
January 19, 2020 – Brooklyn

Take three of NYC’s fearless dancers, mix in live music and live lights andlet them create a “on the spot” performance on a Sunday afternoon.Philip Hamilton brings together a rotating cast of accomplished dancers,musicians, and lighting designers, creating improvised performances.

Jeff “Tain” Watts Birthday Bash with “Fat Boy Kanootch” (Late Show) – Cafe Bohemia
January 19, 2020 – New York

Jeff “Tain” Watts is celebrating his 60th birthday at the Cafe Bohemia with special guests “Fat Boy Kanootch”!About Jeff “Tain” Watts:Jeff Watts, the drummer they call “Tain,” spent his formative years with Wynton and Branford Marsalis, and his compositional skills now command equal attention, earning Watts a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2017.Jeff initially majored in classical percussion at Pittsburgh’s Duquesne University, where he was primarily a timpanist, followed by enrollment at the Berklee School of Music. Jeff joined the Wynton Marsalis Quartet in 1981 and proceeded to win three Grammy Awards with the ensemble: Black Codes From The Underground, J Mood and Marsalis Standard Time. Watts left Wynton Marsalis in 1988. After working with George Benson, McCoy Tyner and Harry Connick. Jr. (winning Grammy for the When Harry Met Sally soundtrack) he joined the Branford Marsalis Quartet in 1989, winning Grammy’s for I Heard You Twice the First Time and Contemporary Jazz.In the film and television industry Jeff has appeared as both a musician on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and as an actor, Rhythm Jones in Spike Lees “Mo Better Blues”. Jeff joined Kenny Garrett’s band af… (read more)

Jeff “Tain” Watts Trio 60th Birthday Bash! (Early Show) – Cafe Bohemia
January 19, 2020 – New York

Jeff “Tain” Watts spent his formative years with Wynton and Branford Marsalis and is now celebrating his 60th birthday at the Cafe Bohemia!Jeff Watts, the drummer they call “Tain,” spent his formative years with Wynton and Branford Marsalis, and his compositional skills now command equal attention, earning Watts a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2017.Jeff initially majored in classical percussion at Pittsburgh’s Duquesne University, where he was primarily a timpanist, followed by enrollment at the Berklee School of Music. Jeff joined the Wynton Marsalis Quartet in 1981 and proceeded to win three Grammy Awards with the ensemble: Black Codes From The Underground, J Mood and Marsalis Standard Time. Watts left Wynton Marsalis in 1988. After working with George Benson, McCoy Tyner and Harry Connick. Jr. (winning Grammy for the When Harry Met Sally soundtrack) he joined the Branford Marsalis Quartet in 1989, winning Grammy’s for I Heard You Twice the First Time and Contemporary Jazz.In the film and television industry Jeff has appeared as both a musician on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and as an actor, Rhythm Jones in Spike Lees “Mo Better Blues”. Jeff joined Kenny Garrett’s band… (read more)

69th Street Band – Paris Blues
Through January 19, 2020 – New York

69th Street Band

Melvin Vines & The Harlem Jazz Machine – Paris Blues
Through January 20, 2020 – New York

Melvin Vines & The Harlem Jazz Machine

Harlem Jazz Singers Showcase – Gin Fizz
Through May 31, 2021 – Harlem

Gordon Polatnick, the founder of Big Apple Jazz, has created a weekly series that brings the most talented, captivating and engaging Harlem jazz singers together with their knock-out all-star quartet – each week a new featured singer and band. Local musicians and singers often stop by to be a part of the excitement, and our guests are guaranteed seating for both sets unlike many other venues. Plan your next great evening out with the Harlem Jazz Singers Showcase. See talent like Tina Fabrique, Lynette Washington, Melanie Charles, Boncellia Lewis, Brianna Thomas, Emily Braden, Seydurah Avecmoi, Irene Blackman, Gary Samuels, and many more.Gin Fizz is a supper club right next to Red Rooster Harlem and conveniently located steps away from the 2/3 Train’s 125th Street stop on Lenox Ave. You will think you exited the subway and stepped into the kind of jazz age speakeasy which brought this neighborhood international fame during Prohibition and the Harlem Renaissance.Check our link to see who’s coming up this week.

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Carnival of Soul

Blues and Jazz in New York City This Week – January 12-January 19 – City Guide NY

Carnival of Soul