Blues and Jazz in New York City This Week – February 23-March 1 – 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.

The Shrine Jazz Jam Session w / Andrew Kushnir – Shrine
February 23, 2020 – New York

Join us at Shrine for a weekly Jam Session every Sunday evening. Bring your instruments and come ready to play!

Javier Rosario Trio- Jazz – Shrine
February 23, 2020 – New York

Javier Rosario is a virtuoso electric guitarist, who along with his trio interpret Javier’s original compositions.

The Susan Tobocman Duo – Fine & Rare
February 23, 2020 – New York

The Susan Tobocman Duo

Cortelyou Jazz Jam – Bar Chord
February 23, 2020 – Brooklyn

Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Michael Vitali

Jazz Brunch: Miss Maybell & The Jazz Age Artistes – Fine & Rare
February 23, 2020 – New York

Jazz Brunch: Miss Maybell & The Jazz Age Artistes

The Music of Nina Simone & First Ladies of Jazz & Blues feat. Emilie Surtees – Groove
February 23, 2020 – New York

All AgesTwo drink minimumJazz has not one queen but three, and impassioned vocalist Emilie Surtees will pay homage to all of them in First Ladies of Jazz & Blues. From scat to breathy ballads, “First Lady of Song” Billie Holiday could do it all while Etta James is considered one of the greatest blues singers who ever lived. And Nina Simone lit the world on fire with a vibrato that stirred souls and moved mountains.

Takenori Nishiuchi Quartet – Tomi Jazz
February 23, 2020 – New York

Takenori Nishiuchi Quartet

Kengo Yamada Quintet – Tomi Jazz
February 23, 2020 – New York

Kengo Yamada Quintet

Vanisha Gould – Minton’s Playhouse
February 23, 2020 – New York

Vanisha Gould, California native, began singing at the age of 4. Her love for jazz and its culture led her to New York where she currently sings professionally. Influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, and Billie Holiday, Vanisha has curated her own sound and has performed on some of New York’s best stages. In New York she leads her own band performing original compositions and classics from the Great American Songbook.

Ehud Asherie Trio – Fat Cat
February 23, 2020 – New York

Ehud Asherie Trio

Three or Four Shades of Mingus – Fat Cat
February 23, 2020 – New York

Three or Four Shades of Mingus

After Hours hosted by The Program of Deprogramming – Fat Cat
February 23, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by The Program of Deprogramming

Bassist Jay Leonhart – Mezzrow Jazz Club
February 23, 2020 – New York

Jay Leonhart (Bass)Bassist Jay Leonhart is a true veteran with a long list of famous associates. Jay is a masterful player and songwriter. He will be joined by his band in our listening room for a great night of jazz.

The Buck and a Quarter Quartet – Rockwood Music Hall
February 23, 2020 – New York

We’re the Brooklyn and Manhattan-based quartet and a quarter that plays the forgotten gems of the golden age of American pop, as well as favorites and vintage-inspired originals in our own category-defying style, described as “skiffle meets Cole Porter” and “what kind of music IS this?” We combine vintage pop, western swing, traditional jazz and even waltzes and tangos together, mostly on strings.

Ella, Billie and the Women of Jazz – Birdland Jazz Club
February 23, 2020 – New York

Award-winning vocalist Thana Alexa and The MusicTalks Jazz Quartet in a celebration of the women of Jazz. Some of the most beloved jazz standards were actually written by women such as Lil Armstrong (the wife of Louis Armstrong) and Alice Coltrane (the wife of John Coltrane)! We will feature music by Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday and share the untold stories of the founding mothers of Jazz.

James Gideon and Lou Gioia – Prohibition
February 23, 2020 – New York

“James Gedeon and Lou Gioia have accumulated a wealth of experience in performing over the years. Between the two of them, they’ve shared the stage or opened for artists including America, Paul Simon, Bernie Williams, Billy Joel, Harry Connick Jr, The Marshall Tucker Band, Vanessa Williams and Kenny Rogers. Come in and enjoy an evening of acoustic favorites. “

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bayside Historical Society – Bayside Historical Society
February 23, 2020 – Bayside

Kick back and enjoy the perfect blend of savory food and smooth jazz at Bayside Historical Society’s annual Sunday Jazz Brunch, featuring live music performed by The Carl Bartlett, Jr. Quartet. Plus, try your luck with our 50/50 drawing!Our Sunday brunch runs from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. General admission is $45.00 per person for BHS members and $50.00 for non-members. Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased online on the BHS Website.RSVP by February 16, 2020 at https://www.baysidehistorical.org/events-1/sunday-jazz-brunch-2, or contact us at 718-352-1548 or info@baysidehistorical.org.

MusicTalks: The Women of Jazz – Birdland
February 23, 2020 – New York

Thana Alexa – voiceCaroline Davis – alto saxophoneCarolina Calvache – pianoEndea Owens – bassAllison Miller – drumsAward-winning vocalist Thana Alexa and The MusicTalks Jazz Quartet in a celebration of the women of Jazz. Some of the most beloved jazz standards were actually written by women such as Lil Armstrong (the wife of Louis Armstrong) and Alice Coltrane (the wife of John Coltrane)! We will feature music by Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday and share the untold stories of the founding mothers of Jazz.

Burlesk at Birdland – Birdland
February 23, 2020 – New York

Just a block from Times Square, BURLESK! at BIRDLAND marks the return of classic-style burlesque to its midtown Manhattan roots. Nestled in the legendary jazz club’s intimate new theater, this funny, sexy gem of a show unveils a luscious line-up of sparkling strip-teasers, each an exciting, enticing delight.Overseeing the frolics is renowned burlesque comedy legend, “Mr. Showbiz” himself, MURRAY HILL. Heralded by the New York Times as the “ultimate, consummate nightclub performer,” he’ll keep you in stitches while the rest strip their britches!

The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra – Birdland
February 23, 2020 – New York

Grammy Award winning pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’Farrill — leader of the “first family of Afro-Cuban Jazz” (NY Times) — was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. Son of the late, great composer Chico O’Farrill, Arturo was Educated at Manhattan School of Music, Brooklyn College Conservatory and the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. He played piano in Carla Bley’s Big Band from 1979 through 1983 and earned a reputation as a soloist in groups led by Dizzy Gillespie, Steve Turre, Freddy Cole, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis and Harry Belafonte.

Sunday Night Jazz at DiWine Restaurant & Wine Bar – DiWine Restaurant & Wine Bar
February 23, 2020 – Astoria

Close out your weekend with relaxing jazz music from Chris Beaudry and his trio, live at DiWine Restaurant & Wine bar. Enjoy craft cocktails, wines and delicious food with good friends – its’ the perfect Sunday night.

The New Drum Battle: Kenny Washington vs. Joe Farnsworth – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
Through February 23, 2020 – New York

Joe Farnsworth and Kenny Washingtontwo jazz master drummersmeet again in this popular renewal of the storied “drum battles” featured by Jazz at the Philharmonic and at the Newport Festival. Farnsworth is frequently heard with George Coleman, Pharoah Sanders, McCoy Tyner, and Eric Alexander, among many others while Kenny Washington, aka the Jazz Maniac, is one of the most respected drummers of the last 40 years has worked with Lee Konitz, Betty Carter, Johnny Griffin, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, and Tommy Flanagan as well as with the Bill Charlap Trio. While this irrepressible percussion duo are the featured artists there is also an all-star lineup including trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, pianist Mike LeDonne, and bassist John Webber.

The New Drum Battle: Kenny Washington vs. Joe Farnsworth – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
Through February 23, 2020 – New York

Woody Allen & the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band – Caf Carlyle
February 24, 2020 – New York

Woody Allen & the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band

Cheryl Pepsii Riley’s ‘Black Velvet Mondays, Musicians and Singers Jam’ – Groove
February 24, 2020 – New York

21 & overTwo item minimumGlobally recognized powerhouse singer-songwriter and actress Cheryl Pepsii Riley isthe magic and force behind this world renowned weekly event. The Black VelvetExperience started more than 13 years ago in The Village in NYC and garneredinternational attention being the first and still the only platform to offer a uniqueopportunity for up-and-coming talents, as well as returning seasoned talents, in such awarm, welcoming and special way.

The Adam Stevens Trio – Tomi Jazz
February 24, 2020 – New York

The Adam Stevens Trio

Richard Thai Duo – Tomi Jazz
February 24, 2020 – New York

Richard Thai Duo

Monday Night Jazz Night – 11th St. Bar
February 24, 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.

Vincent Herring Quartet – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
February 24, 2020 – New York

Long regarded as one of the foremost artists in jazz, Vincent Herring has performed with a veritable who’s who including Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Donald Byrd, Jack DeJohnette, Cedar Walton and so many more. The New York City Jazz Record states, “Herring has firmly established himself as one of his generation’s masters.”

The Hot Club with Matthew ‘FAT CAT’ Rivera Mondays at Cafe Bohemia – Cafe Bohemia
February 24, 2020 – New York

In the 1930s, French record collectors and enthusiasts of le jazz hot began record listening groups under the name of the Hot Club of France, a major institution of jazz listening and appreciation in Europe when rare imported records were scarce and threatened by the eminent rise of Fascism. Listening to a record was a communal and rarified ritual, replete with the fun of discussion and replay.

Erik Robert Jacobson – Fat Cat
February 24, 2020 – New York

Erik Robert Jacobson

Eric Wheeler Group – Fat Cat
February 24, 2020 – New York

Eric Wheeler Group

After Hours hosted by Billy Kaye – Fat Cat
February 24, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by Billy Kaye

Takeshi Otani Band – Jazz / Fusion – Silvana
February 24, 2020 – New York

Takeshi Otani Band is New York based jazz/fusion band. Some of they influences include Robert Glasper, Roy Hargrove, Snarky Puppy, etc.

Wayfaring Strangers- Jazz / Folk – Silvana
February 24, 2020 – New York

Brand new quartet, Wayfaring Strangers finds the meeting point of jazz improvisation and folk music. Strong, lyrical melodies and freedom are the lodestars of this earthy and intriguing group.

The Jam Of Now – Open Jam Session – Silvana
February 24, 2020 – New York

Danceable, rousing, and energetic, Jack Ross is all about fusing styles to create an unforgettable live show. The group displays virtuosic talent and precision musicianship. Drawing on his experience as a jazz, funk, and afrobeat drummer, Graham Doby (The Funk Ark, John Lee, John D’earth) formed Jack Ross almost immediately upon moving to New York City in 2014. The initial lineup which included bassist Clint Greenlee, guitarist Brett Jones, and keyboardist Peter DelGrosso wasted little time blending elements ranging from hip hop to math rock. With the addition of vocalist and frontwoman Nol Simon Wippler, Jack Ross incorporated qualities of pop and soul to their sound, and new levels of fire and energy to their live performance.

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party – Birdland
February 24, 2020 – New York

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party is a wildly popular impromptu open mic/variety show that’s been taking place on the Birdland stage every single Monday night since 2003! Think “American Idol” meets “The Tonight Show.” It is the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with show folk and the people who love them. Cast Party is the place where showbiz superstars rub elbows with up-and-comers, delivering jaw-dropping musical performances and razzle-dazzle. Legendary showman Jim Caruso guides the entire affair with razor-sharp humor and the unbridled enthusiasm of an uber-fan.

The Ktet Led By KiraG: Featuring Bruce Harris – Birdland
February 24, 2020 – New York

KiraG – VoiceBruce Harris – TrumpetMichael Migliore – BassJason Wastor – DrumsPiano – Julius RodriguezTrombone – Alex SlomkaThe Ktet is a jazz sextet based out of NYC led by vocalist and arranger KiraG. The group performs a variety of original arrangements by KiraG and other leading jazz composers. Their music explores jazz standards based in bebop and straight ahead pedagogy, as well as modern musical theatre tunes with a refreshing infusion of jazz harmony.

Jared Grimes In Concert – Birdland
February 24, 2020 – New York

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that Jared Grimes, proteg of Wynton Marsalis, will return for an evening of high energy, non-stop, genre-fusing music and dance on the Birdland stage on Monday, February 24 at 7pm. The band will include Mark Meadows on piano, DeWitt Fleming on drums, Bret Puchir on guitar and Brent Birckhead on sax.

Concert: Trilight Trio, Teri Roiger / Joel Frahm / John Menegon – Zurcher Gallery
February 25, 2020 – New York

TRILIGHT TRIO Teri Roiger (voice)Joel Frahm (sax)John Menegon (bass)

Tokyo Groove Jyoshi- R&B Pop Soul – Shrine
February 25, 2020 – New York

In 2018 , these three female session musicians are picked up as the member of the band named “TOKYO GROOVE JYOSHI” (TGJ)by the producer called Kaneko. TJG plays groovy songs regardless genres but mainly 70s/80s jazz,R&B, soul, pop, rock, etc

Pasquale Grasso – Solo Guitar – Cafe Bohemia
February 25, 2020 – New York

The best guitar player Ive heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso, – Pat Metheny, Vintage Guitar MagazineBorn in Italy and now based in New York City, the 30-year- old guitarist has developed an astounding technique and concept informed not by jazz guitarists so much as by bebop pioneers like Powell, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie and the classical-guitar tradition. His new digital-only EP series, available beginning in June from Sony Masterworks, showcases Grasso in the solo-guitar format, where his intensive studies of both mid-century jazz and classical meld into a signature mastery that is, remarkably, at once unprecedented and evocative.

A Funky Mardis Gras with Underground Horns – Groove
February 25, 2020 – New York

All AgesTwo drink minimumCelebrate this Mardis Gras NOLA STYLE with UNDERGROUND HORNS”We are cooking audio gumboour special recipe includes some funk, jazz, hip hop mixed with brass band traditions spiced up with African and other world rhythmsMUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE!”

Sunhyun Yoo Trio – Tomi Jazz
February 25, 2020 – New York

Sunhyun Yoo Trio

Haruna Fukazawa Duo – Tomi Jazz
February 25, 2020 – New York

Haruna Fukazawa Duo

Mike LeDonne’s Groover Quartet – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
February 25, 2020 – New York

Hammond B3 master Mike LeDonne, who was nominated for Best Keyboard Artist 2012 by the prestigious Jazz Journalists Association, leads a jazz dream team of artists in this long-running house party. “saxophonist Eric Alexander, guitarist Peter Bernstein and drummer Joe Farnsworth are joining LeDonne to present their version of what in the trade is called “grits and gravy” jazz. This is groove music that’s fun and good for the soul.” (Greg Thomas, NY Daily News)

Saul Rubin Zebtet – Fat Cat
February 25, 2020 – New York

Saul Rubin Zebtet

Itai Kriss & Gato Gordo – Fat Cat
February 25, 2020 – New York

Itai Kriss & Gato Gordo

After Hours hosted by Latin Bop – Fat Cat
February 25, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by Latin Bop

TriLight Trio w – Zurcher Gallery
February 25, 2020 – New York

On first hearing the new trio of Teri Roiger on vocals, Saxophonist Joel Frahm and John Menegon on bass in concert, I was drawn into their personal interpretations and interplay as a unit throughout the set. I’m a fan!” Joe Lovano (Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer, bandleader)

Papa Vega’s Dream Shadows – Cafe Bohemia
February 25, 2020 – New York

Ernie Vega is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and mandolin player born and raised in Queens NYC. Ernie performs the blues in an original way, detailing the precise finger-picking styles by masters like Mississippi Fred McDowell. Ernie harbors a plethora of stories and information to go along with the songs. He is an aficionado of the blues, and a lovely character as well.

Jeff Mcgregor – Jazz – Silvana
February 25, 2020 – New York

Canadian saxophonist Jeff McGregor began his professional career at a young age working in his father’s big band. While studying music at the University of Calgary, he worked in a variety of settings and began leading his own groups. During this period he studied with a number of Canadian jazz luminaries including PJ Perry, Jim Brenan, Campbell Ryga, and Mike Murley. In 2011, he began working with a steady group that featured Ralf Buschmeyer on guitar, Steve Shepard on bass, and Jon McCaslin on drums. This group performed regularly and worked to develop a regular following in the city.

Stina Wheeler Songs From The 70s – Birdland
February 25, 2020 – New York

Making her Birdland debut, Stina Wheeler will take you on a journey back to the 70’s celebrating an era of funk and soul! With songs from Carly Simon, Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, and more, Stina Wheeler appears at the cabaret style theater downstairs with a unique take on some of the greatest hits across the decade of the 70’s.

The Lineup with Susie Mosher – Birdland
February 25, 2020 – New York

THE LINEUP with Susie Mosher is a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring entertainers from the Broadway, cabaret, music and comedy scenes. Actress/singer Mosher hosts the spontaneous extravaganza with her “dynamite voice, heartfelt observations and ridiculously funny improv.” (Go Magazine). A hit with both critics and audiences, each LINEUP is unique and promises to deliver an unforgettable night of quintessential NYC entertainment.From Tony winners, pop artists and Broadway regulars to experimental groups, undiscovered newbies and subway performers, past guests include:

Jane Monheit Quintet – Birdland
February 25, 2020 – New York

Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (Stephen Holden, New York Times), Jane Monheit has had plenty of milestone moments in establishing herself as one of today’s best and most important vocalist-musicians.With her new album, The Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgeraldthe first to be released on her own Emerald City Recordsthe Long Island native has surprised even herself with her artistic leap. Jane had thought about recording an Ella tribute for a long time. Fitzgerald’s beloved songbook albums held “Biblical” importance for her when she was growing up and have never lost their hold on her.

Joan Osborne – Caf Carlyle
February 25, 2020 – New York

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Joan Osborne returns to Caf Carlyle, February 25 March 7. Joan Osborne is a multi-platinum recording artist whose career was jumpstarted with the great success of her major label debut album, Relish. The album produced the massive MTV and international smash single, One of Us. The New York Times praised her Caf Carlyle debut featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, stating that at every point in the evening, you had a sense of Ms. Osborne as an artist who knew exactly what she was doing, and describing her as a fiercely intelligent, no-nonsense singer-songwriter.

Adam Larson Quartet – Smalls
February 26, 2020 – New York

Originally from Normal, IL, twenty six year-old saxophonist-composer Adam Larson, endorsed artist for P. Mauriat saxophones, D’Addario Woodwinds, Lebayle and Bari mouthpieces, began playing saxophone at the age .Bassist and composer Desmond White is rapidly becoming one of New York CityGlenn Zaleski is one of the most in-demand pianists on the New York City jazz scene. Originally from Boylston, MA, Glenn has made a name for himself playing .Jochen Rueckert was born in 1975 near Koeln, Germany and started playing drums at age six. In 1995 he moved to NYC, where he lives now.

Junkbucket – Bar Chord
February 26, 2020 – Brooklyn

Organ Trio

David Zheng ft Hattie Simon – Groove
February 26, 2020 – New York

All AgesTwo drink minimumAll AgesTwo drink minimumDavid Zheng is a young talented pianist, composer, bandleader whose music draws heavily from hip-hop, neo-soul, alternative R&B, jazz, and deep house. He is currently a graduate student in Jazz Piano Performance at the prestigious Manhattan School of Music (where he met many of his bandmates), studying under Blue Note recording artist Kendrick Scott and studying arranging and composition with MacArthur Genius Grant winner Miguel Zenon. David is based in NYC and is heavily involved in the Downbeat award winning jazz program there.

The Kennedy Administration – Groove
February 26, 2020 – New York

21 & overTwo items minimumA dynamic presence on every bandstand she graces, singer Ms Kennedy brings a captivating soulfulness to the proceedings on Kennedy Administration’s self-titled debut.

West Village Word: Lindsey Wilson & The Human Hearts – Cafe Bohemia
February 26, 2020 – New York

West Village Word is a monthly curation by poet and jazz journalist John Pietaro at the legendary Cafe Bohemia. The series features integrated poetry and music conjuring the Village’s creative past and the spoken word to be via JazzPoetry, Neo-Beat and Post-Punk verse.Schedule:10pm: opening number by SHADOWS (poet John Pietaro and bassist Laurie Towers)10:05pm: LINDSEY WILSON & THE HUMAN HEARTS: vocalist/guitarist/poet/actress Lindsey Wilson, drummer Reggie Sylvester, bassist Michael Trotman with guest saxophonist.

West Village Word: Puma Perl & Friends – Cafe Bohemia
February 26, 2020 – New York

West Village Word is a monthly curation by poet and jazz journalist John Pietaro at the legendary Cafe Bohemia. The series features integrated poetry and music conjuring the Village’s creative past and the spoken word to be via JazzPoetry, Neo-Beat and Post-Punk verse.Schedule:8pm: Opening number by SHADOWS (poet John Pietaro and bassist Laurie Towers)8:05 pm: PUMA PERL & FRIENDS: poet Puma Perl, violinist Walter Steding, saxophonist Danny Ray, guitarist Joff Wilson, bassist Joe Sztabnik and drummer Dave Donen.

Adam Kahan Trio – Tomi Jazz
February 26, 2020 – New York

Adam Kahan Trio

Junko Sakai Duo – Tomi Jazz
February 26, 2020 – New York

Junko Sakai Duo

Tango Jazz Quartet – Minton’s Playhouse
February 26, 2020 – New York

Their mellifluous mix of traditional tango rhythms and jazz harmonies has become hugely popular over the last few years as they have made the transition from the dancehalls of Buenos Aires to the world’s biggest concert stages.Tango Jazz QUARTET are undoubtedly one of the most adventurous South American bands to have emerged in many a year. Whilst their unique sound owes a huge debt to the great Argentinian tango legend, Astor Piazzolla, Gustavo Firmenich and his superb quartet somehow manage to rescue this traditional music from the grip of nostalgic clich.

Jeremy Pelt & Champian Fulton – Mezzrow Jazz Club
February 26, 2020 – New York

Jeremy Pelt (Trumpet)Champian Fulton (Vocalist)Virtuoso trumpetist Jeremy Pelt makes his return to Mezzrow. His lovely sound is only matched by his consumate jazz feeling and taste. He is joined by pianist and vocalist Champian Fulton for an evening of jazz duo not to be missed.

Sanah Kadoura Octet – Fat Cat
February 26, 2020 – New York

Sanah Kadoura Octet

After Hours hosted by Ned Goold – Fat Cat
February 26, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by Ned Goold

Victor Gould Quintet – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
February 26, 2020 – New York

Gould is quickly establishing himself as a major new voice on jazz piano. Gould grew up in Los Angeles and holds degrees from Berklee College of Music where he received the Herbie Hancock Presidential Scholarship and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. He also received numerous other honors including the 2009 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Award and a 2006 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition semifinalist. He is already a prolific and busy performer working with Donald Harrison, Esperanza Spalding, Terence Blanchard, Branford Marsalis, Nicholas Payton, Ralph Peterson and Wallace Roney. His quartet features Jon Beshay on tenor saxophone, Tamir Shmerling on bass, and Anwar Marshall on drums.

Folsom ’68: A Tribute To Johnny Cash – Cafe Wha?
February 26, 2020 – New York

They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer for this one-of-a-kind Johnny Cash Tribute Band. Composed of a group of CASH-inspired musicians and skillful performers, the artists behind Folsom ’68: A Johnny Cash Tribute have earned their reputation as a talented band to look out for. From live gigs to studio sessions and more, they continue to touch fans around the world with their distinct and enjoyable musical style. A stylistically unique Country Band from day one, the members of Folsom ’68: A Johnny Cash Tribute have been been singing, performing, and playing in sync as if they’d been together their entire musical careers. Throughout the course of the band’s union, they have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life; performing at a variety of venues, making loads of public appearances, all the while recording new music.

Carol Morgan- Jazz – Silvana
February 26, 2020 – New York

Jazz trumpeter Carol Morgan is featured in a “chordless” trio with bass and drums. The ensemble will play a memorable set of their interpretations of tunes from the great American songbook.

The Freedom Party – Lpr
February 26, 2020 – New York

The Freedom Party

David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band – Birdland
February 26, 2020 – New York

Inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and their colleagues, David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band breathes life and passion into America’s own great art form. Legendary record producer George Avakian describes the band in this way:”There has never been a band quite like this one. Most groups, past and present, stick to one style. Some current groups attempt to recreate early recordings in their entirety. These guys do neither. Inspired by divergent bands of the 1920s and 30s, you’ll hear them swing a variety of styles in music by a wide range of composers, always true to the joy and heart of the music.”

Jazz Vocal Mania Series Featuring Sinne Eeg – Birdland
February 26, 2020 – New York

Acclaimed vocalists Janis Siegel (The Manhattan Transfer) and Lauren Kinhan (New York Voices) curate a special jazz vocal-centric evening with a little help from their friends on Wednesday February 26th at The Birdland Theater. The featured vocalist includes Sinne Eeg along with surprise guests. They’re supported by pianist John di Martino, bassist Boris Koslov, and drummer Vince Cherico.

Joan Osborne – Caf Carlyle
February 26, 2020 – New York

Jazz Vocal Mania Series Featuring Sinne Eeg – Birdland
February 26, 2020 – New York

Mike Bond Quintet – Smalls
February 27, 2020 – New York

One of the most striking qualities of Mike Bond’s superb debut recordingone of the most gifted young woodwind specialists on the modern scene. Anwar MarshallJosh EvansAs Wynton Marsalis said, ‘Ben Wolfe swings with authority.’ Including his recent Resident Arts Records release ‘Fatherhood,’ bassist-composer Ben Wolfe has released nine CDs.

K.Q & the Soundtrip – Funk Reggae Latin Soul – Shrine
February 27, 2020 – New York

Sound Trip infuses the mixture of different styles of music including funk, jazz, fusion, Latin and Soul. Encompassed with a foundation of blues the sultry songs with vocals will resonate in the soul of everyone who hears it. The musicians are all seasoned and proficient in there instruments. Playing for many years each of us has played the Shrine Venue dozens of times and also has played Silvana’s. A musical experience and a trip through many sounds is what’s expected.

The Clubs – Bar Chord
February 27, 2020 – Brooklyn

Funky Horns

House of Waters & J.Hoard – Rockwood Music Hall
February 27, 2020 – New York

After a nice winter break House of Waters is back in NYC as a part of the monthlong 15th Anniversary Series at Rockwood Music Hall! We are honored to be asked to perform during this series as we have absolutely loved playing here over the years. We’re co-billing with the absolutely incredible J.Hoard.

The Harlem Sessions hosted by Marc Cary – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
February 27, 2020 – New York

The Harlem Sessions hosted by Marc Cary

The Music of Nina Simone & First Ladies of Jazz & Blues – Club Bonafide
February 27, 2020 – New York

First Ladies of Jazz & Blues: The Music of Etta James, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone & More feat. Emilie SurteesJazz has not one queen but three, and impassioned vocalist Emilie Surtees will pay homage to all of them in First Ladies of Jazz & Blues. From scat to breathy ballads, “First Lady of Song” Billie Holiday could do it all while Etta James is considered one of the greatest blues singers who ever lived. And Nina Simone lit the world on fire with a vibrato that stirred souls and moved mountains. Hear some of this Holy Trinity’s greatest hits as Surtees interprets them with conviction at Club Bonafide in New York.

Alyson Murray the Am Session – Club Bonafide
February 27, 2020 – New York

Australian vocalist and composer Alyson Murray is known for her positively infectious and captivating sound. Residing in New York, Alyson has been performing internationally since 2016. Teaming up with some of New York’s powerhouse instrumentalists including pianist Kelly Green, guitarist Alicyn Yaffee, bassist Michelle Marie Osbourne and drummer Lucianna Padmore. The warmth of Alyson’s songwriting is something worth experiencing live. “You can literally hear her smile as she sings.”

David Ullmann Trio – Tomi Jazz
February 27, 2020 – New York

String Theory – Tomi Jazz
February 27, 2020 – New York

String Theory

Tango Jazz Quartet – Minton’s Playhouse
February 27, 2020 – New York

Cafe Bohemia Jazz Quartet w/ Jon-Erik Kellso – Cafe Bohemia
February 27, 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.

Avi Rothbard Band – Fat Cat
February 27, 2020 – New York

Avi Rothbard Band

Anthony Wonsey Group – Fat Cat
February 27, 2020 – New York

Anthony Wonsey Group

After Hours hosted by Reid Taylor – Fat Cat
February 27, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by Reid Taylor

The Push and Pull – Groove
February 27, 2020 – New York

21 & overTwo drink minimumThe Push and Pull is a soul-jazz funk combo led by guitarist Gabriel Caplan (Fred Thomas of the J.B.’s).

Irv Grossman Sextet -McBone Jazz Series – Silvana
February 27, 2020 – New York

A native New Yorker, Irv Grossman studied trumpet with Vince Penzarella, John Dearth and Lew Soloff. He earned his masters degree at the Mahnattan School of Music and since then has been freelancing in New York. He has performed with the Big Bands of Lionel Hampton, Toshiko Akioshi and Woody Herman.

Joan Osborne – Caf Carlyle
February 27, 2020 – New York

Randy Ingram – Birdland
February 27, 2020 – New York

Randy Ingram (pianist/composer) has been hailed as “gifted” (Jazz Times) and “a formidable composer” (The San Francisco Chronicle). “A young pianist drawn to contemporary harmony and a sleek rhythmic sensibility Astute, self-possessed” (The New York Times). “He’s got a crystalline sound, rich and wide open, and knows how to state a melody with spacious chords, veering into logical solos that wander into intriguing lands” (Jazz Weekly).

The Pete Malinverni Trio – Birdland
February 27, 2020 – New York

Pianist, composer, educator Pete Malinverni has been a fixture on the New York City Jazz scene since moving there in the early 1980s from his hometown of Niagara Falls, NY, where he’d begun Classical Piano studies at the tender age of six.Since moving to NYC, Pete has recorded fourteen times as a leader, including in solo piano, trio, quartet, quintet, big band and choral contexts. All his recordings have been received by critics and the public alike and have seen heavy airplay on all platforms, from the radio to the internet.

The Pete Malinverni Trio – Birdland
February 27, 2020 – New York

Winard Harper Group – Smalls
February 28, 2020 – New York

Downbeat magazine says, “Winard Harper is one of his generation’s greatest standards bearers.

E.J. Strickland Group – Smalls
February 28, 2020 – New York

Enoch Jamal “E.J.” Strickland is the world-class, world-traveled drummer, composer, educator, and artist you’ve heard on over 60 albums in the last 10-plus years.

The Blicker Blues Band – Fine & Rare
February 28, 2020 – New York

The Blicker Blues Band

Bel-Ami – Groove
February 28, 2020 – New York

All AgesTwo drink minimumSince a near fatal car accident in 2004, Houston native, Bel-Ami, has been on a mission to affect the world of music as only he can. A self taught musician, Bel-Ami was born into a family of singers, and quickly learned how to find his harmony. A skill that he would hone over the years in school and church choirs, and eventually in the Houston Symphony Chorus.

Duke Bantu X- Jazz – Shrine
February 28, 2020 – New York

Duke Bantu Hali.. born in Durban South Africa, from a family of musicians. And raised in and around Southern part of Africa. I spent some time attending a number of performing arts schools and workshops- around South Africa and Zimbabwe/ Rhodesia in the Apartheid era. My father and Mother were music gurus, I learned a lot from them. Also, my grand parents William and Elvira Zuma Mseleku were music gurus.

Edu Mora Organ Trio- World Jazz – Shrine
February 28, 2020 – New York

Spread the word is a project focused in the arrangements and mixture of popular music with different genres like world music, folk music and jazz. Creating an interesting new palette of musical colors and flavors. Vox: Sasha Dubyk Sax: Luis Alberto Sigenza Guitar: Edu Mora Costa Bass: Dylan DeBiase Drums: Reggie Thomas Jr.D

Bernadette Barnes & Call Me Dope- Soul R&B – Shrine
February 28, 2020 – New York

Introducing Bernadette Barnes. This Baltimore born singer/songwriter has been described as a vocal powerhouse. Her sound is as unique as the city in which she was born. Baltimore is a place where the buzz of The North East meets the charm of The South and Bernadette’s voice reflects just that. A mix of melodic undertones and racy runs, her voice will leave you spellbound. She combines the grace of the late great Whitney Huston, the corky creativity of Erykah Badu with the raw power of Jennifer Hudson. She has graced some of the world’s most prominent stages including McDonald’s Gospel fest, Groove NYC and even made an appearance at the 2018 U.S Open. Her sound can neither be defined nor contained. She’s a true original.

Bernadette Barnes & Call Me Dope- Soul R&B – Shrine
February 28, 2020 – New York

Rho & The Nomads – World / Reggae – Shrine
February 28, 2020 – New York

Rho & The Nomads is a collection of veteran NYC musicians with a love for groovy world rhythms.

Bruce in the USA A Tribute to Springsteen & The E-Street Band – Riviera Theatre
February 28, 2020 – North Tonawanda

The World’s #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band!Bruce In The USA is much more than just another tributeThis high-energy musical experience is a note-perfect and visually accurate recreation of a Bruce Springsteen & The E St. Band show.Matt Ryan, from the World Famous “Legends In Concert” cast, began playing the Springsteen character in 2000, in Legends “full scale” Las Vegas show. The great success in the famous Las Vegas show brought him to performances across the world, eventually evolving his character into the Bruce In The USA show.

Gina D’Soto Quartet – Gin Fizz
February 28, 2020 – New York

Always comfortable and very real, Gina D’Soto graces every stage with her energetic, soulful and powerful vocals; being widely recognized as a very charming, playful and passionate human being, unafraid of showing who she really is, and fiercely open to connect with her audience and those around her.

The Bones of J.R. Jones Two-Night Pass – The Mercury Lounge
February 28, 2020 – New York

When Jonathon Robert Linaberry needs a break from city life, he goes Upstate, near the Catskills, to renovate a little farmhouse he purchased a couple of years back. As he pours himself into his work, J.R. doesn’t think about texts, email, or even his music, which he performs solo under the moniker The Bones Of J.R. Jones. His only focus is the house. “That’s been an amazing emotional outlet for me,” he says of his periodic retreats. “To kind of sustain myself after coming from the road and getting back into the grind of the city, to have this, for lack of a better term, Shangri-La.” In a sense, recording and touring as The Bones Of J.R. Jones is its own form of isolation. But you wouldn’t immediately think so: As a one-man band, J.R.’s project, which fuses a moody blend of soul, blues, roots, and Americana, sounds enormous both on record and live in concert. That’s because J.R. playsand has grown accustomed to playingevery instrument by himself. He’s happy to report, though, that he’s a lot less solitary on his third full-length album, Ones To Keep Close. In addition to workshopping the 11-track album with producer and good friend Rob Niederpruem at Hyperballad Music in Brooklyn… (read more)

Lezlie Harrison – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
February 28, 2020 – New York

Lezlie Harrison

La Vie en Rose: An Elegant & Tasteful Blend of American Jazz, French Chanson & Pop Music. Feat. Violette – Club Bonafide
February 28, 2020 – New York

Jazz-influenced French indie singer/songwriter Violette comes to Club Bonafide in New York City. Born in Paris and raised in a small village on an island off the French Atlantic Coast, and now making her home in Brooklyn, Violette has clearly been influenced by such French luminaries as Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf, but Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson have also had a hand in the development of her sophisticated pop sound. Her most recent album, 2014’s Falling Strong, showcases a collection of originals that, although rooted in jazz, reflect the young artist’s eclectic range of influences from pop to rock and R&B. Upbeat and sassy, sensual and intimate, her soulful voice immerses you in emotion.

Eric Clapton Acoustic Tribute Feat. Spiros Soukis & John Ross – Club Bonafide
February 28, 2020 – New York

As the driving force behind Cream, Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominoes, Clapton took the classic blues rock sound to new heights. But strip away the distortion, the fuzz pedals and the megawatt amps, and you’re left with some of the most gorgeous songwriting and musicianship of the classic rock era. Now you can enjoy unplugged versions of Clapton’s unforgettable songs by Spiros Soukis and John Ross as they play “Layla” and other Clapton-penned love songs in this special acoustic guitar tribute at Club Bonafide in NYC. Soukis, a native of Greece, is a well-known blues man, performing regularly at B.B. King’s and other top clubs. He’s joined by John Ross,a New York City based rock and blues guitarist. John performs regularly around New York City in venues that include Pianos, The Delancey, Desmonds, and Club Bonafide. John’s performances are fun, audience-focused, and entertaining. His music rooted in the blues, but melodic and hook-infused.

Yoshiki Miura Trio – Tomi Jazz
February 28, 2020 – New York

Yoshiki Miura Trio

Shu Odamura Trio – Tomi Jazz
February 28, 2020 – New York

Shu Odamura Trio

The Jazz Bastards – Pangea
February 28, 2020 – New York

Come see the NYC sextet, The Jazz Bastards, perform both original music and jazz standards with a vaudeville comedy edge. The group is known for its energetic stage presence and performances like no other! They perform every last Friday of the month at the Pangea. Enjoy a night of jazz, comedy and good food and drinks at this iconic East Village supper club! Show begins at 9:30 and will wrap up at 11. For more information and reservations, visit thejazzbastards.com

Bohemia After Dark Jazz Jam Fridays 12am 3am Led by the Bohemia Allstars – Cafe Bohemia
February 28, 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

Binky Griptite – Minton’s Playhouse
February 28, 2020 – New York

For more than two decades, Binky Griptite has been the voice of the Dap-Kings, the hard-hitting funk and soul eight piece behind the incomparable Sharon Jones. Binky toured the world as a founding member of Soul Providers, Antibalas and the Dap-Kings.

Ken Peplowski, Glenn Zaleski, Katie Thiroux & Matt Witek – Mezzrow Jazz Club
February 28, 2020 – New York

Ken Peplowski (Clarinet)Glenn Zaleski (Piano)Katie Thiroux (Bass)Matt Witek (Drums)Clarinetist Ken Peplowski is a true virtuoso and plays with enormous jazz feeling. He has invited Glenn Zaleski on piano, Katie Thiroux on bass & Matt Witek on drums for a weekend in our listening room.

Ray Gallon Trio – Fat Cat
February 28, 2020 – New York

Ray Gallon Trio

Ray Gallon Trio – Fat Cat
February 28, 2020 – New York

Ray Gallon Trio

Live Recording: Leap Day Trio w/Mimi Jones & Jeff Lederer – February 28 – Cafe Bohemia
February 28, 2020 – New York

2 sets, 8PM and 10PM. Visit Eventbrite for early and late show tickets.Join us for the first live recording in 60 years at the legendary Cafe Bohemia!Giant Step Arts presents the Leap Day Trio (Matt Wilson, Jeff Lederer & Mimi Jones) at the New Cafe Bohemia. This is the first recording in 60 years at the legendary club and was put in motion by Jim Austin Editor-in-Chief of Stereophile magazine introducing Jimmy Katz to Cafe Bohemias Christine Santelli. Matt Wilson explains, one evening the renowned jazz photographer, recording engineer Jimmy Katz, called me with a brilliant idea. He suggested we make a live recording at the recently reopened Cafe Bohemia as part of his non-profit presenting organization, Giant Steps Arts. The original club, which was a NYC favorite from 1955-60, was a venue where Kenny Dorham, Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Randy Weston and George Wellington made celebrated live recordings.”Jimmy Katz requested that I involve my frequent collaborator, saxophonist extraordinaire Jeff Lederer. I am big fan of bassist Mimi Jones so I wrote her and she was excited to be a part of the collective trio. So we are writing and workshopping original songs to be rec… (read more)

The Supreme Queens – Fat Cat
February 28, 2020 – New York

The Supreme Queens

Oscar Perez Cuban Afro Fusion – Fat Cat
February 28, 2020 – New York

Oscar Perez Cuban Afro Fusion

After Hours hosted by Tadataka Unno – Fat Cat
February 28, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by Tadataka Unno

Eastside Mix – Prohibition
February 28, 2020 – New York

Eastside Mix puts a unique spin on the Billboard Top 40 with creative mashups, transitions and choreography.

Dodson, Miron, and Levitt- Jazz – Silvana
February 28, 2020 – New York

Dodson, Miron, and Levitt, a trio of violin, guitar, and bass, explore a broad range of musical experiences through classical and folk styles. With chamber music sensibilities and an ear for improvisation, the trio creates original compositions and performs the music of other composers with intensity and virtuosity.

Joan Osborne – Caf Carlyle
February 28, 2020 – New York

The Birdland Big Band – Birdland
February 28, 2020 – New York

Every Friday, and for two headlining weeks a year, the “BBB” roars into action playing a thrilling and original mix of jazz, funk, Brazilian, Latin and world music for sold-out audiences. Featured weekly guest artists drop-in from television bands (David Letterman, Saturday Night Live) and pop music touring bands (Rob Thomas, Rod Stewart). Come see for yourself why Time Out New York called the BBB, “a completely unique experience… there isn’t another band like this anywhere,” and yelp.com proclaims, “if you hear one band in NYC make sure this is it… and prepare to be blown away!”

Ben Wolfe Quartet with Giveton Gelin, Sean Mason and Donald Edwards – Birdland
February 28, 2020 – New York

As Wynton Marsalis said, “Ben Wolfe swings with authority.” Including his recent Resident Arts Records release “Fatherhood”, bassist-composer Ben Wolfe has released nine CDs as a leader. With the exception of two songs, these are comprised solely of his original music. Of the music on his MAXJAZZ debut “No Strangers Here” The New York Times says, “In this music Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann”. Chamber Music America awarded him the 2004 New Works: Creation and Presentation Program Grant, funded through the generosity of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

The Jazz Bastards – Monthly Residency at Pangea – Pangea Restaurant & Supper Club
February 28, 2020 – NY

New York City sextet The Jazz Bastards are excited to announce their 2020 six-month on-going residency at NYCs renowned alt-cabaret supper club, Pangea. On the last Friday of every month, The Jazz Bastards will take the stage, bringing a unique combination of irreverent slapstick comedy and serious jazz performances of jazz standards and original compositions. They will kick off the residency on Friday, January 31st at 9:30-11:00 pm at Pangea, located at 178 2nd Avenue in the East Village. The group first came together as friends who were also professionals in various creative fields. With their collective backgrounds in comedy, theater-making, movement, indie rock, jazz, and classical music, they synthesize advanced clowning with serious jazz-making. Each member has a character they play on stage: Aldo Perez (Mr. Nobody) on guitar/vocals, Jenny Mitchell (Muffy Styler) on vocals/clarinet, Matt Kanelos (Wang Catalano) on keys/vocals, Glen Heroy (Mr. Christmas) on vocals/spoons, Richard Philbin (Ricardo Hurtz) on bass clarinet and Nick Parker (Buddy Poor) on drums. The sextet officially called themselves The Jazz Bastards in the summer of 2017 when we were performing at Pet… (read more)

Winard Harper Group – Smalls
February 29, 2020 – New York

Downbeat magazine says, “Winard Harper is one of his generation’s greatest standards bearers.

Miss Maybell & The Jazz Age Artistes – Fine & Rare
February 29, 2020 – New York

Miss Maybell & The Jazz Age Artistes

Jazz Brunch: Kelly Green Duo – Fine & Rare
February 29, 2020 – New York

Jazz Brunch: Kelly Green Duo

E.J. Strickland – Smalls
February 29, 2020 – New York

Enoch Jamal & ; E.J.” Strickland is the world-class, world-traveled drummer, composer, educator, and artist you’ve heard on over 60 albums in the last 10-plus years.

Clemens Grassmann- Fusion Album Release – Silvana
February 29, 2020 – New York

Clemens Grassmann, born 1991 in Berlin, Germany, is a musician, drummer, percussionist and composer. He started playing Drumset at the age of ten. Clemens as well went to study Cuban Percussion in Cuba and since then also doubles on congas, bongos and timbales and other percussion instruments

The Academy Blues Project – Groove
February 29, 2020 – New York

All AgesTwo items minimumAcademy Blues Project [ABP] is a multigenre quartet based in New York City blending electric storytelling and elements of psychedelia, funk, power pop and classic soul into an irresistibly singular sound.

Kim Summerson Soulful Music – Groove
February 29, 2020 – New York

21 & overTwo items minimumCafe Wha’s lead singer, Kim Summerson brings her own band to The Groove for a night of soulful motown, funk and soul. Check out this special intimate performance at Groove, her home away from home.

Omar Edwards – Gin Fizz
February 29, 2020 – New York

Omar Edwards is a gifted dancer, entertainer, and musician who has been in love with Tap since he was 12 years old. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Omar draws his dancing from 23 years of experiences and formal training; experiences with masters like Henry Letang, Jimmy Slyde, and Marie Brooks.Omar has taken his foot music, which he now calls Afro Feet: Music and Beyond, to over 20 countries, places like Australia, Japan, Germany, Portugal, and many more. His other accomplishments include an international tour of the hit show Black and Blue and featured dancer in the Broadway show Bring In Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk.

French Jazz & Tango Celebrating Piaf, Brel, Aznavour & Piazzolla – Club Bonafide
February 29, 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

Golden Age of 30’s & 40’s Jazz & Swing Feat. the New York Nightingales – Club Bonafide
February 29, 2020 – New York

The New York Nightingales & The New Retro Orchestra is the Golden Age of 30’s & 40’s Jazz & Swing experience you’ll have to see to believe. They are accompanied by Some of New York’s Best Musicians. Not only do they have great voices, but they have inventive little comedic bits and choreographed moves that keep on entertaining. Some say better and prettier than the Andrew Sisters. These gals will steal your heart with their unique arrangements of your favorite Jazz & swing tunes. Tight harmonies and playful personalities are what make the New York Nightingales timeless and suitable for any event, especially a Show at NY’s Club Bonafide.

Yuto Kanazawa Trio – Tomi Jazz
February 29, 2020 – New York

Yuto Kanazawa Trio

Adam Kahan Trio – Tomi Jazz
February 29, 2020 – New York

Adam Kahan Trio

Sharp Tree – Tomi Jazz
February 29, 2020 – New York

Sharp Tree

Global Mashup 1: Klezmer Meets Venezuela – Flushing Town Hall
February 29, 2020 – Flushing

Audience favorite is back! We’re mashing up two cultures on one stage with an open dance floor. Starting with dance lessons, each band plays a set, then the two meet and jam. Come dance to the infectious klezmer melodies of clarinetist Michael Winograd and the Honorable Mentshn and the return of Venezuelan Afro-Soul Betsayda Machado y Parranda El Clavo. Bring your dancing shoes! Special drinks and food for sale.

Jc Hopkins & the Biggish Band – Minton’s Playhouse
February 29, 2020 – New York

Grammy-nominated JC Hopkins has become a staple in the jazz music scene in New York City with his influence extending throughout the world. Featuring the top talent in today’s new movement in jazz, he and his “JC Hopkins Biggish Band” have performed with and accompanied a wide range of innovative vocalists including Norah Jones, Tony Bennett, Jon Hendricks, Andy Bey, Johnny O’Neal, Elvis Costello, Mose Allison, Madeleine Peyroux, Jazzmeia Horn and Martha Wainwright.

Ken Peplowski, Glenn Zaleski, Katie Thiroux & Matt Witek – Mezzrow Jazz Club
February 29, 2020 – New York

Live Recording: Leap Day Trio w/Mimi Jones & Jeff Lederer – February 29 – Cafe Bohemia
February 29, 2020 – New York

Steve Blum Trio – Fat Cat
February 29, 2020 – New York

Steve Blum Trio

Lawrence Clark Band – Fat Cat
February 29, 2020 – New York

Lawrence Clark Band

After Hours hosted by Greg Glassman – Fat Cat
February 29, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by Greg Glassman

Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Sq Club Trib by Pretiss Mcneill – Suffolk Theater
February 29, 2020 – Riverhead

Take It to the Limit With the Fast Lane – the #1 Eagles Tribute in the Country. If You Didn’t Know Better You Might Think You Really Were at an Eagles Concert…” – Pat Ryder, Ipa. Everything From “Hotel California” to Take It Easy and a Special Set Within the Show Featuring Acoustic Eagles and the Harmonies You Know and Love! and Get Ready for Some Extra Surprises. Why Don’t You Come to Your Senses and See the #1 Eagles Show Anywhere

Ray Blue – Jazz at the Lodge
February 29, 2020 – Ossining

“Ray Blue has a majestic presencewhen playing, his sense of purpose is obvious. It’s one thing to be a good composer, it’s another to be a great performer. Ray Blue’s got the whole package.”Jean Szlamowicz Jazz Hot, Down Beat

Sunny Ozell – Rockwood Music Hall
February 29, 2020 – New York

A classically trained vocalist, Sunny Ozell found her voice performing in New York City clubs in front of the most discerning of audiences. There she honed her sound with elements of jazz, blues, and American roots as part of the city’s tight-knit musical community.

Clemens Grassmann- Fusion Album Release – Silvana
February 29, 2020 – New York

Joan Osborne – Caf Carlyle
February 29, 2020 – New York

Eric Comstock with Sean Smith Bass & special guest Barbara Fasano Voice – Birdland
February 29, 2020 – New York

RIC COMSTOCK & SEAN SMITHwith special guest BARBARA FASANOSmart, suave & utterly delightful an ingenious musical wit a dispenser of cabaret caviar.” The New York Times”Erudite Expert musicianship & joie de vivre in equal measure.” The New YorkerHailed as “the truest heir to Bobby Short” in The New York Times, pianist/singer Eric Comstock returns to Birdland with star bassist/composer Sean Smith with songs by everyone from George Gershwin to George Harrison. These two masters met on the Off-Broadway hit OUR SINATRA (which Eric co-wrote) and have since worked separately and together around the world. Vocalist Barbara Fasano joins them at Birdland for a swinging Saturday supper where the music and stories are equally great.

Drais Nightclub – Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub
Through February 29, 2020 – Las Vegas

Bill Saxton – Bill’s Place
Through February 29, 2020 – New York

If you want to step back into a bygone era of the small, cozy elbow touching Harlem parlor, with live “in your face” outrageous jazz musicians, you must come to see Bill Saxton, international world class sax man, lead the Harlem All Stars

The Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra Directed by David DeJesus – Birdland
March 01, 2020 – New York

The Purchase Latin Jazz Orchestra is an exciting ensemble that performs music from all over Latin America. Featuring top students from the Purchase College Conservatory of Music, the PLJO explores numerous genres including Mambo, Cha-Cha, Danzon, Festejo, and Porro. Whether performing classic compositions by the masters or newer works commissioned for the ensemble, seeing and hearing the PLJO is always a memorable occasion.

The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra – Birdland
March 01, 2020 – New York

Cortelyou Jazz Jam – Bar Chord
March 01, 2020 – Brooklyn

Weekly Jazz Jam hosted by Michael Vitali

The Music of the Temptations & the Four Tops Feat. Soul Infinity – Groove
March 01, 2020 – New York

All AgesTwo drink minimumFeaturing some of New York City’s finest musicians, the R&B tribute band Soul Infinity fuses together blues, funk and soul to bring back the sweet sounds of the 1960s and ’70s. The group is headed to The Groove for THE BEST OF MOTOWN, in which they’ll showcase their skills on the artists of the legendary Detroit label. From Marvin Gaye to Al Green, Otis Redding to Bobby Womack, you’ll hear all the hits that you know and love during this concert that will get you on your feet!

The Vagabond Ball – The Sultan Room
March 01, 2020 – Brooklyn

Dreamers and wanderers, jazz bar regulars, poets and bindlestiffs, join us at Brooklyn’s most incredible supper club, the Sultan Room at Turk’s Inn for one night under one roof on two floors with an incredible lineup of six dynamic acts with San Francisco roots whose music and influence has been felt from The Mission to Manhattan.Featuring:Steven Bernstein and Tuba MobWill Bernard BandSasha Dobson QuartetJesse Harris with Tuba MobTed Brinkley’s NoPorkestra and Chorus directed by Graham ConnahDred Scott with The Munchies

Sunday Irish Seisin – 11th St. Bar
March 01, 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!

Kamasi Washington with special guest DJ Cutler – Babeville
March 01, 2020 – Buffalo

When Kamasi Washington released his tour de force LP, The Epic , in 2015, it instantly set him on a path as our generation’s torchbearer for progressive, improvisational music that would open the door for young audiences to experience music unlike anything they had heard before. The 172-minute odyssey featuring his 10-piece band, The Next Step, was littered with elements of hip-hop, classical and R&B music, all major influences on the young saxophonist and bandleader, who exceeds any notions of what “jazz” music is.

Jade Synstelien’s Fcbb – Fat Cat
March 01, 2020 – New York

Jade Synstelien’s Fcbb

After Hours hosted by The Program of Deprogramming – Fat Cat
March 01, 2020 – New York

After Hours hosted by The Program of Deprogramming

Mary Wilson of the Supremes – Suffolk Theater
March 01, 2020 – Riverhead

The Supremes Were Voted Billboard’s #1 Girl Group of All Time! in 2004, Rolling Stones Placed the Supremes as One of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. and Original Supreme Mary Wilson Is Back! With Hits Including Stop in the Name of Love Where Did Our Love Go You Can’t Hurry Love Baby Love Someday We’ll Be Together. so Many More HitsYour Original Dreamgirl” Is Here. Live at the Historic Suffolk Theater.

Postmodern Jukebox – Riviera Theatre
March 01, 2020 – North Tonawanda

Get ready for the most sensational ’20s party this side of The Great Gatsby. Postmodern Jukebox brings the #1 Swing, Jazz & Ragtime show in the world to the Riviera Theatre. To usher in the upcoming Twenty-Twenties, famed time-twisting musical collective Postmodern Jukebox will circumnavigate the globe on their Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour. The tour is meant to prepare the world for a new decade one that Postmodern Jukebox creator Scott Bradlee hopes will see a return to the style and craftsmanship that typified the music of past generations.

Ryan Owens – Prohibition
March 01, 2020 – New York

Ryan Owens is a Fl native who just moved up to New York in October of 2017. In Florida he has opened up for bands such as Rusted Root , G.Love , TR3 ( Tim Reynolds Dave Matthews Band ) and many more. Playing acoustic versions of some of some of his favorite artists Jason Mraz, John Mayer, Allen Stone to solid throwbacks throughout the 60s-90s.

George Coleman Quintet – Jazz Standard
March 01, 2020 – New York

After a rigorous apprenticeship in his native Memphis (including a stint with B.B. King), George Coleman rose to jazz stardom for his searching, soulful horn work with the Miles Davis Quintet of 196364 and his memorable performances on the classic Miles albums Seven Steps to Heaven (1963), My Funny Valentine (1964) and Four & More (1966).

The Shrine Jazz Jam Session w / Andrew Kushnir – Shrine
March 01, 2020 – New York

Join us at Shrine for a weekly Jam Session every Sunday evening. Bring your instruments and come ready to play!

The Shrine Big Band – Jazz – Shrine
March 01, 2020 – New York

The Shrine Big Band is a 15-piece big band, with three trumpets, three trombones, four saxes, flute, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Come and experience the experimental and hard-swinging sounds every first Sunday of the month

Cecile Mclorin Salvant – Village Vanguard
Through March 01, 2020 – New York

She sings clearly, with her full pitch range, from a pronounced low end to full and distinct high notes, used sparingly […] Her voice clamps into each song, performing careful variations on pitch, stretching words but generally not scatting; her face conveys meaning, representing sorrow or serenity like a silent-movie actor.

Russell Malone – Smoke Jazz and Supper Club
Through March 01, 2020 – New York

Russell Malone, one of the great jazz guitarists, leads his longstanding quartet with Rick Germanson, Luke Sellick and Neal Smith. Malone is widely known for his early work with Jimmy Smith, Harry Connick, Jr., and Diana Krall. His playing is deeply rooted in the blues and bebop and his soulfully swinging approach is just one of many reasons why he is so popular. The Chicago Tribune states, “Though he spikes his solos with occasional running lines, it’s gently rolled chords and lush sequences of harmonies that ultimately define his work,” and JazzTimes describes him as “an uncommonly sensitive interpreter of ballads.”

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill – Cohoes Music Hall
Through March 15, 2020 – Cohoes

This beautiful play with music explores the life and music of the incomparable Billie Holliday as she plays a concert in a Philadelphia night club soon before her untimely death.Please Note: Lady Day contains some language and content parents may find inappropriate for children.

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 – February 23-March 1 – City Guide NY

Carnival of Soul