Carnival of Soul

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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.

Cortelyou Jazz Jam – Bar Chord
July 28, 2019 – Brooklyn

Cortelyou Jazz Jam

Sunday Brunch with the Chiticalla Duo – Rio Tomatlan
July 28, 2019 – Canandaigua

Each Sunday we feature live music while offering our special brunch menu. Join us for delicious food and drinks—we offer our regular menu plus brunch specials!

Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water, The Fire Next Time – Blue Note
July 28, 2019 – New York

There are albums dedicated to personal pain, or political protest, love, death, nostalgia, rage. There are those that are simply fun, glossy, the soundtrack to a good time. Some are exploratory, a musical journey, shapeshifting sound making, a new way to do an old thing. An artist can make a choice about concept and content, or heed a vision, follow their muse or their manager. But in times so extreme and overwhelming, when there is no known expression for the feeling, no satisfactory direction for art or action, then they might take refuge in a process, a ritual, something familiar, the shape and sound of which recall another time altogether, so that they can weather the present long enough to call it the past. Some albums are testimony, some confessions, and some escape. “Ventriloquism”, the latest album from MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO, is a place, like its process, to take refuge from one storm too many. Musically, Ventriloquism has the hallmarks of all of Ndegeocello’s work, lush and investigative, subversive and sublime. As always, she pays tribute to her diverse influences and in these eleven covers, we hear them layered over one another. Ndegeocello filters “Tender Love” through … (read more)

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune – Broadhurst Theatre
July 28, 2019 – Manhattan

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Jc Stylles Quintet Feat. Steve Nelson – Smalls
July 28, 2019 – New York

New York based Jazz Guitarist JC Stylles (aka Jason Campbell) first touched a guitar around 7 years of age, and was introduced to the world of jazz Steve Nelson (born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American vibraphonist, and has been a member of Dave Holland’s Quintet and Big Band for over a decade.

David Gibson After-Hours – Smalls
July 28, 2019 – New York

Trombonist David Gibson has enjoyed a varied musical career which is deeply rooted in the genres of jazz and funk.

Stephanie Schulte, Valentina Blú – The Mercury Lounge
July 28, 2019 – New Yor

Age Limit: 21 and Over

Terraza Big Band – Birdland Jazz Club
July 28, 2019 – New York

The Terraza Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble based in Queens, NY, and performing monthly at Terraza 7 in Jackson Heights. Under the direction of co-directors Michael Thomas (saxophone) and Edward Perez (bass), this group performs a repertoire of original music penned by its leaders. The Terraza Big Band features many of New York’s most in-demand jazz musicians and can be heard at venues throughout New York City in addition to its residency at Terraza 7. Bassist Edward Perez’s compositions have been performed by such varied and distinct groups as Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, Ignacio Berroa Trio, two-time latin Grammy nominated singer Jorge Pardo, and acclaimed Galician bagpiper Cristina Pato. His unique voice owes much to his extensive experience in diverse musical styles of Latin America, and he has shared the stage with such greats as Paquito D’Rivera, Lee Konitz, Kenny Werner, Eva Ayllón, and Lucia Pulido. His numerous recording credits include an appearance on the Grammy-nominated “Second Chance” by Hector Martignon.

Barb Jungr & John McDaniel ‘Float Like A Butterfly – The Songs of Sting’ – Birdland Jazz Club
July 28, 2019 – New York

The Birdland Theater is proud to present: Barb Jungr & John McDaniel in “Float Like A Butterfly – The Songs of Sting” It’s good fun to show off by yourself, hoovering up all the audience validation to take back to your lonely hotel room after the gig. But every once in a while, attention-seekers need a bit of company and concede to share the spotlight. Barb Jungr is no exception. Over the past couple of years, she has combined her solo work with performances as one half of a double act, for the first time since her legendary collaboration with Michael Parker in the 1980s. Teaming up with the horribly gifted John McDaniel, they have worked together to create some very special shows.

The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra – Birdland Jazz Club
July 28, 2019 – 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. The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra is the resident large format ensemble of the nonprofit Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) founded by Arturo O’Farrill in 2007 and dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of big band Latin Jazz, supporting its performance for new audiences, and educating young people in the understanding and performance of this important cultural treasure.

Burlesk! at Birdland Hosted by Sir Richard Castle – Birdland Jazz Club
July 28, 2019 – New York

Half a block from Broadway, BURLESQUE! at BIRDLAND marks the return of classic burlesque to its midtown Manhattan, Times Square roots. Nestled in the legendary jazz club’s new theater, this funny, sexy gem of a show unveils a luscious line-up of sparkling strip-teasers, each a singular, sensual delight. Overseeing the frolics is the dashingly debonair and deliciously dirty dandy SIR RICHARD CASTLE. He’s graced burlesque stages from Stockholm to Detroit, and is enjoying the 10th year of his long-running burlesque comedy show, THE WIGGLE ROOM WITH SIR RICHARD CASTLE at NYC’s “Palace of Variety,” The Slipper Room. The show’s ravishing roster is curated by ROSIE CHEEKS, “The Blushing Beauty of Burlesque.” Rosie’s a fixture in the NYC scene, has toured nationally, and is currently one of the five featured burlesque performers in THE BURLESQUE SHOW at The Borgata Casino in Atlantic City. Don’t miss this titillating evening of “Bird-lesk!”

Fred Hersch Trio – Village Vanguard
July 28, 2019 – New York

In the quest to describe the music of Fred Hersch in a word — a preposterous task, but not a pointless one — you could do a lot worse than “refinement.” Mr. Hersch is a pianist of cultivated taste and erudition; he’s also the sort of jazz musician who brings a lissome elegance to his playing, disinclined to accentuate the effort behind it all. But there’s another definition of refinement that has to do with painstaking progress, the incremental stretch toward an elusive ideal.

Linda Presgrave Quartet – Tomi Jazz
July 28, 2019 – New York

Linda Presgrave Quartet

Kengo Yamada Quintet – Tomi Jazz
July 28, 2019 – New York

Kengo Yamada Quintet

Saints of Swing – The Falcon Underground
July 28, 2019 – Marlboro

Led by David Winograd on Tuba / Bass, with Peter Tomlinson / Piano, Dale Demarco / Sax / Clarinet / Flute / Vocals, Larry Balestra / Drums and featuring Miss Rene Bailey, who has sung with Louis Armstrong and Sam Cooke, on vocals The SAINTS of SWING are an extraordinary collective of some of the tri-state area’s finest performers with an eclectic, electric groove of foot-tappin’ Swing classics – from spicy New Orleans Dixieland style (complete with a dancin’ tuba player!), elegant NYC sizzlers, Motown, R&B, Ballroom favorites, Gospel, Latin, and Klezmer! There will be special salutes to jazz greats such as Billy Holiday and Louie Prima, among others

Brian Charette & Melanie Scholtz – The Falcon
July 28, 2019 – Marlboro

Brian Charette: Organ Melanie Scholtz Charette: Vocals Jordan Young: Drums “Charette weighs the ageless objective of soul-jazz with a trace of restless modernity”- Nate Chinen / The New York Times “A master of space and time” – Josh Jackson / WBGO NYC “Reliably burning.”- Bill Milkowski / Jazz Times “Just the right proportions of refinement and rambunctiousness.” – Chris Barton / LA Times “Baby……. you a Bad Motorcycle!” -Legendary Soul Drummer / Bernard Purdie A Brief History of Charette and Scholtz…artists from very different ends of the musical spectrum, brought together by fate. The two met as colleages in Prague, Czech Republic where they were both teaching at Jesek Conservatory. For years Charette played piano for Scholtz, but as fate would have it, the duo became a couple. Now happily married, The Charettes, who rarely perform together, will perform an evening of uplifting standards and Bossa Novas.

Samba A Go-Go with Casuarina, Brazilian Beat Reunion – House of Yes
July 28, 2019 – Brooklyn

21+ | No Re-Entry Samba dancefloor pandemonium with one of Brazil’s greatest samba bands and the legendary Brazilian Beat party reunion! :::: In the THEATER :::: Casuarina (Live) Originally from Rio de Janeiro’s famous bohemian neighborhood Lapa, Casuarina is one of today’s most respected bands of Brazil. They’ve conquered the music scene in their home country and have brought their ‘samba made in Brazil’ to over 20 countries, performing their original compositions and classic samba repertoire by Paulinho da Viola, Dorival Caymmi, Martinho da Vila, Adoniran Barbosa, João Nogueira and more. The award winning group most recently won “Best Samba Group” in 2017 from the 28th Brazilian Music Awards.

Jazz & Blues Queens: The Music of Nina Simone, Etta James and Billie Holiday – Groove
July 28, 2019 – New York

Two item minimum Jazz & Blues Queens : The Music of Nina Simone, Billie Holiday & Etta James feat. Emilie Surtees Jazz 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 Groove in New York.

Dixieland Jazz Band – Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery
July 28, 2019 – Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S

The Hamilton Dixieland All Stars are one of the premier traditional jazz groups in Canada. Comprised of some of the best musicians in the GTA, they are an old fashioned “party band” performing New Orleans and Chicago style standards from jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Dukes of Dixieland, Pete Fountain and many others.

OFF! with School Drugs & Gnarcissists – (Le) Poisson Rouge
July 28, 2019 – New York

TIA 23RD BIRTHDAY BASH – 1542 FULTON ST
July 28, 2019 – Brooklyn

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Fred Hersch Trio – Village Vanguard
July 28, 2019 – New York

In the quest to describe the music of Fred Hersch in a word — a preposterous task, but not a pointless one — you could do a lot worse than “refinement.” Mr. Hersch is a pianist of cultivated taste and erudition; he’s also the sort of jazz musician who brings a lissome elegance to his playing, disinclined to accentuate the effort behind it all. But there’s another definition of refinement that has to do with painstaking progress, the incremental stretch toward an elusive ideal.

Christopher Mcbride Singer Meets Saxophonist – Minton’s Playhouse
July 28, 2019 – Harlem

Event Details: 1st Set 7:30 pm – Doors Open 6 pm 2nd Set 9:00 pm – Doors Open 8:30 pm Sets are 1 hour long

George Coleman Quintet – Jazz Standard
July 28, 2019 – New York

George Coleman Quintet

Charnett Moffett Trio – Jazz Forum
July 28, 2019 – Tarrytown

Out June 21st on Motema Music, Charnett Moffett’s Bright New Day represents a new chapter in his expanding legacy of jazz innovation. Internationally acclaimed for his pyrotechnic acoustic bass work Moffett changes the game now, appearing for the first time exclusively on fretless electric bass. On this recording: rising-star violinist Scott Tixier, guitarist Jana Herzen, keyboard specialist Brian Jackson (known for his innovations with Gil Scott-Heron) and drummer Corey Garcia. Bright New Day follows up Moffett’s acclaimed, ‘Music from Our Soul’ (4 Stars – Downbeat) – feat. Pharaoh Sanders, and his 2018 Nett Duo release ‘Overtones’. Inspired in part by Jaco Pastorius and Ornette Coleman, composer and bassist Charnett Moffett’s Bright New Day represents a new chapter in his expanding legacy of jazz innovation.

Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band – Fat Cat
July 28, 2019 – New York

Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band

Buffalo Baroque Collective – Artpark ( Music in the Woods )
July 28, 2019 – Lewiston

unday Series: Musical performances are presented in the scenic Lower Park Emerald Grove area, overlooking the Niagara River. All performances in the series begin at 4pm.

Three or Four Shades of Mingus – Fat Cat
July 28, 2019 – New York

Three or Four Shades of Mingus

Barb Jungr At Birdland Theater – Birdland Theater
July 28, 2019 – New York

Barb Jungr and John McDaniel “Float like A Butterfly – The Songs of Sting”

Julia Shapiro – Union Pool
July 28, 2019 – Brooklyn

21 and over When Julia Shapiro flew home from a cancelled Chastity Belt tour in April 2018, everything in her life felt out of control. Dealing with health issues, freshly out of a relationship, and in the middle of an existential crisis, she realized halfway through a tour supporting her band’s third album I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone that she was going through too much to continue. “I was really struggling; I was really depressed. I felt like I couldn’t sing or be a person,” Shapiro recalls. “At that point I couldn’t even imagine playing a show again, I was so over it.”

Allison Leyton-Brown Trio – The Rum House
July 28, 2019 – New York

Allison Leyton-Brown is a musical director, band-leader and piano powerhouse who “shakes the floorboards and rattles the rafters” with her playing. She effortlessly straddles genres from early jazz and blues to traditional New Orleans music and straight-up stride piano. Coupled with her soulful vocals Allison will take you

Jook Joint Shufflers – Judd Nielson – The Rum House
July 28, 2019 – New York

Led by Judd Nielsen’s Boogie Woogie piano, The Jook Joint Shufflers are a Rhythm and Blues trio. Matt Carrillo’s tenor sax has a fat and laid back Kansas City sound and Shaka’s beautiful bluesy voice resonates with hints of Ray Charles.

Tyler Blanton – 55 Bar
July 28, 2019 – New York

Meshell Ndegeocello: Comfort Woman / the World Has Made Me the Man of My Dreams – Blue Note
Through July 28, 2019 – New York

There are albums dedicated to personal pain, or political protest, love, death, nostalgia, rage. There are those that are simply fun, glossy, the soundtrack to a good time. Some are exploratory, a musical journey, shapeshifting soundmaking, a new way to do an old thing. An artist can make a choice about concept and content, or heed a vision, follow their muse or their manager. But in times so extreme and overwhelming, when there is no known expression for the feeling, no satisfactory direction for art or action, then they might take refuge in a process, a ritual, something familiar, the shape and sound of which recall another time altogether, so that they can weather the present long enough to call it the past. Some albums are testimony, some confessions, and some are escape. “Ventriloquism”, the latest album from MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO, is a place, like its process, to take refuge from one storm too many. Musically, Ventriloquism has the hallmarks of all of Ndegeocello’s work, lush and investigative, subversive and sublime. As always, she pays tribute to her diverse influences and in these eleven covers, we hear them layered over one another. Ndegeocello filters “Tender Love” thr… (read more)

Hot Club Of Cowtown – Sportsmen’s Tavern
July 29, 2019 – Buffalo

The interplay is as sleek as ever.” – The Times (London) “The hot jazz is what Hot Club do best, and this is a staggering return to form for the band I once said I could listen to forever. That still stands.” – Country Music People * * * Adapted from “The Chemistry and Magic of Hot Club of Cowtown” by Terry Roland, No Depression, January 14, 2015 Since 1998, the Western swing-gypsy jazz trio Hot Club of Cowtown has traveled the world bringing their own brand of magical musical chemistry to audiences far and wide. Along with Elana James, guitarist Whit Smith and bassist Jake Erwin are equal partners in this original marriage of gypsy-jazz-inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt — which accounts for the “Hot Club” portion of their name — with the hoedowns, traditional tunes, and Western swing-inspired music of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, represented in the “Cowtown” of their name. They have created a legacy of the preservation of musical traditions that have often been overlooked by the mainstream and alternative music worlds. Even Americana and roots enthusiasts have only scratched surface of the multitude of musicians, past and present, who continue to inspire the Hot C… (read more)

Adia Victoria – The Capitol Theatre
July 29, 2019 – Port Chester

In February Adia Victoria released the critically acclaimed LP Silences(Canvasback) and the momentum has been strong ever since. On release day she and her band embarked on the “Dope Queen Tour” playing to audiences throughout North America and April saw her do the same in the UK and Europe. Adia is now back stateside touring the U.S. with shows that included a stop at WXPN’s NON-COMM convention in Philadelphia, Boston Calling and Newport Folk Festival. “Adia Victoria captures the spirit of the blues in a simple phrase,” said NPR, “black genius.” “The songs on ‘Silences’ are mercurial, alluding to old styles only to have them melt down and mutate into something stranger,” said the New York Times, “In her music, the blues is a baseline and a frame of mind, not a genre boundary; it pushes her to take risks.” Silences was recorded with Aaron Dessner (The National) at his studio in upstate New York. Throughout the album’s 12 tracks, Victoria brings the topics of mental illness, drug addiction, sexism, and all the elements that consume the day-to-day lives of women attempting to make a world of their own.

The Hot Toddies w. Queen Esther – Bierhaus NYC
July 29, 2019 – New York

JAZZ HAUS: every Monday 7-11pm at Bierhaus NYC with Hot Jazz n’ Swing bands, classic burlesque, swing DJs… No Cover! * The Hot Toddies w/ Queen Esther – 3 sets / 7:00-10:15pm — plus — * DJ Andrius * classic burlesque by Justease * Beginner swing dance lesson by Jaime Shannon at 7:45pm * event photos by Nina Galicheva * Birthday jams for Anika Czander & Will Luong c8:55pm * exzellent German food n’ drink specials! * No Cover / No Minimum / All ages / 21+ to Drink Join us every Monday as we have for over two years to celebrate the vibrant, hedonistic Weimar era with our weekly ‘Tanz Kabarett’ at Bierhaus NYC featuring gotham’s best Hot Jazz n’ Swing bands!! Plus swing DJ’s, classic burlesque, and free dance lessons… und exzellent German drink specials, just 2 blocks from Grand Central… and NO COVER!!

Mingus Big Band: Celebrating 10 Years at Jazz Standard – Jazz Standard
July 29, 2019 – New York

“Mingus’ experiences have been steadily distilled into a group of compositions that for sheer melodic and rhythmic and structural originality may equal anything written in Western music in the past twenty years…These experiences have, as well, been reflected in his playing, which long ago elevated him to the virtuosic ranks of Picasso and Buddy Rich and Nureyev.”

Keyon Harrold – Blue Note
July 29, 2019 – New York

Cited by Wynton Marsalis as the “future of the trumpet” and “one of the most sought after trumpeters in the world”, this St. Louis native and Mannes School of Music graduate is an eclectic trumpeter/music producer/arranger/songwriter who is known for pushing musical boundaries through his compositions and improvisational style. As a go-to trumpeter in the music industry having been featured on nearly 100 albums ranging from jazz, R&B, pop, gospel, blues, and hip hop, Harrold has toured and recorded with or produced for some of the world’s best artists and ensembles. Such artists include Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Common, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Rihanna, Gregory Porter, Andre Crouch, David Sanborn, D’Angelo, and the Vanguard, Billy Harper, Robert Glasper, 50 Cent, and LL Cool J, to name a few. In particular, he is an integral part of two-time Grammy-Award winning album “Black Summer’s Night” by R&B icon Maxwell with whom he has had a long collaboration having arranged, composed and produced various songs. He also has had numerous musical placements in film and TV including the upcoming Miles Davis Biopic “Miles Ahead” directed by Don Cheadle (film score by Robert Glasper) whe… (read more)

Humanity Quartet Feat. Peter Bernstein & Joel Frahm – Smalls
July 29, 2019 – New York

Joel Frahm’s May 1st release, We Used to Dance, places him in the company of master musicians Kenny Barron (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), and Victor Lewis (drums). Born September 3rd, 1967 in New York City, guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989.

After-Hours Jam Session – Smalls
July 29, 2019 – New York

Hosted by Ben Barnett Ben Barnett is an up and coming trombonist on the New York jazz scene.

Bko Quintet – The Mercury Lounge
July 29, 2019 – New Yor

Age Limit: 21 and Over BKO is a journey into the heart of contemporary Malian music, combining two of the West African nation’s most well-known traditions, and bringing together four of Mali’s finest veteran musicians in the process: Ibrahima Sarr (Oumou Sangare), Fassara Sacko, N’Faly Diakité, and Mamoutou Diabate with French percussionist Aymeric Krol. The project began when Krol travelled to Bamako to study the djembefola drum under the tutelage of master drummer Ibrahima Sarr.

Natalie Douglas Tributes: ‘ROBERTA’ with Mark Hartman – Birdland Jazz Club
July 29, 2019 – New York

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to announce that singer Natalie Douglas will extend her Birdland residency with more “Tributes,” a monthly performance celebrating iconic singers. Natalie Douglas – the acclaimed vocalist hailed as “a true, true star” by BBC London Radio, “a true force of nature” by The Times (UK), “sensational” by Time Out New York, “a monstrous talent” by Next Magazine and “simply everything” by The Daily News, – continues her smash monthly residency in her home perch at Birdland Jazz Club as part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series with another edition of her hit series entitled “Tributes.” One Monday each month, Natalie will perform a different tribute show.

Barbara Fasano ‘Easy to Find’ – Birdland Jazz Club
July 29, 2019 – New York

“A lyrically sensitive interpreter with a special affinity for Joni Mitchell” ~ The New York Times “A charismatic stylist” ~ The Wall Street Journal “A gorgeous, soulful singer who has an actor’s intensity in whatever she sings” ~ The New York Post Acclaimed pop/jazz vocalist Barbara Fasano comes home to Birdland with a new set of eclectic songs ranging from Billy Strayhorn to Joni Mitchell, from Johnny Mandel to Bruce Springsteen. A storyteller in song in the tradition of Carmen McRae, Sylvia Syms and Julie Wilson, Ms. Fasano explores the complexities of love and the circles we all swirl within, singing “wise, literate songs about life in all its confusing wonder,” as author James Gavin writes. “She seems incapable of singing an unintelligent or unmusical phrase.” Winner of multiple MAC, Bistro and NY Nightlife Awards, her last two CDs, “Busy Being Free” and “Written In The Stars,” were praised in publications as diverse as Playbill and JazzTimes and won MAC Awards for Record of the Year.

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party – Birdland Jazz Club
July 29, 2019 – New York

“Jim Caruso’s Cast Party is the best thing to happen to nightlife since prohibition ended.” 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. Musical Director Billy Stritch holds court at the ivories, along with Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums…but the real fun starts when the audience participates in the onstage festivities. Broadway legends, jazzers, cabaret divas, starry-eyed tourists, and kids right off the bus take to the stage and entertain each other. If you have a voice, a dream and some sheet music, your Cast Party moment just might be at hand. Cast Party has been honored with three BroadwayWorld Awards, a MAC Award, Bistro Award, and a Nightlife Award.

Guitar Masters Series: David Stern – Zinc
July 29, 2019 – New York

Acclaimed jazz guitarist David Stern brings his formidable quartet to Zinc jazz club on Monday, July 29. He’s supported by pianist David Kikoski, bassist Joe Martin, and drummer Billy Hart. San Francisco-born guitarist David Stern began music at the age of five. Starting with violin, he participated in many music programs in and outside of school. After experimenting with many types of music and instruments, he set his primary focus to jazz guitar during high school.

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – Village Vanguard
July 29, 2019 – New York

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT SINCE 1966 The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra is the current title for the band that began its life as the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra in 1966 and has performed continuously for over 50 years.

Richie Vitale, Steve Ash & Paul Gill – Mezzrow Jazz Club
July 29, 2019 – New York

Richie Vitale (Trumpet) Steve Ash (Piano) Paul Gill (Bass) Trumpetist Richie Vitale returns to Mezzrow with his trio featuring the great Steve Ash on piano and Paul Gill on bass.

Miyoko Sparrow – Tomi Jazz
July 29, 2019 – New York

Miyoko Sparrow

Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – Village Vanguard
July 29, 2019 – New York

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT SINCE 1966 The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra is the current title for the band that began its life as the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra in 1966 and has performed continuously for over 50 years.

Mark Gross + Strings – Dizzy’s Club
July 29, 2019 – New York

With saxophonist Mark Gross.

What the Constitution Means to Me – Helen Hayes Theatre
July 29, 2019 – New York

Fifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck put herself through college by giving speeches about the U.S. Constitution. Now, the Obie Award winner resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the document’s profound impact on women’s bodies—starting with her great-great-grandmother, a mail-order bride who died under mysterious circumstances. This witty and searingly personal exploration breathes new life into our founding document and imagines how it will shape the next generation of American women.

Cheryl Pepsii Riley’s Black Velvet Mondays, Musicians And Singers Jam – Groove
July 29, 2019 – New York

All Ages

Aïcha, Saint Kwam, Jalen Rance – The Bowery Electric
July 29, 2019 – New York

Aïcha, Saint Kwam, Jalen Rance

Honey Smith – The Rum House
July 29, 2019 – New York

Honey Smith combines Dinah Washington, Etta James and Billie Holiday in a sultry, soulful, deep south style. She keeps her audience captivated with a wide range of songs and stage presence.

Caribbean Night Comes to Harlem – Ginny’s Supper Club
Through July 29, 2019 – New York

Rhythm Master Band was formed 25 years ago in Colleyville, Manchester, Jamaica. The original members of the band were a group of brothers who just loved playing music. When the group migrated to the States, they began playing at some events to get some more experience in the professional music business. 25 years later, we’re well known all round the New York area & loved for their music & professionalism. We have backed up many Reggae artists from beginner musicians, to Reggae Superstars including Luciano, Sanchez, Gumbae Culture, Ed Robinson, Frankie Paul, Glen Washington, Everton Blender, Jimmy Riley, Brigadier Jerry to name a few! Now with our New group (band members) each performing Artists in their own rite continue to Entertain the masses with versatility!

Keyon Harrold – Blue Note
July 30, 2019 – New York

Cited by Wynton Marsalis as the “future of the trumpet” and “one of the most sought after trumpeters in the world”, this St. Louis native and Mannes School of Music graduate is an eclectic trumpeter/music producer/arranger/songwriter who is known for pushing musical boundaries through his compositions and improvisational style. As a go-to trumpeter in the music industry having been featured on nearly 100 albums ranging from jazz, R&B, pop, gospel, blues, and hip hop, Harrold has toured and recorded with or produced for some of the world’s best artists and ensembles. Such artists include Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Common, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Rihanna, Gregory Porter, Andre Crouch, David Sanborn, D’Angelo, and the Vanguard, Billy Harper, Robert Glasper, 50 Cent, and LL Cool J, to name a few. In particular, he is an integral part of two-time Grammy-Award winning album “Black Summer’s Night” by R&B icon Maxwell with whom he has had a long collaboration having arranged, composed and produced various songs. He also has had numerous musical placements in film and TV including the upcoming Miles Davis Biopic “Miles Ahead” directed by Don Cheadle (film score by Robert Glasper) whe… (read more)

Humanity Quartet Feat. Peter Bernstein & Joel Frahm – Smalls
July 30, 2019 – New York

Joel Frahm’s May 1st release, We Used to Dance, places him in the company of master musicians Kenny Barron (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), and Victor Lewis (drums). Born September 3rd, 1967 in New York City, guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989.

Fleur Seule ‘Latin Love Songs’ – Birdland Jazz Club
July 30, 2019 – New York

“Latin Love Songs” Fleur Seule is a vintage jazz band based in Manhattan. Led by Allyson Briggs, “The Glamour Girl of Jazz,” she takes audiences back in time, to the days of elegant music and Hollywood fashion. In their return concert at Birdland, Fleur Seule will perform “Latin Love Songs” of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and beyond. With their take on beloved classics and rare gems, you will enjoy hits of Celia Cruz, La Lupe, Vikki Carr, Eydie Gorme, and more.

John Pizzarelli: A Tribute to Benny Goodman w/ Special Guest Ken Peplowski – Birdland Jazz Club
July 30, 2019 – New York

Birdland is Proud to welcome John Pizzarelli back to the stage! He will be joined by Ken Peplowski is a tribute to the great Benny Goodman. John Pizzarelli charms audiences with his warmth, sense of humor, and musical chops. Through his multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader, the son of the legendary New Jersey native guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, has become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in contemporary jazz for his interpretations of classic standards, romantic ballads and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings. While maintaining a busy touring schedule, John also founded “Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli” a nationally syndicated radio program co-hosted with his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey.

The Lineup with Susie Mosher – Birdland Jazz Club
July 30, 2019 – 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: Alice Ripley, Katharine McPhee, Beth Leavel, Maddie Poppe, Naturi Naughton, Billy Stritch, BETTY, Anya Marina, Dan Finnerty, Kimberley Locke, Kevin Chamberlin, Erich Bergen, KT Sullivan, Christina Bianco, Carole J. Bufford, Jarrod Specter, Mykal Kilgore, Kelli Barrett, Diana DeGarmo, Ace Young and many more!

Daniel Bennett Group – Residence Inn Times Square
July 30, 2019 – 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)

T & T Trio – Tomi Jazz
July 30, 2019 – New York

T & T Trio

SLAMJUNK Presents: Pastel Hell | Stephonik Youth – Freddy’s Bar
July 30, 2019 – Brooklyn

SLAMJUNK: A South Brooklyn community supporting some of New York City’s finest Soul Stars, Songwriters, and Emerging Artists. Pastel Hell is a non-prophet songwright from New York, NY. The author of these works hopes the songs are a “pleasant mix of early Elliott Smith, the modernity & flexibility of Father John Misty’s lyricism, & plenty of Pet Sounds bass moments & Ariel Pink weirdness. The debut LP, “Endless Righteous Mourning” came out 8/18/2017 & is available on bandcamp, Spotify, & iTunes.

Harvey Diamond & Cameron Brown – Mezzrow Jazz Club
July 30, 2019 – New York

Harvey Diamond (Piano) Cameron Brown (Bass) Pianist Harvey Diamond is a true jazz legend who has played with the likes of Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Joining him on bass will be Cameron Brown. This is a very rare appearance from this master and not to be missed.

Vocalist Vanisha Gould – Mezzrow Jazz Club
July 30, 2019 – New York

Vanisha Gould (Vocalist) Vanisha Gould hosts our after-hours set with her invited guests.

Joe Bonamassa – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
July 30, 2019 – Bethel

Joe Bonamassa is the guitarist’s guitarist. A master of the blues, Bonamassa easily ranks alongside the more well known Clapton or Jeff Beck. Such was his prodigious talent that he supported B.B. King at the tender of age of twelve in 1989, and was christened by King as “one of a kind.” Since then, he’s played with anyone who is anyone and released a formidable catalogue of studio albums.

Maria Schneider Orchestra – Jazz Standard
July 30, 2019 – New York

Maria Schneider Orchestra

Pauline Jean – Dizzy’s Club
July 30, 2019 – New York

With vocalist Pauline Jean, alto saxophonist Godwin Louis, pianist Axel Tosca, bassist Jonathan Michel, and Rodney Ruckus.

What the Constitution Means to Me – Helen Hayes Theatre
July 30, 2019 – New York

Fifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck put herself through college by giving speeches about the U.S. Constitution. Now, the Obie Award winner resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the document’s profound impact on women’s bodies—starting with her great-great-grandmother, a mail-order bride who died under mysterious circumstances. This witty and searingly personal exploration breathes new life into our founding document and imagines how it will shape the next generation of American women.

En Avant! an Evening with Tennessee Williams—Solo Play – Triad Theatre
July 30, 2019 – New York

En Avant! presents the life, loves and demons of Tennessee Williams. Join us as we explore the richness and unique voice of America’s greatest playwright. Please Note: The Triad has a 2-beverage minimum per person.

Itai Kriss and Gato Gordo – Fat Cat
July 30, 2019 – New York

Itai Kriss and Gato Gordo

Sneak Thievery Orchestra W/ Jason Prover – The Rum House
July 30, 2019 – New York

A New York City band that brings new life to the music of the 1920’s.

Gipsy Kings by Lakatos Guitar King – DROM
July 31, 2019 – New York

Born in Budapest, Hungary, Lakatos is a world-renowned guitarist who re-defines the art of guitar playing in every one of his concerts. He is an innovator, a one of kind performer with extraordinary talent, charisma and contagious energy. He grew up surrounded by talent. Rooted in Hungarian gypsy music through his grandfather, father, and uncle all from the Lakatos dynasty, internationally known as famous violinist virtuosos, and musicians who have contributed to the preservation of gypsy music and traditions. By the age of four Lakatos was already playing the Cimbalom. He then studied at the Conservatory of music in Budapest and refined his exceptional abilities as well as his taste in music. By age seventeen he was performing with his own music band in Canada, France, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Holland, Arabia and other countries around the world. Lakatos is a composer, a guitar genius that writes unique pieces filled with passion and life. He is a musician with a “gypsy heart” who will romance any audience with his slick and magical approach to making the guitar sign like an angel, or explode with rhythm and power. Lakatos continues to travel the world entertaining … (read more)

Keyon Harrold – Blue Note
July 31, 2019 – New York

Cited by Wynton Marsalis as the “future of the trumpet” and “one of the most sought after trumpeters in the world”, this St. Louis native and Mannes School of Music graduate is an eclectic trumpeter/music producer/arranger/songwriter who is known for pushing musical boundaries through his compositions and improvisational style. As a go-to trumpeter in the music industry having been featured on nearly 100 albums ranging from jazz, R&B, pop, gospel, blues, and hip hop, Harrold has toured and recorded with or produced for some of the world’s best artists and ensembles. Such artists include Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Common, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, Mary J Blige, Rihanna, Gregory Porter, Andre Crouch, David Sanborn, D’Angelo, and the Vanguard, Billy Harper, Robert Glasper, 50 Cent, and LL Cool J, to name a few. In particular, he is an integral part of two-time Grammy-Award winning album “Black Summer’s Night” by R&B icon Maxwell with whom he has had a long collaboration having arranged, composed and produced various songs. He also has had numerous musical placements in film and TV including the upcoming Miles Davis Biopic “Miles Ahead” directed by Don Cheadle (film score by Robert Glasper) whe… (read more)

Freihofer’s Live at the Jazz Bar – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 31, 2019 – Saratoga Springs

With the Hot Club of Saratoga Stroll up the hill to the Hall of Springs Jazz Bar to enjoy live jazz music by acclaimed regional ensembles. The series is courtesy of Freihofer’s Baking Company, the longtime title sponsor of SPAC’s iconic Saratoga Jazz Festival.

Darrian Douglas Unity Band – Smalls
July 31, 2019 – New York

Jackson, Mississippi native Darrian Douglas has fashioned a successful music career with jazz groups throughout New Orleans and New York City. At age 11, Darrian began studying music

David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band Birdland – Birdland Jazz Club
July 31, 2019 – 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.”

Rico Jones Quartet with David Virelles, Kush Abadey, and Joe Martin – Birdland Jazz Club
July 31, 2019 – New York

Rico Jones, a Colorado native, first picked up the alto saxophone at age 11 while in the fifth grade. By eighth grade, Rico was playing with high school level ensembles. In the ensuing years, he performed in the top ensemble at Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts, competed in Swing Central Jazz Competition in Savannah, Georgia, and took part in the Telluride Jazz Festival all Star ensemble for five consecutive years. He later took part in the 2015 Grammy Band Jazz session workshop in L.A. He has collaborated with notable artists such as Ari Hoenig, Lage Lund, Dave Kikoski, Colin Stranahan, Rick Rosato, Rich Perry, Art Lande, Steven Feifke, Adam Larson, Brad Goode, Greg Gisbert, and Gabriel Mervine. Rico has performed with artists such as Candido, Joe Lovano, Greg Osby, Benny Benack III, Bobby Sanabria, Javon Jackson, Donald Harrison, Howard Levy, Jeff Coffin, Ernie Watts, Hubert Laws, Jim McNeely, Terence Blanchard, Terell Stafford and, Earl Klugh. Rico lives in New York City where he pursues an academic and professional career at the Manhattan School of Music. In 2016 he released his first album The Search: Live at Dazzle under the Synergy Music record label through the path… (read more)

John Pizzarelli: A Tribute to Benny Goodman w/ Special Guest Ken Peplowski – Birdland Jazz Club
July 31, 2019 – New York

Birdland is Proud to welcome John Pizzarelli back to the stage! He will be joined by Ken Peplowski is a tribute to the great Benny Goodman. John Pizzarelli charms audiences with his warmth, sense of humor, and musical chops. Through his multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader, the son of the legendary New Jersey native guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, has become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in contemporary jazz for his interpretations of classic standards, romantic ballads and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings. While maintaining a busy touring schedule, John also founded “Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli” a nationally syndicated radio program co-hosted with his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey.

Live Jazz – The Rose Club
July 31, 2019 – New York

Live Jazz music performed by Kat Gang Jazz.

Fried Funk – The Falcon
July 31, 2019 – Marlboro

Featuring: Steven Frieder: Tenor Saxophone / Compositions Neil Alexander: Keyboards / Synths Sam Smith: Bass Ray LeVier: Drums Original Funk instrumental music, heavy jams, rock, blues, reggae and ethereal breakbeat. Composer/saxophonist, Steve Frieder, leads this band of groovy dudes into a night of hypnotic rhythm, anthem-like melody and colorful sonic landscapes

Petey Hop’s Roots & Blues Sessions – The Falcon Underground
July 31, 2019 – Marlboro

The Falcon Underground’s SIGN UP and SIT IN Session is creating a “home” for traditional blues and roots music with a strict “no pedals” policy and philosophy to keep it raw, and true to the original music. The Falcon’s highly encouraged DONATION policy will be in effect. Please be generous to our living working musicians! SUPPORT LIVING ARTISTS! House Band: Petey Hop/Guitar/Vox, Doug Abramson/Bass and Brad Scribner/Drums

Yuto Mitomi Trio – Tomi Jazz
July 31, 2019 – New York

Yuto Mitomi Trio

Richard Thai Duo – Tomi Jazz
July 31, 2019 – New York

Richard Thai Duo

Jill Mccarron, Paul Gill & Joe Strasser – Mezzrow Jazz Club
July 31, 2019 – New York

Jill McCarron (Piano) Paul Gill (Bass) Joe Strasser (Drums) Pianist Jill McCarron has as swinging and lyrical touch. She plays a wide range of standards and her own originals. She brings her trio featuring Paul Gill on bass & Joe Strasser on drums.

Vocalist Tony Hewitt – Mezzrow Jazz Club
July 31, 2019 – New York

Tony Hewitt (Vocalist) Join vocalist Tony Hewitt for our after hours set.

Maria Schneider Orchestra – Jazz Standard
July 31, 2019 – New York

Maria Schneider Orchestra

David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band – Birdland Jazz Club
July 31, 2019 – 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:

Brasil Summerfest: Amaro Freitas Trio – Dizzy’s Club
July 31, 2019 – New York

With pianist Amaro Freitas, bassist Jean Elton, and drummer Hugo Medeiros.

The Kennedy Administration – Groove
July 31, 2019 – New York

21 & over

What the Constitution Means to Me – Helen Hayes Theatre
July 31, 2019 – New York

Fifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck put herself through college by giving speeches about the U.S. Constitution. Now, the Obie Award winner resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the document’s profound impact on women’s bodies—starting with her great-great-grandmother, a mail-order bride who died under mysterious circumstances. This witty and searingly personal exploration breathes new life into our founding document and imagines how it will shape the next generation of American women.

Constitution Means to Me – Helen Hayes Theatre
July 31, 2019 – New York

Fifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck put herself through college by giving speeches about the U.S. Constitution. Now, the Obie Award winner resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the document’s profound impact on women’s bodies—starting with her great-great-grandmother, a mail-order bride who died under mysterious circumstances. This witty and searingly personal exploration breathes new life into our founding document and imagines how it will shape the next generation of American women.

Adrienne Haan Presents Berlin to Broadway—Songbook Favorites – Triad Theatre
July 31, 2019 – New York

The unforgettable evening will feature a musical voyage from 1920s Berlin to recent Broadway while singing Klezmer/Hebrew music, French chansons by Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf, American Songbook favorites, and beloved Broadway show tunes in five different languages. With Richard Danley on the piano and Mike Campenni on drums. Please Note: The Triad has a 2-beverage minimum per person.

Ari Hoenig At Birdland Theater – Birdland Theater
July 31, 2019 – New York

Rico Jones Quartet with David Kikoski, Joe Martin, and Ari Hoenig

Nelson Bello Ensemble – Fat Cat
July 31, 2019 – New York

Nelson Bello Ensemble

Kate Curran & the Rogues’ Gallery – The Rum House
July 31, 2019 – New York

A delicious fever dream of musical styles, Kate Curran & The Rogues’ Gallery is the brain child of a Brooklyn girl who grew up as deeply in love with Billie Holiday as with Blondie. With lush vocals, golden-age glamour, and a penchant for mixing things up, Kate Curran & The Rogues’ Gallery delivers distinctly “vintage” jazz, with a dash of old-school soul and a pinch of theatricality.

John Zorn’s Stone Commissioning Series Presents: Brian Chase – National Sawdust
July 31, 2019 – Brooklyn

featuring Zeena Parkins & Ursula Scherrer New Music. New Jazz. Curated by John Zorn. The John Zorn Commissioning Series celebrates The Stone, Zorn’s revolutionary venue non-profit venue that was “dedicated to the experimental and avant-garde” and served as a vital spot for new music in Manhattan’s Alphabet City for over a decade. Held on the last Wednesday of every month, National Sawdust honors the spirit of the Stone, hosting the world premiere of new works.

Maria Schneider Orchestra – Jazz Standard
Through July 31, 2019 – New York

The Maria Schneider Orchestra returns to our stage premiering new works (titles TBA) before they are recorded later this summer for the group’s next album. For the past quarter-century, beginning with her orchestra’s debut album Evanescence (1994), composer/conductor Maria Schneider has developed a deeply personal way of writing for her 17–member collective. Like Duke Ellington, she has tailored her compositions to highlight the individually expressive voices of her soloists. In July 2018, Maria Schneider was awarded the highest honor in jazz, as a recipient of the 2019 Jazz Masters Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. “This award is an honor I share with my orchestra of three decades,” said Maria Schneider. “The performers are inseparable from my compositions, and I thank them and share this honor with them.” From The New Yorker: “The enduring popularity of Schneider’s jazz orchestra is a combination of many factors—including the ingenuity of her compositions and arrangements, and the superlative musicianship of her ensemble—but the openhearted lyricism that imbues all of her work may be the most winning component.” Steve Wilson, Dave Pietro, Rich Perry, Donny McC… (read more)

Keyon Harrold – Blue Note
Through July 31, 2019 – New York

Cited by Wynton Marsalis as the “future of the trumpet” and “one of the most sought after trumpeters in the world”, this St. Louis native and Mannes School of Music graduate is an eclectic trumpeter/music producer/arranger/songwriter who is known for pushing musical boundaries through his compositions and improvisational style.

River & Blues: Amythyst Kiah – Robert F. Wagner, Junior Park
August 01, 2019 – New York

Rising star Amythyst Kiah’s Tennessee influenced americana roots music showcases her deliciously fluid and powerful voice reminiscent of greats such as Odetta and Tracy Chapman. Her adept banjo and guitar picking skills create unique takes on classics while exhibiting a style all her own. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this hypnotizing emerging talent.

Yuka Mito Jazz Quartet – Club Bonafide
August 01, 2019 – New York

Japanese-born Jazz Vocalist Yuka Mito, who is also a composer and bandleader, delivers her passion and love of Jazz through her performances.

Refractions’ CD release by Michael McNeill, John Bacon and Danny Ziemann – PAUSA Art House
August 01, 2019 – Buffalo,

Refractions” featuring the compositions of Thelonious Monk, grew out of the Buffalo, NY area’s celebration of Monk’s 100th birthday, “Monk in Octoberfest”. Rather than being a recreation of one of the programs of that series this recording is another creative expression of Monk and his contribution to the development of jazz repertoire. The recording takes a wide ranging view of Monk’s music including well known tunes like “Straight No Chaser” and “Monk’s Mood” with lesser known gems “Light Blue” and “Ugly Beauty”. The group presents unexpected interpretations of these intrepid works while maintaining the sense of swing and group interplay for which Monk is so loved. John Bacon, drums Michael McNeill, piano Dave Arenius, bass

Avishai Cohen Trio with Shai Maestro & Mark Guiliana ‘Gently Disturbed’ – Blue Note
August 01, 2019 – New York

Over the last two decades, the multi-talented Avishai Cohen earned his reputation as one of the world’s greatest bassists while the extraordinary foundation as a composer has expanded globally. Over the last two decades, the multi-talented Avishai Cohen earned his reputation as one of the world’s greatest bassists while the extraordinary foundation as a composer has expanded globally. Accompanying Cohen is Mark Guiliana and Shai Maestro who will perform music from his milestone 2008 trio album ‘Gently Disturbed’. The trio joined forces recently for the album’s 10th anniversary performing a limited selection of live shows. Originally released on Razdaz Recordz, listeners have enjoyed the experience of a multitude of global influences combined with the band’s unique rhythmic, groove-based feel. Cohen is at home on stage and attending one of his live performances is the best way to get acquainted with his musical universe. ‘Gently Disturbed is eleven tracks full of power, interpreted by three musicians at the top of their art. A groundbreaking jazz release.’

Words & Music Open Mic – Daily Planet Coffee
August 01, 2019 – Buffalo

Open mic poetry and original music showcase. Local area musicians, poets, and spoken word artists, sign up on arrival to showcase their talents. Hosted by Christina Stock

National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America at Tanglewood Music Center – Carnegie Hall
August 01, 2019 – New York

Performers Sir Antonio Pappano, Conductor Isabel Leonard, Mezzo-Soprano

Lorin Cohen – Birdland Jazz Club
August 01, 2019 – New York

Lorin Cohen’s work as a bassist and composer has resonated with audiences throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. Currently based in NYC, the Chicago – bred musician has shared his talents with numerous jazz luminaries. Notably, he recorded and toured widely with jazz legend Monty Alexander from 2005 – 2013. He is also a member of vibraphone icon Joe Locke’s current quartet and is featured on his latest release, Subtle Disguise. His most recent release, HOME, received wide critical acclaim, including a four-star review in Downbeat magazine. Cohen’s musical experiences are not limited to the world of jazz. Equally adept on the bass guitar as well as the upright bass, he played in the Broadway production of “Motown: The Musical”, as well as the Chicago run of “Jersey Boys”. As bass guitarist, songwriter, and producer, his music can be heard with the band Vertikal. Lorin Cohen is an Adjunct Lecturer of Music at The College of Staten Island, City University of New York.

Chris Byars Original Sextet: ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ – Birdland Jazz Club
August 01, 2019 – New York

Chris Byars Original Sextet “On the Shoulders of Giants” Chris Byars – tenor sax, composer, arranger Zaid Nasser – alto sax John Mosca – trombone Stefano Doglioni – bass clarinet Ari Roland – bass Phil Stewart – drums One of the most accomplished composer/arranger/saxophonists in the world premieres all-new repertoire with his hometown band of lifelong colleagues. Award-winning writer and bandleader Chris Byars have written over a dozen new compositions in the last year, in between working for the WDR Big Band, the John Pizzarelli Swing Seven, Mercedes Ellington and the US Department of State. The Chris Byars Original Sextet faces a unique challenge of performing new works with four-horn, two-rhythm instrumentation. This innovative, chordless configuration creates a vacuum of accompaniment that is joyfully filled by horn writing – lots and lots of horn writing. As the listener experiences each new tune, they are pulled along by a hip, a new harmonic force of ensemble playing that gives every moment the sound of New York City Jazz, 2019 edition. “It’s like a night drive on a new road – and we turn out the lights and travel by moonlight. After all the music that’s been play… (read more)

Albert Cummings – Tralf Music Hall
August 01, 2019 – Buffalo

21+ Admitted | 16+ Admitted With Parent “The blues is best served up live, with an enthusiastic audience and a killin’ band, and that’s exactly what guitarist Albert Cummings does. Cummings effortlessly shifts from chimney subdued stylings to raucous roadhouse raunch to soaring yet stinging lead lines, driving his audience to frenzy in all the right places.” – Guitar Edge Magazine

John Pizzarelli: A Tribute to Benny Goodman w/ Special Guest Ken Peplowski – Birdland Jazz Club
August 01, 2019 – New York

Birdland is proud to welcome John Pizzarelli back to the stage! He will be joined by Ken Peplowski is a tribute to the great Benny Goodman! John Pizzarelli charms audiences with his warmth, sense of humor, and musical chops. Through his multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader, the son of the legendary New Jersey native guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, has become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in contemporary jazz for his interpretations of classic standards, romantic ballads and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings. While maintaining a busy touring schedule, John also founded “Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli” a nationally syndicated radio program co-hosted with his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey.

Chris Byars Original Sextet: ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ – Birdland Jazz Club
August 01, 2019 – New York

Chris Byars Original Sextet “On the Shoulders of Giants” Chris Byars – tenor sax, composer, arranger Zaid Nasser – alto sax John Mosca – trombone Stefano Doglioni – bass clarinet Ari Roland – bass Phil Stewart – drums One of the most accomplished composer/arranger/saxophonists in the world premieres all-new repertoire with his hometown band of lifelong colleagues. Award-winning writer and bandleader Chris Byars have written over a dozen new compositions in the last year, in between working for the WDR Big Band, the John Pizzarelli Swing Seven, Mercedes Ellington and the US Department of State. The Chris Byars Original Sextet faces a unique challenge of performing new works with four-horn, two-rhythm instrumentation. This innovative, chordless configuration creates a vacuum of accompaniment that is joyfully filled by horn writing – lots and lots of horn writing. As the listener experiences each new tune, they are pulled along by a hip, a new harmonic force of ensemble playing that gives every moment the sound of New York City Jazz, 2019 edition. “It’s like a night drive on a new road – and we turn out the lights and travel by moonlight. After all the music that’s been play… (read more)

Mimi Jones and the Lab Session – Smalls
August 01, 2019 – New York

Mimi Jones, multi talented bassist, vocalist and composer, brings her beacon of musical light to the world while embracing a positive future with her inspiring messages.

Myron Walden with Strings Feat. Jon Cowherd – Mezzrow Jazz Club
August 01, 2019 – New York

Saxophist Myron Walden has been a longtime creative force on the jazz scene. Best known for his work in Brian Blade’s “Fellowship,” Woodwind Specialist Myron Walden returns to Mezzrow with his String Quintet featuring the ever lyrical Jon Cowherd at the piano. On 1st violin and the string contractor will be the wonderful Yoojin Park.

Bruce Katz Band & Solo Piano CD – The Falcon
August 01, 2019 – Marlboro

He can play jazz, blues, Bach, anything. Man, he’s a heavy!” – Gregg Allman “This man is as good as it gets. One of the greatest keyboard artists I’ve ever heard” – John Hammond Featuring: Bruce Katz: Keys Aaron Lieberman: Guitar/Vocals (God Street Wine) Ray Hangen : Drums (Sean Costello) Legendary keyboardist Bruce Katz has released eleven CDs as a leader and appeared on over seventy other recordings. The Bruce Katz Band’s trademark sound blends B3 organ and guitar into “blues-soul-jazz”, and New Orleans-inspired roots music – occupying a unique space, where blues and Americana collide.

Slam Allen Solo – The Falcon Underground
August 01, 2019 – Marlboro

Some artists choose the Blues, but the best are chosen by the Blues. Slam was truly chosen by the Blues and he has the soul and heart to tell them true. “- NEW ENGLAND BLUES REVIEW Slam Allen perfected his already refined entertainer persona in James Cotton’s Blues Band, with which he toured for nine years, first as rhythm guitarist, then as lead guitarist and eventually bandleader. Slam has an uncanny ability to hook an audience, a good-time vibe, ever smiling, upbeat and energetic.

Cashank Hootenanny – Freddy’s Bar
August 01, 2019 – Brooklyn

Highfalutin country…a convivial blur of expert fiddlers, plucky pluckers, & amateur crooners. An acoustic classic country jam”~ Village Voice. Best Of. ‘Johnny Cash and Hank Williams are the stars of the playlist. A stringent four-chord rule holds sway so joining the session can be as simple as singing/playing from your seat, or if you’re a more seasoned instrumentalist, jumping onstage behind host Alex Battle. It all adds up to a convivial blur of expert fiddlers, plucky pluckers, and amateur crooners reprising ‘Ring of Fire’ or ‘On the Road Again.’ Should you feel compelled to request something other than Cash or Hank, please stick to old standbys like ‘You Are My Sunshine’ lest you be run outta town.~Critic’s Pick. NY Mag. Lindsey Weber’

Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya – Jazz Standard
August 01, 2019 – New York

Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya

Cheese and Herbs – The Perfect Pear
August 01, 2019 – Chester

Say goodbye to the basic cheese platter and hello to a quartet of Provençal make-at-home cheese appetizers. We’ll make and sample Herb Cheese Lyonnais, Cachat(a lighter version of fromage fort), Herbes de ProvenceGoat Cheese and Marinated Fresh Goat Cheese. Served with wine. This class is limited to six participants.

Herbie Hancock – Beacon Theatre
August 01, 2019 – New York

Legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock is considered to be one of the most innovative jazz musicians of all time. The early days of his journey as an artist saw him redefine the term ‘rhythm section’ in the Miles Davis Quintet, widely regarded as one of the finest jazz ensembles to ever grace the stage and thereafter his mounting collaborations and solo works tracked the evolution of a breathtakingly original and pioneering style. Catch the gifted innovator as he heads out on tour, coming to in , ,

Rees Finley- Singer / Songwriter – Shrine
August 01, 2019 – New York

Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Los Angeles based Singer/Songwriter, Rees Finley, released his debut EP, “Songs 1-5” in the summer of 2017. Rees’ music is always melodic, frequently neurotic, and simultaneously sarcastic and sentimental. On record, Finley ranges from 80’s style synth pop, to retro Motown funk to over driven alt-rock, often in the span of one song.

Ross Byron Band- Rock – Shrine
August 01, 2019 – New York

Ross Byron Nickname “The Byronator” Instrument Guitar, Vocals studied Vocals with Don Lawrence Birthday August 6th – Leo Hometown Amherst, MA Words to Live By Do no harm

Chuck Schiele’s Quatro – The Listening Room at 443 Cafe & Lounge
August 01, 2019 – Syracuse,

A special debut – Chuck Schiele’s Quatro Chuck Schiele: songs & guitar George Newton: pedal steel John Dancks: double bass Heather Kubacki: cello The Quatro is a brand-new sound that exists somewhere between the deserts of New Mexico and the rings of Saturn. It’s exotic and unlikely yet familiar. It is beautiful yet haunting. Chuck Schiele writes songs about God, sex, politics and uses alternate-tunings to arrange them… rock, Americana, with an emphasis on whatever….. add the otherworldly pedal steel genius of George Newton; the classical moves and motions of Heather Kubacki on cello; and the double bass virtuosity of John Dancks and the mix becomes less of a set of music and more like a ride.

Jazzmobile a Residency at Minton’s Playhouse – Minton’s Playhouse
August 01, 2019 – New York

Jazzmobile a Residency at Minton’s Playhouse

Whiskey and Cheese at Fine & Rare – The Flatiron Room
Through August 01, 2019 – New York

Whiskey and cheese is a match made in single malt heaven. Join us for an exclusive class, in which you will discover why whiskey’s complex notes compliment palatable cheeses. Jordan Zimmerman, former Murray’s Cheese Education Manager, will expertly guide you through this mouthwatering pairing class, and you will learn how to pair fine Scotches with artisanal cheeses.

ROSDELI & The Martians – The Delancey
August 02, 2019 – New York

Rosdeli Angela Marte is a Vocalist and Songwriter from Queens, New York. Rosdeli found her craft when she was introduced to Jazz, letting it seep into other flavors of music such as Neo-Soul, Avant-garde and Pop. Her songwriting styles range from ambient and airy to upbeat and swingin’. She has shared stages with artists such as Tony Bennett, Lalah Hathaway, and Wynton Marsalis & the JALC Orchestra. In 2016, she received the Downbeat Student Award for Outstanding Performance for Small Jazz Vocal Ensemble with her All-Female Band lead by Reggie Workman. Rosdeli has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Apollo, Lincoln Center, The Sheen Center, Rockwood Music Hall, Silvana, and many other great venues in NYC. Rosdeli recently graduated from The New School as a double major in Psychology and Jazz Vocal Performance and is a recipient of the Tony Bennett Scholarship. She performs with Sun Ra’s former trumpet player, Ahmed Abdullah. She is working on original arrangements for her band, Rosdeli & the Martians and currently performs all around NYC and Brooklyn. She continues to captivate hearts through story-telling and open ears through experimental improvisation. THE MARTIANS ARE BACK! O… (read more)

Brazilian Jazz & Flamenco Feat. Barbara Martinez – Club Bonafide
August 02, 2019 – New York

Venezuela-born and New York City-raised singer-dancer Barbara Martinez is a flamenco artist with serious chops.

Avishai Cohen Trio with Shai Maestro & Mark Guiliana ‘Gently Disturbed’ – Blue Note
August 02, 2019 – New York

Over the last two decades, the multi-talented Avishai Cohen earned his reputation as one of the world’s greatest bassists while the extraordinary foundation as a composer has expanded globally. Over the last two decades, the multi-talented Avishai Cohen earned his reputation as one of the world’s greatest bassists while the extraordinary foundation as a composer has expanded globally. Accompanying Cohen is Mark Guiliana and Shai Maestro who will perform music from his milestone 2008 trio album ‘Gently Disturbed’. The trio joined forces recently for the album’s 10th anniversary performing a limited selection of live shows. Originally released on Razdaz Recordz, listeners have enjoyed the experience of a multitude of global influences combined with the band’s unique rhythmic, groove-based feel. Cohen is at home on stage and attending one of his live performances is the best way to get acquainted with his musical universe. ‘Gently Disturbed is eleven tracks full of power, interpreted by three musicians at the top of their art. A groundbreaking jazz release.’

Paul Hage & Mirage – PAUSA Art House
August 02, 2019 – Buffalo,

Mirage is a unique sound of world influenced jazz with an upbeat, rhythmic style. With sounds of Mediterranean Flamenco, jazz syncopations, classical-style guitar playing, rhythms and instrumentation from the three continents that border the Mediterranean sea (Asia, Africa and Europe). Mirage gives you a chance to experience different kinds of World music fused together with Contemporary Jazz. Paul Hage – Lead Guitarist Dan Innes – Guitar, Bass Hicham – Percussion

Freihofer’s Live at the Jazz Bar – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
August 02, 2019 – Saratoga Springs

With Bryan Brundige and His Piggly Wigglies Stroll up the hill to the Hall of Springs Jazz Bar to enjoy live jazz music by acclaimed regional ensembles. The series is courtesy of Freihofer’s Baking Company, the longtime title sponsor of SPAC’s iconic Saratoga Jazz Festival.

The Birdland Big Band – Birdland Jazz Club
August 02, 2019 – 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!”

Vince Ector: Organatomy Trio – Smalls
August 02, 2019 – New York

Bruce Williams is a powerful young jazz saxophonist who hails from our nation’s capital of Washington, D.C.

Chris Byars Original Sextet: ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ – Birdland Jazz Club
August 02, 2019 – New York

“On the Shoulders of Giants” Chris Byars – tenor sax, composer, arranger Zaid Nasser – alto sax John Mosca – trombone Stefano Doglioni – bass clarinet Ari Roland – bass Phil Stewart – drums One of the most accomplished composer/arranger/saxophonists in the world premieres all-new repertoire with his hometown band of lifelong colleagues. Award-winning writer and bandleader Chris Byars has written over a dozen new compositions in the last year, in between working for The WDR Big Band, the John Pizzarelli Swing Seven, Mercedes Ellington and the US Department of State. The Chris Byars Original Sextet faces a unique challenge of performing new works with a four-horn, two-rhythm instrumentation. This innovative, chordless configuration creates a vacuum of accompaniment that is joyfully filled by horn writing – lots and lots of horn writing. As the listener experiences each new tune, they are pulled along by a hip, new harmonic force of ensemble playing that gives every moment the sound of New York City Jazz, 2019 edition. “It’s like a night drive on a new road – and we turn out the lights and travel by moonlight. After all the music that’s been played and heard, I think we’re re… (read more)

John Pizzarelli: A Tribute to Benny Goodman w/ Special Guest Ken Peplowski – Birdland Jazz Club
August 02, 2019 – New York

John Pizzarelli charms audiences with his warmth, sense of humor, and musical chops. Through his multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader, the son of the legendary New Jersey native guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, has become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in contemporary jazz for his interpretations of classic standards, romantic ballads and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings. While maintaining a busy touring schedule, John also founded “Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli” a nationally syndicated radio program co-hosted with his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey.

Konipshun Phit in Buffalo, NY – Stamps The Bar
August 02, 2019 – Tonawanda

18+ (ID Required) – No ID/No Entry Konipshun Phit is an alternative metal band based in Cleveland, OH who tecently toured with metal heavyweights JINJER!.The line up consists of Steve Watson on vocals, Mike Borsini on guitar/vocals, Jay Henderson on drums, Brad Glicken on guitar, and Joe Yopp on bass guitar. Since coming together under this lineup in 2015, Konipshun Phit released the EP “A Curse of Your Kind” in 2016 and their first full length album “Venom of God” in 2017. Following a short tour on the east coast with Jinjer this past summer, Konipshun Phit has been busy writing their new album, recorded at Forfeit Audio in Willoughby, OH. Produced by Matt Tarach of Vimic. The newest album is set to be released in the Fall of 2019.

Chris Byars Original Sextet: ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ – Birdland Jazz Club
August 02, 2019 – New York

Chris Byars Original Sextet “On the Shoulders of Giants” Chris Byars – tenor sax, composer, arranger Zaid Nasser – alto sax John Mosca – trombone Stefano Doglioni – bass clarinet Ari Roland – bass Phil Stewart – drums One of the most accomplished composer/arranger/saxophonists in the world premieres all-new repertoire with his hometown band of lifelong colleagues. Award-winning writer and bandleader Chris Byars have written over a dozen new compositions in the last year, in between working for the WDR Big Band, the John Pizzarelli Swing Seven, Mercedes Ellington and the US Department of State. The Chris Byars Original Sextet faces a unique challenge of performing new works with four-horn, two-rhythm instrumentation. This innovative, chordless configuration creates a vacuum of accompaniment that is joyfully filled by horn writing – lots and lots of horn writing. As the listener experiences each new tune, they are pulled along by a hip, the new harmonic force of ensemble playing that gives every moment the sound of New York City Jazz, 2019 edition. “It’s like a night drive on a new road – and we turn out the lights and travel by moonlight. After all the music that’s been pl… (read more)

Wayne Escoffery Trio – Mezzrow Jazz Club
August 02, 2019 – New York

Wayne Escoffery (Tenor Sax) Ugonna Okegwo (Bass) Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery is a virtuosic improviser and a true original. He brings his trio for a weekend of swing.

Mr. Clifford Band – The Groove
August 02, 2019 – New York

Restrictions: All Ages Two items minimum Mr. Clifford is a unique melding of vintage sounds with a modern twist. Anchored by funky rhythms and Synth ear candy, the band fuses retro Soul, old school Hip Hop, New Orleans Boogaloo and NYC Groove Jazz into one extravaganza of genres. Through uplifting and danceable songs, Mr. Clifford traverses many decades of music and leaves ample room for virtuoso soloing and improvisation, making each performance a one-of-a-kind experience.

Tal National – from Mali to Marlboro – The Falcon
August 02, 2019 – Marlboro

Tal National’s performance is part of The Falcon’s continuing series in the Celebration of Black American Culture – to include artistic performances and progressive explorations and exchange. “There’s no way you won’t dance to this one [Zoy Zoy].” – NPR “They are the living embodiment of dizzying swing, masters of tempo control, with a combustible energy that must be electrifying live. [Zoy Zoy]”

The Sweet Clementines – The Falcon Underground
August 02, 2019 – Marlboro

Eccentric original rock, sweet and weird, overstuffed with melody and melancholy, vibraphones and violins, from New York’s Mid-Hudson River Valley. Featuring: John Burdick: Guitar / Compositions Marianne Tasick: Violin / Vocals Jason Sarubbi: Bass / Vocals Paul Carroll: Vibraphone / Keyboards Matt Senzatimore: Drums

Correspondents – Freddy’s Bar
August 02, 2019 – Brooklyn

Folk/Alternative originals with a world feel from singer-songwriter Frank Corva. Correspondents is a folk/alternative band featuring the original songs of singer song-writer Frank Corva. Frank has traveled all over the world performing in Japan and South Korea. Frank draws on his experiences to write poignant songs from experience about social issues, politics, different cultures and of course love. Frank performs regularly around Brooklyn and Long Island. The Correspondents also features background singers and other musicians to help fill out the bands sound.

Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya – Jazz Standard
August 02, 2019 – New York

Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya

Yellow Brick Road – Tribute to Elton John – Riviera Theatre
August 02, 2019 – North Tonawanda

There is no other performer who looks and sounds so much like Elton John, nor any tribute act that provides the experience of being at an actual Elton John concert, the way Gerald Brann and Yellow Brick Road does. Brann not only bears an uncanny resemblance to the international superstar, complete with his mannerisms and gap-toothed smile, but he meticulously re-creates Elton John’s vocals and playing to the letter. To truly capture the essence of the piano man, Brann dresses in custom-tailored replica costumes and Elton’s trademark sunglasses.

Tracey Nicole & Company – Groove
August 02, 2019 – New York

Two item minimum

Racha Fora- Fusion ohl – Shrine
August 02, 2019 – New York

Let’s go!” is one of the many possible translations of Racha Fora, but the one most apropos to this ensemble might be “branch line”—in this case running from Brazil to Japan, a link older and deeper than you might imagine. Racha Fora’s sound is, appropriately, at once delicate and propulsive, acoustic and electronic, and fleet of finger and mind. J. R. Carroll, July 2011

Revolutionary Council Afro Beat- Afrobeat / Funk / Dance – Shrine
August 02, 2019 – New York

We are a 10 peice ensemble with a massive sound. Like traditional African music our use of polyrhythms gives the music an aggressive drive. Our music is given further empetus by means of the power of our 5 peice horn section. The edge and sophistication of the lush traditional african harmonies amplifies the sound while maintaing the melodo-rhythmic groove. Finally, the mesmorizing effect of our groove oriented improvisations will keep our audience dancing from start to end.

Konipshun Phit – Stamps The Bar
August 02, 2019 – Tonawanda

18+ (ID Required) – No ID/No Entry Konipshun Phit is an alternative metal band based in Cleveland, OH who tecently toured with metal heavyweights JINJER!.The line up consists of Steve Watson on vocals, Mike Borsini on guitar/vocals, Jay Henderson on drums, Brad Glicken on guitar, and Joe Yopp on bass guitar. Since coming together under this lineup in 2015, Konipshun Phit released the EP “A Curse of Your Kind” in 2016 and their first full length album “Venom of God” in 2017. Following a short tour on the east coast with Jinjer this past summer, Konipshun Phit has been busy writing their new album, recorded at Forfeit Audio in Willoughby, OH. Produced by Matt Tarach of Vimic. The newest album is set to be released in the Fall of 2019.

Ada Lea – Union Pool
August 02, 2019 – Brooklyn

21 and over Band from Montreal, Quebec.

Live in the Taproom: Summer Music Series – Taproom 642
August 02, 2019 – Brooklyn

Live music series pairing craft beer with jazz and acoustic soul musicians. Spring and summer 2019 enjoy the music of Pravin Thompson, Kat Lee, May Cheung, Charlie Rauh, Alicyn Yaffee, Sivan Arbel, Yuka Tadano and more as you sip made on site craft beers, craft kombucha and exclusive New York spirits in our private courtyard beer garden. The “Live in the Taproom” series will feature Band Jam Sessions, Jazz Trios and Classical Quartet nights. You’ll be able to enjoy bottle service for your group or explore curated tasting flights. Summer Series Schedule May 3rd: Pravin Thompson Trio May 17th: Taylor Bradshaw & May Cheung Solo Sets June 7th: Charlie Rauh & Alicyn Yaffee with Pravin Thompson June 21st: Brillbird Band July 5th: Pravin Thompson Trio July 19th: Sivan Arbel & Yuka Tadano with Pravin Thompson August 2nd: Open Sessions August 16th: Open Sessions August 30th: Pravin Thompson Quartet

Whiskey and Cheese at Fine & Rare – The Flatiron Room
August 03, 2019 – New York

Whiskey and cheese is a match made in single malt heaven

Whiskey and Cheese at Fine & Rare – The Flatiron Room
August 03, 2019 – New York

Whiskey and cheese is a match made in single malt heaven. Join us for an exclusive class, in which you will discover why whiskey’s complex notes compliment palatable cheeses. Jordan Zimmerman, former Murray’s Cheese Education Manager, will expertly guide you through this mouthwatering pairing class, and you will learn how to pair fine Scotches with artisanal cheeses.

Sangha Tierra – DROM
August 03, 2019 – New York

Now with the new self-titled EP SanghaTierra is a 10-piece band from the New York City/New Jersey Area that mixes World & Latin music influences.”Sangha” in Sanskrit means a community that is spiritually connected and “Tierra” in Spanish means Earth. Our goal is to create a world community that is spiritually connected through our music. To accomplish this, we play a fusion of world genres and express our positive message of love and unity in several languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, etc.

Avishai Cohen Trio with Shai Maestro & Mark Guiliana ‘Gently Disturbed’ – Blue Note
August 03, 2019 – New York

Over the last two decades, the multi-talented Avishai Cohen earned his reputation as one of the world’s greatest bassists while the extraordinary foundation as a composer has expanded globally. Over the last two decades, the multi-talented Avishai Cohen earned his reputation as one of the world’s greatest bassists while the extraordinary foundation as a composer has expanded globally. Accompanying Cohen is Mark Guiliana and Shai Maestro who will perform music from his milestone 2008 trio album ‘Gently Disturbed’. The trio joined forces recently for the album’s 10th anniversary performing a limited selection of live shows. Originally released on Razdaz Recordz, listeners have enjoyed the experience of a multitude of global influences combined with the band’s unique rhythmic, groove-based feel. Cohen is at home on stage and attending one of his live performances is the best way to get acquainted with his musical universe. ‘Gently Disturbed is eleven tracks full of power, interpreted by three musicians at the top of their art. A groundbreaking jazz release.’

Eric Comstock with Sean Smith (Bass) & special guest Barbara Fasano (Voice) – Birdland Jazz Club
August 03, 2019 – New York

ERIC COMSTOCK & SEAN SMITH with special guest BARBARA FASANO “Smart, 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 Yorker Hailed 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. Eric Comstock is as entertaining as he is musically savvy, and an acknowledged champion of the pop, jazz & saloon songbooks. He has performed and recorded with some of the world’s finest musicians, including Andy Bey, Frank Wess, Peter Washington, Wycliffe Gordon, Matt Wilson, Ken Peplowski and Harry Allen. His most recent CD is “bitter/sweet”, on which he appears with star guitarist Randy Napoleon. As a performer/commentator, he has appeared … (read more)

Chris Byars Original Sextet: ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ – Birdland Jazz Club
August 03, 2019 – New York

“On the Shoulders of Giants” Chris Byars – tenor sax, composer, arranger Zaid Nasser – alto sax John Mosca – trombone Stefano Doglioni – bass clarinet Ari Roland – bass Phil Stewart – drums One of the most accomplished composer/arranger/saxophonists in the world premieres all-new repertoire with his hometown band of lifelong colleagues. Award-winning writer and bandleader Chris Byars has written over a dozen new compositions in the last year, in between working for The WDR Big Band, the John Pizzarelli Swing Seven, Mercedes Ellington and the US Department of State. The Chris Byars Original Sextet faces a unique challenge of performing new works with a four-horn, two-rhythm instrumentation. This innovative, chordless configuration creates a vacuum of accompaniment that is joyfully filled by horn writing – lots and lots of horn writing. As the listener experiences each new tune, they are pulled along by a hip, new harmonic force of ensemble playing that gives every moment the sound of New York City Jazz, 2019 edition. “It’s like a night drive on a new road – and we turn out the lights and travel by moonlight. After all the music that’s been played and heard, I think we’re re… (read more)

John Pizzarelli: A Tribute to Benny Goodman w/ Special Guest Ken Peplowski – Birdland Jazz Club
August 03, 2019 – New York

John Pizzarelli charms audiences with his warmth, sense of humor, and musical chops. Through his multi-faceted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader, the son of the legendary New Jersey native guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, has become one of the most recognizable faces and voices in contemporary jazz for his interpretations of classic standards, romantic ballads and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings. While maintaining a busy touring schedule, John also founded “Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli” a nationally syndicated radio program co-hosted with his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey.

Chris Byars Original Sextet: ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’ – Birdland Jazz Club
August 03, 2019 – New York

“On the Shoulders of Giants” Chris Byars – tenor sax, composer, arranger Zaid Nasser – alto sax John Mosca – trombone Stefano Doglioni – bass clarinet Ari Roland – bass Phil Stewart – drums One of the most accomplished composer/arranger/saxophonists in the world premieres all-new repertoire with his hometown band of lifelong colleagues. Award-winning writer and bandleader Chris Byars have written over a dozen new compositions in the last year, in between working for the WDR Big Band, the John Pizzarelli Swing Seven, Mercedes Ellington and the US Department of State. The Chris Byars Original Sextet faces a unique challenge of performing new works with four-horn, two-rhythm instrumentation. This innovative, chordless configuration creates a vacuum of accompaniment that is joyfully filled by horn writing – lots and lots of horn writing. As the listener experiences each new tune, they are pulled along by a hip, a new harmonic force of ensemble playing that gives every moment the sound of New York City Jazz, 2019 edition. “It’s like a night drive on a new road – and we turn out the lights and travel by moonlight. After all the music that’s been played and heard, I think we’re r… (read more)

Vince Ector: Organatomy Trio – Smalls
August 03, 2019 – New York

Vincent Ector hails from the musical city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended the University of Pennsylvania.

Brooklyn Circle – Smalls
August 03, 2019 – New York

Brooklyn Circle

Wayne Escoffery Trio – Mezzrow Jazz Club
August 03, 2019 – New York

Wayne Escoffery (Tenor Sax) Jacky Terrasson (Piano) Ugonna Okegwo (Bass) Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery is a virtuosic improviser and a true original. He brings his trio for a weekend of swing.

Lizje Sarria & James Labrosse – The Groove
August 03, 2019 – New York

Restrictions: All Ages Two items minimum This show is a special collaboration of two friends: Boston-based Vocalist, Lizje Sarria, and NYC-based Guitarist, James Labrosse. Latin, pop, and R&B combine in Colombian artist LIZJE’s soulful music. Her motto is “Sing it loud. Sing it clear.” With James bringing Flamenco-Jazz elements to the table

Cuboricua! Salsa – The Falcon
August 03, 2019 – Marlboro

The name Cuboricua was inspired by the music of Cuba and Puerto Rico. Cuboricua identifies with the rhythms and melodies of the Caribbean; Salsa, Son, Rumba, Bomba, Plena, as well as Merengue. The veteran musicians of this conjunto, to their credit, have performed and recorded with world renowned artists such as Celia Cruz, Pete “El Conde” Rodriquez, Eddie Palmieri, Monguito “el unico”, los Kimbos, and the New Swing Sextet, to name a few.

Deadgrass – The Falcon Underground
August 03, 2019 – Marlboro

Interpreting the music of Jerry Garcia from his earliest Jug Band days, through Old & In The Way, JGB, Garcia/Grisman and to The Grateful Dead Featuring: C Lanzbom(guitar/vocals), Michael Barrett Donovan (fiddle), Russ Gottlieb (banjo), David Richards(bass), Matt Turk (mandolin/lead vocals) Multi-instrumentalist Matt Turk and Grammy award winner C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world. Bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Russell Gottlieb and fiddler Michael Barrett Donovan complete this fine group of seasoned pros exploring the life works of Jerry Garcia on the instruments that first inspired him. Deadgrass celebrates and interprets the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & in the Way, JGB, Grisman/Garcia, Jerry’s Jug Band days and The Grateful Dead. Web music authority All Music Guide, calls Matt Turk “an artist to be reckoned with.”

Brews ‘n Blues Festival – Hamburg Brewing Company
August 03, 2019 – Hamburg

The first Brews and Blues Music Festival at the beautiful grove at Hamburg Brewing Company in Hamburg NY on Saturday August 3rd,2019. Featuring the always enertaining Ghost Town Blues Band from Memphis Tenn.

Fellaheen – Freddy’s Bar
August 03, 2019 – Brooklyn

A lyrical, witty mix of indie rock n roll, scratchy blues, world beats, and downbeat jazz With melodic, off-kilter tunes and a subtle, understated musicality, Fellaheen carves out a lyrical mix of indie rock n roll, scratchy blues, world beats, and downbeat jazz, informed with a murky existential wit. Funky bass, clink-clank drums, accordion lilt and guitar lines both sublime and ridiculous intersect to create an unique and invigorating listening experience. Freddy’s Bar and Backroom — the best listening room in the city — is the perfect venue to catch this band.

Halton Freedom Celebration Festival 2019 – Spencer Smith Park
August 03, 2019 – Burlington

The Halton Freedom Celebration Festival brings together musical acts, children’s and youth activities, cultural art, food, crafts; heritage, historical, and genealogical vendors promoting inclusivity and community integration.

Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya – Jazz Standard
August 03, 2019 – New York

Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya

Afro Yaqui Music Collective: CD Release Party – Ginny’s Supper Club
August 03, 2019 – New York

All Ages High octane, big-band jazz; hip-hop with Middle Eastern sounds; Mexican Son Jarocho with a thick funk pocket: the inclusive groove of Afro Yaqui Music Collective is an anthem of resistance in our times. After several years performing nationally and internationally, from the Kennedy Center to Iraq, this special performance at Ginny’s Supper Club will be THE release party of their debut album, Mirror Butterfly: the Migrant Liberation Movement Suite.

TY Spoken Soul – Spoken Word / R&B – Shrine
August 03, 2019 – New York

Taking after his heroes, Nikki Giovanni, Meshell Ndegeocello, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou and especially, Gil Scott-Heron, TY SPOKEN SOUL has arisen to grab the mantle of socio-political spoken word to smooth, groovin’ music and hard-hittin’ R&B. Tyree Pope has always appreciated artists with cultural integrity. He began exploring poetry in the 8th grade writing a limerick, “The World” which was published in the Citywide Scholastic. As a teen, Tyree and his friends formed a band, playing R&B music in his friends living room. That band, Spectrum Of Sound, grew to playing all around the Tri-State area, culmulating in an appearance at the world famous Apollo Theater.

Kakande – Music from West Africa – Shrine
August 03, 2019 – New York

The balafon (xylophone) has electrified popular music in West Africa since the court of Emperor Sundiata Keita back in 1235. Lush vocals, flutes, sinewy guitars, cellos .

Steve Scuteri – The Listening Room at 443 Cafe & Lounge
August 03, 2019 – Syracuse,

Wild man Steve Scuteri is back at the Listening Room on Saturday

New York Reggae vs. Hip Hop Yacht Party at Skyport Marina 2019 – Skyport Marina
Through August 03, 2019 – New York

Reggae Cruise Yacht party at Skyport Marinas Cabana Yacht located at 2430 Fdr Drive Service Road East New York, NY 10010. Party alongside NYC Skyline & Landmarks at the Hottest Hip Hop vs. Reggae Friday Cruise with New York Hottests Djs!

Nea Jazz Master Joanne Brackeen Trio – Jazz Forum
Through August 03, 2019 – Tarrytown

Whatever the musical setting—whether solo, duo, trio, quartet, or quintet—pianist Joanne Brackeen’s unique style of playing commands attention. In addition to her captivating and complex improvisations, she has written intricate, rhythmically daring compositions in a wide stylistic range. She is a full-time professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and a Berklee guest professor at the New School in New York City. Brackeen was a child prodigy who at age 11, learned to play the piano in six months by transcribing eight Frankie Carle solos.

Cobblestone Live Music Festival – Buffalo Iron Works
Through August 03, 2019 – Buffalo

More than 50 restaurants, six wineries and 450,000 guests gather in downtown Buffalo to enjoy cuisine as varied as Indian to Polish, Italian to Chinese, Caribbean to Irish. The Taste of Buffalo is one of the nation’s largest food festivals, and the largest in Buffalo – showcasing signature dishes, award-winning vintages, with music and food demonostrations to complete the experience.

Cortelyou Jazz Jam – Bar Chord
August 04, 2019 – Brooklyn

Cortelyou Jazz Jam

Avishai Cohen Trio with Shai Maestro & Mark Guiliana ‘Gently Disturbed’ – Blue Note
August 04, 2019 – New York

Over the last two decades, the multi-talented Avishai Cohen earned his reputation as one of the world’s greatest bassists while the extraordinary foundation as a composer has expanded globally. Over the last two decades, the multi-talented Avishai Cohen earned his reputation as one of the world’s greatest bassists while the extraordinary foundation as a composer has expanded globally. Accompanying Cohen is Mark Guiliana and Shai Maestro who will perform music from his milestone 2008 trio album ‘Gently Disturbed’. The trio joined forces recently for the album’s 10th anniversary performing a limited selection of live shows. Originally released on Razdaz Recordz, listeners have enjoyed the experience of a multitude of global influences combined with the band’s unique rhythmic, groove-based feel. Cohen is at home on stage and attending one of his live performances is the best way to get acquainted with his musical universe. ‘Gently Disturbed is eleven tracks full of power, interpreted by three musicians at the top of their art. A groundbreaking jazz release.’

Legendary Shack Shakers – Colony
August 04, 2019 – New York

The Legendary Shack Shakers’ hell-for-leather roadshow has earned quite a name for itself with its unique brand of Southern Gothic that is all-at-once irreverent, revisionist, dangerous, and fun. Led by their charismatic, rail-thin frontman and blues-harpist JD Wilkes, the Shack Shakers are a four-man wrecking crew from the South whose explosive interpretations of the blues, punk, rock and country have made fans, critics and legions of potential converts into true believers.

The Duke Ellington Center Big Band – Birdland Jazz Club
August 04, 2019 – New York

Birdland is proud to present: The Duke Ellington Center Big Band!

Jane Scheckter ‘I’ve (still) Got My Standards’ W/ Mike Renzi, Jay Leonhart – Birdland Jazz Club
August 04, 2019 – New York

Join us at the Birdland Theater for Jane Scheckter “I”ve (Still) Got my Standards” With Mike Renzi, Jay Leonhart and Vito Lesczak Jane Scheckter recorded her first album, “I’ve Got My Standards” with Mike Renzi, Jay Leonhart and Grady Tate in 1988. This 30th anniversary reunion is a tribute to Grady, who passed away last year. The album received rave reviews from the New York press as well as from Billboard, Jazziz, Stereo Review and Downbeat, which wrote of her “Ella-styled artistry”. The New York Times said of the Bistro Award winner for jazz vocalist, “She has invaluable musical skill, a bright clear voice with a brassy edge, a sultry lower register, a luscious rounded vibrato, meticulous phrasing…and she swings!” Her most recent CD, “Easy to Remember”, was rated by Marc Meyers of JazzWax as “Easily the finest songbook album of the year”. She divides her singing time between New York, Paris and the French Riviera. Elizabeth Ahlfors Cabaret Scenes “As Cole Porter put it succinctly,”You’re Sensational” Alix Cohen TheaterPizzazz “This is how it’s done….the audience feels privileged to be at the party” Joe Lang Jersey Jazz “…spot on delivery of lyrics ,her phrasing was s… (read more)

Burlesk! at Birdland Hosted by Murray Hill – Birdland Jazz Club
August 04, 2019 – New York

Half a block from Broadway, BURLESQUE! at BIRDLAND marks the return of classic burlesque to its midtown Manhattan, Times Square roots. Nestled in the legendary jazz club’s new theater, this funny, sexy gem of a show unveils a luscious line-up of sparkling strip-teasers, each a singular, sensual delight. Overseeing the frolics is comedy legend “Mr. Showbiz” himself, MURRAY HILL. Heralded by the New York Times as the “ultimate, consummate nightclub performer,” he’s been Burly-Q diva Dita Von Teese’s chosen host for ten years running and has headlined on stages the world over. The show’s ravishing roster is curated by ROSIE CHEEKS, “The Blushing Beauty of Burlesque.” Rosie’s a fixture in the NYC scene, has toured nationally, and is currently one of the five featured burlesque performers in THE BURLESQUE SHOW at The Borgata Casino in Atlantic City. Don’t miss this titillating evening of “Bird-lesk!”

Larry Ham/Woody Witt Quartet – Smalls
August 04, 2019 – New York

Pianist, composer and arranger, Larry has long been a noted sideman: performing, touring, and recording with many great jazz artists Woody Witt is an impressive saxophonist, a skilled composer, and an influential jazz educator.

Ralph Lalama & Bop-Juice – Smalls
August 04, 2019 – New York

A solid fixture of the New York jazz scene and respected world-wide, Ralph Lalama embodies the best of the jazz sound ideal –

David Gibson After-Hours – Smalls
August 04, 2019 – New York

Trombonist David Gibson has enjoyed a varied musical career which is deeply rooted in the genres of jazz and funk.

Jane Scheckter ‘I’ve (still) Got My Standards’ W/ Mike Renzi, Jay Leonhart – Birdland Jazz Club
August 04, 2019 – New York

Jane Scheckter recorded her first album, “I’ve Got My Standards” with Mike Renzi, Jay Leonhart and Grady Tate in 1988. This 30th-anniversary reunion is a tribute to Grady, who passed away last year. The album received rave reviews from the New York press as well as from Billboard, Jazziz, Stereo Review, and Downbeat, which wrote of her “Ella-styled artistry”. The New York Times said of the Bistro Award winner for jazz vocalist, “She has invaluable musical skill, a bright clear voice with a brassy edge, a sultry lower register, a luscious rounded vibrato, meticulous phrasing…and she swings!” Her most recent CD, “Easy to Remember”, was rated by Marc Meyers of JazzWax as “Easily the finest songbook album of the year”. She divides her singing time between New York, Paris, and the French Riviera. Elizabeth Ahlfors Cabaret Scenes “As Cole Porter put it succinctly, “You’re Sensational” Alix Cohen TheaterPizzazz “This is how it’s done….the audience feels privileged to be at the party”

Sam Behr – Birdland Jazz Club
August 04, 2019 – New York

Sam Behr is a singer/songwriter, pianist, and actress based in NYC. Originally from Boston, Sam grew up with a passion for the arts— she began playing piano by ear at the age of 4 and began classically training as a vocalist upon moving to Boca Raton FL at age 9. Inspired greatly by music of iconic pop and rock artists of the 60s and 70s such as Stevie Wonder and David Bowie and the performance styles of classic theatre songstresses such as Barbra Streisand and Liza Minelli, Sam began writing her own music at 14 and went on to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston after graduating from high school in 2012. After studying for two years at Berklee, Sam began working professionally in a dueling pianos bar playing all-request, interactive shows, and left school to work full time as an entertainer. Since moving to NYC in 2016, Sam has made a name for herself singing and playing in some of NYC’s hottest dueling piano bars and lending her voice and piano chops to countless GB bands. In addition to her cover work, Sam has been working to release her first EP of original music, which she plans to release over the summer of 2019. She looks forward to sharing her eclectic sound with the w… (read more)

Saul Rubin Trio – Mezzrow Jazz Club
August 04, 2019 – New York

Saul Rubin (Guitar) Guitarist Saul Rubin is a virtuoso and plays with a deep jazz feeling. He’s invited his band to Mezzrow for an evening of swing.

Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fis – The Falcon
August 04, 2019 – Marlboro

Featuring: Big Joe Fitz/Vocals/Harmonica/Guitar, Robert Bard/Bass, Mark Dziuba/Guitar and Eric Parker/Drums. ‘Soulful, swinging, pre-rock era blues and more.’ Singer, harmonica man, and band leader, Big Joe Fitz continues as one of the leading personalities in the Hudson Valley’s vibrant music scene for over 30 years.

Billy Mintz Band – The Falcon
August 04, 2019 – Marlboro

many drummers pound and roar, but a rare few can make their instruments purr and sing. Mintz, who has found a niche navigating between avant-garde channels and conventional ones, is a careful yet adventurous stylist who recalls the late Paul Motian in his sensitivity and musicality. ” – The New Yorker Featuring: Adam Kolker / Woodwinds Tony Malaby / Tenor and Soprano Saxophones Richard Perry / Tenor Saxophone Roberta Piket / Piano and Organ Hilliard Greene / Bass Billy Mintz / Drums and Compositions

Maggie Gould Brazilian Jazz w Full Band + Special Guests – Jazz Forum
August 04, 2019 – Tarrytown

Maggie Gould, vocalist originally from New Zealand returns to Jazz Forum with her fantastic New York band. Music from her CD ToDo Amor – musical director Nanny Assis, with inspiration form Ivan Lins, Chet baker, Gilberto, Jobim. Her music is described as soft sultry vocals with space, her performance has taken tours internationally form jazz festivals to Rome, London New York and LA. ToDo Amor was released at The Blue Note and an arrangement of Blackbird was recently liked by Paul MacCartney and Herbie Hancock.

East Side Walk & Find – Museum at Eldridge Street
August 04, 2019 – New York

On this neighborhood walking tour and scavenger hunt for families, step back and time and visit the Lower East Side spots that kids in the early 1900s knew and loved. From the country’s very first municipal playground to the beloved pickle shop, each place on this tour will bring a distant world into focus. Recommended for children five and up and their adult companions.

Moshe Shulman Trio – Artpark ( Music in the Woods )
August 04, 2019 – Lewiston

Sunday Series: Musical performances are presented in the scenic Lower Park Emerald Grove area, overlooking the Niagara River. All performances in the series begin at 4pm. Moshe Shulman (bandoneon), Drew Azzinaro (electric guitar), and Megan McDevitt (double bass) perform a program of original music by award-winning composer Moshe Shulman.

Mark Dillon Band & the Culture Connexion – Reggae – Shrine
August 04, 2019 – New York

Artists I’ve opened for: Sanchez, Shabba, Freddie McGregor, Barrington Levy, Bounty Killa, Luciano, Tanya Stephens, Mad Cobra, T.O.K, Richie Stephens, Ward 21, Richie Spice, Yellowman, Chuck Fenda, Anthony Cruz, Cecile, Red Rat, The Mighty Sparrow, Alton Ellis, Beres Hammond, Buju Banton, Junior Holt and many more.

Jay Leonhart, Mike Renzi At Birdland Theater – Birdland Theater
August 04, 2019 – New York

Jane Scheckter “I’ve (still) Got My Standards” With Mike Renzi, Jay Leonhart, and Vito Lesczak

The Shrine Big Band – Jazz – Shrine
August 04, 2019 – 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 from 8pm-11pm!

The Shrine Jazz Jam Session W / Andrew Kushnir – Shrine
August 04, 2019 – New York

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

Bassists Only – 2019 a Showcase of Local/Regional Bassists – Stamps The Bar
August 04, 2019 – Tonawanda

18+ (ID Required) – No ID/No Entry Bassists Only” | 2019 * A showcase of some of the best local & regional bassists live on stage! Feat: Eric Stachewicz (of Chester Copperpot/Type Relevant), Pablo Zabrycki (of Dead Alliance Buffalo), Cameron Chase Thibault (of Of Night And Light), Chris Gooch (of Mass Casualty), Sebastian Black (of The Surfin Cadavers), & Joshua Rogacki, & Michael McCann (of Destroy//Create)

Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya – Jazz Standard
August 04, 2019 – New York

Abdullah Ibrahim & Ekaya

Avishai Cohen Trio with Shai Maestro & Mark Guiliana ‘Gently Disturbed’ – Blue Note
Through August 04, 2019 – New York

Avishai Cohen Trio with Shai Maestro & Mark Guiliana ‘Gently Disturbed FEATURING: Avishai Cohen – Bass Mark Guiliana – Drums Shai Maestro – Piano Over the last two decades the multi- talented Avishai Cohen earned his reputation as one of the world’s greatest bassists while the extraordinary foundation as a composer has expanded globally.

Pan-Pot – Avant Gardner
Through August 05, 2019 – New York

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Tobin’s Run on 51: Village Vibes & Chasin’ the Trane – Irish Arts Center
Through November 29, 2019 – New York

FEATURING Christine Tobin, vocals Phil Robson, guitar Tim Armacost, saxophone Peter Brendler, double bass Ingrid Jensen, trumpet Jimmy Macbride, drums David O’Rourke, guitar Village Vibes & Chasin’ the Trane In the 50s and 60s, a counterculture grew throughout the States, and the iconic Greenwich Village of New York City became the center of a revolution that was happening in jazz music with artists such as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, and many others. This Tobin’s Run celebrates their pioneering spirit, alongside songs from great vocal artists of the day, Abbey Lincoln and Sarah Vaughan. The evening will also feature film clips of musicians and Village clubs from the era.

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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