Blues and Jazz in New York City This Week – June 30-July 7 – City Guide NY

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

Seckond Chaynce – Buffalo Iron Works
June 30, 2019 – Buffalo

ALL AGES EVENT General Admission: This is an all ages event. This ticket covers concert ONLY Meet and Greet: This covers meet and greet ONLY. You still MUST purchase a general admission also.

Blowout Music Festival – Knockdown Center
June 30, 2019 – Maspeth

Groovin’ in the Park – Roy Wilkins Park
June 30, 2019 – Jamaica

Blues in the Beer Garden – New York Beer Project
June 30, 2019 – Lockport

This Summer, we’re turning our Party Patio into WNY’s premier party spot for Brews and Blues! Join us every Sunday from 3-6PM where we are featuring Buffalo’s premiere Blues bands, an Outdoor Biergarten stocked with our Seasonal beer selections and fun Tiki drinks, and Good Times all evening long. Cheers!

NYC Pride Parade – 55 Bar
June 30, 2019 – New York

We have no live music today as NYC celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Inn’s coming out!

New York Baroque Incorporated – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
June 30, 2019 – Katonah

American mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux has a rich history with Caramoor, having first come to the attention of NY audiences and critics with her performance in Rossini’s La Cenerentola here in 1996. Now, for the first time since 2009, she is back in the Venetian Theater with the dynamic, conductorless period-instrument orchestra, New York Baroque Incorporated. Genaux’s incredible command of coloratura shows off the vocal athleticism and emotional prowess which has made her one of the top operatic singers performing today. Join us for this rare US appearance by the mezzo-soprano in arias by Handel, Vivaldi, and Hasse. Artists New York Baroque Incorporated Vivica Genaux, mezzo-soprano Program Corelli Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op. 6, No. 4 Handel “Brilla nell’alma un non inteso ancor” from Alessandro Handel “Lascia la spina” from Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno Vivaldi Violin Concerto in F Minor, RV 297, “Winter” Vivaldi “Gelido in ogni vena” from Farnace, RV 711 Hasse “Come nave in mezzo all’onde” from Viriate — Intermission — Geminiani Concerto Grosso in E Major, No. 11, H.142 Handel Armida abbandonata, HWV 105

Cortelyou Jazz Jam – Bar Chord
June 30, 2019 – Brooklyn

CORTELYOU JAZZ JAM

Jazz Brunch: Live Jazz Trio – Fine & Rare
June 30, 2019 – New York

Live Jazz Performance

The Music of Nina Simone & First Ladies of Jazz & Blues – Groove
June 30, 2019 – New York

All Ages First Ladies of Jazz & Blues: The Music of Etta James, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone & More 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.

Monday Michiru – Birdland Jazz Club
June 30, 2019 – New York

Born of Japanese and Italian-American ancestry, Monday Michiru, so named to reflect both heritages, is the daughter of jazz musicians (NEA Jazz Master Toshiko Akiyoshi and saxophonist Charlie Mariano, and stepfather saxophonist-flutist Lew Tabackin). Monday picked up the flute in grade school studying classically until she graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy which she attended on scholarship. It was there that she fostered another instrument, her voice, which began as an ear training exploration only to discover another avenue of musical expression.

The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra – Birdland Jazz Club
June 30, 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.

Burlesk at Birdland Hosted by Sir Richard Castle – Birdland Jazz Club
June 30, 2019 – New York

Overseeing the frolics is one of New York City’s most beloved hosts of burlesque, SIR RICHARD CASTLE. This dashingly debonair and deliciously dirty dandy has graced burlesque stages from Stockholm to Detroit. He’s now 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.

I Love Dance Annual Showcase 2019 – Riverside Church Theatre
June 30, 2019 – New York

CARIBOAKE | BRUNCH X BACCHANAL – Basquiat’s Bottle
June 30, 2019 – Brooklyn

Jennifer Wharton’s Bonegasm – Birdland Jazz Club
June 30, 2019 – New York

“…This entire front line—and Wharton, in particular—reminds us that while a slide may only have seven positions, those numbers reveal worlds of possibility.” Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz “…the trombonist’s debut possesses a certain gravity, like a serious expression of idle fun.” Bird is the Worm “…uniformly stellar…” New York Jazz Record Bass trombonist, Jennifer Wharton takes her enthusiasm for the horn seriously and hopes to spread her joy to the public with her infectiously fun ensemble, Bonegasm. According to leader Jennifer, a “bonegasm” is a climax of musical excitement. It is characterized by feelings of pleasure centered in the ears and experienced as an accompaniment to hearing a group of trombone players. Jennifer is a regular in two of the best large ensembles in jazz, Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society and the Alan Ferber Big Band. These playing experiences led to her to create a band that would commission composers to write and arrange music for the often overlooked trombone. Rounding out this ensemble are composer/trombonist Nate Mayland (Wishbone Project, Pedro Giraudo Orchestra), composer/trombonist Ryan Keberle (Catharsis, Reverso) and composer/trombo… (read more)

Jocelyn Medina’s Sunday Vocal Jazz Concert and Jam Session Series – Gin Fizz Harlem
June 30, 2019 – New York

Now in it’s 5th year running, each event in this bi-monthly series showcases a different featured vocal artist from amongst NYC’s top jazz singers, followed by an open mic/jazz jam. Vocalists and instrumentalists alike are welcome to sit in. Come early to listen and sign up to perform with this singer-friendly community!

The Earls of Leicester featuring Jerry Douglas – Landmark on Main Street
June 30, 2019 – Port Washington

Barry Bales (bass, vocals) – Shawn Camp (guitar, lead vocals) – Charlie Cushman (banjo, guitars) – Jerry Douglas (Dobro, vocals) – Johnny Warren (fiddle, bass vocals) – Jeff White (mandolin, vocals) When the Earls of Leicester formed in 2013, their mission was ambitious but exact: to preserve and promote the legacy of bluegrass legends Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, in hopes of reviving the duo’s music for longtime admirers and introducing a new generation to their genre-defining sound. Within a year of releasing their self-titled debut, the Nashville-based six-piece far surpassed their own expectations, winning a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album and earning six awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association. The band wholeheartedly channels the spirit of Flatt and Scruggs while allowing each member’s distinct charm and singular musicality to shine through. And though their unbridled passion instantly stirs up a freewheeling energy, a closer listen reveals the profound mastery of skill infused into each performance. “This is the result of years and years of trying out different instruments, different string gauges, different techniques to try to create these sou… (read more)

City Farm Presents Summer Series at Industry City: Everyday People – Industry City
June 30, 2019 – Brooklyn

City Farm Presents Summer Series returns to Industry City with an incredible lineup of outdoor shows in Courtyard 1/2! From June through September, IC will host more than 35 concerts and dance parties in the band Shell. Discover a diverse line-up featuring rock, soul, electronic, jazz, world music and beyond.

Tango Night with the Zinc Tango Band – Zinc Bar
June 30, 2019 – New York

ome listen, watch or dance to the mystifying sounds of tango played live by the Argentine masters of this enchanting and mysterious music. Milonga is interwoven with recorded music throughout the night. The Enigma Tango Trio plays live with milonga throughout the night. A night of listening, dancing, and romancing!

Sunday Supper with Cynthia Scott – Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
June 30, 2019 – New York

For three decades, the vocal artistry of the multi-talented Arkansas-born vocalist Cynthia Scott has encompassed the swing of jazz, the soul of blues, R&B, and the sacred stirrings of gospel music. She is loved by audiences from New York to Africa, Europe and Asia; by musicians from Wynton Marsalis to Ray Charles – who discovered her – and by jazz critics like the Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich, who called her “a mesmerizing vocalist”.

Public Sound – Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
June 30, 2019 – New York

Giveton has a beautiful sound and feel conception about the music. He’s definitely an important part of the wave of younger musicians who have the intellect, feeling, and intensity to perpetuate the highest levels of our music.” -Wynton Marsalis “I really love Giveton’s sound and vocal quality that he has when he plays. He is one of the few players that I have heard that actually sings through the horn.” -Roy Hargrove

The Music of Nina Simone & First Ladies of Jazz & Blues – The Groove
June 30, 2019 – New York

First Ladies of Jazz & Blues: The Music of Etta James, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone & More 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.

Monday Michiru At Birdland Theater – Birdland Theater
June 30, 2019 – New York

Monday Michiru At Birdland Theater

The Music of Basie featuring Rodney Whitaker – Dizzy’s Club
June 30, 2019 – New York

With bassist Rodney Whitaker, pianist Helen Sung, trumpeter Bryon Stripling, alto saxophonist Brad Laeli, guitarist James Chirillo, drummer Jim Rupp, and vocalist Marion Cowings. Led by esteemed bassist Rodney Whitaker, tonight’s program will feature additional members of the all-star Band Director Academy Training faculty. When these artists aren’t busy touring or performing in Rose Theater with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, they regularly lead and sell out concerts in Dizzy’s Club, The Appel Room, and other venues around the world. It’s always a treat to have them share the stage in our most intimate venue, and when they’re playing the high-octane Kansas City Swing of Count Basie, it’s guaranteed to be a good time.

Advance Base with Claire Cronin, Moon Racer, Matt Bachmann – Baby’s All Right
June 30, 2019 – Brooklyn

21+ Advance Base Claire Cronin Moon Racer Matt Bachmann

The Music of Basie Featuring Rodney Whitaker – Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center
June 30, 2019 – New York

Led by esteemed bassist Rodney Whitaker, tonight’s program will feature additional members of the all-star Band Director Academy Training faculty. When these artists aren’t busy touring or performing in Rose Theater with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, they regularly lead and sell out concerts in Dizzy’s Club, The Appel Room, and other venues around the world. It’s always a treat to have them share the stage in our most intimate venue, and when they’re playing the high-octane Kansas City Swing of Count Basie, it’s guaranteed to be a good time.

Resounding the Tower – Hill Hall, Rutgers University-Newark campus
June 30, 2019 – Newark,

Dubfire, Juan Maclean, Dave P – Knockdown Center
Through June 30, 2019 – Maspeth

Cancer Affair at Ravel Penthouse 808 Everyone FREE with pass (Gametight) – Penthouse808
Through June 30, 2019 – Queens

NYC Ravel Penthouse 808 Rooftop Saturdays Everyone FREE onlist (Gametight) – Ravel Hotel
Through June 30, 2019 – Queens

ROOFTOP PARTY | SATURDAY NIGHT | Sky Room NYC Tallest Rooftop Bar Lounge T… – SKY ROOM
Through June 30, 2019 – Queens

Summer LUAU BASH PENTHOUSE PARTY 2 For 1 Drinks~Book now before $ goes up!.. – Skyport Marina
Through June 30, 2019 – New York

Happy Hour Flower Crown Workshop – Poster House
Through June 30, 2019 – Queens

Kick off your Pride weekend at Poster House! The museum hosts a workshop where participants make their own stylish flower crowns to wear all weekend long, in homage to the sensational women in Mucha’s posters from the 1890s.

Sky Room NYC Tallest Rooftop Bar Lounge T… – SKY ROOM
Through June 30, 2019 – Queens

Kenny G – Blue Note
Through June 30, 2019 – New York

In a recording career that spans almost three decades and 24 albums, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G has grafted elements of R&B, pop, and Latin music to a jazz foundation, solidifying his reputation as the premier artist in contemporary jazz. Since the early ’80s, his combination of unparalleled instrumental chops and indelible melodies has resulted in sales of more than 75 million records worldwide (45 million in the U.S. alone) and more than a dozen climbs to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart.

BRITE Festival – 900 Green Ln
Through June 30, 2019 – Union

75 Dollar Bill Record Release Show with Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society – Roulette Intermedium
July 01, 2019 – Brooklyn

75 Dollar Bill return to Roulette to celebrate the release of their new double album I Was Real (Thin Wrist Recordings / Black Editions). Having emerged as a vibrant musical force with their previous effort WOOD/METAL/PLASTIC/PATTERN/RHYTHM/ROCK (Thin Wrist 2016), 75 Dollar Bill have spent the last few years bringing their music to new people and places, delivering what NYC locals have had the chance to hear for years, and experimenting with the ever-deepening set of musical ideas for which they are known. The fruits of this work can be heard on their expansive new double LP I Was Real. Recorded over a four year period, in four different studios, with a range of ensemble configurations featuring the band’s closest friends and collaborators, I Was Real is the band’s most ambitious album yet. The music that unfolds on the album’s four sides doubles down on the group’s penchant for sprawling, unusual grooves and blown out microtonal guitars, while at the same time introducing textures and tonalities that point in completely new directions. For this event, the group will present a set of new and reimagined material from the album, with a special soon-to-be-announced group of guest musi… (read more)

Tom Guarna Trio – 55 Bar
July 01, 2019 – New York

Mark McIntyre Syndicate – 55 Bar
July 01, 2019 – New York

Mark McIntyre…Vox/Guitar Jake Owen…Guitar/Vox Aron Caceres…Upright Bass Josh Bailey…Drums

Guitar Masters Series: Tsutomu Nakai – Zinc
July 01, 2019 – New York

Jazz Guitarist Tsutomu Nakai is one of the hottest and in-demand musicians in New York City right now. His exceptionally unique guitar work is beautiful and strong, yet versatile. His mastery of improvisation is evident while emphasizing the melody above all else. This is the essence of jazz guitarist Tsutomu Nakai’s style. He brings his quartet to Zinc on Monday, July 1 for an evening of standards and original music, He’s supported by pianist Lafayette Harris Jr., bassist Lonnie Plaxico, and drummer Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax.

Aisha de Haas ‘A Song For You’ – Birdland Jazz Club
July 01, 2019 – New York

Broadway, jazz, rock and soul: a combo platter of these genres molded Aisha de Haas into the singer she is today. Most recently, she toured North America as Medda Larkin in the 1st National Tour of Disney’s Newsies and is featured in the “live-capture” movie. Graduating from Columbia College Chicago, where she was mentored by Sheldon Patinkin, Aisha’s professional career began with Little Shop of Horrors at the Royal George Theater, Four Saints In Three Acts with Chicago Opera Theater and several productions at The Goodman Theater. She returned to New York, where she was cast in her first Broadway show, Bring In Da Noise, Bring In Da Funk with Savion Glover. This was immediately followed by the Tony Award Winning production of RENT and Caroline, Or Change. Off-Broadway, Ms. de Haas was in Nora Ephron’s Love, Loss And What I Wore and Stephen Sondheim’s Road Show. Television appearances include Shades of Blue, Blue Bloods, Law & Order and The Today Show. Her movie roles include Across The Universe, RENT, The Secret Lives Of Dentists and Marci X. Aisha’s voice has been heard on commercial jingles for Chef Boyardee, McDonald’s, The Lottery and Cover Girl and several recordings includin… (read more)

Yoko Miwa Trio – Birdland Jazz Club
July 01, 2019 – New York

Internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Yoko Miwa is quickly becoming known as one of the most powerful and compelling performers on the scene today. She performed on the main stage at the 2018 Atlanta Jazz Festival, and drew the largest audience of any act at the 2018 Litchfield Jazz Festival. Her trio – with its remarkable telepathy and infectious energy – has brought audiences to their feet worldwide. Of Miwa’s 2017 release Pathways, Dan McClenaghan of All About Jazz said, “4 stars–This is Yoko Miwa at her extroverted best…her finest recording to date.” Pathways – her seventh as a leader –which spent 4 weeks on the Jazz Week top 10 radio charts and is earning wide critical acclaim. Since first appearing on Jazz Week charts, Pathways was in the top 10 for four weeks running and consistently remained in the Top 40, peaking at #6. Miwa was the subject of a feature article in the September 2017 issue of DownBeat that referenced her “impressive technique and a tuneful lyricism that combines an Oscar Peterson-ish hard swing with Bill Evans-like introspection.”

Mark McIntyre Syndicate – 55 Bar
July 01, 2019 – New York

Mark McIntyre…Vox/Guitar Jake Owen…Guitar/Vox Aron Caceres…Upright Bass Josh Bailey…Drums

Chris Robinson Brotherhood – Landmark on Main Street
July 01, 2019 – Port Washington

“Masterful players on a Grail-like search for the cosmic heart of California.” -MOJO “…good-time music on an end-times mission.” -ROLLING STONE “…trailblazing a wonderfully refreshing slice of ‘Rock N Roll’ music.” -AQUARIUM DRUNKARD “…a celebration of how American musical traditions can be at once honored and psychedelically expanded.” -UNCUT The Chris Robinson Brotherhood are on tour in support of their latest studio album Barefoot In The Head. The band is riding a creative wave with a slew of studio and live records coming out amidst a rigorous tour schedule that only fuels their fire even further. Their stellar new album, Barefoot In The Head, marks the CRB’s third studio release in just two years, and it finds them pushing boundaries and breaking new ground with more joy and wonder than ever before. Overspilling with stunning musicianship and infectious energy, the album showcases the continued growth of Robinson’s songwriting partnership with his bandmates: guitarist Neal Casal, drummer Tony Leone, keyboardist Adam MacDougall, and bassist Jeff Hill. It revels in the kind of adventurousness that can only come from five artists tuned into the same sonic wavelength.

Guitar Masters Series: Tsutomu Nakai – Zinc Bar
July 01, 2019 – New York

Orrin Evans & the Captain Black Big Band – Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
July 01, 2019 – New York

Boasting a raw, vigorous sound, a raucous, unpredictable vibe, and a membership ranging from elders to rising stars, the Grammy nominated Captain Black Big Band has rapidly seized the attention of the jazz world to become one of the most vital big bands on the modern scene. That’s no surprise given the leadership of pianist/composer Orrin Evans, who imbues the ensemble with his distinctively bold, bracing sensibility.

The Academy Blues Project – The Groove
July 01, 2019 – New York

The Academy Blues Project [ABP] is a multigenre quartet based in New York City – blending electric storytelling and elements of psychedelia, funk, power pop & classic soul into an irresistibly singular sound. ABP’s latest trio of records, Let’s Brunch Vol. I – III, are available digitally worldwide via the band’s own Witch Hat Recordings.

Mingus Big Band: Celebrating 10 Years At Jazz Standard – Jazz Standard
July 01, 2019 – New York

Mingus Big Band: Celebrating 10 Years At Jazz Standard At Jazz Standard

The Ruckus Artist/Anonymous Sessions – The Bowery Electric
July 02, 2019 – New York

This Event Is 21 And Over Rodney “Ruckus”, born on March 5, 1992, raised In Miami, Florida, where he has been playing drums since he was two years old. Ruckus is a Berklee College of Music Alumni and is touring all over the world playing music with his group called Ruckus Elevation. His recent performances which includes artist like Theo Croker, Tia Fuller, Darren Barrett, Herbie Hancock, Joey Alexander, Donald Brown, Billy Child’s and Wynton Marsalis at venues such as Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, Blue Note NYC, Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy and many more all over the world. Ruckus enjoys sharing his gift with all types of different communities and wants to bridge the gap of success between young musicians and the professionals.

James Torme & Renee Olstead at The Loft – City Winery
July 02, 2019 – New York

JAMES TORME Award-winning Universal recording artist James Tormé is the second generation of jazz icon Mel Tormé. I would like to present to you James highly acclaim soldout concert series that played in the UK called “Color Me Jazz”, and we are now bringing this all-star show performance with his trio to various venue outlets across the US and Canada. James, who has already headlined with the BBC Concert Symphony and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestras, as well as, headlined places like Walt Disney Concert Hall, Greek in LA (co-starring with Al Jarreau), Savoy Theatre and Union Chapel in London w/ the Ronnie Scott’s Orchestra, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Love Supreme, Monterey Jazz Festival, and so on. Fast becoming one of the most celebrated voices of a generation, James Tormé, whose debut album “Love For Sale,” which was produced by Grammy Nominated jazz trumpeter John Daversa, topping the iTunes jazz charts at number #2, Amazon jazz charts at #3, and the Billboard Chart at #10 on the top 100 jazz albums category. A quote from Jazz FM, “James simply oozes jazz in this extraordinary one of a kind show”. Filled with self-effacing charm, the second-generation jazz star brings hi… (read more)

Pale Blue Dot in Buffalo, NY – Stamps The Bar
July 02, 2019 – Tonawanda

18+ (ID Required) – No ID/No Entry Pale Blue Dot Band w/ the Absentee Project, Tiger the Lion, Lexxi Raine, & Good Morning Hellen Pale Blue Dot is the brainchild of Charlottesville, Virginia native Tony LaRocco, who has assembled a group of musicians committed to exploring the possibilities presented by his songwriting. Left turns abound in the band’s approach to arranging, which invokes the members’ influences, ranging from progressive rock to folk to bebop jazz. Pale Blue Dot is an emergent entity founded on robust, educated, and communicative musicianship. But first and foremost, the ensemble is steadfast in its focus on the power of LaRocco’s songwriting. Recorded in studios in the Shenandoah Valley, Nashville, and Washington, D.C., Pale Blue Dot’s new LP Anatomy is out now.

Daniel Bennett Group – Residence Inn Times Square
July 02, 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)

Sound Utopias – 100th Anniversary of the BAUHAUS Art Movement – Le Poisson Rouge
July 02, 2019 – New York

18+ In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the BAUHAUS, an influential art and architecture movement, the German National Youth Jazz Orchestra, BuJazzO, presents a live-music to picture program with original compositions by prominent German and American jazz composers. Five short films from the 1920s by internationally renowned Bauhaus master teacher, graphic artist, and photographer László Moholy-Nagy were newly scored for big band and vocal ensemble. Three animated advertising shorts (1919-1922) will open the program.

Silver Arrow Band – Babeville
July 02, 2019 – Buffalo

This showcase is the band rehearsal evening – we’ll be playing new and old material, and we’ll probably play some pretty unusual stuff too – always a lot of fun! We’ll play a mixture of chilled out music and high energy tunes. Silver Arrow showcases are a relaxed, free and public gig where you can see the band performing live. You can ask any questions, talk to the musicians, and get a good feel for how amazing and different the band is compared to everything else out there. Showcases are an invaluable part of your event planning research and the best way to ensure that you get a great band! Showcases are also a fun evening out – you can talk to the band and see us playing a variety of styles.

Joanne Halev ‘Like a Perfumed Woman’ – Birdland Jazz Club
July 02, 2019 – New York

Singer and storyteller Joanne Halev tells tales from the mysterious, intoxicating, and passionate world of international fragrance creation. There’ll be tokens and talismans from the beautiful music and lyrics of Porter, Loesser, Bacharach, Bucchino, Mercer, McBroom and more, while wandering from Bangkok to Sao Paolo, Laos to London, Mumbai to Madagascar, and back to Brooklyn. Musical Director will be Alex Rybeck, with direction by Lina Koutrakos.

Veronica Swift with the Emmet Cohen Trio – Birdland Jazz Club
July 02, 2019 – New York

The child of jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian and the late bebop pianist Hod O’Brien, Veronica has already appeared at Lincoln Center, Telluride Jazz Festival, Blues Alley, The Jazz Cruise, and Birdland, performing with Jon Hendricks, Annie Ross, Esperanza Spalding, Joe Lovano, Bob Dorough, Paquito d’Rivera, and other established jazz artists.

John Escreet Quartet – 55 Bar
July 02, 2019 – New York

Mark Shim…Tenor Saxophone John Escreet…Keyboards Matt Brewer…Bass Damion Reid…Drums

Introduction to Jewish Law – Museum at Eldridge Street
July 02, 2019 – New York

Celebrate love and commitment in a place that’s been home to generations of love stories! We’re throwing an evening soiree on the eve of Tu B’Av – a holiday sometimes known as the “Jewish Valentine’s Day.

Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio At Jazz Standard – Jazz Standard
July 02, 2019 – New York

Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio At Jazz Standard

Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio – Jazz Standard
July 02, 2019 – New York

An authentic master and guru of the Hammond B–3 organ for over five decades, Dr. Lonnie Smith has been featured on over 70 albums, and has recorded and performed with a virtual “Who’s Who” of jazz, blues and R&B legends. Smith’s career took off when he joined George Benson’s group in the early ’60s; that led to Lonnie’s first album as a leader (Finger Lickin’ Good, released 1966 on Columbia), his affiliation with saxophonist Lou Donaldson, and his signing to Blue Note Records. As a leader, Lonnie Smith released such soul jazz classics as Think!,Turning Point, Move Your Hand, and Drives; post–Blue Note, he remained a consistent presence on the national jazz charts with his albums for Kudu, Groove Merchant, T.K., Scufflin’, Criss Cross and Palmetto. His unpredictable, insatiable musical taste insures that no genre is safe: The Doctor has recorded everything from covers of the Beatles, the Stylistics and the Eurythmics to tributes to Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane and Beck, leading ensembles that range from his tight–knit working trio to a fifteen–piece big band. “The Doctor is in”at Jazz Standard – make your reservations now! Dr. Lonnie Smith – Hammond B3 organ Jonathan Kreisberg – g… (read more)

The Murphet – Fat Cat
July 03, 2019 – New York

The Murphet

Melissa Gardiner & MG3 feat. Ingrid Jensen // Melody Rose Band at The Loft – City Winery
July 03, 2019 – New York

Tickets will be $20 Day of Show Trombonist and vocalist Melissa Gardiner is celebrating the release of her sophomore album, EMPOWERED, with her award winning band MG3 and special guest world-class jazz trumpeter Ingrid Jensen. Melody Rose Band will also be sharing the stage to support this iconic release. From Syracuse, NY, Melissa Gardiner has worked with several notable musicians including Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, and Vulfpeck. Of her performances, Jazziz says “Melissa Gardiner is known as one of the most technically creative and emotionally powerful trombonists today.” EMPOWERED gives a voice to women who work in typically male dominated industries. Gardiner references potent personal experiences through original music. New York native Singer-songwriter Melody Rose contributes to the narrative of EMPOWERED with her unique sound. Of a performance at the Paramount in Huntington, NY, Cryptic Rock says “Rose harkened back to the best female acts of the ’60s and ’70s as she gave off the vibe of an edgy Carole King, the sharp wit of Rickie Lee Jones, and the power and confidence of a seasoned Diana Ross.” Gardiner & Rose share a band, including Andrew Carroll on keys and … (read more)

Live Jazz – The Rose Club
July 03, 2019 – New York

Live Jazz music performed by Kat Gang Jazz.

Max Johnson Trio – Bar Chord
July 03, 2019 – Brooklyn

“Bassist Max Johnson is one of the most prolific and versatile musician/composers in music today” (Karl Ackermann, All About Jazz). The Heroes Trio, features Jason Rigby on Saxophone, Jeff Davis on Drums, and Johnson on bass, interprets the compositions by great bass players and heroes, past and present, such as Jimmy Garrison, Charlie Haden, Mark Dresser, Charles Mingus, Dave Holland, Henry Grimes, in addition to playing original music dedicated to these masters. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear three of New York’s finest jazz musicians interpret these classic compositions in a way that is truly their own.

Liz Rosa Presents: A Night In Rio – Birdland Jazz Club
July 03, 2019 – New York

Veronica Swift with the Emmet Cohen Trio – Birdland Jazz Club
July 03, 2019 – New York

Liz Rosa Presents: A Night in rio! – Birdland Jazz Club
July 03, 2019 – New York

Liz Rosa is a Brazilian singer based in New York City. Liz began her musical career in 2002 at age of sixteen, she was born in Natal and after establishing her presence in the northeast of Brazil, she moved in 2007 to Rio de Janeiro where she lived for 10 years and has captured the attention of listeners and critics world while with her interpretation of the classic Brazilian songbook. In 2012 celebrating 10 years in the professional music field, Liz recorded her debut album “LIZ ROSA” (distributed by Som Livre). Liz’s influence of several Brazilian rhythms (such as coco, baião and samba) and the American jazz, work perfectly with the samba-jazz flavor presented throughout the album. The result transcends musical boundaries while still featuring a sophisticated, swinging Brazilian jazz atmosphere with lean and inspired arrangements by the Ricardo Silveira.

New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra – The Django
July 03, 2019 – New York

New Alchemy Jazz Orchestra

David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band – Birdland Jazz Club
July 03, 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:

Jazz Vocalist Lezlie Harrison – Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
July 03, 2019 – New York

As a vocalist both bold and subtle, her vulnerability attends to the fragile matters of our collective human affairs while her optimistic momentum inspires us to rise above any tribulation to rejoice. Be it Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Soul, The American Song Form, original compositions or any song in ANY form, Ms. Harrison will imbue it her distinctive stamp and make a very personal delivery.

Froth @ Elsewhere (Rooftop) – Elsewhere (Rooftop
July 03, 2019 – Brooklyn,

Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio – Jazz Standard
July 03, 2019 – New York

The Emmet Cohen Trio – Birdland Jazz Club
July 04, 2019 – New York

With a, “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary,” (Downbeat) pianist Emmet Cohen has emerged as the finest of his generation. In addition to the “Masters Legacy Series” of recordings with drummer Jimmy Cobb, bassist Ron Carter, and (forthcoming) with Benny Golson, George Coleman, and Tootie Heath, the Emmet Cohen Trio have appeared at the world’s premier jazz venues including Newport Festival, Monterey Festival, Village Vanguard, The Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, Ronnie Scott’s, Kennedy Center, and more

Nancy Kelly: Remembering Mark Murphy – Birdland Jazz Club
July 04, 2019 – New York

Nancy Kelly is an exceptionally gifted jazz singer in a league of her own.The lady was “Born to Swing”, and she means business. Her live performances are legendary. She has earned many awards and enlisted fans from around the globe. In a market place where wispy voices and shallow emotions abound, Ms. Kelly is a breath of fresh air…or should we say, smoky air; she takes us back to the time when jazz – and that includes vocal jazz — was an authentic expression of real emotion.

Veronica Swift with the Emmet Cohen Trio – Birdland Jazz Club
July 04, 2019 – New York

Nancy Kelly At Birdland Theater – Birdland Theater
July 04, 2019 – New York

Nancy Kelly on her new release “Remembering Mark Murphy”: “People often ask me who my favorite singer is, and my answer is always, without hesitation, Mark Murphy. With Mark’s passing, I was moved to honor him musically with this recording. It was early in my singing career that a friend turned me on to Mark. Most of the songs chosen for this recording were ones that influenced or moved me to become a jazz singer. Some are are now iconic Mark Murphy, to be forever associated with him. When John DiMartino and I developed the material, we agreed to keep the integrity of some of these, while I joyfully took liberties with others. Randy Brecker joined us (on the CD) on “Red Clay,” “Vera Cruz” and “Body and Soul,” all tracks he played on Mark’s original recordings of these tracks.

Independence Day Beer Festival – Taproom 642
July 04, 2019 – Brooklyn

Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio – Jazz Standard
July 04, 2019 – New York

Kick off July 4th weekend with Dj iZik – RAIN Event Space
Through July 04, 2019 – Teaneck

Afrofunk Fridays Featuring DJ Nenim – Murmrr Theatre
July 05, 2019 – Brooklyn

Nenim Iwebuke was born in Delta State, Nigeria. He spent 6 years of his early life in Toxteth, Liverpool in the U.K. His love for music started as a kid, listening to his dad’s huge record collection– Funk, soul, jazz, disco and reggae. Nenim and his family returned to Lagos, Nigeria in 1988, where he got more exposure to highlife, Afrobeat and Afro-funk which was still popular during that period. He later graduated from the University of Lagos in 2007 and moved to Nasarawa State to serve his country under the National Youth Service Corps in 2008. While there he picked up deejaying, threw parties and played at a few local dance venues. In 2009, he moved to Abuja and continued with his craft.

The Felice Brothers – The Capitol Theatre
July 05, 2019 – Port Chester

The Felice Brothers’ album, Life in the Dark, out on Yep Roc, is classic American music. At once plainspoken and deeply literate, the band’s latest features nine new songs that capture the hopes and fears, the yearning and resignation, of a rootless, restless nation at a time of change. Life in the Dark also coincides with The Felice Brothers’ 10th anniversary as a band. Hailed by the AV Club for a sound at once “timeless, yet tossed-off,” they’ve released plenty of music over the past decade, often on their own without a record label, but the new album is the fullest realization yet of the band’s DIY tendencies. Self-produced by the musicians and engineered by James Felice (who also contributed accordion, keyboards and vocals), the Felice Brothers made Life in the Dark themselves in a garage on a farm in upstate New York, observed only by audience of poultry. “The recording is definitely rough around the edges and cheap,” James Felice says, laughing. “It was liberating and really cool to do. It allowed us to untether ourselves from anything and just make music.” Because of makeshift studio set-up, the music they made was necessarily stripped down, emphasizing acoustic instrumen… (read more)

David Gibson Band – Fat Cat
July 05, 2019 – New York

David Gibson Band

Takács Quartet – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
July 05, 2019 – Katonah

Now in its 44th season, the Takács Quartet is renowned for bringing a sense of vitality and excitement to their performances with uncompromising attention to detail. Their dozens of recordings have garnered three Gramophone Awards, a Grammy Award, three Japanese Record Academy Awards, Disc of the Year at the inaugural BBC Music Magazine Awards, and Ensemble Album of the Year at the Classical Brits. “This is chamber-music playing of overwhelming intensity … simply the best I have ever heard in concert” — The Guardian Artists Edward Dusinberre, Harumi Rhodes, violin Geraldine Walther, viola András Fejér, cello Program Haydn String Quartet in C Major, H.III:39 “The Bird” Bartók String Quartet No. 3, BB 93 — Intermission —

Lee Hogans and Pursuance – The Groove
July 05, 2019 – New York

By maintaining an aggressive path of musical study and professional achievement, W. Lee Hogans has fashioned a distinct musical style. He formed his own band Pursuance in 2004. His songs, featuring strong grooves with catchy melodies, encompass the worlds of Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul. Stylistic influences range from Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard to James Brown and Run DMC. Pursuance’s album The Vibe Orientation debuted in 2005; it has received airplay on XM Radio and is available on iTunes and other formats. Later this year his second album What We Play is Life will hit the market. Pursuance has dazzled audiences at many destination venues throughout New York and New Jersey, including the Blue Note, Groove, and Cecil’s Jazz Club.

Nancy Kelly At Birdland Theater – Birdland Theater
July 05, 2019 – New York

Wand @ Elsewhere (Rooftop) – Elsewhere (Rooftop)
July 05, 2019 – Brooklyn

seasonal large outdoor bar and events space, offering a signature frozen drink menu, shows & parties, sunset DJ sessions, food pop-ups, film screenings, art happenings, and much more all summer.

Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet At Jazz Standard – Jazz Standard
July 05, 2019 – New York

Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet At Jazz Standard

Live in the Taproom: Summer Music Series – Taproom 642
July 05, 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

Veronica Swift with the Emmet Cohen Trio – Birdland Jazz Club
July 05, 2019 – New York

At just 24 years of age Veronica Swift is being recognized as one of the top young singers in jazz. The child of jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian and the late bebop pianist Hod O’Brien, Veronica has already appeared at Lincoln Center, Telluride Jazz Festival, Blues Alley, The Jazz Cruise, and Birdland, performing with Jon Hendricks, Annie Ross, Esperanza Spalding, Joe Lovano, Bob Dorough, Paquito d’Rivera, and other established jazz artists.

Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet – Jazz Standard
July 05, 2019 – New York

Under the direction of the wizard of the Hammond B3, this exceptional aggregation draws on a deep pool of jazz talent, combining veteran players like Chris Potter with such spirited up–and–comers as saxophonist Alexa Tarantino. “Dr. Lonnie Smith can play fast and fierce yet is often most affecting in the quietest moments, deep in a ballad or winding down from a climactic chorus. He can seem like a preacher possessed or a meditative monk—or both—within the same song…’I hear everything in that organ,’ he said. ‘It’s got the sun and the moon, the earth and the water. That’s how it feels to me.'” (Larry Blumenthal, The Wall Street Journal, 7.18.2012) Dr. Lonnie Smith – Hammond B3 organ Jeremy Pelt – trumpet Joel Frahm – tenor saxophone (Friday & Saturday) Chris Potter – tenor, alto & soprano saxophones (Sunday only) Alexa Tarantino – alto saxophone, flute Jason Marshall – baritone saxophone Jonathan Kreisberg – guitar Xavier Breaker – drums

Miki Yamanaka Group – Fat Cat
July 06, 2019 – New York

Miki Yamanaka Group

Phyllis Hyman Tribute with Queen Diva — Jazz – Triad Theater
July 06, 2019 – New York

MAC vocalist and Divine Voices Music recording artist Queen Diva (The Beaumont Theater in Lincoln Center, Apollo Theater, Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar) will be performing a Phyllis Hyman Tribute.

KIZZ DANIEL – Amazura
July 06, 2019 – Queens

Kizz Daniel will be performing live in AMAZURA TOWN HALL QUEENS NEWYORK on JULY 6TH formerly known as Kiss Daniel, is an award-winning Nigerian recording artist, performer and entertainer.

On Stage At Kingsborough Presents: The George Gee Swing Orchestr – On Stage at Kingsborough
July 06, 2019 – Brooklyn

Get ready to jump, jive and wail to patriotic and all-American tunes at this swingin’ Independence Day celebration! The George Gee Swing Orchestra is the swingin’-est, blowin’-est, heppest classic big band in New York City! They are in residence at Swing 46 in Manhattan and have dazzled audiences from Boston to Tokyo, including gigs at the “I Love Jazz” festival in Brazil and Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night’s Swing festival. “The swingin’est band in the land!” – Frankie Manning With Special Guest Vocalist John Dokes & A Lindy-Hopping Dance Duo!

Jack Broadbent – YMCA Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
July 06, 2019 – Bay Shore

Hailed as “The new master of the slide guitar” by the Montreux Jazz Festival and “The real thang” by the legendary Bootsy Collins, Jack Broadbent has spent the past year wowing international audiences with his unique blend of virtuosic acoustic and slide guitar, and poignant folk and blues inspired vocals. Following a string of successful shows opening for legendary artists, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Hallyday, Robben Ford, and Tony Joe White, Jack headlined his own whirlwind international tour, playing sold out shows for music lovers in Europe, New Zealand, Japan, the US and Canada. 2017 will be a big year for Jack as he works on a new album and continues touring internationally.

Laura Benanti – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
July 06, 2019 – Katonah

TALES FROM SOPRANO ISLE Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti brings a sparkling evening of song to the Venetian Theater stage. A highly celebrated singer, dancer, and actress who took Broadway by storm at the age of 18, Benanti’s talents have led her to numerous roles on stage and screen, including recent revivals of She Loves Me and My Fair Lady. “She is flat-out gorgeous, sings like an angel, and inhabits a character with the sort of presence and total conviction granted only to a precious few.” — Philadelphia Inquirer Artists Laura Benanti 6:00pm Join us for a complimentary pre-concert reception in celebration of LGBTQ Pride season in the Sense Circle.

NY Jazz Flutet – Symphony Space
July 06, 2019 – New York

The NY JAZZ FLUTET is a unique, in-demand, cooperative group of flutists who have defined a new sound. Individually leaders of their own ensembles, the FLUTET has embraced Jazz, Latin, World Beat, and Classical Musics as versatile entities. Described as highly professional and elegant, this core group of 4 multi-flutists plus percussionist (who also occasionally plays flute) provides a lush, musical mixture that is well suited for upscale venues and events. The repertoire includes Jazz greats such as Clifford Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, and Duke Ellington as well as originals by the members.

J.C. Hopkins & the Biggish Band – Minton’s Playhouse
July 06, 2019 – Harlem

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

Swing Party with the Eyal Vilner Big Band – The Django
July 06, 2019 – New York

Swing Party with the Eyal Vilner Big Band

The Justice Collective – The Groove
July 06, 2019 – New York

The Justice Collective is a musical project created by Boyce upon moving to New York City. This band, though an ever-shifting experiment, is consistently focused on alluding to an educated understanding of improvising and jazz harmony while occupying a less swing-focused and more mainstream rhythmic palette. The group thrives on the level of friendship shared between members, even if the lineup isn’t the same every time, there are no enemies and there is no negative energy occupying the musical space, instead all energy is focused on nurturing each other’s creativity and unique talents to create a sum total sound that reflects every musician’s contribution to the group. There is no mystical or mysterious energy surrounding the group, these are simply just talented human beings who enjoy each other’s company and the company of those who listen. Humans make this music, so we act like humans. The group is set to record in 2019 and will make frequent appearances in New York City in the coming months.

Phyllis Hyman Tribute with Queen Diva — JAZZ – Triad Theatre
July 06, 2019 – New York

MAC vocalist and Divine Voices Music recording artist Queen Diva (The Beaumont Theater in Lincoln Center, Apollo Theater, Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar) will be performing a Phyllis Hyman Tribute.

Nancy Kelly At Birdland Theater – Birdland Theater
July 06, 2019 – New York

#1 Rooftop Desi Party in Manhattan – Mykonos Blue
July 06, 2019 – New York

DESI PARTY IN MANHATTAN, elevating Desi Party circuit to new heights, Mykonos Blue is a dazzling, one-of-a-kind rooftop with spectacular views of Midtown Manhattan, plush offerings, and a whole bunch of luxurious bottle service tables.

A Weekly Saturday Night DesiParty – Stage48
July 06, 2019 – New York

Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet At Jazz Standard – Jazz Standard
July 06, 2019 – New York

Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet At Jazz Standard

Veronica Swift with the Emmet Cohen Trio – Birdland Jazz Club
July 06, 2019 – New York

KIZZ DANIEL LIVE IN NYC – Amazura
July 06, 2019 – Queens

Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet – Jazz Standard
July 06, 2019 – New York

Mimi Oz – The Bowery Electric
July 07, 2019 – New York

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Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band – Fat Cat
July 07, 2019 – New York

Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band

Jade Synstelien’s Fatcat Bigband – Fat Cat
July 07, 2019 – New York

Jade Synstelien’s Fatcat Bigband

After Hours hosted by The Program of Deprogramming – Fat Cat
July 07, 2019 – New York

After Hours hosted by The Program of Deprogramming

Orchestra of St. Luke’s – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
July 07, 2019 – Katonah

Diving into his obsession with Beethoven’s music, Jonathan Biss is in the fourth year of his Beethoven/5 commissioning project: the five Beethoven piano concertos each presented with a contemporary composer’s response. After welcoming the NY Premiere of Timo Andres’ entry in 2016, we are proud to be again a co-commissioner for the latest installment, Caroline Shaw’s Watermark, a response to Beethoven’s 3rd Piano Concerto. “Biss radiates a confidence solidly based on prodigious technique, every never needing recharging, and a stylistic perception both intuitive and intelligent.” — The Washington Post Artists Grant Llewellyn, conductor Jonathan Biss, piano Program Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37 — Intermission — Caroline Shaw Watermark (NY Premiere, co-commissioned by Caramoor) Mozart Symphony No. 38 in D Major, K. 504, “Prague”

Cortelyou Jazz Jam – Bar Chord
July 07, 2019 – Brooklyn

weekly jazz jam hosted by Michael Vitali

Independence Day Great American Songbook Concert – Van Cortlandt House
July 07, 2019 – Bronx, NY

Bronx Arts Ensemble celebrates Independence Day with an American Songbook program, featuring the vocal talents of Deanna Kirk and Victoria Ortiz, fearless artists and educators. With a wide-ranging selection of beloved songs from both jazz and Broadway traditions, we honor the history of American songwriting.

The Music of Al Green and Otis Redding – The Groove
July 07, 2019 – New York

The songs of two of the greatest soul singers of our time — Al Green and Otis Redding — are the focus of this musical homage at Club Groove in NYC. Green brought us classics like “Let’s Stay Together,” “Love and Happiness” and “Tired of Being Alone,” while Otis Redding is famed for such timeless songs as “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay,” “Try a Little Tenderness” and “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long.” Their remarkable catalogs of hits will be performed and celebrated by Harlem-based duo Papa J. and Mo’ Soul. The group incorporates blues, soul, and funk into their sounds, making it a perfect fit for Green’s and Redding’s arsenals of gorgeous, moving hit songs.

Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet At Jazz Standard – Jazz Standard
July 07, 2019 – New York

Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet At Jazz Standard

Dr. Lonnie Smith Octet – Jazz Standard
July 07, 2019 – New York

Reggae Booze Cruise Yacht Party 2019 – Skyport Marina
Through July 07, 2019 – New York

Midnight Summer Cruise Blackout Yacht Party – New York Comedy Club
Through July 07, 2019 – New York

Bollywood Beats @ Stage48 NYC – A Weekly Saturday Night DesiParty – Stage48
Through July 07, 2019 – New York

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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