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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.
Works & Process, the Performing – The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Peter B Lewis Theater
November 10, 2019 – New York
Kidney Walk – Foley Square
November 10, 2019 – New York
Valery Ponomarev Jazz Quartet – Made In New York Jazz Cafe&Bar
November 10, 2019 – Brooklyn
Linda Presgrave Quartet – Tomi Jazz
November 10, 2019 – New York
Linda Presgrave Quartet
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – Village Vanguard
November 10, 2019 – New York
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT SINCE 1966The 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.
Floating Weeds – Tomi Jazz
November 10, 2019 – New York
Floating Weeds
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – Village Vanguard
November 10, 2019 – New York
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT SINCE 1966The 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.
Tamara Jokic & Menshei – DROM
November 10, 2019 – New York
Ages 21+We are excited to announce that Tamara Jokic, a singer and songwriter from Serbia, brings her mesmerizing voice and wonderful music to DROM NYC on the night of 10th of November. With her original and traditional music originating from the Balkans and the Mediterranean, accompanied by a world-class band, she will take us to a different and exciting place where East meets the West.
Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band – Fat Cat
November 10, 2019 – New York
Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band
Lafayette Harris Group – Fat Cat
November 10, 2019 – New York
Lafayette Harris Group
Jim Campilongo – 55 Bar
November 10, 2019 – New York
Jim Campilongo
The Music of Jacques Brel & Charles Aznavour – Club Bonafide
November 10, 2019 – New York
Few things are more distinctly French than the music of Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour. These and other Gallic icons are the focus of a musical homage to the City of Lights from the duo Yael & Gabriel. Yael Dray-Barel is a French/Israeli singer/songwriter influenced by rock and gypsy jazz, and her songs often incorporate the five languages she speaks. Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida infuses his compositions with the essence of classical tango, flamenco and contemporary jazz. Together, the pair will salute such timeless French songs as “Ne Me Quitte Pas,” “La Boheme,” “La Mama” and more at Club Bonafide in New York City.
Golden Age of 30’s & 40’s Jazz & Swing Feat. the New York Nightingales – Club Bonafide
November 10, 2019 – New York
The New York Nightingales & The New Retro Orchestra is the Golden Age of 30’s & 40’s Jazz & Swing experience you’ll have to see to believe. They are accompanied by Some of New York’s Best Musicians. Not only do they have great voices, but they have inventive little comedic bits and choreographed moves that keep on entertaining. Some say better and prettier than the Andrew Sisters. These gals will steal your heart with their unique arrangements of your favorite Jazz & swing tunes. Tight harmonies and playful personalities are what make the New York Nightingales timeless and suitable for any event, especially a Show at NY’s Club Bonafide.
Jordan Rakei – The Bowery Ballroom
November 10, 2019 – New York
Age Limit: 18 and OverOn the 14th June Jordan Rakei will release his new album “Origin” on Ninja Tune. It includes new singles “Say Something” and “Minds Eye”, and is overtly inspired by dystopian visions of our future, with many of the album lyrics exploring technological growth, and how it affects our sense of humanity.
Happy Hour Piano Bar With Sarah Mucho – Freddys Bar & Backroom
November 10, 2019 – Brooklyn
Frontroom Piano & Vocal with Very Special Guests.
Guitar Masters Series: Sheryl Bailey – Zinc Bar
November 11, 2019 – New York
Acclaimed guitarist Sheryl Bailey brings his trio to Zinc jazz club on Monday, November 11. She’s supported by organist Ron Oswanski and drummer Ian Froman.There’s no description more apt for Sheryl Bailey than “A sizzling guitar goddess”, coined by Elliot Simon of All About Jazz. He’s not alone with his superlatives-Adam Levy of Guitar Player Magazine calls Sheryl “One of the most compelling tones of her generation”, and Frank Forte of Just Jazz Guitar ranks her “among the best bop guitar players with a fresh approach and something new.”
Matt Woods & the Natural Disasters – Skinny Dennis
November 11, 2019 – Brooklyn
Matt Woods & the Natural Disasters
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – Village Vanguard
November 11, 2019 – New York
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT SINCE 1966The 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.
The Scalicis – Tomi Jazz
November 11, 2019 – New York
The Scalicis
Johnny O’Neal – Fat Cat
November 11, 2019 – New York
Johnny O’Neal
Haruna Fakazawa Duo – Tomi Jazz
November 11, 2019 – New York
Haruna Fakazawa Duo
Ned Gould Quartet – Fat Cat
November 11, 2019 – New York
Ned Gould Quartet
Guitar Masters Series: Sheryl Bailey – Zinc Bar
November 11, 2019 – New York
Acclaimed guitarist Sheryl Bailey brings his trio to Zinc jazz club on Monday, November 11. She’s supported by organist Ron Oswanski and drummer Ian Froman.There’s no description more apt for Sheryl Bailey than “A sizzling guitar goddess”, coined by Elliot Simon of All About Jazz. He’s not alone with his superlatives-Adam Levy of Guitar Player Magazine calls Sheryl “One of the most compelling tones of her generation”, and Frank Forte of Just Jazz Guitar ranks her “among the best bop guitar players with a fresh approach and something new.”Sheryl’s playing is unquestionably “sizzling”. She has groomed incredible chops and impeccable taste with which she applies them. It’s said (by Lee Metcalf, The Villager) that she can “go from zero to blazing in two beats”, but she is continually praised for never sacrificing melody and lyricism for technique. “She balances superior technical skills with a strong lyrical sense and swinging touch” continues Metcalf, and Joe Taylor of Soundstage says “Bailey combines an astonishing command of the fingerboard with a seemingly endless flow of melodic invention.”
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra – Village Vanguard
November 11, 2019 – New York
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT SINCE 1966The 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.
Woody Allen & the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band – Caf Carlyle
November 11, 2019 – New York
Woody Allen & the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band
Ray Gallon Trio – Fat Cat
November 11, 2019 – New York
Ray Gallon Trio
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party – Birdland Jazz Club
November 11, 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.
Alan Broadbent, Don Falzone & Billy Mintz – Mezzrow Jazz Club
November 11, 2019 – New York
Pianist Alan Broadbent has a a fluid grace and romantic heart with the soul of real jazz. With Don Falzone on bass and Billy Mintz on drums.
Ryoju Fukushiro Trio – Tomi Jazz
November 12, 2019 – New York
Ryoju Fukushiro Trio
Shu Odamura Duo – Tomi Jazz
November 12, 2019 – New York
Shu Odamura Duo
Saul Rubin Zebtet – Fat Cat
November 12, 2019 – New York
Saul Rubin Zebtet
Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop – Fat Cat
November 12, 2019 – New York
Peter Brainin & the Latin Jazz Workshop
Our Future is Central: A Musical Celebration – Carnegie Hall
November 12, 2019 – New York
An evening of story and song celebrating Central Synagogue’s first 180 years. Central’s clergy, staff, and a team of creative contributors and writers have planned a night of music, memories and surprises
Silver Arrow Band – DROM
November 12, 2019 – New York
Ages 21+The Silver Arrows are a premium 3-14 man band that are specialists in high-energy music for festivals, events and private functions – at a sensible price. We pride ourselves on having a “cooler-than-average” song list that is never cheesey, and focuses squarely on filling your dance-floor. With the Silver Arrow Band you’ll get the best musicians in the country, playing your favourite music. The Silver Arrows play a wide variety of tunes, but our trademark specialty is up-tempo festival-style music – capable of everything from chart classics, funk grooves, soul, swing/jazz to current top 40 and dance hits. On one night we might be playing completely 1950s rock n’ roll, and on the next night, only 80s hits. Or a mixture of eveything- you really have to see it live to understand!
Sammy Wags Trio – The Groove
November 12, 2019 – New York
All AgesSammy Wags TrioAn ever-evolving group with a bit more flexibility than many of his other projects, the Sammy Wags Trio is the first venture into uncharted territory in which Sam performs mostly original Jazz/Groove music on a hybrid Guitar/Bass instrument of his own creation. A more intimate, yet exciting departure from his other projects, this music comes from a life long yearning to be able to provide the full harmonic foundation with which to build a group off of. Sam is determined to make his, and his peers voices heard in the ever-changing landscape of creative music. His consistent, overarching goal in all musical pursuits is to encourage thoughtfulness, to provoke emotion, and to lift the spirits of all who he interacts with.
Pre-College Orchestra – Alice Tully Hall
November 12, 2019 – New York
Adam Glaser, ConductorPiano soloist to be announcedDUKAS La Peri FanfareRENE ORTH Chasing Light PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 (Competition to be held October 11, 2019)COPLAND Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes
Daniel Bennett Group – Residence Inn Times Square
November 12, 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)
Harlem Blues Project – The Iridium
November 12, 2019 – New York
Harlem Blues Project
Michelle Zangara, Niall Cade, Alberto Pibiri & Nobu Yamasaki – Mezzrow Jazz Club
November 12, 2019 – New York
Sultry and lyrical vocalist Michelle Zangara makes her return to Mezzrow with her quartet featuring Niall Cade on tenor sax, Albert Pibiri on piano, and Nobu Yamasaki on bass for a night of song.
Vocalist Naama Gheber – Mezzrow Jazz Club
November 12, 2019 – New York
Join vocalist Naama Gheber for our after hours set.
Vocalist Naama Gheber – Mezzrow Jazz Club
November 12, 2019 – New York
Join vocalist Naama Gheber for our after hours set.
Havana Nights Minton’s Playhouse – Minton’s playhouse
November 13, 2019 – Harlem
Featuring : The Dennis Hernandez’s Amalia Band
Equinox Flower – Tomi Jazz
November 13, 2019 – New York
Equinox Flower
David Durrah Trio – Tomi Jazz
November 13, 2019 – New York
David Durrah Trio
Raphael D’lugoff Trio +1 – Fat Cat
November 13, 2019 – New York
Raphael D’lugoff Trio +1
Joe Farnsworth Trio In Memory of Harold Mabern – Fat Cat
November 13, 2019 – New York
Joe Farnsworth Trio In Memory of Harold Mabern
Hold the Mic – Westcott Theater
November 13, 2019 – Syracuse
HOLD THE MICSave $1.00 on your order by sharing this event with your friends at checkout!
Sonatenabend – Paul Hall at The Juilliard School
November 13, 2019 – New York
Pianists from Juilliard’s Collaborative Piano department perform sonata repertoire in partnership with student instrumentalists.
Chamber Ensembles | Wednesdays at One – Alice Tully Hall
November 13, 2019 – New York
Juilliard artists share their talent with the community in these free, hour-long lunchtime concerts on Wednesday afternoons throughout the season.
Celebrity Music Presents Country Night – 89 North Music Venue
November 13, 2019 – Patchogue
Featuring line dancing instruction with Leslie and Charlie playing all of your favorite country requests
Juilliard Opera Presents Mozart’s Cos fan tutte – Peter Jay Sharp Theater
November 13, 2019 – New York
Juilliard Opera presents Mozart’s Cos fan Tutte directed by David Paul with the Juilliard Orchestra conducted by Nimrod David Pfeffer.
David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band – Birdland Jazz Club
November 13, 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.”Now in its 17th year of residency at Birdland, the weekly post-workday engagement is the city’s best musical bargain! Tuba player David Ostwald leads a rotating lineup that features talents such as clarinetist Anat Cohen, trombonist/vocalist Wycliffe Gordon, pianist Ehud Asherie, drummer Marion Felder and more!
Roy Haynes – Blue Note
Through November 13, 2019 – New York
OY HAYNES is the pulse of legendary jazz. For over 70 years Roy Haynes has influenced and innovated, shaping some of the greatest recordings in jazz while his joyous drumming with the legends of the genre altered the very fabric and direction of jazz improvisation. Louis Armstrong. Lester Young. Charlie Parker. Thelonius Monk. Sarah Vaughn. Miles Davis. John Coltrane. Dizzy Gillespie. Bud Powell. Ella Fitzgerald. Stan Getz. Chick Corea. Pat Metheny. The list goes on and on as does Roy’s unflagging energy and marvelous invention.
Jazzmobile Residency – Minton’s Playhouse
November 14, 2019 – Harlem
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BERTHA HOPE!Jazzmobile’s Thursday Night Residency at Minton’s Playhouse the Newest Addition to New York City’s Newest Running Jazz Festival: “Jazzmobile’s Winterfest!”Happy Hour 5:00-8:00 PMNo Cover a Free Admission Event!!Make Your Reservations for 7:30 PM &/Or *9:30 PM ShowThere Is a $30 Minimum for Food and or Beverages
David Love – Tomi Jazz
November 14, 2019 – New York
David Love
AfuriKo – Tomi Jazz
November 14, 2019 – New York
AfuriKo
Keith Brown Group – Fat Cat
November 14, 2019 – New York
Keith Brown Group
Greg Glassman Quintet – Fat Cat
November 14, 2019 – New York
Greg Glassman Quintet
El Gaitazo with MV Caldera – DROM
November 14, 2019 – New York
Ages 21+El GaitazoMv Caldera
Leslie Cartaya – DROM
November 14, 2019 – New York
One of Miami’s most talented and soulful singers performs for the first time in New York live at DROM in the East Village!
Metropolitan Klezmer concert – Museum at Eldridge Street
November 14, 2019 – New York
Now celebrating their 25th year together, Metropolitan Klezmer brings eclectic exuberance to Yiddish musical genres from all over the map. Performing vibrant versions of gems from wedding dance, trance, folk, swing and tango styles, as well as soundtrack material from vintage Yiddish films, this octet re-invents tradition with irreverence, respect, and joy. This special performance will also feature a rarely heard repertoire including balladry of the Triangle Fire, a Yiddish-rooted Soviet animation score, and a gorgeous range of imaginative original compositions.
After Hours hosted by Kate Cosco – Fat Cat
November 14, 2019 – New York
After Hours hosted by Kate Cosco
Jazz & Blues Queens : The Music of Nina Simone, Billie Holiday & Etta James – Club Bonafide
November 14, 2019 – New York
First Ladies of Jazz & Blues: The Music of Etta James, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone & More feat. Emilie SurteesJazz has not one queen but three, and impassioned vocalist Emilie Surtees will pay homage to all of them in First Ladies of Jazz & Blues. From scat to breathy ballads, “First Lady of Song” Billie Holiday could do it all while Etta James is considered one of the greatest blues singers who ever lived. And Nina Simone lit the world on fire with a vibrato that stirred souls and moved mountains. Hear some of this Holy Trinity’s greatest hits as Surtees interprets them with conviction at Club Bonafide in New York.
Padam Padam the Music of Edith Piaf – Club Bonafide
November 14, 2019 – New York
Ransack the Louvre, scour every patisserie, interrogate every mime you will not find anything more French than the music of Edith Piaf, whose quavering voice instantly summons images of a bygone, bohemian world of heartache and longing. So what better way to celebrate Sunday Brunch to honor France’s greatest star? Now Yael & Gabriel perform selections from Piaf’s incomparable repertoire, which includes “La Vie En Rose”, “Non, Je Ne Regrette” , “Hymne a L’amour” “Milord”,”La Foule”,”I’Accordeoniste” and ” Padam Padam” and many more wonderful songs at Club Bonafide in New York City. Yael Dray-Barel is a French/Israeli singer/songwriter influenced by rock and gypsy jazz, and her songs often incorporate the five languages she can speak. Gabriel Hermida is an Argentinian guitarist, infusing his compositions with the essence of classical tango, flamenco and contemporary jazz. Together, their styles create a uniquely exciting musical mix.
George Cables, Essiet Essiet & Victor Lewis – Mezzrow Jazz Club
November 14, 2019 – New York
Pianist George Cables is a true master and jazz legend. His long resume includes Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins Art Blakey and many others. His approach is modern with a tremendous jazz feeling. He is joined by Essiet Essiet on bass and Victor Lewis on drums for George’s 75th birthday celebration.
Harlem Jazz Series – Sista Zock’s Trio – Greater Calvary Baptist Church
November 15, 2019 – New York
Harlem based artist, Sista Zock’s music straddles the fence between Spoken Word/Song and Jazz Hip-Hop and Jazz. ZOCK has been performing in and around NYC since 2006 with various artist Dennis Davis, Gregory Porter, Chip Crawford, Lakecia Benjamin, Aziza Miller, Lady Cantrese, Kelvyn Bell. She has worked alongside and or shared the stage/film with Wole Soyinka, Ben Vereen, Erykah Badu, Stephen Baldwin, Loretta Divine, Doug E Fresh and more. Her performance can be intimate enough for a living room setting or can power up a small city with drumming, dancing and live models. Her body of work is dedicated to the Fallen Soldiers, the ones who have sacrificed their lives for the betterment of others, the Victims of senseless killings, to the ones who are ahead of their time and the ones whose time has yet to come. Zakiyyah has appeared on stage, film and TV. She is an ensemble member of Knoxville, Tennessee’s company The Carpetbag Theatre, Inc. Her mentor and dear friend Abiodun Oyewole of “The Last Poets”, is featured on her recent album “ZOCK SOLID, Where the Stem Meets the Root”.1st set: 7:00 pm – 7:45pm (15 min break) 2nd Set: 8:00pm – 8:45pmArtists: Sista Zock, Sharif Kal… (read more)
Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar – Daryl’s House Club
November 15, 2019 – New York
All AgesSonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar are making some duo appearances in 2016. Louisiana’s slide guitar wizard will deliver his bottle-neck style slide chops while Austin’s sweetheart of the steel guitar will showcase the renowned talent that earned her a spot in the Texas Music Hall of Fame.Revered for his unique slide guitar technique, Sonny Landreth has collaborated with many legendary performers including John Hiatt, Jimmy Buffett,Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton. Summer of 2013, Sonny was part of the Peter Frampton led Guitar Circus tour, often closing the night playing with Frampton on an extended ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” This year Sonny was named Best Instrumentalist/Guitarist at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis by The Blues Foundation.
Yasushi Gonjo Trio – Tomi Jazz
November 15, 2019 – New York
Yasushi Gonjo Trio
Takenori Nishiuchi Quartet – Tomi Jazz
November 15, 2019 – New York
Takenori Nishiuchi Quartet
Jazz-Star Series Featuring King Solomon Hick – Minton’s Playhouse
November 15, 2019 – Harlem
1st Set7:30 pm Doors Open 6 pm2nd Set9:30 pm Doors Open 9 pmSets are 1 hour longThe admission price is $25.00 per set PLUS a 2 drink minimum.* Admission may increase depending upon a given week’s performance schedule.At the age of 13 Solomon started playing with the Cotton Club 17-piece band as Lead Guitarist and still continues to perform there.He has been featured in The Washington Post, New York Daily News, The New York Times, Amsterdam News, November 2016 front cover of Blues Blast magazine, Montana’s Bigfork Eagle, New Jersey Jazz Society News, and the PBS TV series American Music.
Gerry Eastman & Friends: Jam session – Williamsburg Music Center
November 15, 2019 – Brooklyn
In addition to performing with his band and welcoming all kinds of artists in his club week after week, WMC owner & founder Gerry Eastman is active on the New York music scene as a guitarist, bassist, composer, conductor, and bandleader. He is one of the few people still around who have toured the world with jazz icons such as Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, and Etta Jones.
Mj Territo Quartet Presents ‘Strictly for the Birds – Club Bonafide
November 15, 2019 – New York
An evening of jazz and song inspired by our feathered friends. This lively, fun set is also an homage to one of MJ’s heroines, Carmen McRae, and her 1958 album, “Birds of a Feather.” Featuring fresh, sassy, and original arrangements of tunes from the Great American Songbook and beyond
Mj Territo Quartet Presents ‘Strictly for the Birds – Club Bonafide
November 15, 2019 – New York
An evening of jazz and song inspired by our feathered friends. This lively, fun set is also an homage to one of MJ’s heroines, Carmen McRae, and her 1958 album, “Birds of a Feather.” Featuring fresh, sassy, and original arrangements of tunes from the Great American Songbook and beyond
Daniel Weiss Group – Fat Cat
November 15, 2019 – New York
Daniel Weiss Group
The Supreme Queens – Fat Cat
November 15, 2019 – New York
The Supreme Queens
David Amram 89 – Jazz Forum
November 15, 2019 – Tarrytown
Multi-instrumentalist, composer, Bop raconteur and Renaissance man David Amram has been on the music scene since the early 1950’s. He started his professional life in music as a French Hornist in the National Symphony Orchestra in 1951. He moved to New York City in 1955 and played French horn in the legendary jazz bands of Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton and Oscar Pettiford. David Amram was the first composer-in-residence for the N.Y. Philharmonic, chosen by Leonard Bernstein in 1966, and composed the scores for films including Splendor In The Grass, The Manchurian Candidate and many more. He has toured the world extensively, working as a musician and a conductor in over 35 countries, spreading love, music and inspiration to so many.
Mj Territo Quartet Presents Strictly for the Birds – Club Bonafide
November 15, 2019 – New York
An evening of jazz and song inspired by our feathered friends. This lively, fun set is also an homage to one of MJ’s heroines, Carmen McRae, and her 1958 album, “Birds of a Feather.” Featuring fresh, sassy, and original arrangements of tunes from the Great American Songbook and beyond
Isabelle Georges Oh L L – Feinstein’s/54 Below
November 15, 2019 – New York
Oh L L! Fantastique and fline, Parisian cabaret star Isabelle Georges makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below debut. With her trademark soaring vocals, theatrical delivery, and a stunning five-piece band, she’ll lead you on a passionate journey through the French repertoire and beyond. The show features the songs of Brel, Bcaud, Piaf, Aznavour, and more in an unbeatable mixture of jazz, cabaret, and pop.This is sure to be a night you won’t want to miss!
Chucho Valds – Dizzy’s Club
November 15, 2019 – New York
Pianists Chucho Valds and Chick Corea are two of the all-time greats, living legends who are as musically virile now as ever. They have won more than 30 Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards combined, while redefining different corners of modern music in the process. Tonight, they play together for the first time.The first half of this concert will be a master class in solo piano performance, with Valds selecting and improvising pieces across a broad spectrum of Cuban, Afro-Latin, and jazz styles. With fleet-fingered, cross-cultural brilliance in every phrase, Valds brings unbridled passion and astonishing technique to every performance.For the second half of the concert, we asked Valds, “If you could play with any artist with whom you’ve never played before, who would you pick?” His answer, “Chick Corea,” sets the stage for an unforgettable concert.
Mandolin Orange – Brooklyn Steel
November 15, 2019 – Brooklyn
Mandolin OrangeSunny WarMandolin Orange’s music radiates a mysterious warmth their songs feel like whispered secrets, one hand cupped to your ear. The North Carolina duo have built a steady and growing fanbase with this kind of intimacy, and on Tides of A Teardrop, due out February 1, it is more potent than ever. By all accounts, it is the duo’s fullest, richest, and most personal effort. You can hear the air between themthe taut space of shared understanding, as palpable as a magnetic field, that makes their music sound like two halves of an endlessly completing thought. Singer-songwriter Andrew Marlin and multiinstrumentalist Emily Frantz have honed this lamp glow intimacy for years.
The Birdland Big Band – Birdland Jazz Club
November 15, 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!”
George Cables, Essiet Essiet & Victor Lewis – Mezzrow Jazz Club
November 15, 2019 – New York
Pianist George Cables is a true master and jazz legend. His long resume includes Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins Art Blakey and many others. His approach is modern with a tremendous jazz feeling. He is joined by Essiet Essiet on bass and Victor Lewis on drums for an evening of trio.
George Cables, Ed Howard & Victor Lewis – Mezzrow Jazz Club
November 16, 2019 – New York
Pianist George Cables is a true master and jazz legend. His long resume includes Freddie Hubbard, Sonny Rollins Art Blakey and many others. His approach is modern with a tremendous jazz feeling. He is joined by Ed Howard on bass and Victor Lewis on drums for an evening of trio.
Linda Eder ‘If You See Me’ – The Madison Theatre at Molloy College
November 16, 2019 – Rockville Centre
Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, Standards, Pop, Country, and Jazz. When she performs “live” in concert, it is amazing to experience the ease with which she moves back and forth from one genre to another, as if she were gifted with the vocal ability to perform each genre as well as all the others.
Beerathon – Wicked Willy’s
November 16, 2019 – New York,
Robby Ameen and the Days in the Night Band – Made In New York Jazz Cafe&Bar
November 16, 2019 – Brooklyn
SPECIAL GUESTS: Bob Franceschini sax Conrad Herwig trombone Robby Ameen drums Edsel Gomez piano Lincoln Goines bass
Beerathon – Washington
November 16, 2019 – New York,
Off the Road Again with Sean Walsh – Skinny Dennis
November 16, 2019 – Brooklyn
Off the Road Again with Sean Walsh
Hvp: Tales of appalachia & hemingway – Bardavon
November 16, 2019 – Poughkeepsie
Music Director/Conductor Randall Craig FleischerSupporting Poughkeepsie Library’s Big Read: Ron Rash’s Burning Bright, the concert features Appalachian themes by Jay Ungar, Molly Mason and Aaron Copland as well a Grammy Award winning cello concerto inspired by Hemingway with Zuill Bailey.Jay Ungar & Molly Mason: Music of Appalachia Daybreak in the Mountains, The Lover’s Waltz & Devil’s DreamCopland: Appalachian Spring SuiteDaugherty: Tales of Hemingway w/ Zuill Bailey, celloMade possible through the generous support of Rhinebeck Bank, the Dr. Edwin Ulrich Charitable Trust, the Norman & Jeannie Greene Fund of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District, Vassar Brothers Institute, the Bruderhof and WMHT FM 89.1 Schenectady and WRHV.
Akihiro Yamamoto Trio – Tomi Jazz
November 16, 2019 – New York
Akihiro Yamamoto Trio
The Standard Procedures – Tomi Jazz
November 16, 2019 – New York
The Standard Procedures
Michael Gallant Trio – Tomi Jazz
November 16, 2019 – New York
Michael Gallant Trio
Andrew Bayer – Avant Gardner
November 16, 2019 – New York
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– The Madison Theatre
November 16, 2019 – Rockville Centre
Showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time, Linda Eder’s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, Standards, Pop, Country, and Jazz.
BK Sonics – The Groove
November 16, 2019 – New York
All AgesFeaturing international talent from across NYC and based in Brooklyn, BKSonics never fail to deliver the goods when it comes to tight grooves and soaring vocals. With their combined love of Funk and Soul the band perform the hits of Tower of Power, Chaka Kahn, Nina Simone, James Brown and many more. Fronted by the mesmerizing talent of Aisha Carpenter, BKSonics take you through timeless, grooving tunes with power, grace and intention.
Theory and Ear Training Faculty | Pre-College Faculty Recital – Paul Hall at The Juilliard School
November 16, 2019 – New York
Performances by Kyle Blaha, Joanna Chao, Evan Fein, Gregory Knowles, Christina Lee, Jae Lee, Joseph Mohan, Daniel Ott, Kevin Quill, Eric Sessler, and Jennifer Underofler
Salon du Chocolat – Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
November 16, 2019 – New York
Salon du Chocolat is a unique global pageantry of chocolatiers, artisans, pastry chefs, experts, and businesses throughout the world who have one thing in common: their passion for all things chocolate. They will entertain and beguile with a cornucopia of delectable products, and exhibit their craft, culture, and knowledge in an expertly curated, experiential venue
Elton John – Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
November 16, 2019 – Uniondale
After nearly 50 years in the ‘biz, Sir Elton John has announced his final tour before he retires, giving the world one last chance to catch the pop legend live. Singer, composer and pianist and activist, Elton John has sold over 300 million records and has over 50 Top 40 hits, making him one of the most successful musicians of all time. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime experience!During his mammoth career he has won everything it’s possible to win: An Oscar, a Golden Globe, a Tony, six Grammys. He’s co-written the soundtrack for one of the world’s most beloved animated movie (The Lion King) and the score for a West End and Broadway phenomenon (Billy Elliott) and his spectacular Las Vegas residency The Million Dollar Piano has spent the better part of a decade hosting packed out audiences eager to catch a glimpse. The list of his classic tracks goes on and on: ‘Rocketman’, ‘Daniel’, ‘Crocodile Rock’, ‘Candle in the Wind’, ‘Your Song’, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, ‘I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues’
La Descarga – Fat Cat
November 16, 2019 – New York
La Descarga
Fatcat Quintet – Fat Cat
November 16, 2019 – New York
Fatcat Quintet
After Hours hosted by Greg Glassman – Fat Cat
November 16, 2019 – New York
After Hours hosted by Greg Glassman
The Music Of Miles and Coltrane – Art House Astoria
November 16, 2019 – Astoria
Today we look at the careers of arguably the two most influential figures in jazz. In 1959 both men recorded their seminal works – John Coltrane’s Giant Steps stretched harmony to it’s breaking point, while Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue went in the complete opposite direction, giving birth to the open, expansive sound of modal jazz. We explore the intersection of two very different careers and characters and how they shaped jazz as we know it today.The Jazz Playground is a fun, interactive and educational live performance program inviting kids and adults of all ages to dance, sing and swing to the rhythms of jazz.
Swinging with the Rat Pack – Club Bonafide
November 16, 2019 – New York
When Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. hit the stage, it was always a “swingin affair”! These enormously talented entertainers, known as “The Rat Pack”, were the coolest cats to ever play Las Vegas. or anywhere for that matter!Now, three skilled New York actors are bringing the songs, the laughs and the charisma of Frank, Dean and Sammy back to life in “Swinging with THE RAT PACK!”This trio of professionals is highly skilled in improvisation and live interactive performance. When they perform, they not only capture the look and sound of Frank, Dean and Sammy, but their irresistible charm and chemistry as well!
French Jazz & Tango Celebrating Piaf, Brel, Aznavour & Piazzolla – Club Bonafide
November 16, 2019 – New York
Celebrating Piaf, Brel, Aznavour & PiazzollaFew things are more distinctly French that the music of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour. These and other Gallic icons are the focus of From Paris With Love, a musical homage to the City of Lights from the duo Yael & Gabriel. Yael Dray-Barel is a French/Israeli singer/songwriter influenced by rock and gypsy jazz, and her songs often incorporate the five languages she speaks. Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida infuses his compositions with the essence of classical tango, flamenco and contemporary jazz. Together, the pair will salute such timeless French songs as “La Vie en Rose,” “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien” and “Hymne a L’Amour, along with work from Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, at Club Bonafide in New York City
The Piaf Experience: The Best of Piaf,Aznavour and Trenet Feat. Margot Sergent – Club Bonafide
November 16, 2019 – New York
The PIAF experience: the best of PIAF, AZNAVOUR, and TRENET starring Margot SergentThe PIAF experience features Margot Sergent, an acclaimed cabaret singer, actress, and harpist who sang her way up from Parisian clubs to prestigious venues such as l’Olympia, almost mirroring the career path of Edith Piaf.On the encouragement of mentors, she then attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music to nourish her passion for jazz, and was trained by renowned masters Ed Tomassi and Maggie Scott (former mentors of Diana Krall and Esperanza Spalding).
Electric Psychology by Acute Inflections: Jazzy Renditions from the Past, Present & Future – Club Bonafide
November 16, 2019 – New York
Acute Inflections, NYC’s chic bass & voice duo, can usually be found entertaining their clients (United Nations, Mercedes-Benz, etc.) at high-end events across the country. Tonight’s show is a rare chance to hear the powerful story of how they discovered their connection, told through jazzy renditions from every genre. From Nina Simone to Childish Gambino, their repertoire is the definition of eclectic, and their original music is stirring, hypnotic and infectious. These sassy artists are also masters of engaging with an audience, so prepare yourself. It’s bound to be a fun and enchanting evening!PS Each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of their new album, Electric Psychology.
Chucho Valds – Dizzy’s Club
November 16, 2019 – New York
Pianists Chucho Valds and Chick Corea are two of the all-time greats, living legends who are as musically virile now as ever. They have won more than 30 Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards combined, while redefining different corners of modern music in the process. Tonight, they play together for the first time.The first half of this concert will be a master class in solo piano performance, with Valds selecting and improvising pieces across a broad spectrum of Cuban, Afro-Latin, and jazz styles. With fleet-fingered, cross-cultural brilliance in every phrase, Valds brings unbridled passion and astonishing technique to every performance.For the second half of the concert, we asked Valds, “If you could play with any artist with whom you’ve never played before, who would you pick?” His answer, “Chick Corea,” sets the stage for an unforgettable concert.
Brandee Younger Quintet – Miller Theatre
November 16, 2019 – New York
With a style reminiscent of the great Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, the genre-defying Brandee Younger has helped to re-introduce the harp as a powerful jazz instrument. Her nuanced presence and willingness to push boundaries have made her invaluable on recordings and in live performance, and here she collaborates with some of her esteemed contemporaries.
Dayme Arocena – Le Poisson Rouge
November 16, 2019 – New York
18+Please note that our ticketing system is paperless. All tickets are for will call only.**Refund Policy & Terms of Service: LPR does not issue refunds or exchanges for ticket purchases. All sales are final. No refunds will be processed for unused tickets or for patrons who are denied entry due to not having valid identification for will call pickup or admittance to an age restricted event. Events are subject to change in date, time, reserved seat location or scheduled act at anytime. In the case of an event cancellation, refunds will be provided via the method of payment originally used.
Works & Process, the Performing – The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Peter B Lewis Theater
November 17, 2019 – New York
JD Warren & The Rudiment – Made In New York Jazz Cafe&Bar
November 17, 2019 – Brooklyn
Dermel Warren- Vocals Gil Defay-Trumpet Ansy Defay-Tenor Joel Desroches-piano Ben Rubens-Bass Jeremy Warren-drums
Noah Macneil Trio – Tomi Jazz
November 17, 2019 – New York
Noah Macneil Trio
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio – Tomi Jazz
November 17, 2019 – New York
Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio
Symphonics Live – Bowery Poetry Club
November 17, 2019 – New York
Symphonics Live is an evening that showcases the finest poets and singer/songwriters in NY. Along with elements of dance and improvisation, Symphonics Live promotes Generosity, Love, and Creativity through the continual exploration of humanity through performing and visual arts. Symphonics Live has performed for crowds of people at the the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club, Highline Ballroom, Joe’s Pub, Zipper Factory Theater, and the Bowery Poetry Club in New York.
Jane Monheit – Center for the Arts of Homer
November 17, 2019 – Homer
With her new album, The Songbook Sessions: Ella Fitzgeraldthe first to be released on her own Emerald City Recordsthe Long Island native has surprised even herself with her artistic leap. Jane had thought about recording an Ella tribute for a long time. Fitzgerald’s beloved songbook albums held “Biblical” importance for her when she was growing up and have never lost their hold on her.
Rogerio Boccato Quartet – Jazz Forum
November 17, 2019 – Tarrytown
Brazilian percussionist and educator Rogrio Boccato plays in projects led by some of today’s leading jazz players, among them Maria Schneider, John Patitucci, Fred Hersch, Danilo Perez, Ben Allison, Kevin Hays, and many others. He has also collaborated with top-ranking Brazilian artists including Toninho Horta, Dori Caymmi, Moacir Santos, and Vinicius Canturia. He is featured on two Grammy-award winning albums and three Grammy-nominated albums. As a longtime member of the “Orquestra Jazz Sinfnica do Estado de So Paulo”, Rogrio Boccato has played with Antonio Carlos Jobim, Hermeto Pascoal, Milton Nascimento, Egberto Gismonti, Joo Bosco, Joe Zawinul, among many others.
Tangos from Gardel to Piazzolla – Club Bonafide
November 17, 2019 – New York
Tangos from Gardel to Piazzolla
The Murphtet – Fat Cat
November 17, 2019 – New York
The Murphtet
With Love, Marilyn the off Broadway Marilyn Monroe Tribute – Club Bonafide
November 17, 2019 – New York
With Love, Marilyn is a musical tribute to the one the only Marilyn Monroe. This intimate behind-the-scenes evening transports us back in time to that ‘what if’ dress rehearsal as Marilyn prepares to entertain you singing classics such as “I Wanna Be Loved By You,” “My Heart Belongs To Daddy,” and “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” and more, while weaving the love stories behind the many men in Monroe’s life! Show features arrangements by one of Broadway’s finest musical directors Henry Aaronson (“Rock of Ages,” “Tommy”).
La Vie en Rose: An Elegant & Tasteful Blend of American Jazz, French Chanson & Pop Music. Feat. Violette – Club Bonafide
November 17, 2019 – New York
Jazz-influenced French indie singer/songwriter Violette comes to Club Bonafide in New York City. Born in Paris and raised in a small village on an island off the French Atlantic Coast, and now making her home in Brooklyn, Violette has clearly been influenced by such French luminaries as Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf, but Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson have also had a hand in the development of her sophisticated pop sound. Her most recent album, 2014’s Falling Strong, showcases a collection of originals that, although rooted in jazz, reflect the young artist’s eclectic range of influences from pop to rock and R&B. Upbeat and sassy, sensual and intimate, her soulful voice immerses you in emotion.
Josh Gates Live – State Theatre of Ithaca
November 17, 2019 – Ithaca
Josh Gates is an American television presenter, television producer and author. He was the host and co-executive producer of Destination Truth on Syfy, and currently hosts and co-executive produces the Travel Channel series Expedition Unknown and also Legendary Locations.
Kenny Garrett – Blue Note
Through November 17, 2019 – New York
Over the course of a stellar career that has spanned more than 30 years, saxophonist Kenny Garrett has become the preeminent alto saxophonist of his generation. From his first gig with the Duke Ellington Orchestra (led by Mercer Ellington) through his time spent with musicians such as Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers and Miles Davis, Garrett has always brought a vigorous yet melodic, and truly distinctive, alto saxophone sound to each musical situation. As a bandleader for the last two decades, he has also continually grown as a composer. With his latest recording (and second for Mack Avenue Records), Seeds From The Underground, Garrett has given notice that these qualities have not only become more impressive, but have provided him with the platform to expand his horizons and communicate his musical vision clearly. Seeds From The Underground is a powerful return to the straight-ahead, acoustic and propulsive quartet format that showcases Garrett’s extraordinary abilities. For Garrett, Seeds From The Underground is a special recording. It once again consists of all original compositions, and is truly an homage to those who have inspired and influenced… (read more)
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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