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NYC is filled with blues and jazz clubs, and City Guide’s got all the best weekend shows in one place. Get your groove at some of New York City’s most famed establishments, including the likes of Blue Note Jazz Club, the Jazz Standard, the Village Vanguard and Terra Blues.
French Jazz & Tango Celebrating Piaf, Brel, Aznavour & Piazzolla – Club Bonafide
January 03, 2020 – New York
Celebrating Piaf, Brel, Aznavour & PiazzollaFew things are more distinctly French that the music of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour. These and other Gallic icons are the focus of From Paris With Love, a musical homage to the City of Lights from the duo Yael & Gabriel. Yael Dray-Barel is a French/Israeli singer/songwriter influenced by rock and gypsy jazz, and her songs often incorporate the five languages she speaks. Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida infuses his compositions with the essence of classical tango, flamenco and contemporary jazz. Together, the pair will salute such timeless French songs as “La Vie en Rose,” “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien” and “Hymne a L’Amour, along with work from Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, at Club Bonafide in New York City
Tracey Nicole & Company – Groove
January 03, 2020 – New York
With over 20 years in the music industry Tracey Nicole is not missing a beat!Discovering her gift at the age of 3 years old, Tracey began singing in church. In her youth she would sing for big crowds in parks with her friends. One of the parks was Washington Square Park. Those days were fun for her. When Tracey became an adult she began to get work in clubs such as Groove, Cafe Wha, B.B.Kings, and Village Underground, just to name a few. Her roots was gospel & rhythm and blues. But through the years she’s grown to other style of music R&B, Soul, Pop, Reggae and Roc. She also began to work with a few celebrities such as Cheryl Pepsi Riley, Melissa Morgan, Iyana Day, Kim Davis “from Chic”, Mike Davis, Monifah, and more.
Memo Acevedo’s Manhattan Bridges Orchestra – Zinc Bar
January 03, 2020 – New York
One thing drives the father and daughter team of Memo and Jacqueline Acevedo their love and passion for the music they do!
The Freedom Trio – Three Heads Brewing
January 03, 2020 – Rochester
Eclectic jazz done with a groove that is other wordly is how I best describe this crew. We have had them play our stage a couple times now and are excited to have them back. This is a show you do not want to miss
Melissa Aldana & Kevin Hays – Mezzrow Jazz Club
January 03, 2020 – New York
Melissa Aldana (Tenor Sax)Kevin Hays (Piano)Join Award winning saxophonist Melissa Aldana and pianist Kevin Hays for an evening of jazz duets.
Songevity Trio – Cafe Bohemia
January 03, 2020 – New York
2 sets, 8PM and 10PM.Visit Eventbrite for early and late show tickets.”Rock, world, hard bop, and street are all putty in this energetic trio’s imagination and performance.” – Elmore MagazineRob Duguay lives in Queens, New York and performs regularly around the New York City tri-state area, leading multiple groups including Songevity, Low Key Trio, and Rob Duguay Quartet and Trio. He performs with a large list of fine musicians including Steve Wilson, Abraham Burton, Mark Gross, Chip White, Justin Kauflin, Nadav Snir-Zelniker, Chris Brown, Winard Harper, and more.Aside from performing, Rob stays busy in the music community by teaching private music lessons, composing original music, and booking jazz events both private and at NYC clubs. Rob also acted as a New York correspondent for TSF Jazz Radio in Paris, France, and is the artistic director for About the Swing, a non-profit that brings jazz events to schools throughout the NYC area. In 2015, Rob became president of KEYED UP!, a non-profit organization that helps venues to sponsor jazz programs and create work for hundreds, if not thousands, of musicians.Throughout the years, Rob has had the opportunity to study… (read more)
Broadway Brassy Duo – Fine & Rare
January 03, 2020 – New York
Live performance by Broadway Brassy Duo
The Blicker Blues Band – Fine & Rare
January 03, 2020 – New York
Live performance The Blicker Blues Band.
The Zebtet: Music of Saul Zebulon Rubin – SmallsLIVE
January 03, 2020 – New York
Saul Rubin
Mike Dirubbo Quartet – SmallsLIVE
January 03, 2020 – New York
Mike DirubboEssiet EssietBrian CharetteRudy Royston
Chris Flory Organ Trio – Fat Cat
January 03, 2020 – New York
Chris Flory Organ Trio
The Supreme Queens – Fat Cat
January 03, 2020 – New York
The Supreme Queens
After Hours hosted by Ray Parker – Fat Cat
January 03, 2020 – New York
After Hours hosted by Ray Parker
Blue Lizard, the Cause and the Cure, Palluffo, Yaya at Arlene’s Grocery – Arlene’s Grocery
January 04, 2020 – New York
Blue Lizard, The Cause and The Cure, Palluffo, Yaya at Arlene’s Grocery
The Music of Jacques Brel & Charles Aznavour – Club Bonafide
January 04, 2020 – 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.
Jc Hopkins and the Biggish Band Joy Hanson and Vanisha. – Minton’s playhouse
January 04, 2020 – New York
Absolutely devastatingly talented the greatest small big band in the world” NYT. Grammy nominated JC Hopkins and the Biggish Band’s residency at Minton’s Playhouse is the coming together of two collossal worlds. The Biggish has played host to some great musicians and vocalists from Norah Jones to Elvis Costello but this latest line up of players is, in the words of JC, “The most talented and inventive group of musicians that I have ever worked with.
Melissa Aldana & Kevin Hays – Mezzrow Jazz Club
January 04, 2020 – New York
Melissa Aldana (Tenor Sax)Kevin Hays (Piano)Join Award winning saxophonist Melissa Aldana and pianist Kevin Hays for an evening of jazz duets.
Jamile Quartet – Cafe Bohemia
January 04, 2020 – New York
2 sets, 8PM and 10PM.Visit Eventbrite for early and late show tickets.Emerging Jazz vocalist Jamile is a recent graduate of the inaugural Master’s of Jazz Studies class at City College of New York. Originally from Brazil, she has been a working vocalist on several venues and has had the opportunity to be a featured vocalist on the show ‘Eu Sou Maria (Nativitaten)’, the largest known outdoors Christimas project in the world, for a total of 500,000 people.Currently based in New York, she has had the opportunity to perform at Minton’s Playhouse with the Antonio Ciacca’s Swing Society; Smalls Jazz Club with the Scott Reeves Orchestra feat. Steve Wilson, and with the Antonio Ciacca Quartet; and at Jazz At Lincoln Center with the CCNY Graduate Ensemble, along with several other venues throughout the city. Jamile has also received high praise for her performances at the La Spezia Jazz Festival in Italy. Jamile captivates audiences with her unique phrasing influenced by her Brazilian roots that also reaches the tradition of Sarah Vaughan and Carmen Mcrae.
Tinto Frio – Bar Chord
January 04, 2020 – Brooklyn
Tinto Frio is a New York based band that joins musicians from different musical experiences to create an experience that fuses the classic Latin American repertoire with a vibrant and modern sound.Sebastian Beltran – VocalsSantiago Restrepo – Guitar and VocalsMatteo Rini – Guitar”Jack” Marcin Wisniewski – Percussion and GuitarDiego Alzate – Bass
Jazz Brunch: Kelly Green Duo – Fine & Rare
January 04, 2020 – New York
Performance by Kelly Green Duo
Miss Maybell & The Jazz Age Artistes – Fine & Rare
January 04, 2020 – New York
Live performance by Miss Maybell & The Jazz Age Artistes
Mike Dirubbo Quartet – SmallsLIVE
January 04, 2020 – New York
Mike DirubboEssiet EssietBrian CharetteRudy Royston
After Hours hosted by Greg Glassman – Fat Cat
January 04, 2020 – New York
After Hours hosted by Greg Glassman
Harlem Blues Project – Ginny’s Supper Club
January 04, 2020 – New York
The Harlem Blues Project specializes in soulful New York BluesThe band features Blues masters Jerry Dugger, Junior Mack, and Barry Harrison
Tangos From Gardel to Piazzolla – Club Bonafide
January 05, 2020 – New York
The illegitimate son of a French laundress in turn-of-the-century Buenos Aires, Carlos Gardel would ultimately rise to fame as one of the greatest tango singers of all time. Now the legendary tango star gets a rousing musical tribute by popular musical duo Yael & Gabriel at Club Bonafide in NYC. 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. At this special concert, the pair will pay tribute to the bossa nova legend and put a spotlight on Hermida’s countryman stor Piazzolla, who’s credited with adding a touch of jazz and classical to tango, forging a new style called nuevo tango.
Cortelyou Jazz Jam – Bar Chord
January 05, 2020 – Brooklyn
Weekly Jazz Jam Hosted by Michael Vitali
Jazz Brunch: Miss Maybell & The Jazz Age Artistes – Fine & Rare
January 05, 2020 – New York
Live performance by Miss Maybell & The Jazz Age Artistes
Mike Mullins Quintet – SmallsLIVE
January 05, 2020 – New York
Mike MullinsPasquale GrassoKeith BallaZaid NasserAri Roland
Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band – Fat Cat
January 05, 2020 – New York
Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band
Jade Synstelien’s Fatcat Bigband – Fat Cat
January 05, 2020 – New York
Jade Synstelien’s Fatcat Bigband
Mike Ferrio – 11th St. Bar
January 05, 2020 – New York
Mike Ferrio began his musical journey in the 80s as a roadie for the likes of Bo Diddley and Butthole Surfers, before forming folk rock tour de force Tandy in the 90’s, managing a dozen years of exceptional productivity which included over 1,000 live shows and 8 albums. From the ashes of Tandy, Good Luck Mountain appeared. Already receiving rave reviews from critics and peers alike, legendary troubadour Steve Earle is an early and longtime supporter and Jim White continues to spread the word about his love for Mike and his music.
Sunday Irish Seisin – 11th St. Bar
January 05, 2020 – New York
Sunday night is our Traditional Irish Seisin. It is one of the longest running seisins in NYC. Tony DeMarco and Eamon O’Leary are joined by some of the best trad players from around the world. They have recently been the subject of an article in the NY Times and also appeared on “Live From Here” with Chris Thile on NPR. The tunes start at 10 pm and go till really really late!
John Snow’s Coast to Coast Collective Feat. Kathryn Gallagher, Wyndham Baird, Patrick Sargent, Maxi and Other Special Guests – The Mercury Lounge
January 05, 2020 – New York
Age Limit: 21 and OverMaxi,Patrick Sargent (of the Rad Trads),Kathryn Gallagher,Wyndham Baird,Nicole WakabayashiJohn Snow is a musician, actor, and producer living between New York and Los Angeles. He has toured all over the world and worked with a variety of artists throughout the realms of jazz, R&B, pop, and genres across different artistic spectrums performing with artists such as Patrice Rushen, Lilliana de los Reyes, Moira Mack, Sammy Miller, Grace Kelly, Teodrose Avery, and many others. John has also been focused on his acting career as of late and has appeared in productions of Jersey Boys, Moonchildren, and shooting the short film “Making copies” among other projects as he believes that all of the arts are connected in their own beautiful and unique way. In this “Coast to Coast” show series, John brings together some of the best artists across many different backgrounds to not only perform and showcase their original music and give their own flare to the audience, but perform together as a unit and make not only their artistic community, but everyone involved feel a little closer together.
Victor’s Jazz Party – The West End Lounge
January 05, 2020 – New York
Victor’s Jazz Party
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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