Hosted by beloved vocalist Catherine Russell, the daughter of long-time Louis Armstrong associate Luis Russell, this family-friendly concert explores the musical styles of New Orleans—the birthplace of jazz.

Trumpet player and composer Terell Stafford has been leading the jazz and instrumental studies programs at Temple University in addition to his own projects. His personal delivery of a virtuosic vocabulary draws in listeners at every turn. Bassist and composer Rodney Whitaker transmits an express...

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis continues its proud tradition of cultural exchange on the bandstand with Rhythms of India in Rose Theater.

Alongside an array of masterful Indian musicians, the JLCO melds the melodies and rhythms that define Indian music with the improvi...

The multigenerational, multinational supergroup performs original music from its distinguished members: pianist and musical director Renee Rosnes, tenor saxophonist Nicole Glover, trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, alto saxophonist and flautist Alexa Tarantino, bassist Noriko Ueda, and drummer Allison Miller.

Four masters of creative expression converge at Dizzy’s Club, delivering an evening of fresh perspectives that renew in real time. Featuring Scott Robinson, Matthew Shipp, Kevin Ray, and Eric McPherson, this performance centers improvisation, interactivity, and a layering depth of rhythm, lyricis...

One of the most inventive voices on the scene, Ben Wolfe brings a profoundly swinging quartet to Dizzy’s Club. Last year, the bassist, composer, and consummate band leader issued his critically acclaimed release Unjust; this summer, he releases The Understated, an album of original material that ...

Led by pianist and Chicago native James Austin, Jr., Luminescence features an energetic roster of creative improvisers in celebration of the late master artist and career mentor Dr. Barry Harris. Presented in cooperation with The Barry Harris Institute of Jazz, Luminescence interprets a range of ...

One of the most versatile drummers on the scene, West Coast legend Akira Tana has performed with Sonny Rollins, Hubert Laws, Lena Horne, Rufus Reid, The Manhattan Transfer, and countless other iconic artists and acts. His of-the-moment ability to summon what the music requires in any context driv...

Dizzy’s Club welcomes pianist, composer, and frequent JLCO arranger Joe Block and his dynamic quintet. Known for his lyricism, pocket, and artful receptivity, Block will present innovative forms, daring harmony, and evocative melodies through his original works. Don’t let summer pass you by witho...

Celebrate the 100th birthday of jazz legend Kenny Dorham in a special Dizzy's event hosted by acclaimed trumpeters Bruce Harris and Joe Magnarelli. Dubbed the "uncrowned king" by Art Blakey, Kenny Dorham's genius as a trumpet player, composer, and arranger will take center stage in this performan...

Perhaps no European city looms as large in the history of jazz as Paris. Travel to France and explore the full range of the city's scene, from apartment jam sessions to a Django-centric festiva ln in the country, from a dedicated radio DJ to some of the world's hottest clubs.

Classical Roots honors and celebrates African American composers, musicians, educators, and cultural and civic leaders. This celebration features Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis alongside the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, who take the stage to perform Marsalis’s own Swing Symp...