Saxophonist and composer Alexa Tarantino returns to Dizzy’s Club to celebrate the upcoming release of her fifth studio album—THE ROAR AND THE WHISPER—out July 25th with Blue Engine Records.

This special live preview features the same powerhouse quartet heard on the album, performing Tarantino’s ...

Experience the roots of jazz with The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis and special guests Mark O'Connor, Terry Waldo, Shenel Johns, and Gavin Rice. Explore early influences, blending blues, gospel, and bluegrass with reimagined classics from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, King Olive...

This special summer concert, music-directed by JLCO trombonist Vincent Gardner, features Africa-inspired compositions from John Coltrane, Randy Weston, Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, Horace Parlan, and more. With an opening performance from students participating in our Summer Jazz Academy, this m...

Bass icon Christian McBride brings swing, soul, and serious groove to the stage. With pianist Benny Green and drummer Greg Hutchinson, he honors Ray Brown in a hard-swinging trio, while his quintet, Ursa Major—featuring Nicole Glover, Ely Perlman, Mike King, and Savannah Harris—pushes jazz forwar...

Moderated and DJ’ed by renowned bassist and composer Christian McBride, this conversation between Wynton Marsalis and Terrence Blanchard in the Appel Room captures the duo's long, shared history, from New Orleans to Art Blakey's band to their current roles as leaders of two of the world's foremos...

The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis welcomes audiences back to The House of Swing for the 2024-25 season with revitalized arrangements of classic 1920s and 30s tunes, with music direction by saxophonist, composer, and award-winning scholar Loren Schoenberg. The 2024-25 Ertegun Jazz Concert.

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Celebrate Grammy Award-nominated Anat Cohen's 50th birthday with an eclectic performance in the Appel Room. From early swing to post-bop and Brazilian choro, Cohen showcases her mastery in various musical genres with different combinations of her ensemble, which features her brother and frequent ...

It is no secret that men have dominated the jazz space since its inception. How do woman, woman-identifying, and non-binary jazz industry individuals move through these spaces, remain confident, resilient, and create space for more women in the music - both on the bandstand and behind the scenes?...

Dizzy's club welcomes rising star alto saxophonist Sarah Hanahan to celebrate the release of her debut album Among Giants (OUT NOW). The saxophonist, composer, and rising band leader features the same all-star, intergenerational quartet featured on the record for an energetic evening full of blis...

Legendary pianist and composer Monty Alexander returns to Rose Theater to celebrate his 80th birthday in grand style. His performances will showcase an electrifying ensemble of world-renowned improvisers, promising an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance and dynamic artistry.

Journey Through Jazz: Part VII captures the energy and charm of combo swing music from the late 1920s to mid-’40s, spotlighting works from Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Jazz at the Philharmonic. Part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Series.

Featuring iconic works from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Max Roach, and more, Cool School & Hard Bop—music-directed by JLCO saxophonist Sherman Irby and pianist Joe Block—explores the enduring appeal of mid-century jazz through striking arrangements, mellow tones, virtuosic vocabulary, and a commitme...

The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis celebrates cutting-edge standards and contemporary masterpieces that ignite the senses with spontaneity, virtuosity, and an unwavering passion for the music. With Music Direction by Wynton Marsalis and Steven Feifke and featuring compositions by Joanne Brackeen, Char...

Dave and Iola Brubeck’s 1962 album featuring Louis Armstrong lands in The Appel Room with new arrangements from pianist Chris Pattishall and fresh perspectives from an award-winning ensemble, including Chris Brubeck, Alphonso Horne, Shenel Johns, Vuyo Sotashe, C. Anthony Bryant, Nicole Zuraitis, ...