Ann Hampton Callaway to Bring HERE'S TO LIFE to Jazz Venue, Andy Bianco to Follow
New York guitarist Andy Bianco will perform music from his latest album, NYC STORIES, at the Tarrytown venue.
Jazz Forum in Tarrytown will host Tony Award-nominated singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway with her show Here's to Life on Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, at 7 and 9 PM.
The show is described as a new, uplifting production in which Callaway 'dazzles us with a night of gorgeous songs that celebrate life's richness, despite our challenges and because of them.' She breathes wisdom and passion into Arlen, Porter, Rodgers, and the Bergmans, as well as contemporary writers and her own originals.
Christopher Loudon of Jazz Times has called Callaway the '...superbly intelligent, singularly creative pop-jazz stylist who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Streisand, Ronstadt, Shirley Horn, and Dianne Reeves...'
Tickets for the Callaway performances are available at Jazz Forum's website.
New York guitarist Andy Bianco will follow with a performance on Sunday, August 30, at 4 and 6 PM. Bianco's guitar work has been described by critics as 'deliciously dynamic,' marked by a fantastic sound, boundless imagination, and fire.
Drawing from jazz, R&B, and soul, his music tells stories with color and conviction, moving from driving ensemble passages to moments of quiet depth. His latest album NYC Stories captures the full range of his artistry, a vivid portrait of a musician deeply in love with his city and his craft.
Tickets for the Bianco performance are also available at Jazz Forum's website.
Upcoming Shows
Dave Stryker Quartet — Friday & Saturday, September 4 & 5, at 7 & 9 PM
Gabrielle Stravelli Quartet — Sunday, September 6, at 4 & 6 PM
Jazz Forum has also announced that tickets are now available for its 2026 Annual Fundraiser with Cécile McLorin Salvant.
Jitterbugs: Jazz for Kids Fall Program
Jazz Forum's Jitterbugs: Jazz for Kids program returns for an eight-Saturday session beginning September 19. Jitterbugs: Jazz for Kids is an early childhood program designed for ages 12 months to 4 years, featuring playful singing and interactive activities exploring jazz legends, instruments, and iconic eras.
Program dates: Sept 19, 26; Oct 3, 10, 17, 31; Nov 7, 14. There is no class on Oct 24.
New program age groups:
Do: 12–23 months (9 AM)
Re: 2 years (10 AM)
Mi: 3–4 years (11 AM)
Jazz Forum noted that class group sizes have been reduced to ensure each child gets a great experience. Scholarships are available for Jitterbugs families through an application form on Jazz Forum's website.
Jazz Forum will also present a new Jitterbugs Family Concert on Sunday, September 13, at 2 PM at Jazz Forum, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown. The event is designed to introduce families to the Jitterbugs program and will include a jazz concert for kids while parents relax, with the bar open and snacks available. Only one $10 ticket is needed per family.
2026 Free Outdoor Summer Concerts
Jazz Forum presents 32 free concerts annually in July and August at five Hudson River locations:
Waterfront Park, Dobbs Ferry (Wednesdays, July & August)
NEW: Matthiessen Park, Irvington (Thursdays, July & August)
Pierson Park, Tarrytown (Fridays, July & August)
Henry Gourdine Park, Ossining (Mondays bi-weekly, July & August)
Horan's Landing, Sleepy Hollow (Tuesdays, August)
Cancellations are announced by 2pm on the individual event page, Facebook, and Instagram.
Families with young children can also attend free Jitterbugs Jams, which begin at 5:30 PM prior to concerts in Dobbs Ferry and Tarrytown.
