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One of New York City's premier live music venues, Smoke Jazz Club, presents a stellar line-up of both legendary jazz performers and emerging voices during the month of October. Acclaimed for its essential music programming and inspired setting, Smoke Jazz Club recently reopened to much fanfare after being closed to indoor performances and dining for over two years.

Below, you'll find details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running May 24 - June 5. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include The Tierney Sutton Band, Robert Edwards Big Band, Brecker-Liebman-Copland Quintet and Greg Ruvolo Big Band.

Get full details for Jazz programming coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, May 17 - May 29:

THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

The series will launch with acclaimed guitarist Russell Malone on Wednesday, April 6, with additional artists to be announced. Tickets are $45, which includes a $15 food and beverage credit. CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE is located at 152 West 26th Street.

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. Today’s leading artists gather on The Django stage to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith in special back-to-back tribute concerts 12/9. Two leading pianists make their Django debut: Benito Gonzalez 12/3 followed by Orrin Evans 12/8 leading his new Brazilian project “Terreno Comun”.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present jazz vocalist Veronica Swift for two shows on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 7:00 and 9:00 pm in Samueli Theater as part of its Jazz series this season. Swift makes her Center debut with these performances.

Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce the 2021 members of its Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, the Festival's internationally-renowned high school all-star big band, featuring the best high school jazz musicians in the country.

A new series, Piano Bar Live! Spotlight at Ribbon 72, kicks off on Sunday, February 14-Valentine's Day-with vocalist Hilary Kole and Jon Weber at the keys. Restaurant and performance venue, Ribbon 72, has reopened for indoor dining at 25% capacity, strictly following all other NYC mandates regarding Covid safety.

A new series, Piano Bar Live! Spotlight at Ribbon 72, kicks off on Sunday, February 14—Valentine's Day—with vocalist Hilary Kole and Jon Weber at the keys. There will be two LIVE sets at 6 PM and 7:30 PM ET. Restaurant and performance venue, Ribbon 72, has reopened for indoor dining at 25% capacity, strictly following all other NYC mandates regarding Covid safety.

2020 was a trying year for all of us, and pianist Yoko Miwa suffered more than her fair share of challenges. Like most musicians during this unprecedented pandemic, she suddenly found herself without the opportunity to perform. The recording of her new album was postponed and her trio's longtime home base, Les Zygomates Wine Bar & Bistro in Boston, closed its doors for good. Worst of all, her father passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Hilary Kole with pianist John Di Martino will be performing at Ribbon 72 Tuesday, December 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th @ 6:00 PM - Reservations Required through Yelp. Ribbon 72 is currently Open and strictly adhering to all the NYC GUIDELINES regarding indoor dining.

Acclaimed artists, performers, authors, educators and top industry leaders share knowledge and career advice through demonstrations, workshops, panel discussions, master classes and more.

Monterey Jazz Festival has announced the results of the 2020 Virtual Next Generation Jazz Festival which took place April 3-9. A full list of top groups can be found on the education tab on montereyjazzfestival.org.

The 50th Annual Next Generation Jazz Festival Presented by Monterey Jazz Festival takes place online April 3-9, 2020.

The Monterey Jazz Festival is proud to announce that the Grammy-nominated pianist, composer and educator Gerald Clayton has been appointed as Artistic Director and conductor of MJF's Next Generation Jazz Orchestra (NGJO) for 2020-2022.

Audiences can celebrate Valentine's Day, honor Black History Month, and more during Chicago Theatre Week (#CTW20).  With over 120 participating productions, there is something for everyone during Chicago Theatre Week, running February 13-23, 2020. Value-priced tickets, priced at $30, $15, or less, are now available at ChicagoTheatreWeek.com. 

Come to the Birdland Theater (315 West 44th street NYC 10036) for a Benefit for the Australian Bushfire Disaster. Matt Baker Hosts 'Oz-Relief 2020.' This is an all-star fundraising concert benefitting victims of the Australian bushfires on Tuesday, February 18 at 7pm (doors open at 5:30pm). The performers will soon be announced for this musical special event. Tickets ar $30 Bar seating; $40 General Admiussion table seating (these are 1st come 1st seated); $50 for VIP Table seating. There is a $10 minum for all. www.BirdlandJazz.com or 212-581-3080