Dizzy Gillespie News

NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.

Smoke Jazz Club announced its upcoming lineup, featuring John Patitucci's bandleader debut, Danilo Pérez Trio, NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington, and Eric Alexander with Brad Mehldau and Nicholas Payton.

The event will be facilitated by Brent White and Valerie Gay, with the evening offering conversation that invites the community into the creative process. Learn more about this event and reserving a spot here!

Works & Process will present a first look at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival on April 27, 2026, at the Guggenheim's Peter B. Lewis Theater, featuring new works by choreographers Brinae Ali and Brian Brooks blending technology and dance.

Esperanza Arts Center will launch its new annual Esperanza Latin Jazz Showcase on April 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Teatro Esperanza in Philadelphia. The series is curated by Grammy-winning percussionist Pablo Batista.

The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival will return for its 56th year this June, featuring performances from Jagged Edge, Kirk Franklin, Charlie Wilson, and more. Check out the lineup here.

 Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with It's All Right With Cole Porter.

Renowned pianist Kenny Barron will return to Smoke Jazz Club for a series of performances from March 25 to March 29, 2026. The event marks another highlight in Barron's illustrious career, offering fans a chance to see him live in an intimate setting. Barron, celebrated for his profound impact on the jazz music scene, continues to captivate audiences with his skill and creativity.

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

Pianist and composer Laszlo Gardony will perform with his quartet at Regattabar in Cambridge on Friday, April 10. The performance will feature saxophonist Don Braden, bassist John Lockwood, and drummer Yoron Israel.

The NEC Jazz Orchestra will present African Cookbook: Music of Randy Weston and Melba Liston on Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall. Conducted by Ken Schaphorst, the program honors the influential partnership between composer, pianist, and bandleader Randy Weston and trombonist, composer, and arranger Melba Liston.

The Boston Pops, led by Keith Lockhart, will present 'STAR WARS: THE STORY IN MUSIC' in Lincoln, featuring musical excerpts from all nine episodes of the saga.

Tacoma Arts Live, a non-profit arts organization serving the South Sound region since 1979, will close its doors this summer and put its building, the Tacoma Armory, up for sale.

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.

On February 13, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra will present a symphonic tribute to jazz icon Charlie Parker, featuring saxophonist Vincent Herring. The concert, held at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, will showcase 'Charlie Parker with Strings', including previously unrecorded scores from the original project.

On Saturday, February 7, Flushing Town Hall will present GLOBAL MASHUP: The George Gee Swing Orchestra Meets the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet. Learn more here!

Here are a few top cabaret show and concert picks to consider in NYC this week including the Callaway sisters, environmentally focused comedy, plenty of jazz, and more.

Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present GLOW, featuring works by Robert Battle, Lar Lubovitch, and Bruce Wood, November 21–23, 2025, at Moody Performance Hall.

Cherry Street Music transforms The Allen Center into a jazz club this November, featuring the Casey Scheuerell Quintet (Nov. 7) and The Gingersnap Band (Nov. 22).