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RICHARD SUSSMAN QUINTET to Perform Two Sets at Smalls Jazz Club

by Joshua Wright — July 21, 2026

The Richard Sussman Quintet will perform two sets at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City, with shows scheduled at 6:00 and 7:30pm.

John Patitucci, Danilo Pérez, Terri Lyne Carrington, and More Will Come to Smoke Jazz Club

by Stephi Wild — April 29, 2026

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.

Songbook Sundays Will Continue With Cole Porter Tribute at Jazz at Lincoln Center

by Stephi Wild — March 27, 2026

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.

Leonard Bernstein Will Be Celebrated at Jazz at Lincoln Center

by Stephi Wild — September 29, 2025

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 Tonight, Bernstein.

SFJAZZ Expands 2025/26 Season With Madeleine Peyroux and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 21, 2025

SFJAZZ has expanded its 2025/26 Season with three newly added performances, including additional concerts by vocalist Madeleine Peyroux and more.

Jim Saltzman Appointed Dean Of Jazz Arts At Manhattan School Of Music

by A.A. Cristi — June 24, 2025

Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.

Grace Kelly, Monica Rizzio and More to Perform At The Spire Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 28, 2025

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts has revealed three new shows.

Smoke Jazz Club Unveils June Line-up Of Pianists Emmet Cohen, Danilo Perez And More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 28, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club has revealed its concert schedule for June 2025.

Cécile McLorin Salvant and More Set for SFJAZZ May 2025 Programming

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 15, 2025

SFJAZZ has revealed the lineup of upcoming arts for May 2025.

Pianist Jason Moran To Perform Residency Concert At New England Conservatory

by A.A. Cristi — February 14, 2025

Acclaimed pianist and NEC faculty member Jason Moran offers a three-day residency, Monday through Thursday, March 3-6 including a masterclass and other events culminating in a special concert on Thursday, March 6 in Williams Hall.

Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Presents 2025 SATCHMO Award and Lifetime Achievement Award

by Stephi Wild — January 16, 2025

The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) celebrated its annual awards honoring jazz education and music advocacy during Jazz Congress, a two-day series of workshops, panels and networking opportunities.

Camerata Pacifica's Baroque Program Explores Reinventions of Bach's Music In January Concerts

by A.A. Cristi — January 6, 2025

Camerata Pacifica launches the New Year with the first of two programs on the Camerata Pacifica Baroque series curated by acclaimed flutist Emi Ferguson.

Jason Moran Will Perform Duke Ellington at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center

by Stephi Wild — January 3, 2025

Jason Moran will celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Duke Ellington’s birth next month in a solo piano concert at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center.

Camerata Pacifica Explores Bach's Two-Part Inventions With Flutist Emi Ferguson And Keyboardist Dan Tepfer

by A.A. Cristi — December 13, 2024

Camerata Pacifica, the international chamber music collective renowned for its musical versatility and bold programming, launches the New Year with the first of two programs on the Camerata Pacifica Baroque series curated by acclaimed flutist Emi Ferguson.