Village Vanguard

UtahPresents Highlights March Performances At Kingsbury Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026

UtahPresents continues its 2025–2026 season with three upcoming performances at Kingsbury Hall, including a jazz tribute, a community storytelling event, and a youth theatre production.

Grammy Winner Sullivan Fortner to Perform at 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2026

Sullivan Fortner, recent Grammy winner for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, will perform at the 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival in Kalamazoo, MI. The event spans from April 30 to May 10, showcasing Fortner's acclaimed jazz compositions.

Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.

Jazz at Lincoln Center to Celebrate Dorothy Fields with Songbook Sundays
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 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 On the Sunny Side of Dorothy Fields on Sunday, February 8th, at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.

Review: I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU at Bal Blomet
by Patrick Honoré - Jan 5, 2026

Just witnessed @FrederikSteenbrink's electrifying 'I Get a Kick Out of You' concert at Bal Blomet—a masterclass in big band jazz! Cole Porter classics meet original compositions, backed by Paris's finest young talents. From 'Come Fly With Me' to 'New York, New York,' this is timeless swing at its best. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #JazzParis #BigBand #ColePorter

Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8�"21
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

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.

December 2025 At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater To Feature Tom Kitt, Stacey Kent, New York Voices, Marilyn Maye & More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will offer a full schedule of December programming in New York City, including performances by Tom Kitt, Emmet Cohen Trio, Stacey Kent, New York Voices, Ashley Pezzotti, Marilyn Maye, and many others.

LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING GERSHWIN is Coming to Dizzy's Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 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 Let's Call the Whole Thing Gershwin.

Miguel Zenón And Kinetic Ensemble To Premiere New Version Of YO SOY LA TRADICI�"N In Houston
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón will join Houston’s Kinetic Ensemble for the world premiere of a new version of his acclaimed suite Yo Soy la Tradición on January 10, 2026, at Zilkha Hall in the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.

Cynthia Erivo, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2026 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2025

Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and more have been nominated for 2026 GRAMMYS. See the full list of nominations here!

Jazz Singer Samara Joy to Make Sydney Debut This October
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2025

Five-time Grammy Award winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy will come to City Recital Hall for her Sydney debut performance on Friday, October 24, at the 2025 Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival.

Samara Joy and More Set for Ensemble Arts Philly's 2025-26 Jazz Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Ensemble Arts Philly has unveiled its 2025-2026 Jazz Season, showcasing a diverse lineup of new and emerging talents, as well as veteran performers. See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.

Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

 Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.

Photos: See Highlights from KURT ELLING CELEBRATES WEATHER REPORT at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 28, 2025

Kurt Elling is a two-time GRAMMY Award winner who is renowned for a signature, rich sound and an inventive and individualized body of work. His show continues 3/28 and 3/29 with sets at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. Check out photos here!

Rodgers And Hart Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 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 Isn't it Rodgers and Hart? on Sunday, April 6th, at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

MIT Presents Miguel Zenón's GOLDEN CITY Boston Area Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

MIT will present the Boston-area premiere of Golden City, Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist/composer and MIT faculty member Miguel Zenón's powerful suite for large ensemble.

Miller Theatre Concludes 25th Anniversary Of Composer Portraits With Jessie Montgomery
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will conclude its 25th anniversary of Composer Portraits with Jessie Montgomery. Taking place Thursday, April 3, 7:30PM at Miller Theatre.

MIT Presents Miguel Zenón's Boston Area Premiere Of GOLDEN CITY In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

MIT will present the Boston-area premiere of Golden City, Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist/composer and MIT faculty member Miguel Zenón's powerful suite for large ensemble.

Review: Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman Are an Ideal Pair at Birdland
by Rob Lester - Jan 14, 2025

Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman's night at Birdland was cool and warm, varied and velvety. With perspectives on life and music, plus reactions to the horrific, still-burning fires in home base LA, the music had extra meaning

Under the Radar Festival & More Set for January at Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

January at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will feature the Under the Radar festival, De La Soul's headlining debut, Avenida B’s return to ¡VAYA¡, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.