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DETAILS COMING -- WATCH FOR TICKETS TO GO ON SALE SOON! Born into a family of Venezuelan folk musicians, jazz pianist Benito Gonzalez has always had a deep-rooted appreciation for tradition. Today, as a rising star, Gonzalez follows in the footsteps of jazz’s ancestral forebears. To date, he has shared the stage with heavy hitters like Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Antonio Sanchez, T.K. Blue, and Nicholas Payton, and garnered critical acclaim for his work on Kenny Garrett’s Grammy-nominated album Seeds from the Underground. The fusion of world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz make this passionate performer an audience favorite all over the world. For this concert, Benito is paying tribute to his biggest inspiration, pianist McCoy Tyner. McCoy Tyner was a famous jazz pianist and won five Grammy Awards during his career. He is best known for his involvement with the John Coltrane Quartet as well as the music he composed after he left the group. The Benito Gonzalez Trio performed some of Tyner’s well-known jazz pieces with effortless teamwork. Showtime is 3 pm ET/2 pm CT/1 pm MT/12 pm PT/7 pm GMT Streaming cost is $10 Donations are welcomed. The link will be revealed to you 15 minutes before the show and will remain active through May 8.

Join us on October 14th as Flushing Town Hall presents “The Swinging Sounds of Coleman Hawkins” featuring Lew Tabackin and his ensemble.


Saxophonist Lew Tabackin, one of New York City’s most notable Jazz musicians, was presented a lifetime achievement award on July 16th at the restaurant and music venue Birdland by The Jazz Foundation of America.

Tabackin has shared the stage with numerous other Jazz luminaries such as Clark Terry, Donald Byrd, Elvin Jones, Cab Calloway, and Mel Lewis.

On October 14th, Lew Tabackin will play tribute to the great Coleman Hawkins live at the historic Flushing Town Hall Theater, a fitting location considering its significance along the Queens Jazz Trail.

Tenor saxophonist Coleman Hawkins was one of the first saxophonists to bring attention to the saxophone as a solo instrument in 1939 when he played it on the song “Body and Soul”.

Hawkins is credited as the first major saxophonist in Jazz History. His inventive style of improvising influenced many leading Jazz figures such as Ben Webster, Chu Berry, Sonny Rollins, and John Coltrane.

As part of this performance, Tabackin will be supported by pianist Jeb Patton, Gerald Cammon on bass, and Jason Tiemann on drums. In addition, a special guest trumpet player will appear and play some of the groundbreaking music that Coleman Hawkins made popular in the international jazz world.

“The Swinging Sounds of Coleman Hawkins” will feature an array of music that Hawkins himself played during his tenure with the Fletcher Henderson Orchestra, recordings with Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardht, and many others.

Don’t miss out on this important milestone concert!

Rome Neal Banana Puddin' Jazz 18th Anniversary Celebration Co-Chaired by Multi-EMMY award winner Ron Cephas Jones and TONY/EMMY award winner LaChanze Hosted by Rome Neal With musical performances by John di Martino, J.F. Seary, Yoshi Waki, Lonnie Plaxico, Nick Scheuble, Patience Higgins, Frank Senior, Andre Chez Lewis, Leonieke Scheuble, Mimi Block, and others... Back at the historic NUYORICAN POETS CAFE 236 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009 RSVP ONLY: romeneal25@gmail.com (FREE, However because of limited seating all entering the Nuyorican on the day of the event must RSVP and have proof of a negative Covid Test 48 hours prior to time of the event) Sunday, August 22, 2021 6:00 PM est Also FREE Virtually Live Streamed! Youtube and FB LIVE!Please note: RSVP tickets are required ONLY for the live show in the Nuyorican Poets Cafe: romeneal25@gmail.com This event is FREE and also streaming LIVE YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRxWA2DH_XIFB Live Links: https://www.facebook.com/...//www.facebook.com/rome.neal.1 www.romeneal.com Contributions accepted:venmo: rome-neal-2 or PayPal: romekyn@earthlink.net Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz events are STREAMED LIVE! YOUTUBE & FB "FREE" SPONSORS:Ron Cephas Jones, Jazz Foundation of America, John D. Smith, Lamon Fenner, Chris Bryan, Barbara Flowers, Sheryl Renee Productions, Laurence Holder, George Turner, Steve Burnett, Black Theatre Project (Documentary) Harry Karsten c/o Black Repertory Group (Berk) *This program is also made possible by the New York City Artist Corps.*

RALPH PUCCI 6TH ANNUAL JAZZ SET CONCERT + CONVERSATION with host CHRISTIAN McBRIDE and his very special guest NORAH JONES February 28, 2022 For six years, RALPH PUCCI INTERNATIONAL has partnered with respected music education organization JAZZ HOUSE KiDS and its Artistic Director CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, six-time GRAMMY-winning bassist and host of SiriusXM radio show, The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian®. Each year for one night only, they turn Ralph's New York luxury furniture design gallery into a world-class jazz club. ______________________________________________ The Lowdown: Conversations with Christian® JOiN US in the spectacular setting of RALPH PUCCI's NYC gallery, with our host extraordinaire CHRISTIAN McBRIDE joined by international superstar NORAH JONES, one of the most celebrated artists and identifiable singers of our time. Coming together for the first time, Norah and Christian will deliver a night of surprises and tremendous good vibes. MONDAY, February 28, 2022 IN PERSON @ RALPH PUCCI NYC SHOWROOM 6:00pm Pre-Show Champagne Reception 7:30pm Concert + Conversation with host Christian McBride featuring special guest Norah Jones Limited seating; reserve today! Tickets start at $100! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/jazzhousekids/620169

Personnel: Tony Glausi - Trumpet and Vocals Mar Vilaseca - Vocals Mike King - Piano Tyrone Allen - Bass Trumpet sensation Tony Glausi features rising-star vocalist Mar Vilaseca for a special Valentine's Day performance, featuring "Songs About Love". Tony Glausi is widely celebrated as one of the most accomplished trumpet players on the planet, with more awards and accolades than we have time to get into here. For years now, Glausi has been hailed as such while being overlooked for his prowess as a composer and producer. With EVERYTHING AT ONCE, his new album out September 3rd, Tony heads for straight-to-the-gut pop jams and R&B-influenced tunes that take inspiration from a bevy of sources while still remaining uniquely true to Glausi’s vision as an artist. Born in Barcelona in 1998, vocalist, pianist and composer Mar Vilaseca is currently a Jazz Performance student at The Juilliard School. She has developed her music career very quickly due to the support of her father who is also a jazz musician. Mar has performed at various international music festivals including Guangzhou Jazz Festival (China), Festival de Jazz de Barcelona (Spain), and Festival de Jazz de Bogotá (Colombia). She has collaborated with numerous artists in the jazz scene of New York, including Jonathan Barber, Taber Gable, Julius Rodriguez, Benny Benack, and The Steven Feifke Big Band among others. In 2020 she released her first album entitled ‘Find The Way’, which presents all original compositions influenced by jazz, gospel, and soul music.

ABOUT THE SHOW. Dress your Sunday's best for Svetlana and her award winning chart-topping New York Collective's glorious return to the Blue Note Brunch show - "Breakfast at Tiffany's meets Some Like It Hot" (Allan Young, New York Music Daily). Svetlana and her New York Collective ensemble will take the listeners on a dynamic musical journey that ranges from the American Songbook, Film Music, covers of Modern classics from the pen of the Beatles and Beach Boys - and her feel good originals! This special Mother's Day Brunch concert will transport the audience to the carnival of sound, seamlessly moving from sophisticated retrospection to a "rowdy, foot-stomping music combining swing and pop-singer/songwriter sensibilities!" (WPIX11TV) "Pure echelon of Joy!" (Pop Matters). ABOUT SVETLANA. Svetlana is an "erudite, purist torchy jazz chanteuse" (Lucid Culture), that leads her "subtle, compelling, eclectic jazz combos" (NY Music Daily) playing music that is firmly based in the jazz tradition but is also for "here and now" (New York Music Daily). Svetlana's sound blends swing, straight-ahead jazz, strong vocal delivery, and exciting unpredictable improvisational aspects of her virtuoso band. She is on a mission to uplift, connect, and spread the joy of music. Svetlana and her band have headlined sold out shows in the premier venues and festivals across the US and internationally gaining critical acclaim from audiences and press alike. RECENT PRESS ”Energetic…. Outstanding vocalist” - Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal || "It seems impossible that an artist could make music sound this effortless and delicate, sincere, and ethereal and yet Svetlana has done just that" Pop Matters || "Elated delivery.... upper echelon of joy" Pop Matters || ”Gorgeous alto conveys the essence of the song so beautifully.... essaying with smoldering restrained passion... drawing the listener into the world these songs evoke”... NYC Jazz Record || ”Refined voice… gorgeous atmosphere” - The Walker, Japan || ”Beautiful voice, sharp phrasing, ability to turn every track into a small play with its own plot - and mainly, jazz feeling” - JazzQuad, Russia || ”Sultry and sensuous trip....Anthem of positivity.... Replete with yearning and dreaminess”.... Aquarian, USA

“Micic is bringing an intriguing new perspective to the jazz guitar.”—The New York Times

Mike Moreno is a masterful composer, with a sense of sophistication that belies his age, and an extraordinary improviser... —Andrew Lienhard, jazzhouston.com
Acclaimed jazz guitarists Rale Micic and Mike Moreno bring their formidable quartet to Zinc jazz club on Monday, July 11. They're supported by Peter Slavov on bass and Jason Tiemann on drums.

Rale Micic is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed jazz musicians to emerge from Serbia. Audiences throughout the world have been captivated by Micic’s mesmerizing music, exploring the interaction between his Serbian musical roots and his extensive knowledge of jazz. Micic has worked with jazz artists such as Tom Harrell, Don Friedman, Eric Alexander, Jason, Delfayo Marsalis, etc. He is a member of Tom Harrell Chamber Ensemble and is featured on the critically acclaimed release First Impression (2015 High Note). Rale Micic plays Sadowsky guitars and D’Addario strings.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Mike Moreno began studying music formally at the Houston High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a school renowned for its musical alumni, which includes such luminaries as Jason Moran, Robert Glasper, Brian Michael Cox, Eric Harland, Chris Dave, Kendrick Scott, and Beyoncé. After graduating, Mike moved to New York City with a scholarship to attend the New School University. While still in school he began garnering the recognition necessary to be called to perform and tour with some of the most venerable names in the Jazz world as well as rising stars of the scene. Over the years, they have included The Joshua Redman Elastic Band, Lizz Wright Band, Nicholas Payton Quartet, Stefon Harris Sonic Creed, Me'Shell N'Degeocello, Jason Moran, Terence Blanchard, Robert Glasper, Ambrose Akinmusire, Gretchen Parlato, Aaron Parks, Claudia Acuña, Greg Osby 4, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Jeremy Pelt, John Ellis, Myron Walden, Kenny Garret, Yosvany Terry, Ralph Bowen, Will Vinson and more.

Showtimes are at 7 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the door. For more info, call (212) 477-9462 or visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

“Micic is bringing an intriguing new perspective to the jazz guitar.”—The New York Times
Mike Moreno is a masterful composer, with a sense of sophistication that belies his age, and an extraordinary improviser... —Andrew Lienhard, jazzhouston.com
Acclaimed jazz guitarists Rale Micic and Mike Moreno bring their formidable quartet to Zinc jazz club on Monday, July 11. They're supported by Peter Slavov on bass and Jason Tiemann on drums.

Rale Micic is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed jazz musicians to emerge from Serbia. Audiences throughout the world have been captivated by Micic’s mesmerizing music, exploring the interaction between his Serbian musical roots and his extensive knowledge of jazz. Micic has worked with jazz artists such as Tom Harrell, Don Friedman, Eric Alexander, Jason, Delfeayo Marsalis, etc. He is a member of Tom Harrell Chamber Ensemble and is featured on the critically acclaimed release First Impression (2015 High Note). Rale Micic plays Sadowsky Guitars and D’Addario strings.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Mike Moreno began studying music formally at the Houston High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a school renowned for its musical alumni, which includes such luminaries as Jason Moran, Robert Glasper, Bryan Michael Cox, Eric Harland, Chris Dave, Kendrick Scott, and Beyoncé. After graduating, Mike moved to New York City with a scholarship to attend the New School University. While still in school he began garnering the recognition necessary to be called to perform and tour with some of the most venerable names in the Jazz world as well as rising stars of the scene. Over the years, they have included The Joshua Redman Elastic Band, Lizz Wright Band, Nicholas Payton Quartet, Stefon Harris Sonic Creed, Me'Shell N'Degeocello, Jason Moran, Terence Blanchard, Robert Glasper, Ambrose Akinmusire, Gretchen Parlato, Aaron Parks, Claudia Acuña, Greg Osby 4, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Jeremy Pelt, John Ellis, Myron Walden, Kenny Garret, Yosvany Terry, Ralph Bowen, Will Vinson and more.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 day of show. For more info, call (212) 477-9462 or visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

The Calvin Hill Group will be performing the initial concert in the Englewood Public Library's 9th annual Summer Jazz Concert Series - "Jazz Under the Stars". This acclaimed series will be take place every Thursday evening at 7:30 from June 24 through August 26 on the library's front plaza. The concert series is free and open to the public. Register for the Calvin Hill concert can be found at tinyurl.com/JUTScalvin. As of press time, registration will be limited to 100 people. Bassist, Composer, Arranger, and Educator Calvin Hill was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and started the study of music at 10 years of age. Hill played trumpet, trombone, and saxophone in school bands, and switched to bass his last year of high school. Mr. Hill received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Berklee College of Music. He has also received a Master of Special Education from Hunter College. Calvin's first musical experiences were on the Boston music scene, where he became the regular bassist in the area's nightclubs. This enabled him to perform with a wide variety of artists, everyone from Billy Eckstine, Mel Torme, Mose Allison to John Lee Hooker the Kirby Stone Four and Matt Monroe. While in Boston, Calvin met and played with Joanne Brackeen, whom he continues to play with today. Hill moved to New York in 1969. His first big gig was with the McCoy Tyner Quartet. Calvin recorded Sahara with the group. The record was voted Album of the Year by the critics at Downbeat magazine. Calvin has been a member of the groups of Pharaoh Sanders, Betty Carter, George Coleman, James Moody, Chet Baker, Junior Mance and Max Roach. Hill is still an active studio musician and also tours and works with various artists, including the Spirit of Life Ensemble, as well as his own Quartet or Quintet. Hill's own 2005 CD release I Can't Give You Anything But Love was a critical success and is available in the Englewood Library through the BCCLS system. For further information, visit the Library’s website at www.englewoodlibrary.org. The lineup for the rest of the jazz series is as follows: July 1—The Darryl Yokley Band; July 8— Richard Baratta - The 3 B’s + Vincent Herring; July 15— Darrell Green & Camille Thurman; July 22— Bill Saxton with His Harlem All-Stars; July 29—Vince Ector; August 5—Eddie Allen Quartet; August 12—Chris Beck August 19—The Sharp Radway Band August 26—Duane Eubanks

“Limitless technique, imagination and identity.” — New York Post

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Jack Wilkins brings his formidable trio to Zinc jazz club on Monday, March 13. He’s supported by Jeff Barone on guitar, Sean Smith on bass, and Steve Fidyk on drums.

Guitarist Jack Wilkins has been on the International jazz scene since the early 1970s. His flawless technique and imaginative chordal approach have inspired collaborations with Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Bob Brookmeyer, and Buddy Rich, among many others. A native of Brooklyn, Jack began playing guitar at age thirteen. His mentors included Johnny Smith, Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Bill Evans, Clifford Brown, and Freddie Hubbard.

Showtimes are at 7 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.