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One is a chart-topping juggernaut who has sparked musical controversy for the last 35 years. The other is a master who’s spent that same span of time balancing improvisational fire with lyrical soul. Yes, in both instances we’re talking about saxophonist Kenny G — Gorelick in the first case, and Garrett in the second. As you can imagine, we have some thoughts.

Lauren Henderson - Voice Louis Fouche - Saxophone Jack Glottman - Piano Daniel Winshall - Bass David Frazier Jr. - Drums Described as "somewhere between a comforting whisper and a cogent declaration" by The New York Times, Lauren Henderson, paints reflective and impassioned stories with her haunting voice and enchanting compositions. Recently featured in the Financial Times, breaking the Jazz Charts Top 5, and the Year End Jazz Week Top 40 (2021) as the 38th most played record of the year, Henderson's eclectic vocal influences spread across genres producing a distinct yet versatile sound. Her original music is featured in The Drowning, (starring Julia Stiles, Avan Jogia, Josh Charles and Tracie Thoms), El Juego de Las Llaves, (Ela Velden, Maite Perroni, and Marimar Vega), and Romeo y Julieta (starring Lupita Nyong’o and Juan Castano), scored by one of Lauren’s musical partners, Michael Thurber. Henderson uncovers the layers of her diverse background in English and Spanish. Her compositions paint stories reflecting journeys imposed through the African Diaspora in connection to Henderson's Panamanian, Montserratian, and vast Caribbean roots as they interplay with her North American upbringing. Jazz, Latin Jazz, Flamenco, R&B and Soul roots aid in an exploration of culture, society, race, love and the complexities encountered as we navigate life's obstacles.

On Saturday, December 17, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT),
located at 23 Water St. Ossining NY, will close out its 2022 Music in the Box season
with a special holiday concert called Home for the Holidays, showcasing the sounds of
the KJ Denhert Jazz Project. The performance will combine holiday themes and material
from Denhert’s latest shows, including new additions from The Beatles, Paul Simon, Bob
Dylan and KJ originals. Urban folk jazz legend Denhert, named one of Jazz.com’s top
female vocalists and four-time Independent Music Award nominee, will be accompanied
by Adam Armstrong on acoustic bass, Nicki Denner on keyboard/piano, Mark McIntyre
on guitar and Eric Halvorson on drums.

"She is immediately captivating in both style and natural beauty, as unforgettable as she is talented, unique unto herself." — Hot House

Lizzie's latest release, Duo Encounters on Dot Time Records cements Thomas’ stature as one of New York’s top jazz singers. The inventive jazz vocalist debuts at ZINC, bringing her sultry vocal stylings and swing sensibility alongside the “who’s who” of Jazz. Lizzie mixes classic American Jazz and Brazilian arrangements while showcasing a balance of intimate duets and an adventurous group of jazz musicians.

Featuring the producer of Duo Encounters, John Di Martino on piano, Neal Smith on drums, Noriko Ueda on bass, and Antoinne Drye on trumpet.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Get your tickets now, available for $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Don't miss out on this magical evening of jazz vocals! For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

On this episode of The Art of the Story, producer Zev Feldman and keyboardist Tom Canning talk about Al Jarreau's WOW! Live at the Child Harold new release

Sam Acho, former NFL Linebacker and current VP of the NFLPA joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the Super Bowl and his humanitarian efforts, especially as International Justice Mission Ambassador

WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with legendary drummer Lenny White about the upcoming event at JALC celebrating his music

Your guide to what NPR Music and member stations have cooking at SXSW 2018.

Every Saturday, we’re inviting NYC’s top musicians & magicians to perform in our art deco cocktail lounge, from local legends to Grammy award-winners. This week’s musical act is the Sam Dillon Trio, who is a saxophonist, woodwind player, composer and teacher based in New York. In 2013 Sam was selected as a semifinalist in the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition. As a semifinalist, Sam performed at The Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. for Wayne Shorter, Jimmy Heath, Branford Marsalis, Bobby Watson and Jane Ira Bloom. Most notably, Sam has performed at Carnegie Hall, Jazz @ Lincolin Center, Symphony Space Birdland, The Iridium, Yoshi’s Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, The 55 Bar, The Zinc Bar, The Kitano Hotel, Cornelia Street Cafe and live on WBGO 88.3 FM. In 2009 Sam received his Masters in Jazz Performance from SUNY Purchase College.