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Trinity has been offering free performances in downtown Manhattan for nearly a century and continues this tradition with the weekday Concerts at One series, deemed “the top of musical life in New York” (The New York Times). This season, Trinity is expanding its offerings to four days a week with wide-ranging programming that speaks to the diversity of New York City. A wide-ranging mix of talented jazz artists will headline Mondays for the Jazz at One series, presented in collaboration with JAZZ HOUSE @ Trinity. Join us on March 27 for an hour of sublime music from Melvis Santa’s Jazz Orishas Quintet! Featuring:
Melvis Santa – compositions, vocals, piano and bata drums

Ricky Rodriguez – bass
E. J. Strickland – drums
Vinicius Gomes – electric guitar
Josh Evans – trumpet
Jazz at One: Melvis Santa’s Jazz Orishas Quintet

St. Paul’s Chapel and online • Free, no reservations required

🎥 Not in NYC? To watch live, go to Trinity’s homepage at the time of the concert. To watch on-demand, visit our music video portal: trinitywallstreet.org/music

Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III has already become aleading voice in Jazz for his generation, and at 31 years old, histrademark ebullience and energy onstage assures his audiences he'sgot "A Lot of Livin' to Do" still to come! His sophomorealbum ofthat title featured the likesof Christian McBride and Ulysses OwensJr. and even had a viral smash hit w/his vocalese rendition of "SocialCall" ft. Veronica Swift that's been transcribed and covered byartists around the world. Finishing 3rd in the 2021 Sarah VaughanInternational Vocal Competition and being voted #5 Rising StarMale Jazz Vocalist in the most recent Downbeat Critics Poll provesBenack's chops as a crooner are just as viable as his trumpetplaying, making him the rare true double threat. Whether it'sleading his weekly jam session residency at Smalls Jazz Club inNYC, performing piano trio at the Cafe Carlyle, or touringdomestically and internationally headlining clubs and festivals,"BB3" is one of the most in-demand entertainers in Jazz music today.

The Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam series resumes in February, presenting "Dr. E Digs Deep - blues roots bring sweet fruits." Led by JPI's Managing and Artistic Director Eli "Dr. E" Yamin, the Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam will be held February 16 7 PM at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center and February 19 2PM at National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Dr. E and his quartet will perform songs made famous by Willie Dixon, Elizabeth Cotten, Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson and pieces from his own creation. Featured artists include Dr. E, piano and voice, Zaid Nasser, alto saxophone, Elias Bailey, bass, David F. Gibson, drums, and special guests including Nicole Davis, trumpet. RSVP at no cost at jazzpower.org/powerjam.

The Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam is made possible by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; Howard Gilman Foundation; Hispanic Federation and the Miranda Family Fund; New York Community Trust and individual donors.

The Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band performs live shows taking you back in time to the music of Screamin' Jay Hawkins. This project is comprised of extremely talented and seasoned musicians. Mike Armando was the original guitarist for Screamin' Jay Hawkins back in the 1970's. Another reason this project is exciting. The band is not just performing the music of Screamin' Jay Hawkins but creating a time machine of one of rock’s true wild men. A show you will surely remember for many years.

Forget about zombies! With the Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band, the man who invented shock-rock is back and he is gonna put a spell on you. Don't miss the most exciting stage act since Screamin' Jay Hawkins first emerged from a coffin. - Steve Bergsman, author of I Put a Spell on You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin' Jay Hawkins.


From somebody who got to see Screamin’ Jay Hawkins himself, The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band is practically the real thing, and a must to witness. The Resurrection of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins Band is doing their part in Saving American Music. - Arnie Goodman, Elmore Magazine

Mark Guiliana, Randy Weston, Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, Abdullah Ibrahim, and Kamasi Washington are the artists featured in this retrospective podcast celebrating the top Jazz Night In America and The Checkout productions over the years.

3-time Super Bowl champion and Fox NFL analyst Mark Schlereth joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about Super Bowl LX and his impressive career

On this edition of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist and cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Salik create awareness of the medical condition that prompted "King Henrik" to retire from the NHL

Megan Rosenbloom tells readers an adventurous tale of how her morbid curiosity brought her across an ocean to investigate the origins, motivations and techniques behind this macabre practice.

As usual, the more than two dozen winners in 2019 span a range of fields, from fiction and cartoons to neuroscience and theoretical geophysics. Now they've got one important accolade in common.

NPR Music ended 2008 the way the previous 29 have for NPR and its jazz partner WBGO: with live jazz, all night long. Toast of the Nation features jazz groups welcoming the new year across the country, from New York to Los Angeles, Boston to New Orleans. Here's a preview of the night's artists.