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On Saturday, May 16, at 9:00 pm, acclaimed trumpeter Keyon Harroldwill honor the centennial of Miles Davis’ birth with a concert in Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall, one of New York City’s premier venues for enjoying the best of all kinds of music.

The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation has created the Louis Armstrong Emergency Fund for Jazz Musicians to provide much needed support to vocalists…

Jazz guitarist Anthony Fuscaldo joins bassist Matt Quinones and drummer Clint Mobley for a night of jazz and blues at Radegast Hall & Biergarten in Brooklyn, NY.

An incomparable experience awaits when these two Grammy Award winners ignite their musical chemistry. Join us for the convergence of two of Jazz’s most legendary forces of nature on the intimate SOPAC stage.

Two-Time Grammy® Winner, Steinway Artist, Illustrious Citizen, pianist and composer Gustavo Casenave, presents his jazz trio featuring Grammy Winner bassist Pedro Giraudo, and drum guru Franco Pinna, performing Casenave’s original works, in an adventurous and memorable evening of passionate music and talent.

Drummer Chris Beck will be in concert at the Englewood Public Library on Thursday, August 18, at 7:30 p.m. on the library’s front plaza. This will be the 9th installment in the library’s 10th annual jazz concert series “Jazz Under the Stars.” The concert series is free and open to the public. No registration is needed, but library parking is very limited. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church one block north at 113 Engle St.
Continuing in the music legacies of his father and grandfather, Chris Beck is making a name for himself on the New York scene as a hard-swinging, powerhouse drummer and composer. Beck’s refreshing and soulful vision as an artist is on full display, as is his unique ability to pay homage to the classic straight-ahead style of jazz while infusing elements of his African roots and Gospel upbringing.
For further information, visit the Library’s website at www.englewoodlibrary.org. The Englewood Library is located at 31 Engle St., Englewood, N.J. The final concert in the series will be with Sharp Radway on August 25.

Keith Loftis has been described as one of the most lyrical & compelling Jazz Saxophonist of today.

Over the course of his career, Keith has performed with several jazz legends such as Benny Carter, Cedar Walton, Nancy Wilson, Frank Foster, Alvin Batiste, Clark Terry, Bobby Shew, Joe Williams and Ray Charles to name a few.

Currently, Keith is also a main fixture in the 4X Grammy Nominated & NAACP Award Winning Husband & Wife Duo, The Baylor Project featuring Jean & Marcus Baylor. NYC based Jazz Saxophonist Keith Loftis is excited to debut his dynamic Quartet at Chelsea, Table & Stage!! Keith will be performing music from his newly released recording “Original State”.

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

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Jack Wilkins brings his formidable trio to Zinc jazz club on Monday, August 15. 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.