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Offering a transatlantic mix of modern jazz, soul, and African pop, Somi “creates an elegant amalgam of the musics and bi-continental experiences that have shaped her life” (NPR). Her latest album, Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba, is an all-star tribute to the great “Mama Africa” and a companion project to Dreaming Zenzile, Somi's critically acclaimed original musical. For her Carnegie Hall debut, Somi presents new electro-acoustic chamber arrangements from that album and a lush retrospective of her most beloved repertoire.

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET
Bassist, composer, and singer Mali Obomsawin (of Odanak First Nation) and her band deliver a captivating performance that feels both timeless and ancient. Exploring the dissonance of colonization and the sanctity of Indigenous lineage, Obomsawin's debut album "Sweet Tooth" offers a foray into Indigenous joy and struggle with folk songs from her community and modern sounds in the tradition of improvised music. Timely and intimate, Sweet Tooth foregrounds the distinctly Indigenous contributions to jazz music, and gives a unique opportunity for audiences to reflect on the Indigenous history of the Northeastern US. Do not miss this album release show!
Mali Obomsawin -bass, vocals
Miriam Elhajli -guitar, vocals
Allison Burik -bass clarinet
Noah Campbell -tenor sax
Taylor Ho Bynum -cornet
Tomas Fujiwara -drums

Caroline Davis -alto saxophone
Angelica Sanchez -piano & synthesizer
Chris Tordini -acoustic & electric bass
Kengchakaj -live coding
Selina Trepp -live visuals

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET

Dan Weiss -drums
Jacob Sacks -piano
Thomas Morgan -bass

The Dan Weiss Trio uses angular yet emotive melodies; complex through composed drum parts, rhythmic cycles native to many non-western music, melodic shapes drawing directly from the raga system found in Indian classical music, and telepathic improvisation to create a truly unique concert experience. This show will be a cd release party for their new recording entitled 'Dedication'

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET

The Christine Spero Group Presents "Spero Plays Nyro” Doors 7:30PM Show 8:30PM
A very special Tribute to Laura Nyro.

She was born in the Bronx 75 years ago
on October 18th. Please join us at The Iridium for this very special Diamond Anniversary Celebration....
Peter O'Brien - Drums, Steve Rust -Bass, Elliot Spero-Saxophones & Percussion
https://www.theiridium.com/.../Spero.../November-19%2C-2022

In this heartfelt and moving tribute to Laura Nyro, one of the greatest and most covered songwriters of the 20th century, pianist, singer Christine Spero and her group take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura’s most memorable songs. Spero Plays Nyro reminds us that Laura’s music is poignant and timeless. The arrangements are hip, the vocals are beautiful, the musicianship is stellar. The exquisite arrangements are true to Laura’s originals but with many sweet creative touches, beautifully interpreted in the group’s own distinct style. Christine has fully recaptured Laura’s spirit and passion with beautiful renditions running the breadth and depth of Laura's emotions. Drummer Peter O'Brien and bassist Steve Rust create a rhythm section that keeps the music driving and steady but never imposing. Saxophonist / percussionist, Elliot Spero, adds excellent sax solos, flutes and multiple percussion accents.
Christine Spero, Winner and Finalist of the USA Songwriting Competition Jazz/category, had her start in the music business as a teen with legendary producer Don Kirschner and Neil Sedaka. She earned numerous accolades for her melodic, emotionally powerful and soulful writing and performing and her original music from her Cds, "We Call it Music" and "My Spanish Dream" and have received strong press from USA Today, Billboard, All About Jazz, JazzTimes, JAZZIZ, Time Out New York and The Village Voic

Grammy Award winner, drummer, and composer Terri Lyne Carrington blends jazz, indie rock, and hip-hop with her multi-talented sextet Social Science. This fresh ensemble thoughtfully confronts urgent social and societal issues through a suite of powerful compositions, inspiring a deep regard for humanity and freedom, while never forgetting to excite on a purely musical level.

Prior to her 95th birthday, cabaret legend Marilyn Maye takes the stage for a program of standards and music theater classics that make clear why she’s been celebrated as one of America’s greatest jazz singers for more than 50 years.

Aynur is a fearless artist and folk icon who freshly blends Kurdish and Western traditions, drawing upon centuries of musical and cultural history while also revealing the harsh realities faced today by Kurdish and Alevi people. “To hear Aynur’s voice is to hear the transformation of all the layers of human joy and suffering into one sound,” says Yo-Yo Ma.

Newark's Own, Vocalist, Carrie Jackson & Trio
Appearing at Wayne Public Library FREE
12:30-1:30PM 461 Valley Road, Wayne,NJ

Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing partners with avant-garde cellist Maya Beiser for the NYC premiere performance of Michael Gordon’s "Travel Guide to Nicaragua." Commissioned by Carnegie Hall, "Travel Guide to Nicaragua" presents the story of composer Michael Gordon’s family and their journey as Jewish refugees traveling from Poland to Nicaragua.