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Pianist and composer Aaron Diehl mystifies listeners with his layered artistry. At once temporal and ethereal, his expression transforms the piano into an orchestral vessel in the spirit of beloved predecessors Ahmad Jamal, Erroll Garner and Jelly Roll Morton. Following three critically-acclaimed leader albums on Mack Avenue Records — and live appearances at historic venues from Jazz at Lincoln Center and The Village Vanguard to New York Philharmonic and the Philharmonie de Paris — the American Pianist Association’s 2011 Cole Porter fellow now focuses his attention on what it means to be present within himself. His forthcoming solo record promises an expansion of that exploration in a setting at once unbound and intimate. "Diehl has developed an organic, sophisticated approach" says DownBeat.

During his kaleidoscopic quarter-century as a professional jazz musician, pianist Orrin Evans has become the model of a fiercely independent artist who pushes the envelope in all directions. Never supported by a major label, Evans has ascended to top-of-the-pyramid stature on his instrument, as affirmed by his #1-ranking as “Rising Star Pianist” in the 2018 DownBeat Critics Poll. Grammy nominations for the Smoke Sessions albums The Intangible Between and Presence, by Evans’ raucous, risk-friendly Captain Black Big Band, stamp his bona fides as a bandleader and composer. In addition to CBBB, Evans’ multifarious leader and collaborative projects include the Eubanks Evans Experience (a duo with eminent guitarist Kevin Eubanks); the Brazilian unit Terreno Comum; Evans’ working trio with bassist Luques Curtis and drummer Mark Whitfield, Jr.; and Tar Baby (a collective trio of 20 years standing with bassist Eric Revis and drummer Nasheet Waits). One of Tar Baby’s two 2022 releases will be released on Evans’ imprint, Imani Records, which he founded in 2001 and relaunched in 2018.

Join me for a very special night of original music at the Cutting Room in NYC on Tuesday, 11/23! I’m thrilled to be on stage with a group of world-class musicians to present my work. Come through for a night of good vibes! Ray Levier and the Intriguers Aaron Heick (Late Show with David Letterman, Chaka Khan, Lady Gaga) - Sax David Gilmore (Wayne Shorter, Ron Blake, Christian McBride) - Guitar Etienne Stadwijk (Maxwell, Richard Bona, Paul Simon) - Keys Will Lee (Ace Frehley, Carly Simon, Steely Dan) - Bass Daniel Sadownick (Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Josh Groban) - Percussion + Surprise special guests! Come out, spread the word, and help keep live music alive! Cutting Room Event Copy Ray Levier has been described by Lenny White as not only a “great inspiration” to him, but a “really great drummer.” Perhaps an understatement, Levier has had the rare feat of being a sideman to urban folk and jazz artist KJ Denhert for 20 years. He’s also the co-producer and co-founder of a successful music production company, composing TV tracks for such esteemed networks as TLC, Discovery, FOX Sports, CBS, NBC, the History Channel, National Geographic, and the Oxygen Network. This high-in-demand drummer is joining forces with a heavy-hitter team of monster musicians at the Cutting Room on November 23rd at 8:00 PM to present his own body of work. With him will be: Aaron Heick (Late Show with David Letterman, Chaka Khan, Lady Gaga) on sax; David Gilmore (Wayne Shorter, Ron Blake, Christian McBride) on guitar; Etienne Stadwijk (Maxwell, Richard Bona, Paul Simon) on keys; Will Lee (Ace Frehley, Carly Simon, Steely Dan) on bass; and Daniel Sadownick (Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Josh Groban) on percussion. This will be a night of jazz fusion you will not want to miss!

The pianist-accordionist-composer Simone Baron will lead an all-star quartet in a concert of original creative music that draws freely and spontaneously from languages of jazz, avant-garde polyhedric compositions, film scores, and anything in between. A “bandleader of impressive agility... a blossoming talent and inventive composer on the rise” (Downbeat Magazine), Simone Baron’s genre-fluid work is rooted in exploring the creative process. Steeped in her Judeo-Roman roots, she has performed across Europe, Israel and the Americas. She has held residencies at the Banff Centre, the Hambidge Center, Dee Dee Bridgewater's Woodshed Network, NextLOOK (UMD), Avaloch Farm, Spectrum Toronto and won grants from DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Maryland State Arts Council and Chamber Music America. In 2016 she founded Arco Belo, a genre-fluid chamber jazz ensemble she composes, arranges for and leads, and has recently released a critically acclaimed debut album, The Space Between Disguises. Committed to building a more inclusive musical community, she serves as the curation director for the Boulanger Initiative, a DC-based non-profit advocacy group that fights gender discrimination in concert programming. simonebaron.bandcamp.com Showtime is 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/5 pm MT/4 pm PT/11 pm GMT A limited number of in-person seats are available for $20 each. Please email henry@andiemusik.com for stipulations. Streaming cost is $10 Donations are welcomed. The link will be revealed to you 15 minutes before the show and will remain active through June 8.

Join clarinetist/vocalist Kristen Mather de Andrade and saxophonist/composer Lívio Almeida as they share the stage with Lívio's Brazilian dectet for an evening of exciting and soulful Brazilian Music. The musicians met in the rich Brazilian music scene in NYC and are excited to collaborate for the first time at Chelsea Table and Stage!

Lívio Almeida brings his Brazilian dectet with a repertoire of originals and arrangements of the vast rhythmic and melodic richness in Brazilian Culture. Specialized in Brazilian music, the saxophonist’s Brazilian dectet has played in many Venues and festivals for sold out crowds in the US and Brazil such as Iridium Jazz Club, Nublu, clube do Choro de Brasília and Zinc bar.

Described as "eclectic and engaging" and "an artist to be on the lookout for," New York-based artist Kristen Mather de Andrade has immersed herself in a broad array of musical worlds and cultures. Devoting time to both the worlds of clarinet and voice, she has enjoyed a career of prime accolades and acclaim within her chosen musical paths. As the pandemic slowly began to loosen its grip in 2021, she released her debut album "Clarão,'' following up the release with a holiday EP "Evergreen" and duo album "As Bright As The Skies Are Blue." Described as “a street festival of fun” by Jazz Weekly, her music will transport you to another place and make you want to move!

Respected journalist, author, music historian, and blogger Marc Myers chats with WBGO News Director Doug Doyle about his new book Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits that Changed Rock, Pop and Soul

Bobby Sanabria explains the legacy of Marty Sheller

As his trio settles in for a week at The Village Vanguard, pianist and composer Vijay Iyer stops by The Checkout to share insights, and a glimmer of hope.

The Checkout catches up with trumpeter and composer Steph Richards, who unleashes our sense of sound and smell on her latest recordings Supersense and Zephyr.

On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Gary Walker chats with Antonio Hart and Clyde Bullard about the All-Star Salute to the late "Tootie" Heath at Flushing Town Hall