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When violinist Jenny Scheinman and drummer Allison Miller make music together, it can feel much like a parlor game.Not so much for its simplicity, because…

Comparing Billie's approach to some of her favorite songs.

Every September since 1958, the Monterey Jazz Festival has transformed the municipal fairgrounds into a vast, sun-speckled California music weekend. JazzSet picks the best moments from last fall's 50th Monterey Jazz Festival, including performances from Gerald Wilson and Otis Taylor.

Every Saturday, we’re inviting NYC’s top musicians to perform in our art deco cocktail lounge, from local legends to Grammy award-winners. This week’s musical act is Ben Allison & Steve Cardenas.

Bassist/Composer/Producer Ben Allison has garnered an international reputation as aperformer and band leader. Known for his inspired arrangements, inventive groovesand hummable melodies, Ben has an instantly identifiable sound. He draws from thejazz tradition and a range of influences — from rock and folk to 20th century classicaland other music traditions — and seamlessly blends them into a cinematic, cohesivewhole.

With his groups The Ben Allison Quartet, Think Free, The Ben Allison Band, TheTrio, Peace Pipe, and Medicine Wheel, Ben has toured extensively throughout theworld, winning over his audiences with an adventurous yet accessible sound and a flairfor the unexpected.

Ben will be joined by Steve Cardenas on guitar, who began his musical career in Kansas City and has been an integral part of the New York City jazz community since 1995.

NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Owens remembers sitting in with the Miles Davis Quintet when he was 15 years old, as he prepares to lead an all star band at Flushing Town Hall in honor of Davis’ centenary.

This week, WBGO announcers take over Take Five with 12 — wait, make that a baker’s dozen — favorite holiday tracks. Natalie Cole, “Merry Christmas…

The TKO Party Band plays jazz and pop on the outdoor patio.

“A beacon of hard-won virtuosity and open-eared creativity.” —The New Yorker

Acclaimed Tenor Saxophonist George Garzone brings his formidable quartet to the Zinc on Saturday, September 24. He's supported by guitarist Peter Bernstein, bassist Peter Slavov, and drummer Ari Hoenig.

Saxophonist George Garzone is a member of The Fringe, a jazz trio founded in 1972 that includes bassist John Lockwood and drummer Bob Gullotti, that performs regularly in the Boston area and has toured Portugal. The group has released three albums. A veteran jazzman, Garzone has appeared on over 20 recordings. He began on the tenor when he was six, played in a family band, and attended music school in Boston. In addition, Garzone has guested in many situations, touring Europe with Jamaaladeen Tacuma and performing with Danilo Perez, Joe Lovano, Jack DeJohnette, Rachel Z, and John Patitucci, among others.

Garzone is well-known as a sought-after jazz educator, teaching at the Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory, Longy School of Music, New York University and the New School University Jazz and Contemporary Program. He has pioneered the triadic chromatic approach and students of his have included Joshua Redman, Branford Marsalis, Teodross Avery, Luciana Souza, Mark Turner, Donny McCaslin, Doug Yates, and Danilo Pérez, to name a few.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 in advance / $35 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

“A beacon of hard-won virtuosity and open-eared creativity.” —The New Yorker

Acclaimed Tenor Saxophonist George Garzone brings his formidable quartet to the Zinc on Saturday, September 24. He's supported by guitarist Peter Bernstein, bassist Peter Slavov, and drummer Ari Hoenig.

Saxophonist George Garzone is a member of The Fringe, a jazz trio founded in 1972 that includes bassist John Lockwood and drummer Bob Gullotti, that performs regularly in the Boston area and has toured Portugal. The group has released three albums. A veteran jazzman, Garzone has appeared on over 20 recordings. He began on the tenor when he was six, played in a family band, and attended music school in Boston. In addition, Garzone has guested in many situations, touring Europe with Jamaaladeen Tacuma and performing with Danilo Perez, Joe Lovano, Jack DeJohnette, Rachel Z, and John Patitucci, among others.

Garzone is well-known as a sought-after jazz educator, teaching at the Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory, Longy School of Music, New York University and the New School University Jazz and Contemporary Program. He has pioneered the triadic chromatic approach and students of his have included Joshua Redman, Branford Marsalis, Teodross Avery, Luciana Souza, Mark Turner, Donny McCaslin, Doug Yates, and Danilo Pérez, to name a few.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 in advance / $35 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.