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“Rodney Jones is a legend among musicians especially guitarists. He is worthy of the ears of any music listener.” —George Benson

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Rodney Jones brings his formidable quartet to Zinc jazz club on Monday, July 18. He's supported by pianist Dabin Ryu, bassist Lonnie Plaxico, and drummer EJ Strickland.

Rodney started playing the guitar at age 6. He has recorded two records for the Blue Note label, “The Undiscovered Few” and “Soul Manifesto”. He has toured worldwide, performed, and recorded with a who’s who of music including Dizzy Gillespie, James Brown, Lena Horne, Quincy Jones, Christian McBride, Stevie Wonder, Elvin Jones, Kenny Burrell, Stan Getz, and countless others. He was the house guitarist for the Apollo Theatre for 9 years, and the staff guitarist for the Rosie O’Donnell Show for 6 years. He has written commercials and has more than 125 compositions recorded. He recently scored a documentary film for PBS about African American GIs in WW2. He served as Musical Director/Producer for Lena Horne, Ruth Brown, Gloria Lynne, Ernestine Anderson, and others. He has been a professor of Jazz Guitar Studies at The Juilliard School for 12 years and at The Manhattan School of Music for more than 20 years and has conducted clinics and workshops worldwide.

Showtimes are at 7 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the door. For more info, call (212) 477-9462 or visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

“The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso.” — Pat Metheny

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Pasquale Grasso brings his formidable trio to Zinc on Monday, November 7. He’s supported by Ari Rolland on bass and Keith Balla on drums.

One of the most strikingly unique artists of his generation, Pasquale Grasso has undoubtedly changed the way the world views jazz guitar. Born in Ariano Irpino, Pasquale began playing guitar at a very young age. By the summer of 1997, his parents, who recognized the depth of their young son’s talent, sought out the instruction of jazz innovator, Agostino Di Giorgio. A former pupil of Chuck Wayne, Di Giorgio immediately took an interest in Pasquale, whose prodigious aptitude for the instrument flourished as the young guitarist quickly became his closest pupil. From that point, it wouldn’t be long before news of this talent spread.

Barry Harris, the world-renowned jazz educator, and bebop piano master, became an extraordinary influence when Pasquale attended his jazz workshop in Switzerland during the summer of 1998. Harris, a contemporary of Miles Davis, Sonny Stitt, and Cannonball Adderley, took Pasquale and his brother, Luigi, under his wing. Over the span of the next 5 years, the Grasso brothers became pillars of Harris’ international workshops and were quickly promoted from mere attendees to instructors for the other students. Pasquale was named Harris’ guitar teaching assistant and for the last ten years, he has conducted workshops in Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain, Holland, and Slovenia.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

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On Sunday April 24th, VTY Jazz Arts will be back at the fabulous Cutting Room for Another Sunday Serenade. This program will be a tribute to trombonist Benny Powell and will feature T.K. Blue on saxophones, flute & Kalimba, Dave Kikoski piano, Paul Beaudry bass, Jerome Jennings drums and special invited guest Steve Turre on trombone. Great room with a wonderful vibe. Hope to see you live at the Cutting Room on the 24th of April.

George Gee and his 14pc. Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra plays Classic Swing Era Big Band favorites for listening and dancing every Monday evening at this Times Square restaurant and club - BOND45.

Performances will feature musicians who played with Roy in the big band and in his other ensembles. Ms. Brandes-Hargrove is the band’s Executive Director, and Mr. Bruce Williams, lead alto and big band member from 1997 until Mr. Hargrove’s death in 2018, is Music Director. Mr. Jason Marshall, baritone saxophonist and also long-time member of the big band, serves as Assistant Music Director.

All Things Soul with Jeh Johnson is a part of WBGO's Rhythm and Song Weekend programming lineup, which includes the highly popular program Rhythm Revue with Felix Hernandez, as well as archival programs like Portraits in Blue and Blues Break.