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“Mike Stern is one of the best electric guitarists of his generation.” —International Herald Tribune

Legendary jazz guitarist Mike Stern brings his formidable band to Zinc on Monday, July 25. He's supported by Danny Walsh on tenor saxophone, Leni Stern on guitar, Noam Tanzer on bass, and Juan Chiavassa on drums.

One of the most esteemed electric guitarists of his generation, Mike Stern has distinguished himself over a four-decade career that has encompassed musical partnerships with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers, and Joe Henderson, as well as 16 recordings as a leader (six of which were nominated for GRAMMY® Awards).

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

Jazz pianist, Pete Malinverni joins classical violinist, Juliet Kurtzman for an evening of music from the Americas. From Astor Piazzolla to Thelonious Monk, Pete and Juliet will perform music from their acclaimed cd "Candleight's, love in the time of cholera" and will be joined by jazz vocalist, Anaïs Reno.

“The brilliant playing of David Kikoski just smokes. His playing is sparkling.” —Chick Corea

Acclaimed jazz pianist David Kikoski brings his formidable trio to Zinc for a splendid evening of jazz piano on Tuesday, November 1. He’s supported by Matt Penman on bass and Jeff “Tain” Watts on drums.

David Kikoski is one of New York’s busiest pianists. It’s no wonder. Given his swinging, always spontaneous playing, one immediately understands why his bio includes tenures with Roy Haynes, Bob Berg, Pat Metheny, and the Mingus Big Band.

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 advance / $30 day of show. For more info, call (212) 477-9462 or visit http://zincjazzcom.

Hailing from the musically prolific West African nation of Mali, guitarist and composer Habib Koité has been called the biggest pop star of the region by Rolling Stone. He is a modern-day troubadour descended from a noble line of griots, from whom he inherited his passion for music. His grandfather played the kamele n’goni – a traditional string instrument associated with the legendary hunters from the Wassoulou region of Mali. Koité is perhaps best known for his danssa doso, a unique blend of local rhythms with traditional hunter’s music, and often plays his guitar on open strings in the style of a n’goni. His latest studio album Kharifa, released in 2019, was recorded in Bamako and is rich with the musical traditions and instruments of his country.

Trumpeter and composer Roy Hargrove, who died in 2018 at 49, is best known for his unflappable command in small-group settings, including his sterling…

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Legendary tapper, choreographer, director and actor Savion Glover of Newark presents the world premiere of his innovative new work Lady5@Savion Glover's…

Contribute Today and be automatically entered to win a trip for two to the Tucson Jazz Festival in Arizona (January 11-21, 2018*).You and a guest can infuse a little jazz and soul into your plans at the 2nd Annual Tucson Jazz Festival in Tucson, AZ. The Tucson Jazz Festival will take place in the beautiful downtown Tucson and this year's edition features artists like Diane Schuur, Spyro Gyra, Sheila E., Arturo Sandoval and The Hot Sardines among others.Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis ResortYou’ll discover an oasis in the desert as you spend 4 days and 3 nights at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort. Located on 500 acres of high Sonoran Desert terrain in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, The hotel offers a beautiful destination setting in the heart of Arizona. *Winner selects which three consecutive nights within the festival dates they would like to attend.Contest rules

The Al Foster Quartet performed live on WBGO from the Village Vanguard in 2012

We recently told you about an archive in Massachusetts dedicated to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and the authors who relied on it. Their books…