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Jeff Zimmer and Judith Schaechter have been friends for almost 20 years. Join them as they discuss common themes in their work, their process, and how they see themselves as artists through social issues, identity, inspiration, and darkness. Registration is free! Part of "Wheaton Conversations," a virtual series highlighting select & diverse artists with ties to WheatonArts. To see the full schedule of conversations along with past recordings, visit wheatonarts.org.

The JB Abbott Trio is dedicated to conserving timeless jazz standards of the Great American Songbook with a touch of blues, including the works of Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Stanley Turrentine, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and many more. The trio is Michael Goetz (pronounced "Getz," like Stan) (bass), Alan Wish (saxophone), and John (JB) Abbott (guitar).

Trained at the Alvin Ailey School before joining the Paul Taylor Dance Company, Artistic Director David Parsons uses every crayon in the box to create thrilling moments onstage. Like his iconic work Caught, a breathtaking illusion where the dancer’s feet seem to never touch the ground. Sensual and muscular, thought-provoking and uplifting—let this top-notch ensemble transport you to another world.

Asen Doykin has been part of the New York performing, music production, composing and academic scene for the past twenty years. In demand, and well-known, Asen has played at some of the city's best known performance venues and jazz clubs such as: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Steinway Hall, The Blue Note, Birdland, The Kitano, Smalls Jazz Club, Joe's Pub. He has released three albums as a leader and has composed numerous musical pieces for film, television and theater. His music has been featured at the Cannes Film Festival, HBO, BBC, NPR, Queens Public Television and Bulgarian National TV an Radio Channels.

The Austrian Cultural Forum NY presents the saxophonist Gottfried Stöger's ensemble DreamHunter outside their iconic building for a live, in-person concert. DreamHunter (with Walter Fischbacher on Keyboard, Marcos Varela on Acoustic Bass, and Peter Kronreif on percussion) performs an eclectic mix of jazz, classical and folk music. Free admission, no reservations needed. Location is outdoors, in front of the Austrian Cultural Forum New York (11 E 52nd St. b/w Madison & 5th Ave).

Hailed by The New York Times as “one of the greatest musicians in jazz history,” Grammy Award winning saxophone titan Joe Lovano has distinguished himself as a prescient and pathfinding force in the arena of creative music.

Celebrate Juneteenth with The Newark Museum of Art and connect with the past, present and future utilizing creativity through the art of Creative Journaling. Kick off the day with this engaging art-making activity with children's author and artist Kween Moore. Creative Journaling is a form of self-care and self-expression. It is a direct way to connect with the past, present and future utilizing creativity. Gather the family and embark on this experience using personal images and found materials.

A tribute to the late jazz singer, Carol Fredette with selected tunes from her repertoire performed by Ben Cassara (who studied and performed with her), pianist Tedd Firth (who accompanied the late singer many times) and long time friend and colleague on bass, Boots Maleson.

Time:Spans Festival presents Yarn/Wire in the world premieres of Andrew McIntosh’s Little Jimmy and Wolfgang Heiniger’s Neumond, plus Zosha Di Castri’s Tachitipo, which was nominated for a 2021 JUNO Award. PROGRAM: Andrew McIntosh, Little Jimmy (2020)* Wolfgang Heiniger, Neumond (2018)* Zosha Di Castri, Tachitipo (2016) *World premiere YARN/WIRE Laura Barger, piano Russell Greenberg, percussion Sae Hashimoto, percussion Julia Den Boer, piano

Join Shade Records Recording Artist Billy Townes from Texas as he performs live contemporary jazz with his quartet in NYC this Saturday 7/17 from 7:30 PM-9:30 PM EST as part of Yardbird’s Concert Series.