The Django Festival Allstars are thrilled to announce their return to the United States for a highly anticipated summer tour, culminating in their debut performance at the prestigious

The New York Society for Ethical Culture and Music on The Inside (MOTI) are proud to present our annual Juneteenth celebration, a benefit concert that unites formerly incarcerated musicians with top jazz artists for a powerful tribute to emancipation through music. This event underscores the ongoing fight for criminal and social justice in the United States.

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Riverview Jazz has been bringing a diverse array of jazz music to the residents of Jersey City and Hudson County for over ten years. This year's Jersey City Jazz Festival is set to be the largest event yet, featuring 40 performances over 5 days, with an expected attendance of over 20,000 patrons. It will also be the most musically diverse festival to date.

The vibrant sounds of early jazz, swing, and blues will fill the air as Gotham Jazz Festival returns to New York City for its annual celebration on April 28th. Presented by Prohibition Productions and New York Hot Jazz Camp, this premier event will showcase over 100 musicians and 20 bands, including renowned acts such as The Hot Sardines, Catherine Russell, and Bria Skonberg.

The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with the American Tap Dance Foundation, is thrilled to announce a monumental celebration in honor of the 125th birthday of the legendary jazz composer and bandleader, Duke Ellington. This grand event will take place at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 8 pm, co-hosted by Mercedes Ellington and Tony Waag.

Birdland, the iconic jazz club in the heart of New York City, is thrilled to announce the return of The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra to its main stage. On Sunday, February 11 at 5:30pm, the audience will be treated to an exceptional one-set performance from this acclaimed 17-piece jazz ensemble.

Jazz aficionados are in for a treat as the acclaimed guitarist Dave Stryker embarks on a series of CD release shows to celebrate his latest album, "Groove Street." Featuring an array of talented musicians, these shows promise to deliver an unforgettable jazz experience.

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WVIA and Chiaroscuro Records have announced the premiere of a new original documentary titled WHAM Re-Bop-Boom-Bam: The Swing Jazz of Eddie Durham, which will be made available to public television stations nationwide on February 1st, distributed through American Public Television (APT). The film will be broadcast on over 250 APT member stations nationwide.

In an exhilarating blend of creativity and homage, 5-time Grammy® Award-winner Billy Childs unveils his latest masterpiece, "The Winds of Change". Nominated for the Best Jazz Instrumental Album at this year's Grammy® Awards, the album marks Childs' third release under Mack Avenue Records.

Star-Studded Quartet

Joining forces with the legendary pianist and composer are some of jazz's most revered artists:

    Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire
    Bassist Scott Colley
    Drummer Brian Blade

Now in its 17th year, The Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra returns to the Birdland main stage on Sunday, February 11 at 5:30pm for one set, presenting Pete’s Grammy nominated big band arrangements, originals, jazz singing, and all the great well-seasoned NYC jazz musicians in his 17-piece group.