The Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam series resumes in February, presenting "Dr. E Digs Deep - blues roots bring sweet fruits." Led by JPI's Managing and Artistic Director Eli "Dr. E" Yamin, the Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam will be held February 16 7 PM at Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center and February 19 2PM at National Jazz Museum in Harlem. Dr. E and his quartet will perform songs made famous by Willie Dixon, Elizabeth Cotten, Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson and pieces from his own creation. Featured artists include Dr. E, piano and voice, Zaid Nasser, alto saxophone, Elias Bailey, bass, David F. Gibson, drums, and special guests including Nicole Davis, trumpet. RSVP at no cost at jazzpower.org/powerjam.

The Intergenerational Jazz Power Jam is made possible by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; Howard Gilman Foundation; Hispanic Federation and the Miranda Family Fund; New York Community Trust and individual donors.

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, the longest operating performance venue in lower Manhattan, proudly presents Lost Jazz Shrines: Celebrating Boomers / Remembering Cedar Walton – Featuring The Helen Sung Quartet on February 18 at 8:30PM. This special event will also include a free panel discussion at 7PM. Artistic Director of Jazz Programming Willard Jenkins to interview Helen Sung.
The Lost Jazz Shrines series is dedicated to bringing legendary NYC jazz clubs back into the consciousness of the world with a thorough remembrance and celebration. Boomer’s was a jazz club in Greenwich Village, New York City, during the 1970s. The club was a venue for bebop musicians, and artists Barry Harris and Kenny Barron played there. At the club, Cedar Walton recorded the albums, A Night at Boomers, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Cedar Walton was an American hard bop jazz pianist. He came to prominence as a member of drummer Art Blakey’s band before establishing a long career as a bandleader and composer. Several of his compositions have become jazz standards, including “Mosaic”, “Bolivia”, “Holy Land”, “Mode for Joe” and “Fantasy in D.”

TWO SETS 5PM + 8PM @ The Charleston Music Hall.

This vibrant musical extravaganza will transport you to the Big Easy with guest star Wycliffe Gordon centerstage. Gordon is a veteran member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet and a founding member of the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra. His arrangement of the theme song of NPR’s All Things Considered is heard daily around the world.

Kick off your spring with this new monthly jazz jam session led by D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Balbed! The house band will play a set starting at 7:30PM. Bring your instrument! After enjoying their set, you’ll have a chance to call a tune! Participation in our jazz jams is free–no tickets required and all levels welcome. This month features Clarice visiting artist Walter Smith III on saxophone.

“It don’t mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!” Join the world-class Charleston Jazz Orchestra for the evolution of electrifying big band swing music that took America by storm. From its birth with legendary ensembles such as Charleston’s own Jenkins Orphanage Band, Benny Goodman, and Fletcher Henderson Orchestras, to the indelible mark it continues to make on jazz today, it’s no wonder it’s gone down in history as the greatest music of all time.

TWO SETS - 5PM + 8PM

The New York Times describes Samara Joy as a “silky-voiced rising jazz star” and the Boston Globe compliments her “warm, capacious vocal instrument and breathtaking technique.” The 22-year old burst onto the world stage when her TikTok videos of soulful standards went viral landing her on the TODAY Show. She is newly signed to the prestigious Verve records label and has already received two GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best Vocal Jazz Album. She brings a fresh, youthful energy to timeless jazz classics and is no doubt on her way to being the great legend of this generation. This performance is made possible by the Medical University of South Carolina.

5PM @ Charleston Music Hall


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