🎤 Dianne Reeves w/ Romero Lubambo | Sat, Jun 7 – 7:30pm | McCarter Theatre - Princeton, NJ | FIVE-Time GRAMMY Award winner and preeminent jazz vocalist of our time. Dianne Reeves, joined by Lubambo’s lush Brazilian guitar stylings. MORE INFO

🌟 Emily King | Jun 6–8 | Blue Note Jazz Club - NYC | Grammy-nominated soulstress headlines the Blue Note Jazz Fest with luminous vocals and heartfelt vibes. MORE INFO

🥁 Dion Parson & 21st Century Band | Jun 6–8 | Dizzy’s Club - NYC | Island rhythms meet modern swing in Parson’s powerhouse group. Caribbean jazz at its finest in Columbus Circle. MORE INFO

Wycliffe Gordon | June 6– 8 | Birdland Theater, NYC | Trombone virtuoso Wycliffe Gordon performs multiple nights, showcasing his dynamic range and engaging stage presence. MORE INFO

🎺 Bobby Sanabria & Ascensión | Sat, Jun 7 – 8:00pm | Bronx Music Hall Plaza | Special taping of Randy Cohen’s public radio show Person Place Thing. MORE INFO

🎤 Stacey Kent | Jun 6–7 8:30pm & 10:30pm | Birdland NYC | The velvet-voiced chanteuse returns with elegant phrasing and a Parisian flair. A dream night for lovers of vocal jazz. MORE INFO

🎹 Organ Monk Trio | Fri, Jun 6 – 7:00pm | Arthur’s Tavern - Greenwich Village NYC | A Hammond-driven tribute to Monk’s genius. Deep grooves and righteous funk in a classic Village jazz joint. MORE INFO

🎺 Philip Harper Quintet | Fri, Jun 6 – 7:00pm | Cellar Dog NYC | Hard bop lives! Harper, a fiery Blakey alum, brings trumpet power and swing tradition to this intimate club. MORE INFO

🎹 Helen Sung Quartet | Jun 6–7 | Smalls Jazz Club | A rhythmic tour de force. Sung’s angular, inventive piano lines are matched by a first-rate band. MORE INFO

🎷 Mariel Bildsten Septet | Fri, Jun 6 – 10:30pm & 11:55pm | The Django | Trombonist Mariel Bildsten leads a hard-swinging septet with charisma and bop-era sparkle. MORE INFO

🎹 Kelly Green Trio | Fri, Jun 6 – 9:00pm | The Flatiron Room (Nomad) | Pianist Kelly Green’s lush voicings and confident swing make this a must-hear trio date in a classy setting. MORE INFO

🎹 Bill Charlap Trio | Jun 6–7 7:00pm | Jazz Forum, Tarrytown | Grammy award-winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed and recorded with many of the leading artists of our time. Charlap’s elegance, taste, and swing are on full display with this world-class group. MORE INFO

🎹 George Cables Trio | Fri–Sat, Jun 6–7 – 8:00pm | The Side Door, Old Lyme, CT | The poetic pianist leads a trio through swinging standards and originals—full of soul, grace, and groove. MORE INFO

🎹 Bertha Hope – Jazz Foundation Series | Fri, Jun 6 – 6:00pm | Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (Mount Morris Park) | A true matriarch of jazz piano, Bertha Hope brings elegance, grit, and bebop legacy to Harlem's heart. Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America—free and open to the community. MORE INFO

🎹 Gabriel Chakarji Quartet | Fri, Jun 6 – 6:00pm | Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell | As part of the West Harlem Summer Jazz Festival, Venezuelan pianist Gabriel Chakarji brings rhythmic fire and lyrical depth to the Bandshell. Free, outdoors, and full of spirit. MORE INFO

🎺 Frank Lacy – Harlem Jazz Series | Fri, Jun 6 – 7:00pm | Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church (Harlem Jazz Boxx) | Trombonist, vocalist, and jazz philosopher Frank Lacy lights up the Harlem Jazz Series with a soulful, boundary-pushing set. A rare chance to hear the legend in a sacred space dedicated to community and swing. MORE INFO

🎸 Dave Stryker Organ Trio ft. Troy Roberts | Sat, Jun 7 – 7:00pm | Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA | Guitar-driven groove with organ heat and saxophone fire. A soul-jazz burner from three masters. MORE INFO

🎺 Jumaane Smith | Sun, Jun 8 – 8:30pm | Joe’s Pub NYC | Trumpeter and crooner Jumaane Smith blends Sinatra swagger with jazz chops honed alongside Michael Bublé and Harry Connick Jr. A velvet-glove evening of classic style and contemporary soul. RESCHEDULED

🎺 Chris Botti | Fri, Jun 6 – 8:00pm | The Paramount, Huntington, NY | Pop-jazz trumpet star Chris Botti returns with cinematic flair and polished arrangements that dazzle the crowd. MORE INFO

🎤 Svetlana & The Boston Collective | Fri, Jun 6 – 7:30pm | Regattabar, The Charles Hotel (Cambridge, MA) | Step into a Prohibition-era dream with Svetlana’s sultry vocals and her band’s jubilant swing. From tender torch songs to rowdy romps, this high-energy night brings vintage speakeasy vibes to Cambridge—hot jazz, lush harmonies, and serious style. "Prepare to swing and be moved!" (JazzLives) MORE INFO

🎤 Vivvian Sessoms | Fri, Jun 6 – 7:30pm & 9:00pm | The Club Room at Soho Grand | Velvet vocals, razor-sharp soul, and jazz-rooted storytelling—Vivvian Sessoms delivers a genre-defying night of truth and elegance. Sophisticated, seductive, and spiritually charged. MORE INFO

🎸 Kurt Rosenwinkel Quartet | Jun 6–8 | Village Vanguard | Modern jazz guitar’s quiet visionary returns to the Vanguard with crystalline tone, cosmic phrasing, and a telepathic band. This one’s for the heads—book early, stay late. MORE INFO

🍸 The Modern Martinis | Sat, Jun 7 – 8:00pm | The Pierre NY | Old-school cool with a twist! The Modern Martinis mix Rat Pack sass and tight arrangements in a luxe hotel setting. MORE INFO

🎷 Jerome Sabbagh Quartet w/ Greg Tuohey - Joe Martin - Nasheet Waits | Sat, Jun 7 8:00pm & 10:00pm | Close Up NY | Tenor saxophonist Sabbagh brings moody originals and sharp interplay to this Lower East Side hideout. MORE INFO

🎤 N’Kenge | Sat Jun 7 – 9:00pm | Club Room at Soho Grand | Broadway meets jazz lounge. N’Kenge’s show-stopping voice delivers drama, depth, and serious glamour. MORE INFO

🥁 Rodney Green Quartet | Sun, Jun 8 – 9:00pm & 10:30pm | Smalls Jazz Club | Drummer Rodney Green leads with crackling precision and deep-pocket swing. A real-deal NYC set. MORE INFO

🎶 Joe Fonda Quartet | Fri, Jun 6 – 8:30pm | Firehouse 12, New Haven, CT | Avant-jazz with teeth. Fonda’s explosive bass work fuels a night of boundary-breaking improvisation. MORE INFO

🎤 Fay Victor Tree Trini Collective | Sat, Jun 7 – 8:00pm | Roulette – Vision Festival | Experimental soul meets ancestral memory in this daring set. Fay Victor’s voice is a revelation. MORE INFO

🎺 William Parker – Healing Message | Sat, Jun 7 – 10:00pm | Roulette – Vision Festival | A cosmic jazz ritual. Parker’s bass anchors a spiritual send-off to this year’s festival. Expect the unexpected. MORE INFO

🎤 Jasmin Williams Quartet featuring Sharp Radway, Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax, Hill Greene | Sat, Jun 7 – 8:00pm | Sista’s Place, Brooklyn | Rooted in the Black Arts tradition, Jasmine Williams brings powerful vocals and righteous spirit to this Bed-Stuy cultural hub. Intimate, intentional, and always revolutionary. MORE INFO

🎺 Miles Davis Celebration: Festival Sextet II | Jun 6–8 | Smoke Jazz & Supper Club | Mark Turner, Nicholas Payton, Joel Ross, Mike Moreno, Vicente Archer, and Marcus Gilmore unite for a bold tribute to Miles Davis—blending reverence with fearless innovation. Part of Smoke’s two-week mini-festival honoring Miles' legacy on the cusp of his centennial. Acoustic fire meets modern edge. Dinner show seating, advance reservations highly recommended. MORE INFO

🎤 Kavita Shah Quartet | Sun, Jun 8 – 6:00pm & 7:30pm | Mezzrow | Blending jazz with global roots, Kavita’s vocals shimmer with nuance. One of NYC’s most original voices. MORE INFO

VISION FESTIVAL 2025

Roulette: 509 Atlantic Ave, NY 11217 . www.artsforart.org. 917-267-0363. Mon Jun 2 - 7 . General Admission: $100, Student Discount (With ID) Vision Festival: Celebrating Roscoe Mitchell

Ralph Ellison Park: Riverside Dr & W 150th St, Manhattan . www.nycgovparks.org .. Sun : Jun 8 2:00pm . Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison

SUMMERSTAGE

Jun 13 | Gil Scott-Heron Celebration: Freedom Riders / Sista Zock / The Last Poets | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm St. Mary’s Park St Ann's Ave &, E 146th St, Bronx, NY 10455 MORE INFO

Bryant Park: 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018 . http://www.bryantpark.org . 212-768- 4242. Thu :

Jun 2 to 4 12:30pm . Armen Donelian

NEWS

The 14th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition is open for registration as part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival. Solo vocalists worldwide, aged 18+, and unsigned by major labels can apply by September 2, 2025, at SarahVaughanCompetition.com. Finalists will perform live at NJPAC on November 23, 2025, judged by jazz icons including Christian McBride and Nnenna Freelon, with prizes up to $5,000. Inspired by jazz legend Sarah Vaughan’s 1942 Apollo Theater win, The SASSY Awards spotlight tomorrow’s stars. Presented by NJPAC and TD Bank, it’s a premier platform for jazz excellence.

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💫 Forever Happy: A Celebration of Danny Bacher | Mon, Jun 10 – 7:00pm | Birdland Jazz Club | With satin-smooth vocals, irrepressible swing, and a soprano sax that danced like a smile, Danny Bacher brought boundless joy and brilliance to jazz audiences everywhere. On June 10, the Birdland Jazz Club will host a heartfelt tribute, celebrating the life and legacy of this extraordinary artist.

Danny tragically passed away on December 16, 2024, of an apparent heart attack, leaving behind a grieving jazz community, family, and friends. Known for his generosity, infectious spirit, and dedication to uplifting others, Danny’s legacy lives on through the music and love he shared.

Join us to honor his memory and ensure his bright spirit endures.

"If you’re gonna swing, swing happy." – Danny Bacher

🎟️ RSVP & Tickets

🕯️ If you’d like to contact Danny’s family, please use the contact form on his website.

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