HotSpots June 20-22

June 20, 2025

🔥 Keepers of the Flame | June 20–22 | These artists uphold the core traditions of jazz — bebop, swing, Great American Songbook, and hard bop — with mastery and reverence:

🎺 Jon Faddis Quartet | Jazz Forum (Jun 20–21) A protégé of Dizzy Gillespie, Jon Faddis is a trumpet master with unmatched range and tone. Catch his quartet for high-flying virtuosity and deep musical conversations. MORE INFO

🎹 George Cables | Mezzrow (Jun 20–21) Legendary pianist George Cables returns to Mezzrow for an intimate evening of jazz storytelling. Rich with history, his touch is both tender and electrifying. MORE INFO

🎤 Amy London | Swing 46 (Jun 22) Vocalist Amy London delivers jazz standards with charm and swing in a lively supper club setting. Great tunes, great energy, and always a great hang. MORE INFO

🎷 Joshua Redman Quartet | Blue Note Jazz Club – Blue Note Jazz Festival (Jun 20–22) One of today’s most acclaimed saxophonists, Joshua Redman headlines the festival weekend with his powerhouse quartet—expect lyrical fire, harmonic depth, and tight interplay. Lineup: Paul Cornish, piano; Philip Norris,bass; Nazir Ebo,drums. MORE INFO

🥁 Tommy Campbell Trio | Django (Jun 21) Master drummer Tommy Campbell leads a trio through grooves that swing, simmer, and surprise. A perfect fit for Django’s late-night energy. MORE INFO

🍸 The Modern Martinis | The Pierre Hotel (Jun 21) Classic cocktail vibes and jazz-era charm—The Modern Martinis bring a swanky set to The Pierre with vintage flair and a dash of cheeky cool. MORE INFO

Caelan Cardello Trio | Birdland (Jun 21) Pianist Caelan Cardello leads a straight-ahead trio set at Birdland, blending original compositions with classic jazz influences in a polished club setting. MORE INFO

🎷 Boundary-Pushers | June 20–22 | Artists redefining jazz through innovation, experimentation, or bold cross-genre expression.

🎹 Angelica Sanchez | The Jazz Gallery (Jun 20–21) Pianist and composer Angelica Sanchez brings her signature mix of abstraction and lyrical depth to The Jazz Gallery. Expect boundary-pushing improvisation and fearless interplay. MORE INFO

🎧 Brandon Lopez | Ikue Mori | Zeena Parkins | Elysium Furnace @ Cunneen-Hackett (Jun 21) Avant-garde alert: this fearless trio of experimentalists dives into soundscapes that defy genre. A must for fans of boundary-pushing improvisation. MORE INFO

🎸 Mohini Dey | National Sawdust (Jun 21) The electrifying bassist - shreds genre lines with fusion fire, rock energy, and virtuosic command. An unforgettable night at National Sawdust. MORE INFO

📝 BMI Jazz Composers Workshop Concert | Symphony Space (Jun 20) Hear the future of jazz composition as emerging voices debut bold new works at this annual BMI showcase, where tradition meets innovation on the bandstand. MORE INFO

🎤 Andrea Wolper Trio | Ivy Room @ Royalton Park Hotel (Jun 21) A vocalist with poetic depth and stylistic range, Andrea Wolper brings her trio to this intimate space for an evening of originals, standards, and spontaneous exploration. MORE INFO

Caleb Wheeler Curtis appears in two trio settings this weekend: on June 20 at Bar Bayeux with bassist Sean Conly and drummer Michael Sarin, and on June 21 at Downtown Music Gallery with his working trio. Both sets explore original material and improvisation in intimate listening spaces.

🎙️ Voices of Resistance:  Jazz that speaks truth to power—from spirituals to spoken word, these artists carry the torch

🎷 Antonio Hart Quintet ft. Antoinette Montague | Flushing Town Hall (Jun 20) Saxophone powerhouse Antonio Hart joins forces with dynamic vocalist Antoinette Montague for a night of soulful swing and straight-ahead brilliance in Queens. MORE INFO

🎹 Danilo Pérez Trio w/John Patitucci, Adam Cruz | Smoke Jazz Club (Jun 20–22) The Grammy-winning Panamanian pianist leads a trio of global jazz excellence. Pérez’s sets at Smoke promise warmth, sophistication, and a celebration of musical dialogue. MORE INFO

🎤 Camille Thurman & the Darrell Green Quartet | Dizzy’s Club (Jun 20–21) A powerful voice and a commanding saxophone—Camille Thurman channels both with elegance. Joined by Darrell Green’s quartet, this show bridges swing and modern soul. MORE INFO

Arcoiris Sandoval Sonic Asylum Trio | The Underground at Jaffe Drive (Jun 22) Innovative pianist Arcoiris Sandoval leads her Sonic Asylum Trio in an open-air performance that fuses groove, cosmic harmony, and cutting-edge creativity. MORE INFO

✊ Craig Harris & Harlem Nightsongs – Night Rhythms of Resistance | Mount Morris Ascension Church - Harlem NYC | Every Thursday | Trombonist-composer Craig Harris returns with a spiritual suite blending African-American folk forms, jazz, and ritual performance in tribute to resilience. MORE INFO

Renee Rosnes | Village Vanguard (Jun 20 - 22 Renowned pianist Renee Rosnes presents her expressive compositions in a residency at the Village Vanguard. MORE INFO

The Hot Sardines | Birdland (Jun 20 - 21) The Hot Sardines bring their signature blend of vintage jazz and swing to Birdland for two lively nights. MORE INFO

June 20-22, 2025 | Curated by Hot House Jazz Magazine

🌍 Blue Note Jazz Festival Blue Note NYC + Sony Hall | Now Through July 2, 2025 | NYC A month-long celebration across multiple venues around the city. MORE INFO

SUMMERSTAGE

Jun 25 | Rhiannon Giddens / Lido Pimienta / SLOWSPIN / DJ Alisa Ali| 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan MORE INFO

Rochester International Jazz Festival June 20–28, 2025 | Rochester, NY Nine days of jazz across 20+ venues, featuring top-tier artists and free outdoor performances.

Clifford Brown Jazz Festival June (through June 21) | Wilmington, DE A free, long-running tribute celebrating Clifford Brown’s legacy with top-flight national and local talent. MORE INFO

🗽21st Annual Bronx River Sounds Performing Arts Festival Bronx River Art Center | June 13–28 A multi-week showcase of Latin jazz, world music, dance, and community performances in the heart of the Bronx.

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.