Vision Festival 2025: Honoring Roscoe Mitchell | June 2–4 | Roulette, Brooklyn | The 29th annual Vision Festival kicks off with a tribute to avant-garde saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell, celebrating his Lifetime Achievement Award. Joining him are Nicole Mitchell, William Parker, and over 100 artists in a six-day celebration of boundary-pushing Black creative music under the theme “heART to RESIST.” MORE INFO

🎷 Kenny Garrett | May 30–June 1 | Blue Note, NYC | NEA Jazz Master and saxophonist Kenny Garrett returns to Blue Note with his signature blend of fiery improvisations and soulful melodies. Expect selections from his album Sounds from the Ancestors and more. MORE INFO

🎼 Maria Schneider Orchestra | May 29–31 | Birdland, NYC | Seven-time Grammy-winning composer Maria Schneider brings her acclaimed orchestra to Birdland for a week-long residency. Known for her lush, cinematic compositions, Schneider's performances are a masterclass in modern big band jazz. MORE INFO

🎷 Nicole Glover Trio | May 30–June 1 | Village Vanguard, NYC | Saxophonist Nicole Glover leads her trio in a debut run at the Village Vanguard, featuring bassist Tyrone Allen and drummer Or Bareket. Glover's dynamic playing bridges tradition and innovation. MORE INFO

🎹 Aaron Goldberg Trio | May 30 & 31 | Mezzrow, NYC | Pianist Aaron Goldberg brings his trio to Mezzrow for two intimate evenings of post-bop excellence. Known for his lyrical touch and rhythmic precision, Goldberg's performances are a treat for jazz aficionados. MORE INFO

🎺 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra: The JLCO Plays the 70s | May 30 & 31 | Rose Theater, NYC | Under the direction of Ted Nash, the JLCO explores the eclectic sounds of the 1970s, reimagining works by Weather Report, Chick Corea, and more. Special guests include flutist Hubert Laws and trumpeter Tom Harrell. MORE INFO

🎤 Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra | May 30 & 31 | Café Carlyle, NYC | Actor and pianist Jeff Goldblum returns to Café Carlyle with his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra for an evening of jazz standards, quirky banter, and unexpected delights. MORE INFO

🎺 Steve Turre Sextet featuring Andromeda Turre | May 30 & 31 | SOUTH Jazz Kitchen, Philadelphia | and | June 2 Jazz at One @ Trinity Church NYC | Trombonist and seashellist Steve Turre leads his sextet with special guest vocalist Andromeda Turre in two nights of soulful jazz at SOUTH Jazz Kitchen. MORE INFO

🎶 The Trio: Threadgill, Iyer & Prieto | May 30 & 31 | The Jazz Gallery, NYC | An exceptional collaboration featuring Henry Threadgill, Vijay Iyer, and Dafnis Prieto brings avant-garde improvisation to The Jazz Gallery. This trio promises a unique exploration of sound and rhythm. MORE INFO

🎷 Wayne Escoffery Quartet | May 30 & 31 | Smalls, NYC | Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery leads his quartet at Smalls Jazz Club, delivering powerful performances rooted in the hard bop tradition. Expect intricate solos and tight ensemble interplay. MORE INFO

🎺 George Gee Swing Orchestra | May 30 & June 1 | Swing 46, NYC | Bandleader George Gee brings his swing orchestra to Swing 46 for two nights of danceable big band jazz, capturing the spirit of the swing era with modern flair. MORE INFO

🎺 Eddie Henderson & Ralph Moore: Miles Davis Celebration | May 30–June 1 | Smoke, NYC | Trumpeter Eddie Henderson and saxophonist Ralph Moore pay tribute to Miles Davis in a weekend of performances at Smoke Jazz Club, honoring the legacy of the jazz icon. MORE INFO

🎹 Ethan Iverson Trio w/ Buster Williams & Billy Hart | May 30–June 1 | Birdland - NYC | Pianist Ethan Iverson, known for his work with The Bad Plus, leads his trio in a series of performances at Birdland, showcasing his blend of jazz tradition and contemporary innovation. MORE INFO

🎷 Antoine Roney | May 30 | Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, NYC | Tenor and soprano saxophonist Antoine Roney brings his high-level creativity to an evening performance at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center. Known for his dynamic improvisations, Roney's concert promises an engaging jazz experience. MORE INFO

🥁 Winard Harper & Jeli Posse | May 30 | RWJ Barnabas Health Plaza Stage, Jersey City | Drummer Winard Harper and his ensemble, Jeli Posse, kick off the Jersey City Jazz Festival with a vibrant set at the RWJBarnabas Health Plaza Stage. Their performance blends traditional jazz rhythms with contemporary flair. MORE INFO

🎸 Stanley Clarke | June 1 | McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton | Legendary bassist Stanley Clarke performs at McCarter Theatre Center, showcasing his innovative fusion of jazz and funk. A must-see for music enthusiasts. MORE INFO

🎼 Songbook Sundays: Fats Waller & Duke Ellington | June 1 | Dizzy's Club, NYC | Jazz at Lincoln Center's Songbook Sundays honors the music of Fats Waller and Duke Ellington, featuring vocalists Karrin Allyson, Allison Blackwell, Benny Benack III, and pianist Richard Cummings. An evening of timeless classics awaits. MORE INFO

🎶 Artemis | May 31 | The Clubhouse by Ford's Gin - Jersey City | The all-female jazz supergroup Artemis, featuring Renee Rosnes, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Glover, Noriko Ueda, and Allison Miller, graces The Clubhouse stage. Their performance is a highlight of the Jersey City Jazz Festival. MORE INFO

🎹 Bertha Hope Trio | June 3 | Dizzy's Club, NYC | Pianist Bertha Hope leads her trio in an evening of classic and contemporary jazz at Dizzy's Club. Her expressive playing and compositions highlight her enduring artistry. MORE INFO

Christ & St. Stephen's Church: 120 West 69th St. New York, NY . www.bandofbones.com . 546-373-5372. Jun 1 - 3:00pm . $25 Dave Chamberlain's Band of Bones feat. Mercedes Ellington & Antoinette Montague.

Zinc Bar: 82 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012 . www.zincjazz.com . 212-477-8337. May 30 - 7 & 8:30pm Sarah Hanahan Quartet.

Django: 2 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013 . www.thedjangonyc.com. 212-519-6649. May 31 - 10:30pm & Midnight. JC Hopkins Biggish Band.

Django: 2 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10013. www.thedjangonyc.com. Jun 1 - 9 & 10:30pm . Champian Fulton Trio.

Jackson Room: 192-07 Linden Blvd, St Albans, NY 11412 . www.jacksonroom.com . 718-525-2387. Sat : May 31 - 7:30pm . Ron Jackson 7-String Jazz Guitar Quartet.

Boulton Center for the Performing Arts: 37 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706 . boultoncenter.org . 631-969-1101. Fri : May 30 - 8:00pm . Vanessa Collier.

Boulton Center for the Performing Arts: 37 W Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706 . boultoncenter.org . 631-969-1101. Fri : May 31 - 8:00pm . Stanley Jordan Plays Jimi Hendrix

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 1 - 2:00pm . Jazz in the Park at Ralph Ellison

SUMMERSTAGE

Rumsey Playfield: Central Park E 71st St, New York, NY 10021 . . . Wed : Jun 4 - 6:00pm . SummerStage ft. Marcus Miller 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

JAZZ BRUNCH LOCATIONS

Saturday & Sunday Brunch:

Peck Slip Social | Glenn Crytzer Qrt |  Sat 1pm

Tartina | Sat & Sun 12 noon | Jazz Brunch

Sunday Only:

449 LA | Brunch Not! Jazz Vocal Adventure | 1pm

Americana Kitchen & Bar | Jazz Brunch

Blue Note NYC | Brunch w/ Harlem Gospel Choir | 1:30pm $20

DiWine: Astoria, NY | Jazz Brunch 11am

The Ellington | Jazz Brunch| Jazz Series 12 noon - 3pm

Ginny’s Supper Club @ Red Rooster Harlem | Sunday Gospel Experience 11am

Grasso's | Wayne Sabella & Vanessa Trouble Trio 1pm

Hometown BBQ | Jazzy Sunday 3 - 6 pm

Jazz on Main | Brunch w/Ron Drotos| 12 noon $25 ( Mt Kisco, NY)

Millstream Tavern Woodstock, NY | Jazz Brunch 11am

Neir’s Tavern | 2pm (Queens)

North Square at Washington Square Hotel | Jazz Brunch 12:30 & 2:15pm w/Ben Cassara Trio

Otto's Full Service | Piano Brunch 12noon

Parlor Jazz: Home Cooked Tunes & BBQ Dinner | 2pm $50

Patrick’s Place - Harlem | 12noon $20 w/Boncellia Lewis

Pearl Moon - Woodstock | Jazz Brunch 11am

Red Rooster | Jazzy Brunch & Dinner w/Nat Lucas All-Stars 11am - 9pm

Robert NYC | 1pm & 3pm - Jazz Brunch

Rustica Lounge - NJ | Alan Chaubert Trio 11am - 3pm

Tartina | Jazz Brunch | 12pm

Town Crier Cafe | Brunch w/East Coast Jazz 11:30am

Quattro’s Italian Restaurant | Dr. G’s Jazz Brunch 12 noon - 3pm Guilford, CT

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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.