Eddie Henderson Quartet ft. Sharp Radway at ★The Side Door (May 23–24)
A trumpet icon still pushing forward. Henderson brings soulful post-bop phrasing with an ace rhythm section in one of the region’s finest listening rooms. More Info

Madeleine Peyroux at ★City Winery (May 23–24)
The smoky-voiced chanteuse delivers heartfelt ballads and blues-soaked classics in an intimate waterfront setting. More Info

Louis Hayes & The Jazz Communicators at ★Smoke Jazz Club (May 23–25)
Hard bop royalty at its finest. The legendary drummer brings deep swing and Detroit grit with a lineup of fierce communicators. More Info

Joel Ross + Parables at ★Village Vanguard (May 23–25)
A modern vibraphone visionary channels the spirit of spiritual jazz with bold, introspective compositions. Featuring Elijah Thomas and Elena Pinderhughes. More Info

Bill Charlap Trio at ★Dizzy’s Club (May 23–25)
The Grammy-winning pianist returns with his long-running trio for a weekend of American Songbook elegance and harmonic mastery. More Info

Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars at ★Blue Note Jazz Club (May 23–25)
A powerhouse ensemble carrying the legacy of Dizzy’s bebop brilliance. Expect high-energy horns, deep swing, and fiery solo work from a rotating lineup of jazz greats. More Info

Champian Fulton at ★Mezzrow (May 23–24)
Swinging piano and warm vocals from one of NYC’s most beloved interpreters of classic jazz. Intimate, elegant, and always in the pocket. More Info

Brandon Lee Quintet at ★Smalls Jazz Club (May 23–24)
Trumpet-driven hard bop from a rising star who plays with both heat and head. A classic Smalls night for deep-listening fans. More Info

Scott Robinson Quartet at ★Birdland Theater (May 23–25)
From contrabass sax to rare reeds, Robinson’s sound world is rich with surprise. A must for adventurous listeners. More Info

Taylor Eigsti Group ft. Becca Stevens at ★The Jazz Gallery (May 23–24) Lyrical piano meets indie jazz vocals in a mesmerizing collaboration of harmonic depth and melodic storytelling. More Info

Marianne Solivan at ★The Django (May 23–24) Vocalist Marianne Solivan brings her quartet to The Django for two nights of jazz standards and original compositions. More Info

Ted Rosenthal Quintet at ★Jazz Forum (May 23–24) Pianist Ted Rosenthal leads his quintet in "Bernstein and Bop," blending classical influences with jazz improvisation. More Info

Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra at ★Birdland (May 23–24) Trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis leads his Uptown Jazz Orchestra in a vibrant showcase of New Orleans jazz traditions. More Info

James Moody 100th Birthday Celebration at ★Sony Hall (May 27)
Celebrate the centennial of jazz legend James Moody with performances by Randy Brecker, Terri Lyne Carrington, Paquito D’Rivera, Christian McBride, and more. More Info

Darrell Green Quartet | Cellar Dog: 75 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014 | May 23 - 7:00pm. www.cellardog.net

Noah Garabedian; | Close Up: 154 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 . www.closeupnyc.com | May 23 - 8& 10 pm .

Wayne Escoffery | The Jazz Club At Aman New York: The Crown Building, 9 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019 | www.thejazzclub.com May 23 - 6:30pm.

Gillian Margot with Geoffrey Keezer Trio | Maureen's Jazz Cellar: 2 North B'way, Nyack, NY 10960 .  www.maureensjazzcellar.com May 23 - 8:00pm . 

Harlem Jazz Series ft. Eddie Allen | Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church: 12 Mt Morris Park W, New York, NY 10027 .  harlemjazzboxx.com May 23 - 7:00pm .

Matt Cappy Quintet | Zinc Bar: 82 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012 . www.zincjazz.com | May 23 - 7 & 8:30pm.

Danny Mixon w/ Antoinette Montague  | Sista's Place: 456 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 .  www.sistasplace.org | May 24 - 8:00pm .

African Rhythms Alumni Quartet ft. T.K. Blue, Chief Baba Neil Clarke, Sharp Radway, Alex Blake – Tribute to NEA Jazz Master Dr. Randy Weston | Sista's Place: 456 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 . www.sistasplace.org . | May 25 - 8:00pm .

Brooklyn Poetry Slam with Mahogany L. Browne | BRIC House: 647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 .  www.bricartsmedia.org | May 27 - 7:00pm .  

JAZZ BRUNCH

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/ Briana Swann

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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