HotSpots Today - April 18

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April 18–19: William Parker   |  The Stone at The New School
Avant-garde bassist William Parker continues his residency, offering experimental jazz performances.
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April 18–20: Jon Faddis  |  Smoke Jazz Club
Trumpeter Jon Faddis joins the ensemble One for All in a heartfelt tribute to the late Jim Rotondi. More Info

April 18–20: Terrace Martin with Kenyon Dixon  |  Blue Note Jazz Club NYC
Multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin blends jazz, hip-hop, and R&B in a dynamic performance featuring Kenyon Dixon. More Info

April 18–19: Paquito D'Rivera  |  Jazz at Lincoln Center – Rose Theater
Cuban-born clarinetist and saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera celebrates over seven decades in music with a special performance. More Info

April 18–19: Mark Morganelli Quartet  |  Smalls Jazz Club
Trumpeter Mark Morganelli leads his quartet in an intimate setting, delivering soulful jazz performances.
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April 18–20: Gerald Clayton  |  Village Vanguard
Pianist Gerald Clayton returns to the Village Vanguard, showcasing his innovative jazz compositions. More Info

April 18: Alexis Lombre & Georgia Anne Muldrow  |  Roulette, Brooklyn
Pianist Alexis Lombre concludes her FourOneOne residency with a spirit-led evening alongside vocalist Georgia Anne Muldrow, blending piano, synths, and voice in a soulful performance. More Info

April 18–20: Ryan Kisor Quintet  |  Dizzy's Club
Trumpeter Ryan Kisor honors jazz legends Clifford Brown and Kenny Dorham with his quintet. More Info

April 18–19: Bill Goodwin Trio  |  Mezzrow
Legendary drummer Bill Goodwin leads his trio through an evening of classic jazz standards and improvisational brilliance. More Info

April 18–19: Chad LB Quartet  |  Birdland
Saxophonist Chad Lefkowitz-Brown brings his dynamic quartet to Birdland for two nights of high-energy jazz. More Info

April 18: Benny Green – Solo Piano  |  Jazz Forum, Tarrytown
Renowned pianist Benny Green delivers solo performances showcasing his mastery of swing, bop, and stride piano styles. More Info

April 18: Caelan Cardello Trio  |  Mezzrow
Pianist Caelan Cardello leads his trio through sets of contemporary jazz, featuring Jonathon Muir-Cotton on bass and Domo Branch on drums. More Info

April 18: Endea Owens & The Cookout  |  SOPAC NJ
Grammy-winning bassist Endea Owens brings her ensemble, The Cookout, to SOPAC for a night of swinging bebop, blues, and funk, featuring special guest vocalist Shenel Johns. More Info

April 18–20: Allan Harris – The Poetry of Jazz  |  Birdland Theater
Vocalist Allan Harris presents "The Poetry of Jazz," blending rich vocals with classic jazz melodies. More Info

April 18: Yuichi Hirakawa Jazz Group  |  Arthur's Tavern
Drummer Yuichi Hirakawa leads his jazz group in a mix of straight-ahead jazz, Latin, blues, and R&B. More Info

April 19: Eddie Palmieri  |  Lehman Center for the Performing Arts at Lehman College
Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri brings his signature piano fireworks and infectious rhythms to the Bronx for a high-powered night of salsa and swing. More Info

April 19: Latin Jazz Meets Swing  |  Flushing Town Hall
A mash-up of vibrant rhythms and classic swing as The Steve Kroon Latin Jazz Ensemble meets The Patience Higgins Swing Band in this Global Mashup night. More Info

Jazz Every Tuesday: Apr 15 - Larry Banks Quintet | Thursdays - Winard Harper Jam Sessions

WEDNESDAY JAZZ HANG

April 23

333 Lounge | Lezlie Harrison ft Wine & Jazz Trio 7pm

Albany Older Adult Club - Brooklyn | Charles Dougherty Quartet 12noon

Bar Bayeux - Brooklyn | Sebastian Noelle w/Matt Penman, Dan Weiss 8pm

Clement's Place @ Rutgers University | AC Lincoln

Drom | Balkans to the Middle East Festival 7pm

Dutch Baby Bakery | Jazz WaHi 5pm

Fiction | Henry Fernandez Quartet

Flatiron Room - Nomad | Alex Smith Trio 6pm

Grant Square Older Adult Club - Brooklyn | Brandon Sanders Band noon

La Zingara - CT | Ali Ryerson Quartet

Lucille's Harlem | Zaven 8pm

Madame George | Joanne Williams /Andy Galore 8pm

New Amsterdam Music Association | Ray Blue Quartet or Frank Lacy Quintet 8pm

Nublu 151 | Nu Jazz Ft Alfredo Colon 6pm

Red Rooster Harlem | Soul Power Band

Roxy Hotel | Michael Garin 6pm & Bill Dobrow 8pm

Somewhere Nowhere NYC @ Renaissaince Chelsea Hotel | Hot Toddies 7pm

Zinc Bar | Seoyeon Im Quartet 7:30pm

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

The Ellington | Jazz Brunch| 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)

Neir’s Tavern | 2pm (Queens)

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

Parlor Entertainment | Sunday 3pm  | Marjorie Eliot Band & Spec Guests

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

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

Robert NYC | 1pm & 3pm

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

Smalls Jazz Club NYC - Smalls Afternoon Jam w/ Ryo Sasaki 2pm

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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