HotSpots Today - April 25

Last minute planning? Here are some shows that are sure to entertain...

April 25–26: JLCO with Wynton Marsalis & Steven Feifke   |  Jazz at Lincoln Center   |    The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis and Steven Feifke, presents "Contemporary Jazz Masterpieces," spotlighting works from prominent modern composers.    More Info
April 25–26: Emmet Cohen Trio   |  Birdland Jazz Club NYC   |   Virtuoso pianist Emmet Cohen brings his trio to Birdland, showcasing dynamic and innovative jazz interpretations.   More Info
April 25–27: Cyrus Chestnut Trio   |  Smoke Jazz Club   |   Renowned pianist Cyrus Chestnut leads his trio, featuring Dezron Douglas and Willie Jones III, delivering soulful jazz performances.    More Info
April 25–27: Billy Stritch Trio   |  Birdland Theater   |   Pianist and vocalist Billy Stritch performs with his trio, delivering jazz standards and cabaret classics.   More Info
April 25–27: Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet   |  Village Vanguard  |   Trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire leads his quartet at the Village Vanguard, offering cutting-edge jazz performances.    More Info
April 25–26: Bill Saxton Bebop Band   |  Bill's Place - Harlem   |   Saxophonist Bill Saxton and the Harlem All-Stars bring authentic bebop jazz to the historic Bill's Place.    More Info
April 26–27: McCoy Mrubata   |  Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center   |   South African saxophonist McCoy Mrubata celebrates Freedom Day with a blend of jazz and traditional rhythms.   More Info
April 25: Slum Village featuring Chris Rob & Live Band   |  Blue Note Jazz Club  |   Hip-hop group Slum Village performs with Chris Rob and a live band, blending jazz and hip-hop elements.    More Info
April 26: Toomai String Quintet   |  Bronx River Art Center  |   The Toomai String Quintet presents "Passos Brasileiros," celebrating Brazil's rich musical legacy.    More Info
April 26: Tyler Blanton Quartet   |  The Django   |   Vibraphonist Tyler Blanton leads his quartet, offering modern jazz compositions at The Django.    More Info
April 27: Christian McBride & Bill Charlap Duo   |  William Paterson University   |   Bassist Christian McBride and pianist Bill Charlap present a rare duo performance as part of the Jazz Room series.    More Info
April 27: Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Quartet   |  The Falcon   |   Saxophonist and vocalist Camille Thurman performs with the Darrell Green Quartet, blending jazz vocals and instrumentals.   More Info
April 27: Charles Owens Quintet   |  Smalls Jazz Club   |   Tenor saxophonist Charles Owens leads his quintet, delivering hard-hitting jazz performances.   More Info
April 25–26: Homage to Jazz Cubano Series ft Caracas Trio w/ Yosvany Terry & Michael Rodriguez   |  The Jazz Gallery  |   An exciting celebration of Cuban jazz featuring Yosvany Terry and Michael Rodriguez alongside the Caracas Trio, bringing Afro-Cuban rhythms to The Jazz Gallery.   More Info
April 25–26: Jad Atoui   |  The Stone at The New School   |   Experimental musician Jad Atoui performs innovative electroacoustic compositions, collaborating with Chuck Bettis and Nava Dunkelman at The Stone.   More Info

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

April 26: Ahmed Abdullah's Diaspora   |  Sista's Place, Brooklyn   |   Legendary trumpeter Ahmed Abdullah and his group Diaspora deliver powerful, Afrocentric jazz at the iconic Sista’s Place in Brooklyn.   More Info

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WEDNESDAY JAZZ HANG

April 30

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

Aaron Davis Hall at City College | Wycliffe Gordon & Friends 7pm

Carnegie Hall | Samara Joy 8pm

Clement's Place @ Rutgers University | Zakiyyah Zaimah 7pm

Club Room @ Soho Grand Hotel | Jeff Kazee Trio

Grasso's | Wayne Sabella & Larry Ballereau 6:30pm

Lucille's Harlem | Zaven

Metuchen Public Library | TK Blue 7pm

Midnight Blue | Bill Wurtzel Trio 7pm

Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea | Hot Toddies Jazz Band 5pm

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

Pangea | Julie Mac Quartet 7pm

Riverfront Library - Yonkers | Joseph Daley 6pm

Rum House | The Milkman & Sons

Somewhere Nowhere NYC @ Renaissance Chelsea Hotel | Hot Toddies Jazz Band 5pm and 7pm

The Stone @ The New School | Fay Victor

Zinc Bar | Sarah King 7:30 & 9:30pm

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| Jazz Series ft Mason Margut 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 12:30 & 2:15pm

Otto's Full Service | Piano Brunch w/ Pablo Mayor 12noon

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

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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