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May 2–3: Christian McBride   |  Jazz at Lincoln Center
Bassist Christian McBride delivers masterful jazz at Jazz at Lincoln Center. | More Info

Something Else! ft. Vincent Herring   |  Smoke Jazz Club
Vincent Herring’s powerhouse band Something Else! lights up Smoke Jazz Club. | More Info

May 2–4: Ron Carter   |  Blue Note Jazz Club
Legendary bassist Ron Carter returns to the Blue Note for an unforgettable birthday celebration weekend. HAPPY BIRTHDAY RON! | More Info

May 2–3: Miki Yamanaka   |  Jazz Gallery
Pianist Miki Yamanaka brings her sophisticated touch to the Jazz Gallery stage. | More Info

May 2–3: Ashley Pezzotti Quartet   |  Mezzrow
Vocalist Ashley Pezzotti leads her dynamic quartet at Mezzrow’s intimate space. | More Info

Fay Victor   |  The Stone @ New School
Vocalist Fay Victor presents bold, exploratory performances at The Stone. | More Info

May 2–3: Todd Williams Quartet   |  Smalls Jazz Club
Saxophonist Todd Williams brings high-energy swing to Smalls. | More Info

Goddess

GODDESS comes to The Public for its New York premiere featuring music and lyrics Michael Thurber, book and direction by Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali, additional book material by James Ijames, and choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie.

publictheater.org/productions/season/2425/goddess

May 2–4: Jane Bunnett and Maqueque   |  Dizzy's Club
Flutist Jane Bunnett leads her Afro-Cuban band Maqueque in fiery performances.
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May 2–4: Johnathan Blake   |  Village Vanguard
Drummer Johnathan Blake commands the stage at the legendary Village Vanguard. | More Info

May 2–4: Peter Bernstein Quartet   |  Birdland Theater
Guitarist Peter Bernstein leads his quartet in cool, classic jazz at Birdland Theater. | More Info

May 3: Tomeka Reid Quartet   |  BRIC Ballroom
Cellist Tomeka Reid brings genre-crossing brilliance to BRIC Ballroom. Presented by Bang On A Can - Long Play Festival | More Info

May 3: Anthony Braxton   |  Fort Greene Park (Free)
Avant-garde icon Anthony Braxton performs a free outdoor concert in Fort Greene Park. | More Info

May 3: Julius Rodriguez   |  Apollo Theater
Pianist Julius Rodriguez electrifies the Apollo with his rising-star energy. | More Info

May 3: Kurt Rosenwinkel   |  Carnegie Hall
Guitar master Kurt Rosenwinkel returns to Carnegie Hall for an unforgettable evening. | More Info

May 3: Mariella Price   |  The Pierre
Elegant jazz vocalist Mariella Price graces the stage at The Pierre Hotel. | More Info

May 3: Mary Halvorson & Bill Frisell Duo   |  Roulette
Innovative guitarists Mary Halvorson and Bill Frisell join forces at Roulette. | More Info

May 6: Antonio Hart   |  Zinc Bar
Alto saxophonist Antonio Hart showcases his powerful sound at Zinc Bar. | More Info

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

WEDNESDAY JAZZ HANG

April 30

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

Arthur's Tavern | Eri Yamamoto Trio

Bryant Park | Luiz Simas 12:30pm

Clement's Place @ Rutgers University | Richard Baratta Sextet

Django | William Hill III Groovetet & Conrad Korsch Electrio

Drom | Dan Pugach Big Band ft Nichole Zuraitis 7pm

Evan Taylor and Rokoko (Emmanuel Michael, Jackson Hanks, Shogo Yamagishi, Matthew Fu) 8pm

Le Pistol | Live Jazz 8pm

Midnight Blue | Greg Skaff Trio

Motto by Hilton NYC Chelsea | Hot Toddies Jazz Band 5pm

Nublu 151 | The Jamie Baum Septet 7pm

Nublu 62 | Arts for Art ft Free Dimensions 7pm

Pangea | Lady T 7pm

Red Rooster Harlem | Spanish Fly 7pm

Roxy Hotel | Bill Dobrow & Michael Garin

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

The Barclay | The Cafe Society

The Woodland | Django a Gogo Music Festival 8pm

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 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 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

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.

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