When you think of an ambassador for jazz music today, you have got to include Paul Carr in that grouping, as his work touches all fronts including jazz education, performance and presentation.
Saxophonist, multi-reedist, and composer Gregory Tardy is one of the most versatile jazz musicians of his generation, equally comfortable in a variety of musical and improvisational situations. He has recorded fourteen CDs under his own name, blending his love of traditional jazz with a more modern seeking style. His latest project, If Time Could Stand Still, was released in the fall of 2020 on WJ3 Records.
An exceptional guitarist with a beautiful sound and great fluidity, a unique composer that blends Brazilian music, classical music, and jazz, Chico’s been nominated twice for the American Grammy Awards (in 2019 & 2020).
Jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein has been a part of the jazz scene in New York and abroad since 1989. During that time he has participated in numerous recordings and performances with musicians from all generations.
The Iris Collective presents “Spacetime,” a curation of pieces that focus on the expansion of time and exploration of space. The program features works written by Fazil Say, Dmitri Kourliandski, Dosia McKay, Claudio Santoro, and Johan Halvorsen.
Morgan James is a Juilliard trained singer, actress, songwriter and recording artist in New York City. She independently released her studio albums of original soul music, entitled Memphis Magnetic, and A Very Magnetic Christmas recorded to analog tape in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Freedom Affair’s live shows have proven to be soul-stirring, transformative events moving audiences both physically and emotionally to joy, tears, and elation. Crowds rave about the fireworks these folks bring to the stage. Run, don’t walk, to catch one of this band’s live shows.
Brandon Blvd hosts The Evergreen Sessions in the Green Room, emphasizing independent/underground artists locally and beyond. Featuring special guests Mai Ty, Idaly Maceano, Cadillac Jack, and Virghost and the Saturday Sunset band.