April 6, 2026 marks the centennial of NEA Jazz Master Dr. Randy Weston, and this night invites you into the powerful world he created. Weston’s music connects jazz to African rhythm, history, and spirit, blending elegance, groove, and deep cultural pride into a sound that feels both intimate and expansive. From meditative melodies to driving, trance-like rhythms, his work was meant to be felt as much as heard. This centennial celebration honors a cultural warrior whose music continues to bring people together through joy, memory, and movement. PERFORMANCE LINEUP T.K. Blue, sax, flute, kalimba, music director Frank Lacy, trombone Sharp Radway, piano Alex Blake, bass Chief Baba Neil Clarke, percussion
Jazz at the Lincoln Centre : Shanghai, China 4/F, 139 Nanjing Dong Lu, near Jiangxi Zhong Lu, Huangpu District Hetty Kate ‘Jazz in Four Seasons’ (AU) "A stage presence only matched by the clarity of her voice" - James Morrison AM (Australia) Paris-based jazz vocalist Hetty Kate makes her Shanghai debut this spring, celebrating Jazz in Four Seasons: Vol. 1, the first installment of her ambitious four-album series exploring the changing seasons through jazz. Recorded in Prague with five Czech musicians, the first volume captures spring's emotions through carefully curated works by Ellington, Strayhorn, Dameron, Brubeck, and more. Born in England and raised in Australia, Hetty honed her craft in Melbourne's vibrant jazz scene before joining acclaimed Australian multi-instrumentalist James Morrison's touring bands, including being the featured vocalist for his award-winning symphonic concert 'The A to Z of Jazz' which was performed with eight symphonies worldwide. She has released eleven albums, featured at premier festivals across Europe, Asia, and Australasia, and continues to tour extensively. Now based in Paris, Hetty brings a clarion tone, impeccable timing, and a razor-sharp wit to everything she performs. For Hetty's debut performance at Jazz at Lincoln Center, enjoy a selection from her newest release alongside treasures from the American Songbook and beyond! Join us for a warm spring evening of beautiful music. Band Hetty Kate - Voice Michael Compton - Piano Harrison Wardley - Double Bass Charlie Foldish - Drums “Hetty Kate’s voice overflows with a natural musicality” Richard Fields 3CR Radio Melbourne (AU) “Beautiful, enchanting” Christian Bragg, Jazz FM (UK) “Like Peggy Lee on a Vespa” Marc Myers, Jazzwax Magazine (USA) “Her phrasing is precise, on point” Alain Thomas, Couleurs Jazz Magazine (FR) Jazz at the Lincoln Centre : Shanghai, China 4/F, 139 Nanjing Dong Lu, near Jiangxi Zhong Lu, Huangpu District 南京东路139号4楼, 近江西中路 Inside: The Central 10 minutes from East Nanjing Rd
April 6, 2026 marks the centennial of NEA Jazz Master Dr. Randy Weston, and this night invites you into the powerful world he created. Weston’s music connects jazz to African rhythm, history, and spirit, blending elegance, groove, and deep cultural pride into a sound that feels both intimate and expansive. From meditative melodies to driving, trance-like rhythms, his work was meant to be felt as much as heard. This centennial celebration honors a cultural warrior whose music continues to bring people together through joy, memory, and movement. PERFORMANCE LINEUP T.K. Blue, sax, flute, kalimba, music director Frank Lacy, trombone Sharp Radway, piano Alex Blake, bass Chief Baba Neil Clarke, percussion
About All Cats Are Beautiful arrives at Dizzy’s Club as a bold, immersive song cycle led by Queen Esther, whose voice moves effortlessly between country soul, jazz, and raw storytelling. Performed with Wayne Tucker and The Bad Mothas, the work blends original music, spoken word, movement, and moments of joy to honor the lives of innocent Black people lost to police violence. The music confronts grief and injustice without losing warmth, humanity, or spirit. This is a powerful, deeply felt experience that challenges, uplifts, and stays with you. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Queen Esther, vocals AC Lincoln, tap dance Wayne Tucker & The Bad Mothas Wayne Tucker, trumpet, music director Willerm Delisfort, piano Raphael McGregor, lap steel guitar Dan Pappallardo, double bass Anwar Marshall, drums
Its the best jazz guitar lovers show in the world, celebrating all facets of the guitar in jazz. Frank Vignolas virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the worlds top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Tommy Emmanuel, the Boston and New York Pops, and more. Every Wednesday at The Birdland Theater, Frank leads Frank Vignolas Guitar Night. Inspired by journeyman jazz guitarist John Pisanos now famous Los Angeles Guitar Night, Frank Vignola and friends will perform tunes from the standard repertoire and welcome weekly guest artists. Featuring: Frank Vignola (guitar) Gary Mazzaroppi (bass) Alex Raderman (drums).
About Ben Allison (bass)Steve Cardenas (guitar)Ted Nash (tenor sax/clarinet)Allison, Cardenas a musical trialogue, where group interplay is the focus. Together, they weave conversations that are full of subtlety and surprise. The trio takes a collaborative approach to arranging, each bringing their own voice to the table. Theyve released four acclaimed albums and celebrate their fifth, Triological, on Sunnyside Records April 9, 2026.