Live Jazz in New York

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

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 The Yardbird Big Band, conducted by Alto Saxophonist David DeJesus, brings together some of the best musicians in New York City to play the music of Birdlands namesake, alto saxophone icon Charlie Parker. This 11-piece ensemble performs new big band arrangements of Charlie Parkers most famous compositions.

About Nestled above Columbus Circle with stunning views of Central Park, Dizzy’s Club offers a one-of-a-kind experience that blends the magic of live jazz with the warmth of an intimate atmosphere. From iconic artists to rising stars, each performance celebrates the vibrant spirit and diversity of jazz. Paired with a thoughtfully curated menu, it’s the perfect setting to enjoy world-class music, exceptional cuisine, and unforgettable moments in the heart of New York City. More details about this performance will be available soon—don’t miss the chance to be part of an extraordinary evening.

The Yale Jazz Ensembles Big Band brings Miles Davis’ centennial to life under the direction of Wayne Escoffery, offering a fresh and forward-looking take on a defining chapter of jazz history. Newly commissioned arrangements by Michael Philip Mossman reimagineDavis’ early collaborations with Gil Evans, letting familiar melodies unfold with new color, swing, and scale. As cool elegance meets big band power, the music bridges past and present with ease and imagination. This is a night that honors legacy while keeping the spirit of innovation vibrantly alive. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Wayne Escoffery, music director Christopher Sylvester, alto saxophone Solomon Geleta, alto saxophone Rohan Wassnik, tenor saxophone Rory Ashmeade, tenor saxophone Allie Gruber, baritone saxophone Jared Wyetzner, trumpet Truth Templeton trumpet Victor Herrera, trumpet Leo Craig, trumpet Jacob Lebroda, trombone Daniel Fried, trombone

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.

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.

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.