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
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 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 Vigil and The Sleeping Giant is a powerful journey through adversity. The Sleeping Giant reflects Ron Wilkins harrowing battle with COVID, spending over a month in a coma on a ventilator before returning stronger than ever, performing on tenor and bass trombone, tuba, and vocals at a profoundly virtuosic level. His compositions offer a rare, firsthand perspective on survival.The Vigil, led by his partner Rebecca Patterson (bass trombone/tuba), presents the contrasting viewpoint from the outside looking in. Drawing on an expansive palette, from bansuri and French horn to tuba and EWI, the album breaks from the traditional big band sound. No matter where the music leads, one thing remains constant: it grooves and leaves lasting earworms.Ron Wilkins is a New York Citybased low-brass multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and bandleader with over four decades of international performing experience. He is a member of the Birdland Big Band and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, and co-leads the Trombocalist Big Band with Rebecca Patterson, featuring their original music and many of New Yorks premier jazz musicians. Ron has toured worldwide with leading artists, held chairs on the hit Broadway shows Gypsy and Funny Girl, released four albums as a leader, and remains a sought-after soloist, clinician, and educator. Rebecca Patterson is a New Yorkbased low-brass multi-instrumentalist performing on tenor and bass trombone and tuba. A sought-after jazz orchestral musician, she has performed with the Christian McBride Big Band, Mingus Big Band, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra, Ron Carter Big Band, and 8-bit Big Band. Her Broadway credits include Smash, Sweeney Todd, and Tammy Faye, and she has been bass trombonist for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular for three consecutive seasons. Rebecca co-leads the Trombocalist Big Band with Ron Wilkins and is an active educator.
James Carter SaxophonesSteve Turre Trombone and ShellsGerard Gibbs PianoHilliard Greene BassAlex White Drums$20 Minimum Per PersonFull Bar & Dinner MenuNO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.All seating is first come, first served. Bar Area seating is limited and first come first served. When all available seats are occupied, the remaining bar area is standing room only.Table Seating is all ages, Bar Area is 21+. Bar Area tickets for patrons under 21 will not be honored. Group Reservations:Groups larger than 8 must purchase a group package at [email protected], or by calling 212.475.8592.Groups larger than 8 without a group package will be subject to group surcharges added to your bill. Groups arriving late or separately are not guaranteed to be seated together. All seating is first come, first served. Arrive early for best seats.Tickets for Blue Note New York shows are only available for purchase on Ticketweb. We are not affiliated with any third-party sellers. Tickets purchased on third-party sites will not be honored. The credit card used for original purchase of tickets will be required at the door upon entry.
James Carter SaxophonesSteve Turre Trombone and ShellsGerard Gibbs PianoHilliard Greene BassAlex White Drums$20 Minimum Per PersonFull Bar & Dinner MenuNO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.All seating is first come, first served. Bar Area seating is limited and first come first served. When all available seats are occupied, the remaining bar area is standing room only.Table Seating is all ages, Bar Area is 21+. Bar Area tickets for patrons under 21 will not be honored. Group Reservations:Groups larger than 8 must purchase a group package at [email protected], or by calling 212.475.8592.Groups larger than 8 without a group package will be subject to group surcharges added to your bill. Groups arriving late or separately are not guaranteed to be seated together. All seating is first come, first served. Arrive early for best seats.Tickets for Blue Note New York shows are only available for purchase on Ticketweb. We are not affiliated with any third-party sellers. Tickets purchased on third-party sites will not be honored. The credit card used for original purchase of tickets will be required at the door upon entry.
About The Mariel Bildsten Septet brings a swinging night of music to Dizzy’s Club, drawing from the sounds of Duke Ellington, Randy Weston, Jimmy Heath, and more. The music feels grounded and melodic, with space for improvisation and a strong sense of groove throughout. Bildsten keeps the room engaged through easy storytelling and natural connection, creating an atmosphere that feels open and shared. It’s a relaxed, joyful evening that celebrates jazz in a way that feels welcoming and alive. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Mariel Bildsten, trombone