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 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.

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

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 From the first strike of the steel pan to the full sweep of brass and winds, the Afro-Caribbean Steel & Brass Orchestra creates a sound that feels big, vibrant, and alive. This cross-cultural ensemble blends steel pan traditions with jazz brass, African, Caribbean, and Afro-Latin rhythms, moving seamlessly between orchestral richness, improvisation, and irresistible groove. Designed as a storytelling ensemble, the music carries listeners across cultures and generations, delivering a concert experience that’s immersive, energetic, and deeply memorable. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Brandon Bain, vocals & moderatorMelvin Jones, trumpet & flugelhornJeffery Miller, tromboneRon Blake, tenor & baritone saxophoneBruce Williams, alto saxophoneVictor Provost, steelpanKhuent Rose, double second steelpanKareem Thompson, double secondsAlex Brown, piano & keyboardUriel Rogers, bassAlioune Faye, African percussionBacka Niang, djembe & percussionDanny Sadownick, Latin PercussionDion Parson, drums

About From the first strike of the steel pan to the full sweep of brass and winds, the Afro-Caribbean Steel & Brass Orchestra creates a sound that feels big, vibrant, and alive. This cross-cultural ensemble blends steel pan traditions with jazz brass, African, Caribbean, and Afro-Latin rhythms, moving seamlessly between orchestral richness, improvisation, and irresistible groove. Designed as a storytelling ensemble, the music carries listeners across cultures and generations, delivering a concert experience that’s immersive, energetic, and deeply memorable. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Brandon Bain, vocals & moderatorMelvin Jones, trumpet & flugelhornJeffery Miller, tromboneRon Blake, tenor & baritone saxophoneBruce Williams, alto saxophoneVictor Provost, steelpanKhuent Rose, double second steelpanKareem Thompson, double secondsAlex Brown, piano & keyboardUriel Rogers, bassAlioune Faye, African percussionBacka Niang, djembe & percussionDanny Sadownick, Latin PercussionDion Parson, drums

About From the first strike of the steel pan to the full sweep of brass and winds, the Afro-Caribbean Steel & Brass Orchestra creates a sound that feels big, vibrant, and alive. This cross-cultural ensemble blends steel pan traditions with jazz brass, African, Caribbean, and Afro-Latin rhythms, moving seamlessly between orchestral richness, improvisation, and irresistible groove. Designed as a storytelling ensemble, the music carries listeners across cultures and generations, delivering a concert experience that’s immersive, energetic, and deeply memorable. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Brandon Bain, vocals & moderatorMelvin Jones, trumpet & flugelhornJeffery Miller, tromboneRon Blake, tenor & baritone saxophoneBruce Williams, alto saxophoneVictor Provost, steelpanKhuent Rose, double second steelpanKareem Thompson, double secondsAlex Brown, piano & keyboardUriel Rogers, bassAlioune Faye, African percussionBacka Niang, djembe & percussionDanny Sadownick, Latin PercussionDion Parson, drums