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Charles Lloyd

3 concerts

Born in Memphis, Charles Lloyd is a jazz saxophonist known for blending jazz with folk, rock, and global traditions. Celebrated for albums like "Forest Flower," he gained fame in the 1960s. Lloyd collaborated with legends like Keith Jarrett and Jack DeJohnette and formed the Marvels with Bill Frisell. Awarded Jazz Artist of the Year by DownBeat, he toured with major acts like Jimi Hendrix. His later works feature collaborations with Lucinda Williams and exploration in trio formats, solidifying his stature as an innovative elder jazz statesman.

Jamie Cullum

15 concerts

Born in England, Jamie Cullum is a celebrated musician known for his vibrant style blending jazz and pop. Collaborating with artists like Herbie Hancock and Pharrell Williams, he has sold 10 million albums and earned over 890 million streams. Notable works include hits from "Twentysomething" and his Ivor Novello-winning track "The Age of Anxiety." Jamie's stellar career includes BRIT and Grammy nominations, a popular BBC Radio 2 show, and recent Christmas albums featuring diverse talents.

Samara Joy

26 concerts

Bronx native Samara Joy, immersed in classic R&B and church gospel, won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition. Her jazz journey includes breakthrough LPs "Linger Awhile" and "Portrait," showcasing lyricist talent with music by Mingus and Sun Ra. Co-produced with Grammy-winner Brian Lynch, she's emerging as a standout jazz vocalist.

John Scofield

11 concerts

John Scofield, born in Dayton, Ohio, is a master jazz guitarist known for blending post-bop, fusion, funk, and soul-jazz. He's famous for collaborations with Miles Davis, Medeski, Martin & Wood, and his Grammy-winning albums "Past Present" and "Country for Old Men." Renowned for his slightly distorted sound, Scofield has worked with artists like Chet Baker and Charlie Haden. His notable albums include "A Go Go" and "Uncle John's Band," showcasing his innovative style across decades.

Catherine Russell

5 concerts

Grammy-winning NYC vocalist Catherine Russell, daughter of jazz legends, known for jazz/blues style, hit albums, Grammy nods, and collaborations with Bowie, Simon, Marsalis & more.

Thundercat

9 concerts

Thundercat, aka Stephen Bruner, is a GRAMMY-winning bassist-singer known for genre-spanning collaborations. His album "It Is What It Is" won a GRAMMY; he’s worked with Tame Impala, Flying Lotus, and more. Recognized for tracks like "Them Changes," he’s appeared on TV, in film, and fashion, embodying a vibrant style inspired by the cartoon he adores.

Azar Lawrence

1 concert

Azar Lawrence, LA-born saxophonist, blends soulful spiritual jazz with funk. Known for work with McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis, and Elvin Jones, he’s acclaimed for albums like Bridge to the New Age.

Terri Lyne Carrington

1 concert

Born a prodigy drummer, Terri Lyne Carrington is a Grammy-winning jazz artist known for collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Cassandra Wilson, and Stan Getz. She's also Berklee's Jazz and Gender Justice leader.

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