Arooj Aftab at Central Park

Central Park Summer Stage Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan, United States

This star-studded triple bill in Central Park features the first-ever Pakistani Grammy winner, an Indian film music superstar and Tunisia’s voice of the Arab Spring. Like many children of the diaspora, Arooj Aftab straddles the old world and the new, studied and trained in modern sounds but carrying the spirit and tradition of her ancestral… Continue reading Arooj Aftab at Central Park

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Tyshawn Sorey Trio and Warren Wolf

92NY 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, United States

Visionary composer, improvisor, and multi-instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey brings his modern reimaginings of music from the American Songbook to Jazz in July. Performing with several of his closest collaborators, including Aaron Diehl on piano, Yasushi Nakamura on bass, and the superb Warren Wolf on vibes, the quartet of musicians explores the beauty and nuance of the American… Continue reading Tyshawn Sorey Trio and Warren Wolf

$25

Bill Frisell Five

Village Vanguard 178 7TH AVENUE SOUTH, New York, NY, United States

One of the most inventive modern guitarists in a non-conventional setting accompanied by two bass players and two drummers, all of which are top players in their own right. Must see show!

$40

Jon Cowherd Mercy Project w/Brian Blade, Steve Cardenas & John Patitucci

Village Vanguard 178 7TH AVENUE SOUTH, New York, NY, United States

The Jon Cowherd Mercy Project, featuring Brian Blade, Steve Cardenas, and John Patitucci, presents a thoughtful exploration of jazz with a restrained yet expressive approach. Grounded in Cowherd’s reflective compositions, the ensemble’s sound is marked by a balance of subtlety and cohesion. Cowherd’s piano guides the group through a blend of jazz, gospel, and Americana… Continue reading Jon Cowherd Mercy Project w/Brian Blade, Steve Cardenas & John Patitucci

$40

David Kikoski

Bar Bayeux 1066 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY, United States

David Kikoski is a masterful jazz pianist whose technical prowess and inventive style have made him a sought-after figure in the jazz world. Known for his fluid improvisation and a dynamic approach to the keys, Kikoski blends elements of bebop, post-bop, and modern jazz, often surprising listeners with his seamless shifts from lyrical passages to… Continue reading David Kikoski

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