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In a rare live performance, Oscar Peterson’s Africa Suite is presented by an all-star ensemble including his protégé Benny Green and led by legendary composer and arranger John Clayton. The suite, inspired in part by Nelson Mandela and the intense struggle for human rights in apartheid South Africa, accentuates Peterson’s “technically brilliant and melodically inventive” (All About Jazz) style and reverence for social justice activism.

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Oscar Peterson’s Africa Suite

Symphony Center

Join us for the 25th Anniversary of what has become a legendary South Orange event featuring the convergence of countless master practitioners in an unforgettable evening of spontaneity and swing. Curated by Grammy Award-winning producer and bass player, South Orange resident John Lee, Giants of Jazz delights audiences of every generation.

Giants of Jazz

South Orange Performing Arts Center

Led by pianist and Chicago native James Austin, Jr., Luminescence features an energetic roster of creative improvisers in celebration of the late master artist and career mentor Dr. Barry Harris. Presented in cooperation with The Barry Harris Institute of Jazz, Luminescence interprets a range of repertoire composed, recorded, or performed by Harris. Don’t miss this swinging affair!

James Austin, Jr. & Luminescence: A Tribute To Barry Harris

Jazz At Lincoln Center

Something Else! it is a true celebration of the genre that went down in history as soul jazz. The band plays new and modern arrangements of 50s – 60s classics plus original compositions written in the same style.


The band Something Else! is made up of seven musicians chosen from time to time from a shortlist of names selected among the major specialists of the modern mainstream who love to play the music of their youth putting heart and great competence into it.

"something Else!" Feat. Vincent Herring, Jeremy Pelt, Wayne Escoffery, Paul Bollenback, Dave Kikoski, Essiet Essiet, Lewis Nash

Teatro Morlacchi

Our jazz Guest Curator Charles McPherson’s New York band performs all over the world and is acclaimed by audiences everywhere. Now the internationally renowned legend brings the best jazz musicians on the scene together for two intimate shows in The JAI, celebrating their new CD release.

The Charles McPherson Quintet

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Having performed and toured with Joe Henderson, Nancy Wilson, Roy Hargrove and Stan Getz, bassist Marlene Rosenberg has a background of performing with the jazz icons. But she also traffics with the newest generation of jazz artists, including Jazzmeia Horn, Makaya McCraven and Marquis Hill.

Ms. Rosenberg’s festival credits include the Mt. Fuji Festival (Tokyo), The North Sea Festival (Rotterdam, Holland), and the Kristianstad-Ahus Festival (Sweden). As for clubs, Marlene has played The Village Vanguard in NYC, The Chicago Jazz Showcase, The Quasimodo in Berlin and The Magnetic Terrace in Paris.

Marlene Rosenberg Quartet

Jazz Showcase

This is his story, these are his songs.

The second most recorded Jazz musician of all time, Thelonious Monk’s eccentric charisma, unique improvisational style and percussive approach set the standard for – not just Jazz musicians, but – musical icons ever since.

Join Gilbert Castellanos, Gerald Clayton, Lewis Nash, Russell Malone, Rodney Whitaker and special guest Charles McPherson for an evening celebrating one of Jazz’s most influential characters.

Straight, No Chaser: The Music Of Thelonious Monk

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Grant Stewart Quintet

Soka Performing Arts Center

Charlie Parker’s bebop legacy remains ignited as jazz titan Charles McPherson leads a powerhouse ensemble. Together they will unleash high-flying lines, propulsive swing, and the fiery spirit of Bird in a one-night celebration of virtuosity, innovation and pure musical heat.

Drummer

Lewis Nash

Events

Upcoming events

May 8, 2027

The Genius of Bird: A Charlie Parker Celebration · San Diego Symphony

Past events

Jun 13, 2025

Oscar Peterson’s Africa Suite · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Nov 30, 2024

Giants of Jazz · The South Orange Performing Arts Center

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