Bassist

Joe Farnsworth has spent his life on the bandstand with the Kings of music, Pharoah Sanders, McCoy Tyner, Cedar Walton, and George Coleman. He is now sharing what spirit and wisdom the greats gave him with the great young Sarah Hanahan. Sarah is one the greatest young stars on the alto saxophone playing with the spirit of Jackie McLean and Pharaoh Sanders. Nobody sounds like she does.

Joe Farnsworth Quartet

Dearborn Station

Spanning almost one hundred years of jazz piano styles from Tatum’s “stride” to Corea’s inventive fusion and everything in between, join us for a concert that will have you tapping your toes all night long.

Piano Paragons – The Music of Monk, Powell, Tatum and Corea

Jacobs Music Center

GRAMMY-winning pianist Bill Charlap has established himself among the most respected keyboardists in jazz and leads one of the longest lived and telepathic piano trios working today, featuring bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington. They will be joined by a pair of special guests: vocalist and 2017 NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater, and trumpet icon Nicholas Payton.  

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Bill Charlap Trio

SFJAZZ Center

A true mentor who leadsby example, drummer and composer Joe Farnsworth brings his intergenerational ensemble to Dizzy’s Club. Over four nights, the award-winning artist’s Time to Swing Quintet presents a high-octane program of blistering solos, dynamic ballads, and joyful spontaneity at its highest level. Don’tmiss this special performance that features three generations of master artists.

Joe Farnsworth’s Time To Swing Quintet

Jazz At Lincoln Center

 Claudio Roditi played with a lyrical mastery that felt effortless, though he spent years developing his virtuosity and refining his sound. Bonding elements from samba, hard bop, and other distinct influences, the acclaimed trumpet and flugelhorn player’s artistry remains an inspiration for listeners and practitioners alike. This one-night event at Dizzy’s Club pays tribute to Roditi’s singular expression, transmitting his deep connection to phrasing and melodic sensibility. 

Brazilian Jazz Icon: A Claudio Roditi Tribute

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Grammy Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time, from Tony Bennett, Phil Woods, and Benny Carter to Gerry Mulligan and Wynton Marsalis. He is acclaimed for his interpretations of the American popular songbook and has recorded albums featuring the music of Hoagy Carmichael, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers and Duke Ellington.

Bassist

Peter Washington

Events

Past events

21 - 24 May, 2026

Joe Farnsworth Quartet · Jazz Showcase

Mar 22, 2025

Piano Paragons – The Music of Monk, Powell, Tatum and Corea · San Diego Symphony

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