Denise Lee is bringing in the powerhouse talent that has made her one of Dallas’ most celebrated performers. A multi-talented, award-winning actress and singer, she captivates audiences with her commanding vocals and magnetic sense of humor promising a show that reaches straight to the heart.

Sammons Cabaret: Denise Lee

Sammons Center for the Arts

Veteran drummer Alan Green graces the stage with the Alan Green Trio. Designed to entertain, the trio features Abram Olivas on bass and Jo White on guitar.

Sammons Jazz: Jazz Awakening

The Larry Spencer Quintet kicks off the season with the bold call of the trumpet as Larry Spencer delivers vibrant jazz arrangements shaped by his wide-ranging career. His quintet features Bruce Bohnstengel on saxes, Steve Harlos on piano, Brian Warthen on electric bass, and Steve Barnes on drums.

The Don Ambrose Trio makes their return to Sammons Jazz with Dallas-based pianist Don Ambrose’s warm, expressive piano style and a set of timeless jazz standards and more. His trio includes Lou Harlas on bass and Stockton Helbing on drums.

Sammons Jazz: Jazz Sparks

Elegant, expressive, and effortlessly cool, Heather Paterson brings her crystalline voice and rich jazz interpretations back to the Sammons stage. A longtime favorite among the Sammons Center’s audiences, Heather infuses every song with heartfelt storytelling, impeccable technique, and the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook. Inspired by jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald and backed by decades of musical and life experience, she delivers performances that are as moving as they are masterful. We are honored to welcome her back for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of song and swing.

Sammons Cabaret: Heather Paterson

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The Artelize Podcast Presenting Will Shutes: 'Bring it down out of the clouds to human being level'

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFe6mW6x9pc

The Artelize Podcast: 'Amplifying What Makes Us Human'. A conversation with Zuly E. Inirio

Podcast link: https://youtu.be/4hagYvrYbuM

The Artelize Podcast and Kasper Holten - Pedefining Opera for the modern world

Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d36M5Hi6O80

The Artelize Podcast - A legacy of innovation in Opera: Celebrating Marc A. Scorca

Celebrate the season with a joyful cabaret celebration that wraps music, merriment, and a dash of surprise into one dazzling package. Featuring festive favorites, sing-alongs, surprise guests, and maybe even a visit from the jolliest figure of all, this one-of-a-kind holiday concert will leave you humming all the way home. Come for the songs, stay for the spirit—and don't forget to grab a seasonal treat on your way in!

Making Spirits Bright

Sammons Center For The Arts

Longtime audience favorite James Driscoll makes his Sammons Jazz headlining debut with the James Driscoll Quartet. A master of both bass and guitar, James leads a tight-knit group, featuring Stockton Helbing on drums, Davy Mooney on guitar, and Chris McGuire on saxophone for a night of imaginative interplay and groove.

Jazz Heroes

Heather Paterson

Vocal dynamo Andrea Wallace returns to the stage for a night that fuses tradition with fresh, new perspectives. Joining her are Eric Willis on piano, Nick Woodhouse on bass, Cleon Edwards on drums, and Marcus Parks on trombone—bringing flair and finesse to every phrase.

Jazz with a Twist

With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and guest artists spanning genres and generations, Jazz at Lincoln Center produces thousands of performances, education, and broadcast events each season in its home in New York City (Frederick P. Rose Hall, “The House of Swing”) and around the world, for people of all ages. Jazz at Lincoln Center is led by Chairman Clarence Otis, Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, and Executive Director Greg Scholl. Please visit us at jazz.org.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Pianist and composer Julie Bonk leads the Julie Bonk Band bringing her signature blend of jazz and blues to the stage. She’s joined by Chris Clarke on bass, Rachella Parks-Washington on saxophone, Andrew Griffith on drums, and Andrea Wallace on vocals.

The Jazz Connection

We kick off the season with the powerful brasswork of acclaimed trombonist and educator Tony Baker, leading the all-star ensemble Tony Baker & Friends. Expect bold brass and swinging rhythm as Tony is joined by Peter Rioux on piano, Lynn Seaton on bass, and Stockton Helbing on drums.

Brassworks

Jazz combo and Jazz Orchestra

GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others; he’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, performed with symphony orchestras and on prestigious stages from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House.

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Chris Botti

Majestic Theatre

Mirage is a multi-media, multi-cultural, experimental band that combines Arab, African, Indian, jazz and experimental music with Middle Eastern dance and visual art projections. The band features renowned percussionist Jamal Mohamed on percussion and electronics, Derrick Horne on bass, guitars and electronics, Jonathan Jones on clarinet and EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument), plus dance and graphic arts.

Mirage

Hamon Hall

Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra presents the Jazz Combo and Jazz Orchestra

Jazz Combo and Jazz Orchestra

Moody Performance Hall

With eight Gold albums and six GRAMMY® Awards under his belt, David Sanborn is a jazz legend. Described as “the most influential saxophonist on pop, R&B, and crossover players of the past 20 years,” Sanborn has transcended genres and musical boundaries throughout his career – which spans six decades and counting. Experience his artistry in this one-night-only performance as he pushes the limits and makes music that goes straight to the heart.

David Sanborn

Imagine time-traveling through the dark cabarets and speakeasies of New York, Paris, Berlin, London and Atlantic City, reliving the 1920s in all its decadence — prohibition, gangsters, ingénues and intrigue. Prohibition takes you on a journey through the era, from Rudy Vallée to Josephine Baker, from Kurt Weill to King Oliver, featuring the top hits of the decade authentically arranged for orchestra by GRAMMY® Award-winner Jeff Tyzik, accompanied by vintage imagery and video from the period.

Prohibition: The Music of Moulin Rouge, Boardwalk Empire and More!

Meyerson Symphony Center

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is proud to present an evening with Dee Dee Bridgewater!  Over the course of a multifaceted career spanning four decades, Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards, as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics. Don’t miss this one-night only performance as she brings her talents to the Meyerson stage!

Dee Dee Bridgewater | Jazz at Symphony Center

Stunning selections from two of America’s most gifted composers, plus a show-stopping performance by New Orleans jazz sensation Doreen Ketchens.

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