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With the release of his first album, Bright Size Life (1975), Pat Metheny revolutionized the traditional "jazz guitar," captivating a new generation of musicians.

The longest-running musical on Broadway, this scorching hot masterpiece stars Anthony Warlow as Billy Flynn, Zoë Ventoura as Velma Kelly, Lucy Maunder as Roxie Hart, Peter Rowsthorn as Amos Hart and Asabi Goodman as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton.

Meet Charles Lewis, a living Phoenix jazz legend, at ASU Kerr's restored 1899 Steinway grand piano! He's bringing his fabulous friends and they'll offer up their full, rich, six-man sound that includes horns, percussion, guitar and more. Experience Latin jazz at the hands of a beloved and talented Phoenix bandleader with beautiful history in the Valley as a dancer, jazz player and spiritual touchstone. As always, Lewis will share personal tales and experiences about ASU Kerr namesake Louise Lincoln Kerr.

To experience Time For Three live is to hear the various eras, styles, and traditions of Western music fold in on themselves and emerge anew in charismatic and energetic performances. Bonded by an uncommon blend of their instruments fused together with their voices, Time for Three has found a unique voice of expression to share with the world.

“Is it bluegrass or country, jazz improvisation or some new kind of classical? One thing’s for certain. It’s fabulous.” Albany Times Union

Defying convention and boundaries, Time For Three stands at the busy intersection of Americana, modern pop, and classical music.

The gently rhythmic soundscapes of Quarteto Nuevo are driven by soprano saxophone, woodwinds, cello, guitar and percussion. You can be a part of their enchanting live concert recording of their "Jazz Road Suite" at ASU Kerr! This performance is a unique tribute to the American West, drawing inspiration from the landscapes of Arizona, Alaska, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. This chamber jazz quartet with a global influence skillfully weaves together music from ancient cultures and distant corners of the world, creating a dreamy, captivating groove and energy.


This performance is made possible with the support of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn-based singer, composer and producer, Arooj Aftab draws on a deep well of musical influences, from jazz to minimalism to poetry. Her spellbinding performance style has earned her a place on the New York Times best concerts list, and appearances at Coachella, Primavera Sound and Glastonbury.

LAの老舗ジャズクラブThe Baked Potatoでジャズ・フュージョンバンドKen Okada Groupのフィーチャード・ドラマーとして演奏します。ぜひ応援に来てください！

“One of the more exciting young tenor saxophonists today” says The New York Times. Twice Grammy-nominated for Best Improvised Jazz solo, saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana has garnered international recognition for her visionary work as a band leader, as well as her bold and often meditative compositions. Signed to Blue Note Records, she released the acclaimed "12 Stars" on the storied label in 2022. In naming her earlier "Visions" among the best albums of 2019 for NPR Music, critic Nate Chinen wrote that Aldana “has the elusive ability to balance technical achievement against a rich emotional palette.”

1925年～1945年を中心に、この時代の光り輝く音楽を演奏者、歌手、曲そして時代等などをテーマにしてプログラムを組み、オリジナル音源を最良の音質でお聴かせします。演奏者、歌手、録音年月日等の資料もお配りします。老若男女どなたでも楽しめ、地域を中心にしたひとつの交流の場になることを願っています。

Yotam Silberstein, one of the leading jazz guitarists of his generation, has gained acclaim for a sound rich in bebop and blues as well as musical folklore from South America, North Africa and the Middle East, giving his music an increasingly global thrust. His mature compositional gift and gripping interpretive finesse are vividly represented on his 2022 release Universos and his 2020 outing with Argentine multi-instrumentalist and composer Carlos “Negro” Aguirre titled En el jardín. He is a member of the John Patitucci Trio (heard on the acclaimed album Irmãos de Fé), has toured extensively with legendary Brazilian singer-songwriter Ivan Lins, and played with characteristic fire and taste on Monty Alexander’s GRAMMY-nominated Harlem-Kingston Express Live! as well as David Sanborn & Marcus Miller’s Time and the River. He has worked in bands with some of the greatest figures in jazz including George Coleman, Charles McPherson, Jimmy Heath, James Moody and Roy Hargrove, and has toured with his own groups all over the world in the most prestigious festivals and venues including the Tokyo, Umbria and North Sea Jazz Festivals as well as Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center and more.

The Joshua Redman Quintet is an all-star band featuring some of Redman’s lifelong friends and partners in music. The Redman Quintet is Redman in his element, surrounded by some of jazz’s finest. The rapport, talent, and musicianship that exists between these artists is truly something to be witnessed – a testament to the great heights of a life dedicated to the craft.

Ruthie Foster is a four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul. Described by Rolling Stone as “pure magic to watch and hear,” her vocal talent was elevated in worship services at her community church. Drawing influence from legendary acts like Mavis Staples and Aretha Franklin, Foster developed a unique sound unable to be contained within a single genre. That uniqueness echoes a common theme in Ruthie’s life and career - marching to the beat of her own drum.

Get ready to be transported to a world of pure jazz bliss with the Helen Sung Quartet! Join the Jazz Arts Group for an unforgettable night of music, as one of the most dynamic jazz pianists on the scene today takes the stage with her incredible quartet.


Helen Sung is a force to be reckoned with. Known for her impeccable musicianship and soulful playing style, her infectious energy and magnetic stage presence will have you on the edge of your seat!

Alberta Rose Theatre proudly presents acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter Jarrod Lawson. A Portland native Lawson has spent the last few years living and working out of Nashville. Long a best-kept secret of the Northwest’s music scene, Jarrod exploded internationally with his eponymous debut in 2014. He has been spreading his message of positivity worldwide to rave reviews.
Garnering accolades and awards, including Jazz FM’s Soul Artist of the Year, Jarrod continues to be amongst the top performers in Soul Jazz worldwide. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear this master artist.

One of the most sought-after and revered saxophonists in the world, Lakecia Benjamin was voted 2020 Downbeat Critics Poll Rising Star Alto Saxophonist and Up and Coming Artist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. Known for her charisma and dynamism as a player, as a composer she has an inimitable skill of fusing traditional conceptions of jazz, hiphop, soul and funk.

“The time to step out in front has arrived for saxophonist DeAndre Lettsome. The Jacksonville, Florida native arrives at the spotlight with singular style and dulcet tone on his eponymous debut album that highlights a new voice with meaningful intent. Having spent years as the go-to sideman for several North Florida ensembles, DeAndre is poised to make his home at centerstage.

The annual festival celebrates the rich local jazz scene and attracts international stars.

Prepare to listen to the sounds of live jazz music from well-known artists and musicians during the Cincinnati Winter Blues Experience! Celebrating its fifth anniversary, sit back and relax as you enjoy a grand lineup of musical performances geared to make your toes tap and your fingers snap. Enjoy performances from Danny Garwood, The Nick Schnebelen Band, Noah Wotherspoon, Scotty Bratcher, Grammy-nominated Danielle Nicole and more. As a special treat, The Inturns will perform a Jimi Hendrix tribute, plus The Jamie Carr Band, Leroy Ellington, the Sacred Hearts and the Tempted Souls Band will entertain you in two grand ballrooms with nonstop music all evening. Get your tickets today, and don't miss the Cincinnati Winter Blues Experience!

Flutist Fernando Brandão and his Quartet perform Brazilian contemporary jazz and Northeastern Brazilian music styles in this concert that is the first of three that celebrate the vibrant diversity of Brazilian music and culture.