Jeff Bradshaw & Friends Birthday Celebration with Special Guests Tom Browne & Karen Linette!North Philadelphia-born soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator and trombone virtuoso, Jeff Bradshaw has been at the center of the Neo-soul movement that emerged out of Philadelphia. Becoming an important influencer of that eclectic sce [...]

Jeff Bradshaw & Friends Birthday Celebration with Special Guests Tom Browne & Karen Linette!North Philadelphia-born soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator and trombone virtuoso, Jeff Bradshaw has been at the center of the Neo-soul movement that emerged out of Philadelphia. Becoming an important influencer of that eclectic sce [...]

Jeff Bradshaw & Friends Birthday Celebration with Special Guests Tom Browne & Karen Linette!North Philadelphia-born soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator and trombone virtuoso, Jeff Bradshaw has been at the center of the Neo-soul movement that emerged out of Philadelphia. Becoming an important influencer of that eclectic sce [...]

Across his career, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer James Brown, “The Godfather of Soul,” recorded and released a whopping 17 singles that reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts. Brown is often credited with creating what's known as funk music, and his influence today can be heard in musical genres from soul and [...]

Across his career, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer James Brown, “The Godfather of Soul,” recorded and released a whopping 17 singles that reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts. Brown is often credited with creating what's known as funk music, and his influence today can be heard in musical genres from soul and [...]

Claudio Silva, drumsTaisha Estrada, vocalsBruno Tzinas, tromboneJason Arkins, saxophoneNico Wohl, guitarRoberto Villeda, pianoWill Hazel, bassIntroducing Saudade, a Baltimore-based Brazilian Samba Jazz band bringing the rhythm, groove, and warmth of Brazil to the Charm City. In Brazil, saudade means a deep emotional mix of longing, [...]

Claudio Silva, drumsTaisha Estrada, vocalsBruno Tzinas, tromboneJason Arkins, saxophoneNico Wohl, guitarRoberto Villeda, pianoWill Hazel, bassIntroducing Saudade, a Baltimore-based Brazilian Samba Jazz band bringing the rhythm, groove, and warmth of Brazil to the Charm City. In Brazil, saudade means a deep emotional mix of longing, [...]

“With frontwoman Carling leading the way, the entire family of musicians, singers, dancers, and more (even juggling) presents a nightclub experience that defies description. The fans always show up for Gunhild and co., and with good reason, too: They are simply marvelous”  – Broadway WorldA jazz pioneer, Louis Armstrong w [...]

“With frontwoman Carling leading the way, the entire family of musicians, singers, dancers, and more (even juggling) presents a nightclub experience that defies description. The fans always show up for Gunhild and co., and with good reason, too: They are simply marvelous”  – Broadway WorldA jazz pioneer, Louis Armstrong w [...]

Greg Hatza, organPeter Fraize, saxophoneBrian Kooken, guitarRobert Shahid, drumsIn 1994, Greg met Joey DeFranscesco who told him the Hammond B-3 was enjoying a popular renaissance.  He formed the Greg Hatza ORGANization and has been performing and recording on the instrument non-stop since that time. With the tr [...]

Greg Hatza, organPeter Fraize, saxophoneBrian Kooken, guitarRobert Shahid, drumsIn 1994, Greg met Joey DeFranscesco who told him the Hammond B-3 was enjoying a popular renaissance.  He formed the Greg Hatza ORGANization and has been performing and recording on the instrument non-stop since that time. With the tr [...]

Kenny Garrett, saxophoneKeith Brown, pianoEric Wheeler, bassRonald Bruner, drumsRudy Bird, percussionGRAMMY® Award-winning saxophonist & 2023 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swing [...]

Kenny Garrett, saxophoneKeith Brown, pianoEric Wheeler, bassRonald Bruner, drumsRudy Bird, percussionGRAMMY® Award-winning saxophonist & 2023 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swing [...]

Kenny Garrett, saxophoneKeith Brown, pianoEric Wheeler, bassRonald Bruner, drumsRudy Bird, percussionGRAMMY® Award-winning saxophonist & 2023 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swing [...]

Kenny Garrett, saxophoneKeith Brown, pianoEric Wheeler, bassRonald Bruner, drumsRudy Bird, percussionGRAMMY® Award-winning saxophonist & 2023 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swing [...]

Kenny Garrett, saxophoneKeith Brown, pianoEric Wheeler, bassRonald Bruner, drumsRudy Bird, percussionGRAMMY® Award-winning saxophonist & 2023 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swing [...]

Kenny Garrett, saxophoneKeith Brown, pianoEric Wheeler, bassRonald Bruner, drumsRudy Bird, percussionGRAMMY® Award-winning saxophonist & 2023 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett is one of the most powerfully expressive, uplifting, and influential instrumentalists and bandleaders of our time. Kenny's fiery quintet swing [...]

Deborah Poole-Williams, VocalsVic Frierson, VocalsMia Samone, VocalsTodd Googins, VocalsGene McBride, VocalsTravis Higgins, KeysCraig Alston, BassMarvin Miller, Jr., Drums/Parris Spivey, GuitarEddie Baccus, Jr, SaxophoneMOTOWN! Just the name evokes sound and images of a past musical era full of great artists, classic songs, smooth [...]

Deborah Poole-Williams, VocalsVic Frierson, VocalsMia Samone, VocalsTodd Googins, VocalsGene McBride, VocalsTravis Higgins, KeysCraig Alston, BassMarvin Miller, Jr., Drums/Parris Spivey, GuitarEddie Baccus, Jr, SaxophoneMOTOWN! Just the name evokes sound and images of a past musical era full of great artists, classic songs, smooth [...]

Deborah Poole-Williams, VocalsVic Frierson, VocalsMia Samone, VocalsTodd Googins, VocalsGene McBride, VocalsTravis Higgins, KeysCraig Alston, BassMarvin Miller, Jr., Drums/Parris Spivey, GuitarEddie Baccus, Jr, SaxophoneMOTOWN! Just the name evokes sound and images of a past musical era full of great artists, classic songs, smooth [...]

Obasi Akoto and prominent members of the Greater Baltimore & Washington, D.C. Jazz Community will lead us in world-class performances almost every Tuesday, 7-10pm. Surround yourself with great company, soul lifting music, and wonderful food! Click HERE to read our Bright Moments Jam Session Newsletter, written by Obasi Ako [...]

Lao Tizer, piano & keysElliott Yamin, vocalsAnthony Crawford, bassGene Coye, drumsComing off their scintillating 2025 debut, “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to Keystone Korner on Wednesday, September 16th in support of their new a [...]

Lao Tizer, piano & keysElliott Yamin, vocalsAnthony Crawford, bassGene Coye, drumsComing off their scintillating 2025 debut, “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to Keystone Korner on Wednesday, September 16th in support of their new a [...]

“An adroit jazz performer with an aggressive, fluid style influenced by his early years with drummer Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers” — All About JazzBobby Watson, saxophoneJordan Williams, pianoCurtis Lundy, bassVictor Jones, drumsFor more than three decades now, multi-GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator Bob [...]

“An adroit jazz performer with an aggressive, fluid style influenced by his early years with drummer Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers” — All About JazzBobby Watson, saxophoneJordan Williams, pianoCurtis Lundy, bassVictor Jones, drumsFor more than three decades now, multi-GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator Bob [...]

“Ladies of Soul” ENCORE PERFORMANCE!Tribute to Sade, Anita Baker & Chaka KhanFeaturing Kiya Wright (Sade), Brigette Johnson (Chaka) & LaNesha Alexander (Anita)Performing your favorite songs like “Been So Long”, “Sweet Love”, “Sweetest Taboo”, “Smooth Operator”, “Sweet Thing”, “Tell Me Something Good”, “Through The [...]

“Ladies of Soul” ENCORE PERFORMANCE!Tribute to Sade, Anita Baker & Chaka KhanFeaturing Kiya Wright (Sade), Brigette Johnson (Chaka) & LaNesha Alexander (Anita)Performing your favorite songs like “Been So Long”, “Sweet Love”, “Sweetest Taboo”, “Smooth Operator”, “Sweet Thing”, “Tell Me Something Good”, “Through The [...]

Jeanette Harris is the scintillating Saxtress of Smooth Jazz. Jeanette’s energetic and captivating performances matched with uplifting and inspiring vibrations in the music are her solid platinum recipe for success. Fans already recognize her for her wonderful cover of Stevie Wonder’s “All I Do,” which hit Billboard’ [...]

Jeanette Harris is the scintillating Saxtress of Smooth Jazz. Jeanette’s energetic and captivating performances matched with uplifting and inspiring vibrations in the music are her solid platinum recipe for success. Fans already recognize her for her wonderful cover of Stevie Wonder’s “All I Do,” which hit Billboard’ [...]

The multi-talented siblings have been playing together since they were 10 and 11. Their performances can be described as two different voices coming together to create a healing, ethereal, and emotional experience for the listeners, as well as themselves. 22-year-old alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Ebban Dorsey is a [...]

The multi-talented siblings have been playing together since they were 10 and 11. Their performances can be described as two different voices coming together to create a healing, ethereal, and emotional experience for the listeners, as well as themselves. 22-year-old alto saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Ebban Dorsey is a [...]

Fonville x Fribush is the brand new musical collaboration from acclaimed drummer Corey Fonville (Butcher Brown) and in-demand organist Sam Fribush. Like a hip-hop link up from the 90s, the pair’s collective ear, musical talents and friendship pushes the limits of the organ trio sound into a more youthful, tasty style of blue collar [...]

Fonville x Fribush is the brand new musical collaboration from acclaimed drummer Corey Fonville (Butcher Brown) and in-demand organist Sam Fribush. Like a hip-hop link up from the 90s, the pair’s collective ear, musical talents and friendship pushes the limits of the organ trio sound into a more youthful, tasty style of blue collar [...]

Fonville x Fribush is the brand new musical collaboration from acclaimed drummer Corey Fonville (Butcher Brown) and in-demand organist Sam Fribush. Like a hip-hop link up from the 90s, the pair’s collective ear, musical talents and friendship pushes the limits of the organ trio sound into a more youthful, tasty style of blue collar [...]

A groundbreaking musical experience where jazz transcends traditional boundaries, Aaron Smith and RDAA deliver an electrifying fusion of contemporary and classic jazz styles. This isn't just a concert—it's a revolutionary musical statement that deconstructs genre limitations and rebuilds them with raw, innovative energy. Drawing fr [...]

A groundbreaking musical experience where jazz transcends traditional boundaries, Aaron Smith and RDAA deliver an electrifying fusion of contemporary and classic jazz styles. This isn't just a concert—it's a revolutionary musical statement that deconstructs genre limitations and rebuilds them with raw, innovative energy. Drawing fr [...]

“[Isaiah Collier] has established himself as an heir apparent to both the Chicago lineage and the post-Coltrane sax tradition” – Giovanni Russonello, New York TimesIsaiah Collier 'Collier Plays Coltrane' / 100th Birthday of John ColtraneJohn Coltrane (Born September 23rd, 1926) departed this mortal almost 60 years ago; today he rem [...]

“[Isaiah Collier] has established himself as an heir apparent to both the Chicago lineage and the post-Coltrane sax tradition” – Giovanni Russonello, New York TimesIsaiah Collier 'Collier Plays Coltrane' / 100th Birthday of John ColtraneJohn Coltrane (Born September 23rd, 1926) departed this mortal almost 60 years ago; today he rem [...]

With a #1 Debut Album on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album Chart and Three #1 Albums on iTunes’s Jazz Chart under his belt, be the first to experience Acclaimed Contemporary Jazz Pianist Daniel Weatherspoon’s new album LIVE at Keystone Korner Baltimore prior to it’s official release on September 25th, 2026. Daniel Weatherspo [...]

With a #1 Debut Album on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album Chart and Three #1 Albums on iTunes’s Jazz Chart under his belt, be the first to experience Acclaimed Contemporary Jazz Pianist Daniel Weatherspoon’s new album LIVE at Keystone Korner Baltimore prior to it’s official release on September 25th, 2026. Daniel Weatherspo [...]

Olurotimi Akinosho, known professionally as Rotimi, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer who seamlessly blends R&B, Afrobeats, and dancehall into a globally recognized sound. He first rose to fame as an actor, with standout roles in hit series like Boss, Power, and The Chi, but his passion for music so [...]

Olurotimi Akinosho, known professionally as Rotimi, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer who seamlessly blends R&B, Afrobeats, and dancehall into a globally recognized sound. He first rose to fame as an actor, with standout roles in hit series like Boss, Power, and The Chi, but his passion for music so [...]

Olurotimi Akinosho, known professionally as Rotimi, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer who seamlessly blends R&B, Afrobeats, and dancehall into a globally recognized sound. He first rose to fame as an actor, with standout roles in hit series like Boss, Power, and The Chi, but his passion for music so [...]

"I Love R&B” A Tribute to Musiq Soulchild & D'Angelo featuring Marcus ClarkePerforming all your favorite songs like "So Beautiful", "Buddy", "LOVE", "Just Friends", "Half Crazy"," LADY", "Cruisin”, "Brown Sugar" and many more!Musiq Soulchild is one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. Weaned on Marvin [...]

"I Love R&B” A Tribute to Musiq Soulchild & D'Angelo featuring Marcus ClarkePerforming all your favorite songs like "So Beautiful", "Buddy", "LOVE", "Just Friends", "Half Crazy"," LADY", "Cruisin”, "Brown Sugar" and many more!Musiq Soulchild is one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. Weaned on Marvin [...]

"I Love R&B” A Tribute to Musiq Soulchild & D'Angelo featuring Marcus ClarkePerforming all your favorite songs like "So Beautiful", "Buddy", "LOVE", "Just Friends", "Half Crazy"," LADY", "Cruisin”, "Brown Sugar" and many more!Musiq Soulchild is one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. Weaned on Marvin [...]

Marcus Johnson is returning with friends to Keystone Korner Baltimore on September 27th! Keyboardist and bandleader Marcus Johnson mans the boundaries between smooth jazz and modern R&B. To date, Marcus has released more than fifteen Billboard charted CDs, and has the distinction of having his groundbreaking 2008 Billboard Top [...]

Marcus Johnson is returning with friends to Keystone Korner Baltimore on September 27th! Keyboardist and bandleader Marcus Johnson mans the boundaries between smooth jazz and modern R&B. To date, Marcus has released more than fifteen Billboard charted CDs, and has the distinction of having his groundbreaking 2008 Billboard Top [...]

Marcus Johnson is returning with friends to Keystone Korner Baltimore on September 27th! Keyboardist and bandleader Marcus Johnson mans the boundaries between smooth jazz and modern R&B. To date, Marcus has released more than fifteen Billboard charted CDs, and has the distinction of having his groundbreaking 2008 Billboard Top [...]

Obasi Akoto and prominent members of the Greater Baltimore & Washington, D.C. Jazz Community will lead us in world-class performances almost every Tuesday, 7-10pm. Surround yourself with great company, soul lifting music, and wonderful food! Click HERE to read our Bright Moments Jam Session Newsletter, written by Obasi Ako [...]

Hubert “Doobie” Powell III is a genre blending independent artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for premium musicianship and emotionally rich live performance. His sound blends neo-soul, jazz forward grooves, and funk, delivered with the kind of feel, precision, and musical depth that connects immediately with discerni [...]

Hubert “Doobie” Powell III is a genre blending independent artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for premium musicianship and emotionally rich live performance. His sound blends neo-soul, jazz forward grooves, and funk, delivered with the kind of feel, precision, and musical depth that connects immediately with discerni [...]