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 [...]

“[Prieto's music is] a marvel of acrobatic musicianship” — The New York TimesDafnis Prieto, drumsPeter Apfelbaum, woodwindsMartin Bejerano, pianoRicky Rodríguez, electric bass25 years after his arrival in New York, the GRAMMY-winning and Latin GRAMMY-nominated drummer, composer, and MacArthur Fellow Da [...]

“[Prieto's music is] a marvel of acrobatic musicianship” — The New York TimesDafnis Prieto, drumsPeter Apfelbaum, woodwindsMartin Bejerano, pianoRicky Rodríguez, electric bass25 years after his arrival in New York, the GRAMMY-winning and Latin GRAMMY-nominated drummer, composer, and MacArthur Fellow Da [...]

"[G. Thomas Allen] is listed as a "Rising Star” in the New Jersey Jazz Society on the heels of winning the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Jazz Competition. Recognized as the first and only male in history, to hold the prestigious SASSY Award" – Downbeat MagazineG. Thomas Allen, vocalsBrent Griffin, Jr., saxophoneAndrew Toom [...]

"[G. Thomas Allen] is listed as a "Rising Star” in the New Jersey Jazz Society on the heels of winning the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Jazz Competition. Recognized as the first and only male in history, to hold the prestigious SASSY Award" – Downbeat MagazineG. Thomas Allen, vocalsBrent Griffin, Jr., saxophoneAndrew Toom [...]

Formed in Atlanta by the female trio of Tabitha Duncan, Athena Cage and LaVonn Battle, Kut Klose was a trio of gifted vocalists with tremendous promise, shaped and supported by Keith Sweat, whose music continues to define sultry '90s R&B. Kut Klose specialize in a sassy brand of urban R&B pop, primarily mounted on thei [...]

Formed in Atlanta by the female trio of Tabitha Duncan, Athena Cage and LaVonn Battle, Kut Klose was a trio of gifted vocalists with tremendous promise, shaped and supported by Keith Sweat, whose music continues to define sultry '90s R&B. Kut Klose specialize in a sassy brand of urban R&B pop, primarily mounted on thei [...]

Formed in Atlanta by the female trio of Tabitha Duncan, Athena Cage and LaVonn Battle, Kut Klose was a trio of gifted vocalists with tremendous promise, shaped and supported by Keith Sweat, whose music continues to define sultry '90s R&B. Kut Klose specialize in a sassy brand of urban R&B pop, primarily mounted on thei [...]

Cindy Blackman Santana, drumsAurelien Budynek, guitarBenny Rietveld, bassOscar Williams, keyboardSpecial Guest Ravi Coltrane, saxophoneCindy Blackman Santana celebrates the release of her new album Coherence, a once-in-a-lifetime journey combining jazz, rock, fusion, & spirituality. As a virtuoso drummer, bandleader, musician, [...]

Cindy Blackman Santana, drumsAurelien Budynek, guitarBenny Rietveld, bassOscar Williams, keyboardSpecial Guest Ravi Coltrane, saxophoneCindy Blackman Santana celebrates the release of her new album Coherence, a once-in-a-lifetime journey combining jazz, rock, fusion, & spirituality. As a virtuoso drummer, bandleader, musician, [...]

Cindy Blackman Santana, drumsAurelien Budynek, guitarBenny Rietveld, bassOscar Williams, keyboardSpecial Guest Ravi Coltrane, saxophoneCindy Blackman Santana celebrates the release of her new album Coherence, a once-in-a-lifetime journey combining jazz, rock, fusion, & spirituality. As a virtuoso drummer, bandleader, musician, [...]

Cindy Blackman Santana, drumsAurelien Budynek, guitarBenny Rietveld, bassOscar Williams, keyboardSpecial Guest Ravi Coltrane, saxophoneCindy Blackman Santana celebrates the release of her new album Coherence, a once-in-a-lifetime journey combining jazz, rock, fusion, & spirituality. As a virtuoso drummer, bandleader, musician, [...]

Cindy Blackman Santana, drumsAurelien Budynek, guitarBenny Rietveld, bassOscar Williams, keyboardSpecial Guest Ravi Coltrane, saxophoneCindy Blackman Santana celebrates the release of her new album Coherence, a once-in-a-lifetime journey combining jazz, rock, fusion, & spirituality. As a virtuoso drummer, bandleader, musician, [...]

Cindy Blackman Santana, drumsAurelien Budynek, guitarBenny Rietveld, bassOscar Williams, keyboardSpecial Guest Ravi Coltrane, saxophoneCindy Blackman Santana celebrates the release of her new album Coherence, a once-in-a-lifetime journey combining jazz, rock, fusion, & spirituality. As a virtuoso drummer, bandleader, musician, [...]

"This is straight-ahead jazz at its best, with a forthright approach to well chosen material, supported by first rate soloists and a rock-solid rhythm section." - Peter Westbrook, jazzreview.comLarry Brown, pianoKent Miller, bassGreg Holloway, drumsThad Wilson, trumpetPeter Fraize, tenor SaxophonePianist Larry Brown leads one of th [...]

"This is straight-ahead jazz at its best, with a forthright approach to well chosen material, supported by first rate soloists and a rock-solid rhythm section." - Peter Westbrook, jazzreview.comLarry Brown, pianoKent Miller, bassGreg Holloway, drumsThad Wilson, trumpetPeter Fraize, tenor SaxophonePianist Larry Brown leads one of th [...]

Karen Briggs, violinLuke Carlos O'Reilly, pianoGerald Veasley, bassTim Hutson, drumsCurrently regarded by many as one of the most legendary violinists of our time, Karen Briggs has developed an impressive career as an early elite in the evolution of the contemporary violin. Having been heard mostly in [...]

Karen Briggs, violinLuke Carlos O'Reilly, pianoGerald Veasley, bassTim Hutson, drumsCurrently regarded by many as one of the most legendary violinists of our time, Karen Briggs has developed an impressive career as an early elite in the evolution of the contemporary violin. Having been heard mostly in [...]

“‘Abstractions,’ released in 2021, is the product of this synergy — a sonic journey through jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, infused with their mutual respect for craftsmanship and storytelling.” - Chris Campbell, WDET 101.9 FMFusing soul, funk, and jazz with a hip-hop perspective, Detroit-area native Lorenzo “Zo!” Ferguson ad [...]

“‘Abstractions,’ released in 2021, is the product of this synergy — a sonic journey through jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, infused with their mutual respect for craftsmanship and storytelling.” - Chris Campbell, WDET 101.9 FMFusing soul, funk, and jazz with a hip-hop perspective, Detroit-area native Lorenzo “Zo!” Ferguson ad [...]

“Divas of Soul” Tribute to Angela Winbush, Alicia Keys & Toni Braxton featuring Angelica Baylor & Mia SamonePerforming your favorite songs including “You Don’t Have to Cry”, “Angel”, “Your Smile”, ”No One”, “A Woman’s Worth”, ”You Don’t Know My Name”, ”If I Ain’t Got You”, “He Wasn’t Man Enough”, “Seven Whole Days”, ”Love S [...]

“Divas of Soul” Tribute to Angela Winbush, Alicia Keys & Toni Braxton featuring Angelica Baylor & Mia SamonePerforming your favorite songs including “You Don’t Have to Cry”, “Angel”, “Your Smile”, ”No One”, “A Woman’s Worth”, ”You Don’t Know My Name”, ”If I Ain’t Got You”, “He Wasn’t Man Enough”, “Seven Whole Days”, ”Love S [...]

“Divas of Soul” Tribute to Angela Winbush, Alicia Keys & Toni Braxton featuring Angelica Baylor & Mia SamonePerforming your favorite songs including “You Don’t Have to Cry”, “Angel”, “Your Smile”, ”No One”, “A Woman’s Worth”, ”You Don’t Know My Name”, ”If I Ain’t Got You”, “He Wasn’t Man Enough”, “Seven Whole Days”, ”Love S [...]

World-renowned spaced out big band, The Sun Ra Arkestra, touches down in Baltimore to take us on a spiritual and sonic journey featuring a mix of classic Sun Ra compositions and arrangements, alongside a selection of tunes deeply rooted in the spirit of Sun Ra. We advise you to get your costumes ready in advance to turn this “Hallo [...]

World-renowned spaced out big band, The Sun Ra Arkestra, touches down in Baltimore to take us on a spiritual and sonic journey featuring a mix of classic Sun Ra compositions and arrangements, alongside a selection of tunes deeply rooted in the spirit of Sun Ra. We advise you to get your costumes ready in advance to turn this “Hallo [...]

World-renowned spaced out big band, The Sun Ra Arkestra, touches down in Baltimore to take us on a spiritual and sonic journey featuring a mix of classic Sun Ra compositions and arrangements, alongside a selection of tunes deeply rooted in the spirit of Sun Ra. We advise you to get your costumes ready in advance to turn this “Hallo [...]