Corcoran Holt, bassStacy Dillard, tenor & soprano saxophoneJosh Evans, trumpetAllyn Johnson, pianoQuincy Phillips, drums/djembeCorcoran Holt is a Washington, D.C.–born bassist, composer, arranger, and educator whose roots span West African percussion and jazz tradition. A graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory and Queens [...]

Corcoran Holt, bassStacy Dillard, tenor & soprano saxophoneJosh Evans, trumpetAllyn Johnson, pianoQuincy Phillips, drums/djembeCorcoran Holt is a Washington, D.C.–born bassist, composer, arranger, and educator whose roots span West African percussion and jazz tradition. A graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory and Queens [...]

“They embody all the goodness of today's music...smooth melodies, beautiful instrumentation, and a lot of soul... they will prove to the world with this release that the good guys always win!” - MaysaSpur Of The Moment is a DC area-based jazz and R&B band who has inspired thousands of fans across the world with a vibe that cont [...]

“They embody all the goodness of today's music...smooth melodies, beautiful instrumentation, and a lot of soul... they will prove to the world with this release that the good guys always win!” - MaysaSpur Of The Moment is a DC area-based jazz and R&B band who has inspired thousands of fans across the world with a vibe that cont [...]

“They embody all the goodness of today's music...smooth melodies, beautiful instrumentation, and a lot of soul... they will prove to the world with this release that the good guys always win!” - MaysaSpur Of The Moment is a DC area-based jazz and R&B band who has inspired thousands of fans across the world with a vibe that cont [...]

“They embody all the goodness of today's music...smooth melodies, beautiful instrumentation, and a lot of soul... they will prove to the world with this release that the good guys always win!” - MaysaSpur Of The Moment is a DC area-based jazz and R&B band who has inspired thousands of fans across the world with a vibe that cont [...]

“They embody all the goodness of today's music...smooth melodies, beautiful instrumentation, and a lot of soul... they will prove to the world with this release that the good guys always win!” - MaysaSpur Of The Moment is a DC area-based jazz and R&B band who has inspired thousands of fans across the world with a vibe that cont [...]

“They embody all the goodness of today's music...smooth melodies, beautiful instrumentation, and a lot of soul... they will prove to the world with this release that the good guys always win!” - MaysaSpur Of The Moment is a DC area-based jazz and R&B band who has inspired thousands of fans across the world with a vibe that cont [...]

“Strong and flexible, with a velvety texture and immaculately rounded tones complemented by impeccable enunciation” – New York TimesPatti Austin is a GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B, pop and jazz singer and songwriter. Austin has collaborated with the likes of James Ingram, Steely Dan and Quincy Jones. She made her debut at the Apoll [...]

“Strong and flexible, with a velvety texture and immaculately rounded tones complemented by impeccable enunciation” – New York TimesPatti Austin is a GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B, pop and jazz singer and songwriter. Austin has collaborated with the likes of James Ingram, Steely Dan and Quincy Jones. She made her debut at the Apoll [...]

“Strong and flexible, with a velvety texture and immaculately rounded tones complemented by impeccable enunciation” – New York TimesPatti Austin is a GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B, pop and jazz singer and songwriter. Austin has collaborated with the likes of James Ingram, Steely Dan and Quincy Jones. She made her debut at the Apoll [...]

Join Charles Funn and The Funn Band as they honor the centennial year of the great John Coltrane with a powerful tribute featuring some of his most celebrated compositions and timeless masterpieces.John Coltrane (1926 - 1967) departed this mortal almost 60 years ago; today he remains among us, more alive than ever. His sound contin [...]

Join Charles Funn and The Funn Band as they honor the centennial year of the great John Coltrane with a powerful tribute featuring some of his most celebrated compositions and timeless masterpieces.John Coltrane (1926 - 1967) departed this mortal almost 60 years ago; today he remains among us, more alive than ever. His sound contin [...]

Craig Alston, SaxophoneRodney Kelley Jr., KeyboardsCory Baker, BassSpyda, DrumsCraig Alston and his Syndicate will pay a soulful tribute to the Masters: Grover Washington Jr., George Duke, David Sanborn, Joe Sample & more!Craig Alston is a Baltimore-born multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator best known for his soulful a [...]

Craig Alston, SaxophoneRodney Kelley Jr., KeyboardsCory Baker, BassSpyda, DrumsCraig Alston and his Syndicate will pay a soulful tribute to the Masters: Grover Washington Jr., George Duke, David Sanborn, Joe Sample & more!Craig Alston is a Baltimore-born multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator best known for his soulful a [...]

Angelica Baylor will be celebrating the music of Erykah Badu & Jill Scott at Keystone Korner Baltimore on July 23rd! Bringing all of Erykah & Jill's hits to Keystone including "Tyrone", "Next Lifetime", "On & On", "Didn't Cha Know", "It's Love" ,"The Way", "Golden", "So in Love" and many more! Singer [...]

Angelica Baylor will be celebrating the music of Erykah Badu & Jill Scott at Keystone Korner Baltimore on July 23rd! Bringing all of Erykah & Jill's hits to Keystone including "Tyrone", "Next Lifetime", "On & On", "Didn't Cha Know", "It's Love" ,"The Way", "Golden", "So in Love" and many more! Singer [...]

"Walter Beasley is an anomaly: a successful performing musician who possesses the rare skill of understanding the musical process beyond the intuitive. This special ability enables Walter to communicate with aspiring musicians in a way that removes the sense of mystery that sometimes enshrouds our profession."  - Branford Mars [...]

"Walter Beasley is an anomaly: a successful performing musician who possesses the rare skill of understanding the musical process beyond the intuitive. This special ability enables Walter to communicate with aspiring musicians in a way that removes the sense of mystery that sometimes enshrouds our profession."  - Branford Mars [...]

"Walter Beasley is an anomaly: a successful performing musician who possesses the rare skill of understanding the musical process beyond the intuitive. This special ability enables Walter to communicate with aspiring musicians in a way that removes the sense of mystery that sometimes enshrouds our profession."  - Branford Mars [...]

"Walter Beasley is an anomaly: a successful performing musician who possesses the rare skill of understanding the musical process beyond the intuitive. This special ability enables Walter to communicate with aspiring musicians in a way that removes the sense of mystery that sometimes enshrouds our profession."  - Branford Mars [...]

"Walter Beasley is an anomaly: a successful performing musician who possesses the rare skill of understanding the musical process beyond the intuitive. This special ability enables Walter to communicate with aspiring musicians in a way that removes the sense of mystery that sometimes enshrouds our profession."  - Branford Mars [...]

"Walter Beasley is an anomaly: a successful performing musician who possesses the rare skill of understanding the musical process beyond the intuitive. This special ability enables Walter to communicate with aspiring musicians in a way that removes the sense of mystery that sometimes enshrouds our profession."  - Branford Mars [...]

Branford Marsalis, saxophoneGeoffrey Keezer, pianoBarry Stephenson, bassJustin Faulkner, drumsSaxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. The NEA Jazz Master, GRAMMY Award-winner, and Tony and EMMY Award nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchest [...]

Branford Marsalis, saxophoneGeoffrey Keezer, pianoBarry Stephenson, bassJustin Faulkner, drumsSaxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most influential and revered figures in contemporary music. The NEA Jazz Master, GRAMMY Award-winner, and Tony and EMMY Award nominee is equally at home performing concertos with symphony orchest [...]

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 [...]

Nduduzo Makhathini, pianoZwelakhe Duma Bell Pier, bassKabelo Mokhatla, drumsThe Great South African Jazz Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini and his trio have announced the June 26th release of The Myth We Choose, his fourth Blue Note album. The album is introduced today with the release of the stunning the lead track “Kuzodlula” [...]

Nduduzo Makhathini, pianoZwelakhe Duma Bell Pier, bassKabelo Mokhatla, drumsThe Great South African Jazz Pianist Nduduzo Makhathini and his trio have announced the June 26th release of The Myth We Choose, his fourth Blue Note album. The album is introduced today with the release of the stunning the lead track “Kuzodlul [...]

“...[Made With Love is] some of the most explosive jazz-funk around, combining hard bop, hip-hop, rock, and go-go into a high-energy swirl that aims to get you up out of your seat and keep you there…. Get up with it, as Miles Davis would say.” – Philip Freeman, StereogumBaltimore's Lafayette Gilchrist is a jazz pianist, but when hi [...]

“...[Made With Love is] some of the most explosive jazz-funk around, combining hard bop, hip-hop, rock, and go-go into a high-energy swirl that aims to get you up out of your seat and keep you there…. Get up with it, as Miles Davis would say.” – Philip Freeman, StereogumBaltimore's Lafayette Gilchrist is a jazz pianist, but when hi [...]

Eric Darius, saxophoneNicolas Barboza, guitarJaCobe Ray, keyboardsDavid Dyson, bassMarcus Thomas, drumsWith his iconic, signature jump and crowd captivating energy throughout his world-renowned live performances, Billboard chart-topping, American saxophonist, songwriter, producer, educator and performer, Eric Darius fearlessly push [...]

With his iconic, signature jump and crowd captivating energy throughout his world-renowned live performances, Billboard chart-topping, American saxophonist, songwriter, producer, educator and performer, Eric Darius fearlessly pushes all musical boundaries while innovatively fusing Jazz with elements of R&B, Hip-Hop, Funk, Pop, [...]

Eric Darius, saxophoneNicolas Barboza, guitarJaCobe Ray, keyboardsDavid Dyson, bassMarcus Thomas, drumsWith his iconic, signature jump and crowd captivating energy throughout his world-renowned live performances, Billboard chart-topping, American saxophonist, songwriter, producer, educator and performer, Eric Darius fearlessly push [...]