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 [...]

The Jones Girls featuring Shirley Jones with Bridget Johnson & Anissa HargroveThe Jones Girls—Shirley, Brenda, and Valorie—were a powerhouse R&B trio whose harmonies defined the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hailing from Detroit, they started as backup singers for icons like Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, and Teddy Penderg [...]

The Jones Girls featuring Shirley Jones with Bridget Johnson & Anissa HargroveThe Jones Girls—Shirley, Brenda, and Valorie—were a powerhouse R&B trio whose harmonies defined the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hailing from Detroit, they started as backup singers for icons like Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, and Teddy Penderg [...]

The Jones Girls featuring Shirley Jones with Bridget Johnson & Anissa HargroveThe Jones Girls—Shirley, Brenda, and Valorie—were a powerhouse R&B trio whose harmonies defined the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hailing from Detroit, they started as backup singers for icons like Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, and Teddy Penderg [...]

"An Evening of Soul" A Tribute to Gladys Knight & Patti LabellePerformed by phenomenal vocalists Lanesha Alexander (Gladys Knight) & Brigette Johnson (Patti LaBelle)!A seven-time Grammy Award-winner Gladys Knight, also known as “The Empress of Soul”, is truly an icon in the music industry. Beautiful, sim [...]

"An Evening of Soul" A Tribute to Gladys Knight & Patti LabellePerformed by phenomenal vocalists Lanesha Alexander (Gladys Knight) & Brigette Johnson (Patti LaBelle)!A seven-time Grammy Award-winner Gladys Knight, also known as “The Empress of Soul”, is truly an icon in the music industry. Beautiful, sim [...]

"...a perfectly combustible electric-acoustic outfit whose smart, often challenging and unpredictable compositions draw from fusion, postbop and contemporary jazz.” — Jazz TimesRussell Ferrante [Piano & Synthesizers]Bob Mintzer [Woodwinds & EWI]Will Kennedy [Drums]Dane Alderson [Bass]Throughout their storied 43-year hi [...]

"...a perfectly combustible electric-acoustic outfit whose smart, often challenging and unpredictable compositions draw from fusion, postbop and contemporary jazz.” — Jazz TimesRussell Ferrante [Piano & Synthesizers]Bob Mintzer [Woodwinds & EWI]Will Kennedy [Drums]Dane Alderson [Bass]Throughout their storied 43-year hi [...]

"...a perfectly combustible electric-acoustic outfit whose smart, often challenging and unpredictable compositions draw from fusion, postbop and contemporary jazz.” — Jazz TimesRussell Ferrante [Piano & Synthesizers]Bob Mintzer [Woodwinds & EWI]Will Kennedy [Drums]Dane Alderson [Bass]Throughout their storied 43-year hi [...]

"...a perfectly combustible electric-acoustic outfit whose smart, often challenging and unpredictable compositions draw from fusion, postbop and contemporary jazz.” — Jazz TimesRussell Ferrante [Piano & Synthesizers]Bob Mintzer [Woodwinds & EWI]Will Kennedy [Drums]Dane Alderson [Bass]Throughout their storied 43-year hi [...]

"...a perfectly combustible electric-acoustic outfit whose smart, often challenging and unpredictable compositions draw from fusion, postbop and contemporary jazz.” — Jazz TimesRussell Ferrante [Piano & Synthesizers]Bob Mintzer [Woodwinds & EWI]Will Kennedy [Drums]Dane Alderson [Bass]Throughout their storied 43-year hi [...]

"...a perfectly combustible electric-acoustic outfit whose smart, often challenging and unpredictable compositions draw from fusion, postbop and contemporary jazz.” — Jazz TimesRussell Ferrante [Piano & Synthesizers]Bob Mintzer [Woodwinds & EWI]Will Kennedy [Drums]Dane Alderson [Bass]Throughout their storied 43-year hi [...]

Curtis Harmon (drums)James Lloyd (keyboards)Tony Watson (saxophone)Elec Simon (percussion)Stacey Richardson (vocals)  Carolyn Brewer (keyboards & vocals)John Hall (bass)With more than 40 years of performing under their belts, Pieces of a Dream has built an impressive legacy of innovation and eclecticism – talents that [...]

Curtis Harmon (drums)James Lloyd (keyboards)Tony Watson (saxophone)Elec Simon (percussion)Stacey Richardson (vocals)  Carolyn Brewer (keyboards & vocals)John Hall (bass)With more than 40 years of performing under their belts, Pieces of a Dream has built an impressive legacy of innovation and eclecticism – talents that [...]

Curtis Harmon (drums)James Lloyd (keyboards)Tony Watson (saxophone)Elec Simon (percussion)Stacey Richardson (vocals)  Carolyn Brewer (keyboards & vocals)John Hall (bass)With more than 40 years of performing under their belts, Pieces of a Dream has built an impressive legacy of innovation and eclecticism – talents that [...]

Curtis Harmon (drums)James Lloyd (keyboards)Tony Watson (saxophone)Elec Simon (percussion)Stacey Richardson (vocals)  Carolyn Brewer (keyboards & vocals)John Hall (bass)With more than 40 years of performing under their belts, Pieces of a Dream has built an impressive legacy of innovation and eclecticism – talents that [...]

Curtis Harmon (drums)James Lloyd (keyboards)Tony Watson (saxophone)Elec Simon (percussion)Stacey Richardson (vocals)  Carolyn Brewer (keyboards & vocals)John Hall (bass)With more than 40 years of performing under their belts, Pieces of a Dream has built an impressive legacy of innovation and eclecticism – talents that [...]

Curtis Harmon (drums)James Lloyd (keyboards)Tony Watson (saxophone)Elec Simon (percussion)Stacey Richardson (vocals)  Carolyn Brewer (keyboards & vocals)John Hall (bass)With more than 40 years of performing under their belts, Pieces of a Dream has built an impressive legacy of innovation and eclecticism – talents that [...]

“Raw, underground, and chaotic…one of modern jazz music’s most audacious futurists.”- PitchforkKassa Overall (lead vocals & drums)Emilio Modeste (saxophone)Matt Wong (piano & rhodes)Bendji Allonce (percussion)Rashaan Carter (bass)If you’re trying to understand the future of jazz, turn your attention to Kassa Overall. Overal [...]

“Raw, underground, and chaotic…one of modern jazz music’s most audacious futurists.”- PitchforkKassa Overall (lead vocals & drums)Emilio Modeste (saxophone)Matt Wong (piano & rhodes)Bendji Allonce (percussion)Rashaan Carter (bass)If you’re trying to understand the future of jazz, turn your attention to Kassa Overall. Overal [...]

“Raw, underground, and chaotic…one of modern jazz music’s most audacious futurists.”- PitchforkKassa Overall (lead vocals & drums)Emilio Modeste (saxophone)Matt Wong (piano & rhodes)Bendji Allonce (percussion)Rashaan Carter (bass)If you’re trying to understand the future of jazz, turn your attention to Kassa Overall. Overal [...]

Keith Killgo [drums & vocals]Joe Hall [bass]Roberto Villeda [keys]Paul Spires [vocals]Thad Wilson [trumpet]Tom O’Grady [keys & trombone]Marshall Keys [saxophone]Sean Anthony [percussion]Charles Wright [guitar]Celebrating the 50th anniversary of THE BLACKBYRDS' Billboard Hot 100 & Hot Soul Singles chart topper “Rock [...]

Keith Killgo [drums & vocals]Joe Hall [bass]Roberto Villeda [keys]Paul Spires [vocals]Thad Wilson [trumpet]Tom O’Grady [keys & trombone]Marshall Keys [saxophone]Sean Anthony [percussion]Charles Wright [guitar]Celebrating the 50th anniversary of THE BLACKBYRDS' Billboard Hot 100 & Hot Soul Singles chart topper “Rock [...]

Keith Killgo [drums & vocals]Joe Hall [bass]Roberto Villeda [keys]Paul Spires [vocals]Thad Wilson [trumpet]Tom O’Grady [keys & trombone]Marshall Keys [saxophone]Sean Anthony [percussion]Charles Wright [guitar]Celebrating the 50th anniversary of THE BLACKBYRDS' Billboard Hot 100 & Hot Soul Singles chart topper “Rock [...]

Keith Killgo [drums & vocals]Joe Hall [bass]Roberto Villeda [keys]Paul Spires [vocals]Thad Wilson [trumpet]Tom O’Grady [keys & trombone]Marshall Keys [saxophone]Sean Anthony [percussion]Charles Wright [guitar]Celebrating the 50th anniversary of THE BLACKBYRDS' Billboard Hot 100 & Hot Soul Singles chart topper “Rock [...]

Music and spirituality have always been intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator, and activist Sean Jones. He has performed at and/or with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis ensemble, SFJAZZ Collective, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, [...]

Music and spirituality have always been intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator, and activist Sean Jones. He has performed at and/or with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis ensemble, SFJAZZ Collective, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, [...]

Music and spirituality have always been intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator, and activist Sean Jones. He has performed at and/or with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis ensemble, SFJAZZ Collective, Jimmy Heath, Frank Foster, Nancy Wilson, Dianne Reeves, [...]

Geno Marriott is an American jazz musician, producer, and entrepreneur. Known in music circles as “GMusic”, he is the bandleader of the popular Washington, DC area contemporary smooth jazz group “The Spirit of Jazz.” The group also includes Kevin Carter, Tony Brown, Patrick Clark and Ralph “Bubbie” Jackson. The Spirit of Jazz has g [...]

Geno Marriott is an American jazz musician, producer, and entrepreneur. Known in music circles as “GMusic”, he is the bandleader of the popular Washington, DC area contemporary smooth jazz group “The Spirit of Jazz.” The group also includes Kevin Carter, Tony Brown, Patrick Clark and Ralph “Bubbie” Jackson. The Spirit of Jazz has g [...]

Groove Stu is deeply rooted in the timeless traditions of soul, funk, and R&B, while fearlessly carving out their own unique path in the contemporary music scene. Channeling influences from iconic acts such as D'Angelo, Chaka Khan, The Isley Brothers, Earth Wind and Fire, Prince, and Mint Condition, Groove Stu brings back the a [...]

Groove Stu is deeply rooted in the timeless traditions of soul, funk, and R&B, while fearlessly carving out their own unique path in the contemporary music scene. Channeling influences from iconic acts such as D'Angelo, Chaka Khan, The Isley Brothers, Earth Wind and Fire, Prince, and Mint Condition, Groove Stu brings back the a [...]

After touring with stars like Bobby Caldwell, Gino Vannelli, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Smokey Robinson and two time Grammy Winning Diane Schuur, Patrick Lamb is one of the most exciting break out smooth jazz artists on the scene, with five albums and three Top 5 hits on the Billboard chart under his belt, including the acclaimed "Soul Ti [...]

After touring with stars like Bobby Caldwell, Gino Vannelli, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Smokey Robinson and two time Grammy Winning Diane Schuur, Patrick Lamb is one of the most exciting break out smooth jazz artists on the scene, with five albums and three Top 5 hits on the Billboard chart under his belt, including the acclaimed "Soul Ti [...]

After touring with stars like Bobby Caldwell, Gino Vannelli, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Smokey Robinson and two time Grammy Winning Diane Schuur, Patrick Lamb is one of the most exciting break out smooth jazz artists on the scene, with five albums and three Top 5 hits on the Billboard chart under his belt, including the acclaimed "Soul Ti [...]

Angelica Baylor will be celebrating the music of Erykah Badu & Jill Scott at Keystone Korner Baltimore on September 27th! 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! S [...]

Angelica Baylor will be celebrating the music of Erykah Badu & Jill Scott at Keystone Korner Baltimore on September 27th! 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! S [...]

Angelica Baylor will be celebrating the music of Erykah Badu & Jill Scott at Keystone Korner Baltimore on September 27th! 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! S [...]

Join award-winning saxophonist Shola Iyiola for an unforgettable evening as he takes the stage at Keystone Korner once again. Celebrating the release of his latest album, “Unstoppable”, Shola will captivate audiences with his soulful melodies and dynamic energy. This night is more than just a concert—it's an experience that showcas [...]

Join award-winning saxophonist Shola Iyiola for an unforgettable evening as he takes the stage at Keystone Korner once again. Celebrating the release of his latest album, “Unstoppable”, Shola will captivate audiences with his soulful melodies and dynamic energy. This night is more than just a concert—it's an experience that showcas [...]