Events Calendar
An Evening with Chris Botti
Wed, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 18, 2026Gold, Platinum and Grammy winning trumpeter successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, and now his first album in more than a decade finds him crossing back, with a small group project focused on acoustic jazz and classic standards.
Marc Seales Quartet with Special Guest Ernie Watts – Album Release Celebration
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 21, 2026Post-bop jazz pianist and University of Washington professor with two-time Grammy winning saxophonist celebrating their new release "People and Places"
Judy Collins
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25, 2026Gold and platinum selling modern-day Renaissance woman esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions. An International treasure!
Stella Cole - It's Magic
New Album Release Celebration
Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Jan 28, 2026Rising vocalist brings new energy to jazz standards, Broadway classics, and the Great American Songbook.
WAR
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1, 2026Funk, jazz, and soul legends with 12 Billboard Top 40 hits plus 17 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards.
The Cookers - Eddie Henderson, David Weiss, Donald Harrison, Azar Lawrence, George Cables, Cecil McBee and Billy Hart
Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 4, 2026All-star septet summons up an aggressive mid ‘60s spirit with a potent collection of expansive post-bop originals marked by all the requisite killer instincts and pyrotechnic playing expected of some of the heaviest hitters on the scene today.
The Stylistics
Thu, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 8, 2026One of the most well-known Philly soul vocal groups with chart-topping hits "You Are Everything," "You’re a Big Girl Now,” “Betcha By Golly Wow,” “Stop, Look, Listen to Your Heart,” and many more!
Bria Skonberg
Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 11, 2026NYC based Canadian JUNO award-winning jazz trumpeter, singer, and songwriter. "Ms. Skonberg has become the shining hope of hot jazz, on the strength of a clarion trumpet style indebted to Louis Armstrong, a smooth purr of a singing voice inspired by Anita O'Day and the wholesome glow of youth." - N. Chinen, NY Times
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15, 2026Composer, singer, and visual artist, passionate about storytelling and exploring connections between vaudeville, blues, folk traditions, theater, jazz, and baroque music. An eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, power dynamics, twists, and humor once described as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings.” -Jessye Norman
Valentine's with Cécile McLorin Salvant
Sat, Feb 14, 2026Composer, singer, and visual artist, passionate about storytelling and exploring connections between vaudeville, blues, folk traditions, theater, jazz, and baroque music. An eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, power dynamics, twists, and humor once described as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings.” -Jessye Norman
Takuya Kuroda
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 18, 2026Touring in support of his new release EVERYDAY, internationally acclaimed Kobe-born/Brooklyn-based trumpeter and composer zig-zags between jazz, post-bop, neo-soul, and groove.
Martha High’s Funky Divas with Fred Wesley & The New JBs
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22, 2026A power-packed funky good time with those who played and sang with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Martha sang on stage with Brown for 40 years, while Fred is the legendary band leader and trombonist of the JBs era in the 1970s, considered the Forefather of Funk while taking funk to the next level with Parliament-Funkadelic.
Lari Basilio
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25, 2026Brazilian guitarist, songwriter and producer. Considered by Guitar World Magazine "one of the most exciting names in instrumental rock" and also described as "one of today's most tasteful guitar virtuosos.”
säje
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1, 20262 x Grammy-winning vocal supergroup! "One of the finest vocal groups you will ever hear in our lifetime. A new gift of voices to reach our generation is right before your eyes…& ears." -Terrill Hanna, Urban Music Scene
Ronnie Baker Brooks Blues In My DNA Album Release Celebration
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4, 2026“In Ronnie Baker Brooks’ powerhouse hands, blues-rock never sounded so outrageous. Soul never sounded so delicious. And the blues never sounded so profound…one of today’s top live performers.” – BLUES MUSIC MAGAZINE
Mindi Abair - 25th Anniversary performing at Jazz Alley
Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 8, 2026Celebrating her 25th year playing Jazz Alley and new album release ("Based on A True Story" - 2025) two-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist/vocalist is a consistent jazz and blues chart-topper
Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita Suba Trio
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11, 2026World – Jazz – Afro – Latin Groove! 7x Grammy-nominated Cuban piano virtuoso Omar Sosa is "...as dazzling a pianist and idea-maker as there is in current Latin jazz and beyond. He's an immense talent, and never ceases to amaze.” - Michael Nastos, Hot House Jazz Magazine
Madeleine Peyroux
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 15, 2026World renowned vocalist, guitarist and songwriter brings her special captivating mix of blues, refined vintage jazz, songs and charming French chanson.
Ruthie Foster
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 18, 20262025 Grammy-winner for best contemporary blues album MILEAGE (2024 release) and 5x Grammy-nominated authentic folk-blues luminary!
Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers
Thu, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 22, 2026Five-time Grammy-winning bassist and founding member of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones... Wooten picked up where Jaco Pastorius left off. The Wooten Brothers are a musical tour-de-force redefining the limits of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and bluegrass.
Richard Bona
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Mar 25, 2026Grammy-winning international bassist, composer and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and vocal gift, he is continuously representing his African origins, the continent's traditions, culture, beauty, and issues. His purpose has turned him into a staple name in world, jazz, and Afropop music.
Kandace Springs
Thu, Mar 26 - Sun, Mar 29, 2026"Kandace Springs is certainly different from many others in the jazz world — a first-rate instrumentalist able to casually throw in quotes from Chopin as if to say 'Yes, I know that stuff too,' yet also able to execute fiery-hot torch tunes that would melt the heart of the most hardened jazz traditionalist.” - Ron Wynn, Nashville Scene
Lakecia Benjamin and Phoenix
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 1, 2026"The 6x Grammy-nominated alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin plays jazz that is sprinkled with the rich flavors of funk and soul she's a crafty traditionalist who remains in step with the rhythms of the young generation." - The New Yorker
True Loves
Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 12, 2026Seattle’s soul outfit of seasoned musicians with swagger-filled fanfare!
Highway 99 All Stars
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15, 2026Created back in 2004 as part of Seattle's award-winning Highway 99 Blues Club, the All Stars boast heavy weight award-winning talent and deliver deeply rooted blues, roots and R&B.
Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles and Coltrane at 100
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19, 2026American jazz pianist/composer and one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts joined by all-star band.
THE BAD PLUS - FINAL TOUR
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22, 2026Legendary alt-jazz group, now in their 22nd year, touring in support of their new release COMPLEX EMOTIONS. Founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone).
Pat Metheny
Side-Eye III+
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26, 2026New Album release Feb. 27th - Side-Eye III+
20x Grammy award-winning guitarist and composer
Living legend!
Karrin Allyson
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29, 2026Five-Time Grammy Nominated singer, pianist Karrin Allyson and her always top-notch players invite you to fall in LOVE, again! With music, life, and maybe even the person sitting next to you — Join us, as Karrin sings classic love songs with a little sass and sense to go along with it.
Martin Taylor and Bruce Forman
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 6, 2026Grammy-nominated, world-renowned British jazz guitarist joins forces with acclaimed America jazz guitarist, educator and bandleader. Two masters of fingerstyle guitar.
Spyro Gyra
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10, 2026Seminal multi-platinum selling and 12x Grammy-nominated acoustic contemporary jazz band
Vincent Ingala
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 13, 2026With nine #1 Billboard hits and twenty-two Top 10 singles this tenor sax man blends contemporary jazz grooves, with soulful, old-school retro vibes
































