Dimitriou's Jazz Alley Seattle, WA

Guitarist Bill Frisell is widely known as one of the most versatile players in jazz history, despite possessing an always instantly recognizable warm, bell-like tone on his instrument, no matter what he happens to be playing.

Each year, Monterey Jazz Festival brings together 21 of the most accomplished high school jazz musicians from across the country to form an all-star touring jazz orchestra. The Next Generation Jazz Orchestra meets each summer to rehearse with Education Director Paul Contos before embarking on a domestic or international tour!

Touring in support of their new release and first in seven years, 33 1/3, Acoustic Alchemy have spent thirty years making music and in that time they have received droves of critical acclaim for their albums and three Grammy nominations.

Ageless East Bay music pioneers blend blues, rock and funk!

Grammy Award-winning producer and vocalist Steve Tyrell is the definition of a renaissance man and romance crooner. In his nearly five decades in the music business, he has achieved success as a singer, songwriter, producer, music supervisor, and most recently, radio host.

Worldwide legendary percussionist, an artist who broke down the barriers between Smooth Jazz, Salsa, Latin Jazz and contemporary music. His name has been synonymous in the music industry for more than 50 years.

Mulitple Grammy winning jazz guitarist and pianist - a dynamic jazz collaboration!

“Combining revered Gullah kinship with a jazz sensibility, Ranky Tanky accentuates the spirituality connected to the ring, shouts and praise houses, proposing a modern rendition of their ancestral music.” – All About Jazz

Touring in support of their new release "Good Time." (July 12)

Grammy-Award winning Master conguero and the West Coast's foremost Latin jazz bandleader blends jazz, Latin, soul and more with his 7-piece band.

Former member of Prince and the New Power Generation, bandleader Philip Lassiter is a household name in the music industry and 7-time Grammy award winning arranger. This is his LA-based 13 piece soul band!

Soulful and passionate Grammy-winning tenor saxophonist

"Gritty yet elegant piano pounder with a bluesy voice and witty songwriting. Her albums mine the New Orleans R&B and soul traditions, and Ball carries that torch with a sure sense of swing."
- Time Out, Chicago

Blessed with “a voice of phenomenal beauty” (Stephen Holden, New York Times), Jane Monheit has had plenty of milestone moments in establishing herself as one of today’s best and most important vocalist-musicians.

- Monk Interntaional Jazz Competition Winner -
From his beginnings as one of Chicago’s most thrilling trumpeters, to his current status as an internationally renowned musician, composer and bandleader, Marquis Hill has worked tirelessly to break down the barriers that divide musical genres: contemporary and classic jazz, hip-hop, R&B, Chicago house to neo-soul.

The award-winning, hard-touring, guitar slinger and singer Ana Popovic is back on the road promoting her new album 'Like It On Top', that focuses on empowered, successful, inspiring female role models. Like It On Top opened #2 at the iTunes most downloaded US blues albums. The album peaked at #2 of the Billboard Top Selling blues albums chart.

While Grammy and Emmy nominated arranger and trumpeter Greg Adams will forever be renowned as a co-founder of the legendary Tower of Power, it’s exciting to note that his equally explosive ensemble East Bay Soul is quickly closing in on its first decade of kickin’ recordings and performances. The brass fired ensemble’s stirringly eclectic latest album CONVERSATION has it all and, per its title, connects on many emotional levels.

Contemporary jazz pianist and composer touring in support of her new release ECHO

Raw and unflinching trance blues singer and guitarist - 16x Blues Music Award Nominated

Maceo Parker: his name is synonymous with funky music, his pedigree impeccable; his band: the tightest little funk orchestra on earth. He’s played with every leader of funk, he started with James Brown, then he joined the Mothership with George Clinton and of course played his ongoing part in Prince's tours. He's the living, breathing pulse that connects the history of funk in one golden thread.

“There are not many pianists with whom he can be compared. There are touches of wizardry that remind of jazz and rock, yet he has the technical fluidity of a classical craftsman. There is a charisma about him that generated a standing ovation with the audience yelling for more.” - Portland Oregonian

One of the most internationally successful Brazilian artists of all time, Mendes has recorded more than 35 albums and is a three-time Grammy Award winner. Producer, composer, keyboardist and vocalist, Mendes’ influence on the music industry has spanned five-decades and continues to evolve.

Legendary horn driven urban soul music

19-Time Grammy Nominee, 4-Time Grammy Winner, world renowned guitarist & recording artist

Hot Club of Cowtown: An Austin-based trio that specializes in Western swing, its members have been musical ambassadors for the U.S. State Department, played Lincoln Center and been inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame. Their latest album, "What Makes Bob Holler," is a tribute to the late Bob Wills, the so-called King of Western Swing.

These two world-renowned jazz stars team up for the first time as their new CD's share a common theme: unforgettable film songs. Callaway’s focus is mostly on the iconic gems from the 30’s and 40’s, while Tierney lends her imagination to beloved contemporary classics.

Touring in support of his new release "SlipCover" Grammy-winning songwriter and singer Jimmy Webb is known worldwide as a master of his trade since his first platinum hit “The Worst That Could Happen.” Other hits include: “Up, Up and Away,” “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “All I Know” and “MacArthur Park.”

10x Grammy-winning vocalese sensations, The Manhattan Trasnfer explore a cappella, vocalese, swing, standards, Brazilian jazz, rhythm and blues, and pop music with their latest release "The Junction."

American jazz and blues singer-songwriter touring in support of her new release "Anthem"

Twice Grammy-nominated acoustic guitar legend known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music, and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies

Four-time Grammy nominee and multi-platinum selling sultry sax-man with over three million albums sold!

Heroes of funk who deliver a superb, high-energy show with electrifying choreography, glistening six-part vocal harmonies, and a dash of humor

Famous tap dancer, choreographer, and actor Savion Glover is the epitome of a living legend.