Monday, December 10th, 2018
Dizzy’s Club January 2019 Lineup Announced
New York, NY (December 10, 2018) - Dizzy’s Club kicks off the new year with a stellar lineup showcasing the next generation of jazz stars as well as the music’s most respected artists. Featured performers for the month include trumpeter/vocalist Jumaane Smith (January 3) sharing reimagined renditions of classics by Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima, and Louis Jordan; alto saxophonist Patrick Bartley (January 4) celebrating the music of Cannonball Adderley; Christian Sands (January 5-6) presenting two original programs, first with the Christian Sands Quartet and then with the High Wire Trio showcasing the music of Erroll Garner; Ben Paterson, Rina Yamazaki, and Isaiah J. Thompson (January 14)- the winners of the 2018 Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition; the Oberlin Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble with guest pianist Sullivan Fortner (January 16); vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie (January 22) celebrating the iconic Django Reinhardt and his brand of hot jazz; and Shenel Johns (January 30) honoring American icons Dianne Reeves, Diana Ross, and Dinah Shore, conducted and arranged by David Gibson for 17-piece orchestra.
Friday, December 21st, 2018
Dizzy's Club February 2019 Lineup Announced
New York, NY (December 21, 2018) - Dizzy’s Club offers a number of exclusive shows this February, starting with special guest appearances by Wynton Marsalis and the beloved Sesame Street character, Elmo, in Joe Fielder’s Open Sesame (February 4); the only U.S. performance dates for Brussels Jazz Orchestra & Tutu Puoane (February 11-12); and the album release party and ten year celebration of Allison Miller’s Boom Tic Boom (February 26). In addition, three artists will make their Dizzy’s Club headliner debuts in February - tenor saxophonist María Grand (February 5), pianist John Chin (February 19), and David Binney’s Angelino Quartet (February 21).
Monday, January 7th, 2019
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Jazz at Lincoln Center
New York, NY (January 7, 2018) - Jazz at Lincoln Center will be setting the mood for Valentine’s Day with a weeklong celebration of love and live music in two of the most romantic venues in New York City. In Rose Theater, 2018 NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves (February 15-16) will return to the House of Swing with her effortlessly powerful sound, and broad spectrum of sensual repertoire for the eighth consecutive Valentine’s Day celebration. Joining Reeves is her stellar ensemble - music director and pianist Peter Martin, guitarist Romero Lubambo, bassist Reginald Veal, and drummer Terreon Gully. Freddy Cole Quartet: Songs for Lovers (February 7-10) will kick off the week at Dizzy’s Club, followed by Kim Nalley: Love Songs (February 14-17); a special prix-fixe menu will be offered on Valentine’s Day.
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
Dizzy's Club March 2019 Lineup Announced
New York, NY (February 7, 2019) - The Dizzy’s Club stage showcases the diversity of burgeoning jazz talent today, ranging from students at premier institutions of all ages, women breaking boundaries, to international jazz leaders. Highlights in the month of March include the return of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra (March 21-24) and Renee Rosnes (March 7-10); Lakecia Benjamin as part of Carnegie Hall’s citywide Migrations: The Making of America festival (March 13); The Azar Lawrence Experience (March 1-3); Brubeck Institute Jazz Quartet with special guest Lewis Nash (March 11); New York Youth Symphony Jazz with Ryan Keberle and Matt Holman (March 12); the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra with special guest Marshall Gilkes (March 18); and 12-year old pianist Brandon Goldberg (March 25). The Fat Tuesday tradition continues with A Gotham Kings Mardi Gras Celebration, led by Alphonso Horne on trumpet (March 5).
Monday, March 11th, 2019
Dizzy's Club April 2019 Lineup Announced
New York, NY (March 11, 2019) - During Jazz Appreciation Month, Dizzy’s Club offers 17 unique shows, including opportunities to see members of the esteemed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in an intimate club - JLCO trombonist Elliot Mason with his brother Brad Mason (April 10-11) in a program celebrating the music of Coltrane, Monk and Ellington; as well as alto saxophonist Sherman Irby with trombonist Vincent Gardner (April 12-14). Additional highlights for the month include the Dizzy’s Club debut of the Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Ben Vereen with members of the Juilliard Jazz Ensemble (April 4-7), as well as the album release party for Yotam Silberstein Quartet featuring John Patitucci (April 2-3). The Yale Jazz Ensemble featuring Randy Brecker and Wayne Escoffery (April 15) honors the 80th anniversary of Blue Note and pianist Monty Alexander brings his trio for a weekend blending jazz and the rhythms of the Caribbean (April 18-21). Dizzy’s Club also hosts the winner of the American Pianists Association Competition (April 16) - the competition finalists are Kenny Banks, Jr., Emmet Cohen, Billy Test, David Meder, and Keelan Dimick. The winner will be announced to the public on April 6.