Rick Braun plays Chuck Mangione Saturday, October 24, 20266:00 & 8:30 PM Rick Braun pours his creative soul into his first-ever tribute project dedicated to the music and memory of the legendary Chuck Mangione.
Gerald Albright Saturday, November 14, 20266:00 & 8:30 PM Multi-GRAMMY® nominated saxophonist Gerald Albright returns to the MCG Jazz stage with his 24th career project Hot Chocolate, "a project designed for musicality, fun, unique grooves, and ingredients for the soul!"
John Scofield's "Electrospective" featuring Oteil Burbridge, Larry Goldings & Adam Deitch Friday, November 20, 20267:00 & 9:30 PM Scofield and his stellar band of colleagues look back at many of his now classic fusion groove compositions through a new lens.
Stella Cole “Christmas Dreaming” Saturday, December 5, 20266:00 & 8:30 PM With a voice that bridges generations, powerhouse vocalist Stella Cole celebrates the holiday season this December with a fresh interpretation of classic repertoire.
Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Salsa Navidad Saturday, December 19, 20266:00 & 8:30 PM Spanish Harlem Orchestra celebrates their 25th anniversary with a vibrant new project that captures the spirit of the holidays through authentic Puerto Rican rhythms.
José James Sings Sinatrawith the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Saturday, January 30, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM Celebrated jazz vocalist José James explores the legacy of one of the greatest American voices of all time alongside the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra.
Billy Childs 70th Birthday Bandwith Sean Jones, Steve Wilson, Matt Penman and Ari Hoenig Saturday, March 6, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM One of the foremost American composers of his era, pianist Billy Childs celebrates his 70th birthday with an all-star band.
Artist-in-Residence Benny Benack III“The Magic of Manhattan” Saturday, March 20, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM Benack hosts an elegant Jazz-inspired affair highlighting songs and artists along the way that made New York City simply the place to be.
Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets Celebrate Weather Report Saturday, April 10, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM The renowned Yellowjackets and one-of-a-kind vocalist Kurt Elling honor one of jazz history’s most influential ensembles.
Arturo Sandoval Saturday, April 24, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM Ten-time GRAMMY® winner and Dizzy Gillespie protégé Arturo Sandoval is considered the world’s foremost guardian of Afro-Cuban jazz trumpet and flugelhorn and one of the most brilliant and multifaceted musicians of our time.
Django Festival All-Stars with Anat Cohen Saturday, May 15, 20276:00 & 8:30 PM The Django Festival Allstars bring the music of 20s and 30s Paris to the present day, joining forces with esteemed clarinetist Anat Cohen to carry forward the Gypsy jazz tradition.
