Award-winning alto saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins burst onto the musical scene in 2020 with his critically acclaimed debut, Omega. October 2024 saw the release of Wilkins’ third album, Blues Blood. Accolades, awards, and critical acclaim have followed with each of Wilkins’ album releases. Omega was named the best new jazz release by The New York Times and best debut jazz album by NPR. […]
Two-time Latin Grammy-winner Antonio Rey (Spain) is widely regarded as one of the top flamenco guitarists of his generation. He is lauded for his stunning virtuosity, impeccable tone, and his lush and soulful compositions. Also, he has won many of Spain’s most prestigious guitar competitions and received numerous awards. For example, Spain’s National Guitar Award, shared by the […]
“Nakai is creating… a body of work that could be considered as modern as classical music.” – Focus Magazine R. Carlos Nakai is widely considered the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute. Also, he is the only American Native performer performing in the Indigenous genre to achieve a Platinum Record. His Canyon Trilogy has sold over 1 […]
Altan is celebrating forty years on the road, bringing their native music to world-renowned stages. They have played Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Dublin’s National Concert Hall. They have also played the famous Glastonbury Festival, Tradfest Temple Bar in Dublin, and Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany. Building on this history, their latest album, 2024’s Donegal, has […]
John Oates is celebrating twenty-five years as an accomplished solo recording artist. John celebrated this milestone by releasing his newest project, 2025’s self-titled album Oates. Oates is a co-founder of the most successful duo in rock history, Hall & Oates. Thus, he is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The American Songwriters Hall […]
In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for over thirty years. There, the band’s big sound is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago blues gets. It’s fueled by Lil’ Ed’s gloriously rollicking slide work and deep blues string bending, along with his rough-edged, soulful […]
Sarah Morris brings her crystalline voice and award-winning Americana songwriting, pairing technical precision with emotional depth that lingers. Here, her stories have been honed from conservatory training to national stages. Molly Dean joins the evening with a genre-blending approach that mixes folk, indie, and singer-songwriter influences. Additionally, Molly will share songs from her latest release Interwoven. Together, […]
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal art figures. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three. There, his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his “nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he’s above any […]
Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. The multi-Grammy nominee is beloved and honored worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory songs. Additionally, she is celebrated for her winning, engaging personality. The Chicago Tribune says, “Copeland is the greatest female blues vocalist working today. […]
“A potent set of fierce folk blues… joyous and triumphant” – Living Blues According to Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis, his new, first-ever solo acoustic album, 2024’s Naked Truth is […]
Here, esperanza performs songs from all eight of her previous albums, songs from current releases, plus a special preview of her forthcoming project. She emphasizes simplicity and intimacy of voice, bass, and songs in this special configuration of two musicians and two dancers. Born in 1984 in Portland, Oregon, esperanza spalding is an eaabibacliitoti* artist. She trained […]
Marc Ribot, guitar Sebastian Steinberg, bass (Soul Coughing) Chad Taylor, drums Briggan Krauss, saxophone (Sexmob) Marc Ribot was never suited to play straight jazz. Ribot realized that in his 20s while trying to bop with veteran organist Jack McDuff. But Ribot soon found his calling—and the core of his mission, really—both in the city’s melting […]
