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Sullivan Fortner

4 concerts

New Orleans-born pianist Sullivan Fortner, based in NYC, is renowned for sophisticated post-bop jazz. He won the Cole Porter Fellowship and released acclaimed works like "Aria" and "Moments Preserved." Fortner collaborated with artists such as Cécile McLorin Salvant, Paul Simon, and Kurt Elling, and is celebrated for his lyrical piano style and work with jazz icons like Roy Hargrove.

Billy Childs

2 concerts

Billy Childs, a Los Angeles-born jazz pianist and composer, blends jazz, soul, pop, and classical music. Known for collaborating with artists like Freddie Hubbard, Dianne Reeves, and Yo-Yo Ma, he has won multiple Grammys including for "Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro" and "Rebirth." His classical commissions include works for top orchestras. Notable albums include "Take for Example This..." and "Winds of Change," and his influential career is marked by awards like the Doris Duke and Guggenheim Fellowships.

Jamie Cullum

4 concerts

Born in England, Jamie Cullum is a celebrated musician known for his vibrant style blending jazz and pop. Collaborating with artists like Herbie Hancock and Pharrell Williams, he has sold 10 million albums and earned over 890 million streams. Notable works include hits from "Twentysomething" and his Ivor Novello-winning track "The Age of Anxiety." Jamie's stellar career includes BRIT and Grammy nominations, a popular BBC Radio 2 show, and recent Christmas albums featuring diverse talents.

Samara Joy

21 concerts

Bronx native Samara Joy, immersed in classic R&B and church gospel, won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition. Her jazz journey includes breakthrough LPs "Linger Awhile" and "Portrait," showcasing lyricist talent with music by Mingus and Sun Ra. Co-produced with Grammy-winner Brian Lynch, she's emerging as a standout jazz vocalist.

John Scofield

13 concerts

Jazz guitarist John Scofield, born in Dayton, Ohio, blends post-bop, fusion, and funk. Known for 'Blue Matter' & Grammy-winning 'Past Present'. Worked with Miles Davis, Medeski Martin & Wood. Influential in jazz since the '70s.

Catherine Russell

2 concerts

Grammy-winning NYC native Catherine Russell, born to musical legends, known for jazz & blues. Toured with Bowie, Lauper, Simon; featured on 200+ albums.

American Patchwork Quartet

2 concerts

Led by Grammy-winner Clay Ross, American Patchwork Quartet blends American folk with jazz, country, and international influences. Collaborators include Grammy winners Falguni Shah, Yasushi Nakamura, and Clarence Penn. Known for its unity-through-diversity theme, APQ crafts music reflecting America's cultural mosaic.

Thundercat

24 concerts

Thundercat, aka Stephen Bruner, is a GRAMMY-winning bassist-singer known for genre-spanning collaborations. His album "It Is What It Is" won a GRAMMY; he’s worked with Tame Impala, Flying Lotus, and more. Recognized for tracks like "Them Changes," he’s appeared on TV, in film, and fashion, embodying a vibrant style inspired by the cartoon he adores.