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Terence Blanchard

3 concerts

Born in New Orleans, trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard emerged in the 1980s, playing with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Renowned for his post-bop jazz and film scores, he has earned multiple Grammy wins and Oscar nominations, notably collaborating with director Spike Lee and composing pioneering operas.

Miles Davis Tribute

2 concerts

Miles Davis (1926–1991) was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of 20th-century music. Known for his restless innovation, he was at the forefront of major stylistic developments in jazz, including cool jazz, modal jazz, and jazz fusion.

Vernon Reid

Born in New York, genre-hopping guitar icon (jazz/metal/punk/funk/hip-hop); Living Colour Grammy winner behind “Cult of Personality”; collab’d w/ Mick Jagger & Public Enemy.

Matthew Garrison

Will Calhoun

Bronx-born Living Colour drummer Will Calhoun (hard rock/funk-metal) broke out on “Cult of Personality” (Vivid); won Modern Drummer & Rolling Stone poll awards; played w/ B.B. King, Mick Jagger.

Jack DeJohnette

Don Byron

George Colligan

Tribute to Miles Davis

Tribute to Miles Davis celebrates the jazz icon's profound legacy, encompassing his expansive styles from bebop and cool jazz to modal and fusion. These performances often feature acclaimed musicians, including alumni of Davis's own ensembles, known for innovative interpretations of his influential compositions like "So What" and "All Blues." A notable album, "A Tribute to Miles," earned a Grammy, showcasing the enduring impact of his music.