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Kenny Garrett

8 concerts

Kenny Garrett, a renowned jazz saxophonist, has played with legends like Miles Davis and Art Blakey. Known for his innovative style, he's collaborated with Chick Corea and Freddie Hubbard. His work spans genres, honoring influences like Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye.

Nicole Zuraitis

2 concerts

Nicole Zuraitis is a 2X GRAMMY-winning jazz singer-songwriter and pianist based in New York. Known for her powerful voice and prolific songwriting, she won the 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. Her latest album, "How Love Begins," co-produced with Christian McBride, won Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 2024 GRAMMYs with all original compositions. She collaborates with husband Dan Pugach on the 2025 GRAMMY-winning "Bianca Reimagined" for which they wrote the nominated "Little Fears." Nicole supports pitbulls, mental health, and oceanic preservation.

Lettuce

33 concerts

LETTUCE, a genre-busting musical collective formed in 1992 at Berklee, is known for blending funk with hip-hop, rock, and jazz. The GRAMMY-nominated six-member band includes Adam Deitch and Adam Smirnoff. They’ve released albums like "Crush" and "Elevate," showcasing their improvisational and uplifting sound.

Gary Clark Jr.

16 concerts

Austin-born Gary Clark Jr., a versatile guitarist/vocalist known for blending blues-rock with funk, hard rock, and hip-hop, won a Grammy for his album *Blak and Blu*. He's collaborated with Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, and Eric Clapton, and opened for the Rolling Stones. His politically charged *This Land* earned four Grammy nominations. Clark’s dynamic career includes notable performances, film scores, and collaborations with John Legend and Tom Morello.

Keyon Harrold

6 concerts

Keyon Harrold, born in Ferguson, MO, is a GRAMMY-winning trumpeter hailed by Wynton Marsalis. Known for blending jazz, classical, rock, and hip hop, his album 'The Mugician' features insightful lyrics and collaborations with Pharoahe Monch, Gary Clark Jr., and Robert Glasper.

Gregory Porter

21 concerts

Gregory Porter, born in Los Angeles and raised in Bakersfield, CA, is renowned for his warm baritone and jazz, soul, and gospel fusion. He's compared to Nat King Cole, Donny Hathaway, and Stevie Wonder. His 2010 debut, *Water*, earned a Grammy nomination, and his third album, *Liquid Spirit*, won the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy, becoming one of the most-streamed jazz albums ever. Known for originals and tributes like 2017's *Nat King Cole & Me*, he has collaborated with Kamau Kenyatta, Disclosure, and others. His 2020 album *All Rise* was Grammy-nominated, and his holiday album *Christmas Wish* followed in 2023.

Veronica Swift

6 concerts

Veronica Swift, born in Charlottesville, VA, is a sophisticated jazz vocalist known for her swinging style. She gained fame after placing second in the 2015 Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition and released "Lonely Woman." Her 2019 album "Confessions" hit No. 5 on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart. Swift grew up in a musical family, performing with them from a young age. She collaborated with Emmet Cohen, Benny Green, and Jeff Rupert and has toured with Wynton Marsalis. Her 2021 album "This Bitter Earth" showcased a genre-bending approach.

Julius Rodriguez

4 concerts

Julius Rodriguez, a New York-born and LA-based multi-instrumentalist, blends genres and defies boundaries with his unique sound. Praised by The New York Times and Vanity Fair, he's collaborated with Wynton Marsalis and A$AP Rocky. His album "EVERGREEN" exemplifies his versatile style, celebrated for transcending labels and infusing jazz with modern vitality.

The String Queens

4 concerts

Praised for its soulful orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) from Washington, D.C., have performed at top U.S. venues, including for VP Kamala Harris and Wimbledon. Their third album, “RISE,” funded by a Sphinx MPower Artist Grant, features iconic songs by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and more, promoting hope and resilience.