TBAAL Riverfront Jazz Festival Dallas Tickets - The Black Academy of Arts and Letters

Naturally 7

8 concerts

Naturally 7, a band known for "vocal play," combines rap, rock, soul, and folk using only their voices. Famous for stunning a cappella covers, including Coldplay's "Fix You". Praised by Quincy Jones and toured with Michael Bublé. Celebrating 20 years with a rich mix of originals and covers.

Marcus Miller

10 concerts

Born in Brooklyn, Marcus Miller is a versatile bassist known for his jazz-funk style and collaborations with Miles Davis, Lenny White, and Grover Washington, Jr. Winner of a Grammy for 2001's M², his albums often top jazz charts. Also a film composer with works like 2017's Marshall.

Najee

3 concerts

Born in NYC, Najee is a celebrated saxophonist and flutist known for blending jazz with R&B. Hits include "Najee's Theme" and "Tokyo Blue". Collaborated with Prince, Chaka Khan. Winner of two NAACP Awards.

Stephanie Mills

2 concerts

Stephanie Mills, born in Brooklyn, NY, starred as Dorothy in "The Wiz" and scored numerous R&B hits including "Never Knew Love Like This Before." Winner of multiple gold albums and awards, she collaborated with notable names like Teddy Pendergrass and Angela Winbush.

Lalah Hathaway

6 concerts

5-time Grammy-winner Lalah Hathaway, a Chicago-born artist known for R&B, has collaborated with Pharrell, Kendrick Lamar & more. Celebrated for her vocal talent & musical lineage, she's also famed for her work with icons like Prince & Stevie Wonder.

Chucho Valdés

5 concerts

Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés, born in Quivicán, is a pivotal figure in Afro-Cuban jazz. Winner of 7 GRAMMYs® and 5 Latin GRAMMYs®, inducted into Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame. Known for his blend of jazz, classical, and rock.

Gerald Albright

1 concert

Born in South Central LA, saxophonist Gerald Albright became a top session musician in the '80s, later signing with Atlantic. Known for albums like "Just Between Us," he collaborated with Norman Brown and consistently hit Billboard's jazz charts.

Bob James

2 concerts

Bob James, Missouri-born Grammy-winning jazz icon, is known for hits like "Angela" (Taxi theme) & albums like Touchdown. A pioneer in bridging jazz, pop, and classical, he co-founded Fourplay & has collaborated extensively, influencing genres from bop to R&B.

Kevin Ross

2 concerts

Washington, D.C.-born R&B artist Kevin Ross shines with unique vocals and eloquent songwriting. Known for hits like "Long Song Away," he boasts over 300 million streams, #1 Billboard songs, and collaborations with Ne-Yo, T.I., and Kevin Hart. Founder of Art Society Music Group.

Shemekia Copeland

14 concerts

Shemekia Copeland, born vocalist, blends blues, R&B, and Americana. Known for "Turn The Heat Up" and "Uncivil War", she collaborates with icons like John Prine. Winner of 12 Blues Music Awards and 3 Grammy nods.