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

LineUp

Naturally 7

10 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.

Najee

4 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.

Lalah Hathaway

10 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.

Shemekia Copeland

15 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.

Marcus Miller

12 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.

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.

Michael Franks

1 concert

Born in La Jolla, Michael Franks became a key figure in soft jazz and pop with hits like "Popsicle Toes." Celebrated for blending poetry with music, his work features Latin influences and collaborations with artists like David Sanborn and Bonnie Raitt.