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

LineUp

Stanley Clarke

5 concerts

Born in Philadelphia, jazz legend Stanley Clarke revolutionized bass playing in Chick Corea's Return to Forever. Known for hits like "Sweet Baby," Clarke's solo works span funk to post-bop. He's won multiple Grammys and collaborated widely, including with George Duke and Victor Wooten.

Gerald Albright

7 concerts

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

1 concert

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.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

7 concerts

Founded by H. Kreissig in 1890 in Dallas, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, led by conductors like Antal Dorati and Eduardo Mata, achieved fame with high-profile performances and recordings, surviving financial crises and evolving into a renowned institution.

Jeff Lorber

5 concerts

Jeff Lorber, born in Philadelphia, is a Grammy-winning keyboardist and composer known for pioneering electric jazz with the Jeff Lorber Fusion. He collaborated with artists like Mike Stern, Chick Corea, and Joe Farrell, blending funk, R&B, and jazz. His notable works include the hit "Pacific Coast Highway" and albums like Private Passion and Prototype. Lorber's influence is evident in the exploration of jazz-funk and collaborations with a host of renowned musicians.

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.