From the church to the conservatory to jazz festivals worldwide, Cyrus Chestnut is one of the most soul-satisfying pianists on the scene. He transmits transcendent joy to the audience at every opportunity. Perhaps this is because of his deep connection...
FULL SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW Friday evening: Youth musicians perform as part of Gallery Walk (no reservations required) Saturday daytime: Student group performances, clinic Saturday evening: Lakecia Benjamin Quartet concert DAY 1: Friday, November 3 @ 118 Elliot St. Gallery 5:30...
DAY 2: Saturday, November 4th @ Vermont Jazz Center Student group performances, Lakecia Benjamin clinic for student musicians & Concert with Lakecia Benjamin Quartet 11:00 to 5:00pm: Student group performances Location: Vermont Jazz Center Archive Stage On Saturday the VJC, in...
The VJC Big Band performs danceable tunes with New York-based vocalist Alexis Cole, who, according to Jazz Times magazine, conveys “an easy sense of swing, strongly reminiscent of Sarah Vaughan.” The VJC Big Band, under the leadership of musical director...
Fall Semester Student Showcase Cotton Mill Hill Open Studios On Saturday, December 2nd , from noon to 6:00 PM, the Vermont Jazz Center will present its end of semester showcase. For this concert, nine ensembles will each perform half-hour-long sets...
According to the New York Times, “you're hard pressed to find rising talents more exciting than Camille Thurman.” Thurman is a vocalist, tenor saxophonist and flutist who continues to garner the highest accolades for her original work and her inspiring...
SUNDAY EVENT, 4:00 pm SOLD OUT Drummer Makaya McCraven “has quietly become one of the best arguments for jazz’s vitality” (New York Times). His most recent album, In These Times, has been singled out as one of the best jazz...
Mike Stern is a six-time Grammy nominee who received a “Certified Legend Award” from Guitar Player magazine and made Downbeat Magazine’s list of the 75 best guitarists of all time. A true guitar hero, Stern has played with the best...
At this celebration of solo piano in the jazz tradition, a collaborative spirit imbues the presentations of four distinguished headliners and two emerging artists. The Festival includes performances, master-classes, a Q+A session plus interviews with the artists. 2024 headliners include...
Hold onto your hats - the music of the collective group Artemis can only be performed by the very best musicians who have come together in a perfect storm to present a challenging, appealing repertoire filled with surprises and engaging...
