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JAN 9-14, 2024
SFJAZZ Presents
Chris Botti
San Francisco, California, USA

In addition to presenting the San Francisco Jazz Festival and their Summer Sessions, SFJAZZ supports a vibrant Bay Area music scene! The world’s top-selling jazz instrumentalist and GRAMMY-winner, CHRIS BOTTI returns with his stellar 9-piece band for 8 exclusive concerts at the SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco's Hayes Valley. SFJAZZ.org

OCT 13, 2023 - DEC 14, 2024
Foster Perry Travel & Events
Jazz on the Water Concert Series
San Antonio, Texas, USA

Presented by Foster Perry Travel & Events, Jazz on the Water by Land and by Sea Concert Series presents the biggest stars in Smooth Jazz including NORMAN BROWN, STEVE OLIVERWALTER BEASLEY, JONATHAN BUTLER, ERIC DARIUS w/REBECCA JADE, ILYA SEROV & OLI SILK, KEIKO MATSUI, RICHARD ELLIOT, LINDSEY WEBSTER, GREG MANNING & JEFF RYAN, RICK BRAUN, JESSY J, GERALD ALBRIGHT! Bringing the best of jazz to San Antonio!Travel Tickets and Travel available at FosterPerryTravelEvents.com!
 

Nov 5, 2023 - Nov 3, 2024
Foster Perry Travel & Events
Jazz on the Water Cruises
San Antonio, Texas, USA

Get ready for smooth sailing and explore romantic ports of call in the Caribbean on board world-class cruise lines with acclaimed jazz hosts including BILLYRAY SHEPPARD, GREG MANNING, ALTHEA RENE and the Kiland Concert Series Celebrating LUTHER VANDROSS! For travel arrangements including cruise, air, hotel and transportation visit FosterPerryTravelEvents.com!

DEC 14, 2023
Ridgefield Playhouse
New York Voices
Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA

NEW YORK VOICES lives up to its reputation as the most exciting vocal ensemble in current jazz! To collect such quality voices in one group is rare enough, yet the real trick of NY Voices is how well they mesh. Don't miss them live and in person at this mid-December performance at Ridgefield Playhouse! RidgefieldPlayhouse.org

DEC 19, 2023
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas @ Balboa Theatre
San Diego, CA, USA

The 26th Anniversary edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour comes to San Diego, California! DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS 2023 reunites Koz with with long-time musical partner, guitarist/singer JONATHAN BUTLER, and will feature special guests, saxophonist MARCUS ANDERSON, vocalist REBECCA JADE, and musical prodigy JUSTIN-LEE SCHULTZSelect your seats NOW - VIP Packages available

DEC 21, 2023
Nederlander
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas @ San Jose Civic
San Jose, CA, USA

DAVE KOZ and Friends announce the 26th Anniversary edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour!
Beginning the next era of this rich musical tradition, Koz and Friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics – as well as a Chanukah medley – and hits from their respective catalogues.

DEC 22, 2023
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas @ Tower Theatre
Fresno, CA, USA

The 26th Anniversary edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour comes to San Diego, California! DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS 2023 reunites Koz with with long-time musical partner, guitarist/singer JONATHAN BUTLER, and will feature special guests, saxophonist MARCUS ANDERSON, vocalist REBECCA JADE, and musical prodigy JUSTIN-LEE SCHULTZSelect your seats NOW - VIP Packages available

DEC 30-31, 2023
The Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation
Rick Braun's New Year's Eve Getaway
Orlando , Florida, USA

Rick Braun's New Year's Eve Getaway starring RICK BRAUN and featuring BONEY JAMES, PETER WHITE, VINCENT INGALA, BRIAN SIMPSON, REBECCA JADEADAM HAWLEY & JAZMIN GHENT! Ring in the New Year with music, dining, dancing & hotel accommodations at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando! 386-681-7007 | FloridaSmoothJazz.com

YEAR ROUND 2023
The Black Academy of Arts & Letters
Dallas, TX, USA

One of the oldest multi-disciplined cultural arts organizations in the country, TBAAL has cultivated exceptional talent among youth in the performing, visual, literary and cinematic arts for over 44 years. Our iconic programs such as the Young Gifted & Black Artists, Promising Young Artists Series, Summer Arts Intensive Education Training Program with the Masters and our Summer Youth Arts Institute have attracted nationwide acclaim. Visit TBAAL.org for our event calendar. 

JAN 12-20, 2024
HSL Properties
Tucson Jazz Festival
Tucson, Arizona, USA

Enjoy two full weeks of HOT jazz at the Premiere Jazz Festival in the Southwest featuring  ARTURO SANDOVAL, 2SAXY w/GRACE KELLY & LEO P, BILL CANTOS, THE BLUE NOTE QUINTET, TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE and many more! Beyond the concert hall with 80+ artists performing on stages all over Downtown Tucson, plus popular Jazz Jams, Late Nite Sessions and the Downtown Jazz Fiesta (free to the public)! TucsonJazzFestival.org

JAN 28, 2024
Moffly Media Evening of Art, Wine & Jazz
Brad Mehldau
Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA

One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, BRAD MEHLDAU has forged a unique path, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. From critical acclaim as a bandleader to major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming, and Joshua Redman, Mehldau continues to garner numerous awards and admiration from both jazz purists and music enthusiasts alike. Tickets & Info: RidgefieldPlayhouse.org

FEB 22-25, 2024
Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation
Daytona Jazz Weekend - Hosted By Mindi Abair
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

Host MINDI ABAIR is joined by BONEY JAMES, RnR w/RICHARD ELLIOT & RICK BRAUN, PETER WHITE & VINCENT INGALA, PAUL TAYLOR & NICOLE HENRY, KEIKO MATSUI and Special Guest RANDY JACOBS. Packages include Concerts, Hotel, Dinners, Brunches and Activities. 386-681-7007 FloridaSmoothJazz.com

APR 19-20, 2024
Tracy Hamlin's Sweet Jazz Festival
Leesburg, Virginia, USA

Indulge in a weekend getaway to DC's Wine Country - Loudoun County at this 2-day, indoor extravaganza featuring soulful jazz artists MARCUS ANDERSON, KAREN BRIGGS, JEFF BRADSHAW, JULIAN VAUGHN, ADAM HAWLEY, ART SHERROD, JR., ALTON MCCLAIN, JJ SANSAVERINO, ANTHONY WALKER, TRACY HAMLIN, and QUENTIN WALSTON! SweetJazzFestival.com

May 14-19, 2024
Smooth Jazz Europe presents
Algarve Smooth Jazz Festival
Algarve, Portugal

Europe's Soul, Funk & Jazz Party in Portugal returns to the stunning cliffs of the Algarve at Pine Cliffs Resort featuring NAJEE, PETER WHITE, JESSE COOK, ERIC DARIUSALTHEA RENÉ, ADAM HAWLEY, LIN ROUNTREE, NATHAN MITCHELL, NICHOLAS COLE, LEMEK and more to be announced. Book Now @ Algarve.SmoothJazzFestival.de

 

MAY 15-26, 2024
UEG Productions, Inc.
Uptown Music & Arts Festival
Tampa, Florida, USA

One of Tampa Bay’s premier cultural events featuring works of art and world-class performances from ALEX HARRIS, ERIC DARIUS, DW3, ADAM HAWLEY, PAULA ATHERTON, JOSE VALENTINO RUIZ, CHARLTON SINGLETON, ROB ZINN, ANDREW NEU and TIM GEORGE BAND! Tickets & Info : UptownMusicFestival.com
 

OCT 31 - NOV 3, 2024
The Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation
The Florida Smooth Jazz Weekend
Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

Hosted by ERIC DARIUS, includes performances from BRIAN CULBERTSON, JEFFREY OSBORNE, JONATHAN BUTLER & MARCUS MILLER, BOB JAMES, CANDY DULFER, RNR FEATURING RICK BRAUN & RICHARD ELLIOT, PETER WHITE & VINCENT INGALA, MARION MEADOWS, BRIAN SIMPSON & ALTHEA RENE, AND ERIC DARIUS with special guest REBECCA JADE. 386-681-7007 FloridaSmoothJazz.com