Hey jazz lovers, hope you're staying warm! This week, January 26th to February 1st, we've got some great shows lined up, from the amazing Pasquale Grasso at Mezzrow to catch Scott Colley's quartet with Chris Potter at Dizzy's. Louis Hayes will also be at Dizzy's on Sunday, so you've got options!
Editor's Picks
Mon, Jan 26 @ 10:30 PM • Mezzrow • West Village
Catch this bebop guitar master reimagine standards with a piano-like touch and dazzling improvisation, a rare treat for guitar jazz aficionados.
Tue, Jan 27 @ 7:00 PM • Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center • Lincoln Square / Upper West Side
Experience a masterclass in modern jazz interplay as this quartet explores intricate post-bop harmonies with fiery improvisation.
Fri, Jan 30 @ 7:00 PM • Birdland Theater • Theater District
Hear a rising pianist put a modern spin on straight-ahead jazz, honoring the tradition with virtuosic improvisation.
Fri, Jan 30 @ 7:00 PM • Zinc Bar • Greenwich Village
See the Vaughan Competition winner bring his impressive vocal chops and fresh approach to the Zinc Bar.
Sat, Jan 31 @ 7:00 PM • Dizzy's Club at Lincoln Center • Lincoln Square / Upper West Side
A cornerstone of hard bop rhythm sections, Hayes brings his signature swing and dynamic touch to Dizzy's with a stellar quintet.
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In 1997, Wynton Marsalis became the first jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his epic oratorio, 'Blood on the Fields.' While previous jazz compositions received special citations, Marsalis's award was the first official Pulitzer for a jazz work, initially sparking controversy among some classical music critics who questioned its classification.
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