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Friday, May 07

David Kikoski Trio

Friday, May 07
7:00PM

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David Kikoski Trio

Friday, May 07, 7:00PM

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Personnel:
David Kikoski - Piano
Joe Martin - Bass
Victor Lewis - Drums

David Kikoski is a world-renowned jazz pianist. After graduating Berklee School of Music, Roy Haynes invited him to join Roy’s all-star lineup including Dave Holland, Roy Hargrove,and Kenny Garrett to record and tour. Their band, “Birds of a Feather,” went on tour extensively with Christian McBride and Nicholas Payton. Birds of a Feather received a Grammy nomitaioin in 2004. He is also a long-time member of the Charles Mingus Big Band and won the 2010 Grammy Award Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album for “Mingus Big Band Live At Jazz Standard.” Over the years, he is on over 120 recordings and has performed with the Brecker Brothers, Joe Henderson, Al Foster, John Scofield, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and many others.

Ken Fowser Quintet feat. Willie Jones III

Friday, May 07
9:00PM

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Ken Fowser Quintet feat. Willie Jones III

Friday, May 07, 9:00PM

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Personnel:
Ken Fowser - Saxophone
Dan Nicholas - Guitar
Rick Germanson - Piano
Alexander Claffy - Bass
Willie Jones III - drums

Since his arrival on the New York scene in 2005, Ken Fowser has continued to steer traditional harmony in uncharted directions. His lyrical approach to line construction and depth of harmonic sensibility allows him to record and play all over the world. A prolific composer, Fowser has celebrated four cooperative releases on Posi-tone Records, co-led with vibraphone virtuoso, Behn Gillece. His debut release as a leader, Standing Tall earned him the number-one spot on Jazz Week Radio Chart seven weeks in a row. Fowser enjoyed both downtown and uptown residencies at iconic New York venues, hosting the session at Smalls Jazz Club every Tuesday for four years, and playing the late set at Smoke Jazz and Supper Club every Friday for two years. He currently is the Music Curator for the Roxy Hotel New York, and performs every Friday at the Django with special guests each week.

Saturday, May 08

Pasquale Grasso Quartet

Saturday, May 08
7:00PM

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Pasquale Grasso Quartet

Saturday, May 08, 7:00PM

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Personnel:
Pasquale Grasso - Guitar
Stefano Doglioni - Bass Clarinet
Ari Roland - Bass
Keith Balla - Drums

On his initial Sony Masterworks recordings, Pasquale explores standards, ballads, and the repertoire of Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell and Charlie Parker, showcasing his sweeping abilities in the most intimate possible setting. Here you can experience his lifetime of listening and of challenging himself to transcend a bar set by Art Tatum so many decades ago. Coming later in 2021 will be Pasquale Plays Duke, including recordings with his trio and featuring vocalists Samara Joy and Sheila Jordan.

Michael Arenella Quintet

Saturday, May 08
9:00PM

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Michael Arenella Quintet

Saturday, May 08, 9:00PM

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Personnel:
Michael Arenella – Trombone and Vocal
Nicholas Hempton – Alto Saxophone
Nat Harris – Guitar
Yoshi Waki – Bass
Dan Aran – Drums

While making a living busking in the subway upon his arrival to NYC in 1998, Michael Arenella made a name as he immersed himself in the virginal Jazz of the 1920s. He learned to play the cornet and to croon. This immersion went on to give birth to a cultural phenomenon, a good decade before it became wildly popular in popular culture: the rebirth of the Roaring ‘20s. Almost as soon as the tens of thousands began pouring through the gates of his now famous Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island, a restlessness started to beckon Arenella toward his next pursuit. The pandemic of 2020 galvanized this. A year without a place to be, a sense of purpose indefinitely suspended, gave him the opportunity to reunite after 15 years with his first and natural voice: the trombone. With this, the desire to travel further down the line musically; to evolve through challenge - became an urgent need. Though Arenella is now focused on expression untethered to one era, his sense swing and soul very much remain his timeless obsession.

Wednesday, May 12

Benny Benack

Wednesday, May 12
7:00PM

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Benny Benack

Wednesday, May 12, 7:00PM

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Personnel:
Benny Benack - Vocals and Trumpet
Michael Stephenson - Saxophone
Julius Rodriguez - Piano
Alexander Claffy - Bass
Itay Morchi - Drums

At the age of 27, Pittsburgh-born, New York-based Jazz trumpeter & singer Benny Benack III has quickly established himself as one of the most versatile and virtuosic voices of his generation. Hailed by the New York Times as “a charismatic young trumpeter who maintains an earnest sideline as a singer”, Benack has a knack for delighting audiences with panache, in the spirit of classic crooners like Sinatra & Mel Tormé, with a nod to legendary trumpet showmen Louis Armstrong & Dizzy Gillespie.

Django Jazz Vocalist Series: Lauren Henderson

Wednesday, May 12
9:00PM

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Django Jazz Vocalist Series: Lauren Henderson

Wednesday, May 12, 9:00PM

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Personnel:
Lauren Henderson - Voice
Isaac Wilson - Piano
Dean Torrey - Bass
Joe Dyson - Drums

Jazz and Latin Jazz vocalist, Lauren Henderson, paints reflective and impassioned stories with her instrument. Described as "somewhere between a comforting whisper and a cogent declaration" by The New York Times, Henderson's eclectic vocal influences spread across genres producing a distinct yet versatile sound.

Thursday, May 13

Alexander Claffy Trio

Thursday, May 13
7:00PM

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Alexander Claffy Trio

Thursday, May 13, 7:00PM

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Personnel:
Alexander Claffy - Bass
Julius Rodriguez - Piano
Itay Morchi - Drums

Alexander Claffy moved to New York in 2011. Since then he has had the honor of working with many of his living heroes, including Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Harold Mabern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Christian Scott, Joey Alexander, Wallace Roney and many more. In the past 3 years he has recorded for the Verve, HighNote, Positone, RopeADope and LaReserve record labels.

Steven Feifke Album Release Party: KINETIC

Thursday, May 13
9:00PM

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Steven Feifke Album Release Party: KINETIC

Thursday, May 13, 9:00PM

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Personnel:
Steven Feifke - Piano
Benny Benack III - Trumpet
Andrew Gould - Alto Saxophone
Lucas Pino - Tenor Saxophone
Alex Goodman - Guitar
Hamish Smith - Bass
Jimmy Macbride - Drums

Heralded a “masterful pianist” by JAZZIZ Magazine, Yamaha Artist Steven Feifke is an award winning bandleader, composer, and arranger. A two-time semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk Jazz Piano Competition, Feifke appears on over 30 records, and his writing work has graced stages and screens around the world, with features ranging from the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra with Sean Jones and John Faddis and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra with Ken Peplowski, to hit TV shows like Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Impractical Jokers, and Animaniacs. He currently sits on faculty at The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.

Friday, May 14

Ken Fowser Quintet feat. Donald Vega

Friday, May 14
9:00PM

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Ken Fowser Quintet feat. Donald Vega

Friday, May 14, 9:00PM

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Personnel:
Ken Fowser - Saxophone
Donald Vega - Piano
Gerald Cannon - Bass
Willie Jones III - Drums

Since his arrival on the New York scene in 2005, Ken Fowser has continued to steer traditional harmony in uncharted directions. His lyrical approach to line construction and depth of harmonic sensibility allows him to record and play all over the world. A prolific composer, Fowser has celebrated four cooperative releases on Posi-tone Records, co-led with vibraphone virtuoso, Behn Gillece. His debut release as a leader, Standing Tall earned him the number-one spot on Jazz Week Radio Chart seven weeks in a row. Fowser enjoyed both downtown and uptown residencies at iconic New York venues, hosting the session at Smalls Jazz Club every Tuesday for four years, and playing the late set at Smoke Jazz and Supper Club every Friday for two years. He currently is the Music Curator for the Roxy Hotel New York, and performs every Friday at the Django with special guests each week.

Pat Bianchi

Friday, May 14
7:00PM

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Pat Bianchi

Friday, May 14, 7:00PM

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Two-time grammy-nominated organist and winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2016 rising star poll Pat Bianchi, has established himself as one of the principal organists on the scene today. His command of the instrument, harmonic prowess, rhythmic intensity and versatility are rivaled by few. His most recent release, A Higher Standard featuring Byron Landham and Craig Ebner, exemplifies Bianchi's superiority and finesse in the organ trio setting, bringing jazz standards to a completely 'higher' level. When Pat is not leading his own trio, he performs regularly with jazz guitar icon, Pat Martino. Bianchi also continues to perform with NEA Jazz Master and saxophone legend, Lou Donaldson

Saturday, May 15

Jason Tiemann

Saturday, May 15
7:00PM

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Jason Tiemann

Saturday, May 15, 7:00PM

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Personnel:
Jason Tiemann - Drums
Joe Magnarelli - Trumpet
Anthony Wonsey - Piano
Paul Sikivie - Bass

Jason Tiemann is a New York City based jazz drummer, where he maintains a busy schedule as a freelance performer and educator. Admittedly drawing influence from the great(s) Philly Joe Jones, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones and Billy Higgins, Tiemann is quickly forging his musical voice on the New York scene by fusing his depth of historical foundation with crisp technique and propulsive, intuitive swing. Tiemann is currently on the jazz faculty of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the university of Hartford. Additionally, he has been an artist/clinician for the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops since 1998. Before moving to NYC, he was an active component of the Midwest Jazz community where he was in constant demand throughout the region as a performer and educator and was afforded the opportunity to accompany numerous jazz luminaries. Throughout his career, he has performed and/or recorded with an astonishing array of musicians including, but certainly not limited to, Benny Golson, David Liebman, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Mike LeDonne, Peter Bernstein, Slide Hampton and countless others on the New York scene.

Mike Ledonne Quartet

Saturday, May 15
9:00PM

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Mike Ledonne Quartet

Saturday, May 15, 9:00PM

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Personnel:
Mike LeDonne - Piano
Eric Alexander - Saxophone
Peter Washington - Bass
Joe Farnsworth - Drums

Mike LeDonne is a world-renowned jazz pianist and Hammond organist. Oscar Peterson named him as one of his favorite pianists of this era. Since moving to New York City in 1978 he has worked with a wide spectrum of Jazz greats from Benny Goodman to Sonny Rollins, Bobby Hutcherson and many others. He spent 11 years as pianist and musical director for vibes legend Milt Jackson, and has been working with Benny Golson since 1997. He was nominated for “Best Keyboards” 2012 by the Jazz Journalists Association and won the Downbeat Critic’s Poll as “Rising Star” on organ that same year. Mike’s on over 150 recordings and has 22 out under his own name. He co-authored a piano comping book as part of Jim Snidero’s Jazz Conception series on Advance Music and spent 4 years at Juilliard and is presently on the faculty at William Patterson University.

Wednesday, May 19

John Dokes

Wednesday, May 19
7:00PM

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John Dokes

Wednesday, May 19, 7:00PM

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Smooth vocalist John Dokes takes on The Django with a mixture of blues, ballads, and jazz harkening back to greats like Nat King Cole and Joe Williams.

Django Jazz Vocalist Series: Marianne Solivan

Wednesday, May 19
9:00PM

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Django Jazz Vocalist Series: Marianne Solivan

Wednesday, May 19, 9:00PM

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Solivan has made a name for herself as a hard-swinging, passionate vocalist who has a commanding stage presence and is able to captivate audiences with her joyous exuberance and whit. Solivan's singing is a mixture of honest storytelling with a modern sense of self and determination.

Thursday, May 20

Rale Micic Trio: Album Release "Only Love Will Stay”

Thursday, May 20
7:00PM

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Rale Micic Trio: Album Release "Only Love Will Stay”

Thursday, May 20, 7:00PM

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Personnel:
Rale Micic - Guitar
Jared Gold - Organ
Johnathan Blake - Drums

Join us at The Django in TriBeCa for dinner and libations featuring a special “Only Love Will Stay” album release show from Rale Micic Trio. It goes without saying, that Rale Micic is a unique voice in jazz guitar. He combines a melodic approach and an intricate insight into harmonies, with a deep personal story from his native Serbia. Micic has played with such artists as Tom Harrell, Don Friedman, Peter Bernstein, Eric Alexander, and Greg Hutchinson, but it’s the striking originality with which he plays his own music that really distinguishes him from other jazz guitar talents.

Brandi Disterheft Quartet

Thursday, May 20
9:00PM

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Brandi Disterheft Quartet

Thursday, May 20, 9:00PM

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Personnel:
Brandi Disterheft: Bass and Vocals
Jeremy Pelt: Trumpet
Anthony Wonsey: Piano
Joe Farnsworth: Drums

Jazz bassist Brandi Disterheft relocated to NYC to begin an apprenticeship under Miles Davis' bassist Ron Carter. It’s not only her fiery bass playing that make audiences stand-up and holler, but also her innovative live shows showcasing her uptempo, swinging originals and ambient voice. Her mother, a Chicago-born jazz B3 organist who opened for acts such as the Supremes and Carlos Jobim in the 1960's, trained Brandi's ears from the tender age of 5 when she began classical piano studies; yet, her Aunt a GRAMMY WINNING session singer in LA (Claire Fischer, Sergio Mendez) encouraged Brandi to sing.

Friday, May 21

Ken Fowser Quintet feat. Peter Bernstein

Friday, May 21
9:00PM

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Ken Fowser Quintet feat. Peter Bernstein

Friday, May 21, 9:00PM

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Personnel:
Ken Fowser - saxophone
Peter Bernstein - guitar
Rick Germanson - piano
Joe Dyson - drums

Since his arrival on the New York scene in 2005, Ken Fowser has continued to steer traditional harmony in uncharted directions. His lyrical approach to line construction and depth of harmonic sensibility allows him to record and play all over the world. A prolific composer, Fowser has celebrated four cooperative releases on Posi-tone Records, co-led with vibraphone virtuoso, Behn Gillece. His debut release as a leader, Standing Tall earned him the number-one spot on Jazz Week Radio Chart seven weeks in a row. Fowser enjoyed both downtown and uptown residencies at iconic New York venues, hosting the session at Smalls Jazz Club every Tuesday for four years, and playing the late set at Smoke Jazz and Supper Club every Friday for two years. He currently is the Music Curator for the Roxy Hotel New York, and performs every Friday at the Django with special guests each week.

Stacy Dillard Quartet live at The Django

Friday, May 21
7:00PM

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Stacy Dillard Quartet live at The Django

Friday, May 21, 7:00PM

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Stacy Dillard started playing the saxophone at a rather late age. Stacy attended college at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio to study with Dr. William Denza, Jim Smith, Chris Berg, and Lenard Moses. Very quickly, Dillard acquired the necessary knowledge that would soon put his name out on the local scene. It was a run-in with Wynton Marsalis in Dayton, Ohio that would turn his attention to the New York Scene. After graduation, Stacy took the act to Cincinnati, where he stayed for a short time and made his first recording appearance with Mike Wade on trumpet, drummer Melvin Broach and pianist William Menefield. Stacy then made his way to New York City where he has been playing saxophone ever since.

Saturday, May 22

Joe Block Trio

Saturday, May 22
7:00PM

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Joe Block Trio

Saturday, May 22, 7:00PM

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Personnel:
Joe Block - Piano
Jack Aylor - Bass
Anwar Marshall - Drums

Pianist and composer Joe Block is a dynamic rising talent in the jazz world. Originally from Philadelphia, Joe has had the opportunity to work and play with many esteemed musicians including Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Rosenwinkel., Leslie Odom Jr., Peter Bernstein, Ari Hoenig, Eric Alexander, Jaleel Shaw, Hannibal Lokumbe, and The Captain Black Big Band. As a bandleader and sideman in New York and Philadelphia he has performed at numerous venues including Dizzy’s, The Django, Birdland, Smalls Jazz Club, Smoke Jazz Club, Alice Tully Hall, Chris’ Jazz Café, South Jazz Parlor, @exuberance, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia Clef Club, Hilbert Circle Theatre (Indianapolis) and the Black Cat (San Francisco). He has also performed at the Monterey, Belize, Montclair, Mid-Atlantic, Next Generation, and Telluride Jazz Festivals. Hailed by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of "jazz's most promising young composers", he has been commissioned to write or arrange music for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, the Philadelphia Ambassador Big Band, the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, the Wynton Marsalis Septet, and the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, for which he arranged part of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”. Joe currently lives in NYC where he attends both the Juilliard School and Columbia University. He appears on the 2020 Grammy-nominated record "The Intangible Between" by Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band.

Bruce Harris presents "Pretty for the People" feat. Sage Myers

Saturday, May 22
9:00PM

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Bruce Harris presents "Pretty for the People" feat. Sage Myers

Saturday, May 22, 9:00PM

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Personnel:
Sage Myers- Vocals
Bruce Harris - Trumpet
Irwin Hall - Alto Sax
Brendan Skidmore - Keys
Julius Rodriguez - Keys
Joe Blaxx - Drums

If you love Marvin Gaye, Prince Erykah Badu and Djangelo you will love “Pretty for the people” This band is RNB meets Jazz with an eclectic group of talented musicians led by Bruce Harris on trumpet and Introducing Sage Myers on vocals. These artist have collaborated with some of the heaviest hitters in multiple genres of music including Wynton Marsalis, Lady Gaga, John Legend, and Bilal. This soulful mix of musical styles and moods is simple described as New music for old souls!