RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Samara Joy *** THE 7:30 PM SHOW IS SOLD OUT *** Click HERE for the 4:00 PM show. With a voice as smooth as velvet, Samara Joy’s star seems to rise with each performance and we are delighted to present Joy to open the new year in the Ravenscroft Jazz Series.…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Samara Joy *** THE 7:30 PM SHOW IS SOLD OUT *** Click HERE for the 4:00 PM show. With a voice as smooth as velvet, Samara Joy’s star seems to rise with each performance and we are delighted to present Joy to open the new year in the Ravenscroft Jazz Series.…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Bill Charlap Trio Grammy Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time and has recorded albums featuring the music…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Bill Charlap Trio Grammy Award-winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time and has recorded albums featuring the music…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Michael Kocour & Friends A concert starring jazz pianist-composer Michael Kocour alone would be an outstanding entertainment value.  But embellish it with Chicago-based jazz vocalist Dee…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Michael Kocour & Friends A concert starring jazz pianist-composer Michael Kocour alone would be an outstanding entertainment value.  But embellish it with Chicago-based jazz vocalist Dee…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan Grammy nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo makes new fans every time he takes the stage by applying his supercharged emotion to his jazz-bossa nova-classical music. Audiences leave feeling joyful. That is not to relegate Stanley Jordan to second fiddle – or, in the case of this incredible…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Diego Figueiredo & Stanley Jordan Grammy nominated guitarist Diego Figueiredo makes new fans every time he takes the stage by applying his supercharged emotion to his jazz-bossa nova-classical music. Audiences leave feeling joyful. That is not to relegate Stanley Jordan to second fiddle – or, in the case of this incredible…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (5:00 PM) It is a blockbuster finale – so great, in fact, that one concert won’t cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of the most acclaimed musicians in modern jazz from all over the world, known for their cosmopolitan, sleek, rhythm-forward sound, help Ravenscroft close out its jazz-concert…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (5:00 PM) It is a blockbuster finale – so great, in fact, that one concert won’t cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of the most acclaimed musicians in modern jazz from all over the world, known for their cosmopolitan, sleek, rhythm-forward sound, help Ravenscroft close out its jazz-concert…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (7:30 PM) It is a blockbuster finale – so great, in fact, that one concert won’t cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of the most acclaimed musicians in modern jazz from all over the world, known for their cosmopolitan, sleek, rhythm-forward sound, help Ravenscroft close out its jazz-concert…

RAVENSCROFT JAZZ SERIES - Artemis (7:30 PM) It is a blockbuster finale – so great, in fact, that one concert won’t cover it. Artemis, a killer supergroup of six of the most acclaimed musicians in modern jazz from all over the world, known for their cosmopolitan, sleek, rhythm-forward sound, help Ravenscroft close out its jazz-concert…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRA4YYcQpCs RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Jesús Molina & Los Dromers Enjoy a video and sneak peek above of what to expect of Jesus Molina and Los Dromers when they kick off our 23-24 season in Ravenscroft Hall! Formed in August 2022 in Los Angeles and influenced by a myriad of masterful bands (Chick Corea Electric…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB18_WfO3_E RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Joel Harrison Described as “protean… brilliant” by the New York Times, Harrison’s contributions also extend to film composition and beyond. Renowned jazz guitarist, Joel Harrison is set to lead an exceptional ensemble of NYC-based musicians for a powerful performance in Ravenscroft Hall. The show’s centerpiece and Joel Harrison’s 24th album,…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYbXrB_VKLE RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Anthony Fung "This is rich, colorful, and at times transportive music that attests to Fung’s compositional strengths."- MakingaScene.org Join us on Saturday, October 28th at 7:30pm for the Anthony Fung Quartet as they celebrate the release of his new album,  "FO(U)RTH". Anthony Fung, the accomplished drummer, composer, producer, and bandleader…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUvQVrrh5mI&t=3s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Myron McKinley This concert is co-sponsored by Ravenscroft Pianos. To learn more please visit their website here: https://ravenscroftpianos.com/ "McKinley has a clear vision for his own creative expression, but more importantly, he has a clear vision for providing a necessary impetus to shatter the boundaries and stimulate the evolution of…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2gXTWBhZuM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Kings Return Kings Return is a vocal band of brothers - Gabe Kunda, Vaughn Faison, J.E. McKissic & Jamall Williams. The Dallas, Texas-based a cappella…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHtUoi_GgzM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Benjamin Cortez Embrace the spirit of the season with the nostalgia of timeless Christmas standards and some brand new Christmas originals by Benjamin Cortez! Benjamin…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hU_X6Vr1MY RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Tatiana Eva Marie Nicknamed the Gypsy-jazz Warbler by the New York Times, and “One of the best young singers around” by The Wall Street Journal, Tatiana…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qwv2f5m0xM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band "The remarkable thing about The Fellowship Band is how it captures that same sense of breath and emotional expressivism…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyR7uq7IZao RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Rachel Eckroth Polymath (noun): a person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning. Music needs a term for this. What do you call one person who is…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPWo3QnXPbU RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Ashley Pezzotti “The narrative of life, love and promise conjure the sensibilities of a bygone era, something particularly impressive for a 23-year-old vocalist  A sound…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLRlNIK4Llw RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Donny McCaslin "Strap yourself in and get lost in this daring soundscape. McCaslin and crew aren’t wasting time with baby steps." - Glide Magazine Donny…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZEuekbAjzg RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Mark Guiliana Hailed by The New York Times as "a drummer around whom a cult of admiration has formed." Grammy-nominated superstar drummer & composer Mark Guiliana (David Bowie, St. Vincent, Brad Mehldau) brings an adventurous spirit, eclectic palette and gift for spontaneous invention to a staggering range of styles. Equally…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nysk8VXPmo RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Dennis Rowland with the New Guard Big Band *SOLD OUT* Dennis Rowland is beloved by jazz devotees and theatergoers around the globe. The Detroit native and Phoenix, Arizona resident was the voice of the world-renowned Count Basie Orchestra between 1977 and 1984, where he shared the stage with Ella Fitzgerald,…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ofhtWaLY0 RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Tarbaby with Orrin Evans, Eric Revis & Nasheet Waits “I like to make things happen... I like to connect the dots, get a bunch of people together and see what happens from that mix.” - Orrin Evans Kicking off the Ravenscroft Concert Series for the 2024-25 season, Orrin Evans, Eric…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQB8ao3rgpw RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Larry Fuller Trio “In his amazing gossamer piano solos, he sprinkles stardust on whatever song he plays; you hold your breath in wonder.” - The New York Times Based out of New York City, Larry Fuller is an internationally acclaimed American jazz pianist known by critics and fans to "swing…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6HVENsEGWI RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Ari Hoenig Trio “Expansive technique, propulsive time and deep musicality" "his style is characterized by a crisp attack and quick attentive reflexes. - NEW YORK TIMES Ari Hoenig, an acclaimed jazz drummer, composer, and educator, is celebrated for his innovative and intense approach to drumming. Known for transforming the role…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSrjZNDPU60 RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Miki Yamanaka Trio "Pianist Miki Yamanaka runs free and easy with a fresh spin on mainstream bop” DownBeat Magazine Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has become a standout figure in NYC’s jazz scene since moving there in 2012. Known for her “light, expressive touch” and vibrant personality, Miki has gained international…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5f1cwEOcf4&t=1s GRAMMY Night at Ravenscroft With Gerald Clayton “A remarkable player, he seems to understand what our ear wants — blooming harmony, melodic improvisations, firm landings — and how to deliver it.” – The New York Times Experience the glitz and glamour of the GRAMMYs at Ravenscroft with six-time nominated pianist Gerald Clayton, just one…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51uxcErItUM RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Camille Thurman With the Darrell Green Quartet "You're hard pressed to find rising talents more exciting than Camille Thurman whose sound is as commodious and strong as Hank Mobley's"  - The New York Times Camille Thurman is a celebrated saxophonist, vocalist, and composer who is making waves in the jazz…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbQFIkTSNt0&t=134s RAVENSCROFT CONCERT SERIES - Jumaane Smith “Aside from his amazing talent as a horn player, his vocal gifts really shine!” – Michael Bublé Jumaane Smith is a renowned trumpeter and vocalist who has spent the last 18 years touring and recording with Michael Bublé as the lead trumpeter, vocalist, and featured soloist. He has…