Live Jazz in New York

About Erena Terakubo is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist, flutist, composer, and educator from Sapporo, Japan. Known for her expressive artistry and technical mastery, she has performed worldwide with leading jazz artists including Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, Louis Hayes, Jon Faddis, and Christian McBride. She launched her career in high school with her debut album North Bird, which topped the Japanese jazz charts and earned a Gold Disc award from Swing Journal. Since then, she has released multiple albums and performed at premier venues including Blue Note New York and Kennedy Center. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music, she joined Michigan State University in 2025 as Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone.

About Erena Terakubo is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist, flutist, composer, and educator from Sapporo, Japan. Known for her expressive artistry and technical mastery, she has performed worldwide with leading jazz artists including Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, Louis Hayes, Jon Faddis, and Christian McBride. She launched her career in high school with her debut album North Bird, which topped the Japanese jazz charts and earned a Gold Disc award from Swing Journal. Since then, she has released multiple albums and performed at premier venues including Blue Note New York and Kennedy Center. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music, she joined Michigan State University in 2025 as Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone.

About Hastings on Jazz is a free outdoor concert series every Sunday from 3-530 pm in downtown Hastings on Hudson, NY at the VFW Plaza. Held for ten weeks from 6/7 to 8/9 and features many leading jazz artists in the greater NYC region.

About On June 9, join us for a night with Norwegian-born saxophonist and composer Ole Mathisen. Mathisen has been a celebrated figure on the New York and international jazz scenes for over three decades. Renowned for his technical brilliance, adventurous compositions, and remarkable versatility across genres—including classical, jazz, electronic, and experimental music—Mathisen returns with his group to Scandinavia House to perform his latest work Majorana Zero Modes.

About Pangea Jazz Night Series curated by Val Hawk. Louise Alexandra returns stateside for her New York City debut. The Dutch-American jazz vocalist, fresh off the release of her third album Crazy World of Love, brings her signature blend of originals, reimagined standards, and vocalese to one of New York's most intimate stages. Joining her are special guests Alexis Cole and Amy London, alongside a stellar trio led by Cameron Brown.

About Norman Edwards Jr. is a two time Grammy nominated New York-based drummer, bandleader, educator, and creative artist known for his energetic performance style, deep groove, and uplifting musical approach. Blending jazz, soul, dance and movement-forward improvisation, Edwards brings joy, connection, and vibrant energy to every stage he performs on. The Norman Edwards Jr. Excitement Band delivers a high-energy, groove-driven performance experience rooted in jazz, soul, dance, and audience connection. Known for uplifting performances, powerful rhythms, and joyful interaction, the band creates an atmosphere that keeps audiences engaged, moving, and fully in the moment of the music.

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