Live Jazz in New York

10 artists. 2 nights. 1 extraordinary experience. This is it. An explosion of talent all in one place reinventing what it means to be "jazz." There is a special energy here you won't find anywhere else. This is where jazz is going next. The Ascendance Jazz Festival is a for-artist festival that brings a unique live experience to NYC - the top NYC rising artists all in one place. Creating cutting edge-sounds through jazz, funk, and R&B music, these artists are bringing the “new” to jazz and the future of music. Something big is ascending. Be there for the inaugural Ascendance Jazz Festival. Don't be the one hearing about it through a screen; be in the crowd when the first note drops. July 18th - Ascendance Jazz Fest Day 1: The Big Swing 7pm: Jack Huang 8pm: Kieran Brown 9pm: Kellin Hanas 10pm: Grace Fox Big Band July 19th - Ascendance Jazz Fest Day 2: Jazz Rave 7pm: The Jax Experience 8pm: The Ruckus 9pm: Lisa Chiodo 10pm: Mattia Muller + Laser Sights 11pm: Instant Alter Afterparty 12am: Nory + Java Jam

10 artists. 2 nights. 1 extraordinary experience. This is it. An explosion of talent all in one place reinventing what it means to be "jazz." There is a special energy here you won't find anywhere else. This is where jazz is going next. The Ascendance Jazz Festival is a for-artist festival that brings a unique live experience to NYC - the top NYC rising artists all in one place. Creating cutting edge-sounds through jazz, funk, and R&B music, these artists are bringing the “new” to jazz and the future of music. Something big is ascending. Be there for the inaugural Ascendance Jazz Festival. Don't be the one hearing about it through a screen; be in the crowd when the first note drops.

Showtimes: 7:00 PM | Tickets: $35 at the door. Reservations: Not necessary. We recommend arriving 20-30 minutes before showtime to secure your seat. Seating: Available throughout the shows. Bar Hours: Open from 5:00 PM to midnight — no cover charge to enjoy cocktails and the vibe! Kieran Brown Kieran Brown is a New York City based multi-genre vocalist, composer, and arranger with a strong concentration in Jazz, R&B, and The American Songbook. With a strong love for improvisation and songwriting, Kieran’s musical pursuits present a unique blend of the past and present, as she merges her deep understanding of jazz history with her contemporary sensibilities, impressive mastery of technique, and diverse textural adaptability. Kieran hopes to be a part of the young generation of musicians preserving and revitalizing jazz for the 21st century. Kieran began singing at a very young age, but really fostered her love for music in high school, where she was fortunate to have wonderful educators and musical mentors. Her love of Jazz began in 2016, where she received a full tuition scholarship to attend the prestigious summer program at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Kieran’s experience studying jazz at Berklee turned out to be a pivotal moment in her career, empowering her to dedicate her life studying and preserving this music. At the age of 16, Kieran sang the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Her MSG performance led her to be selected to perform the Anthem at other solo events including at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport. Winner of the National High School Choral Award in 2018, Kieran has also participated in Regional and State Choirs from 2015-2018. As a graduate of the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, Kieran studied under the tutelage of some of America’s finest Jazz Musicians; Sachal Vasandani, Darmon Meader (New York Voices), Lee Musiker (Tony Bennett), John Raymond, Dave Stryker, Greg Ward, Oliver Nelson Jr, and Todd Coolman. Kieran was a featured vocalist in the IU Soul Revue, led by renowned bassist and producer Dr. James Strong (Toni Braxton, Tupac, LL Cool J) and a member of the Grammy Award Winning Singing Hoosiers. Kieran has a passion for a wide array of musical genres ranging from The Great American Songbook standards, American Musical Theater, R&B and soul, folk, Brazilian jazz, and classical music. She credits Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Barbra Streisand, Nancy Wilson, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Stevie Wonder, Claude Debussy, and Frédéric Chopin as some of her greatest musical influences. Since moving to NYC in April 2023 , Kieran has performed all over town with highly esteemed musicians such as former members of the John Pizzarelli Quartet Konrad Paszkudski and Mike Karn, Emmet Cohen, Joe Farnsworth, and many others. She regularly appears at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club, Birdland Jazz Club, The Jazz Club at Aman, The Django, Chelsea Table + Stage, Mezzrow, the Green Room 42, and many other notable venues. Kieran Brown – vocals Tyler Henderson – piano Caleb Tobocman – bass Peter Glynn – drums and special guest