Live Jazz in New York

About Hard-swinging drummer Joe Farnsworth brings his dynamic quartet to the stage for four nights of straight-ahead jazz at its most joyful and electrifying. A master bandleader known for lifting up the next generation, Farnsworth leads an intergenerational ensemble through fiery solos, soulful ballads, and plenty of spontaneous magic along the way. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Joe Farnsworth, drums

About Hard-swinging drummer Joe Farnsworth brings his dynamic quartet to the stage for four nights of straight-ahead jazz at its most joyful and electrifying. A master bandleader known for lifting up the next generation, Farnsworth leads an intergenerational ensemble through fiery solos, soulful ballads, and plenty of spontaneous magic along the way. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Joe Farnsworth, drums

About Hard-swinging drummer Joe Farnsworth brings his dynamic quartet to the stage for four nights of straight-ahead jazz at its most joyful and electrifying. A master bandleader known for lifting up the next generation, Farnsworth leads an intergenerational ensemble through fiery solos, soulful ballads, and plenty of spontaneous magic along the way. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Joe Farnsworth, drums

About Step into the sound of a full big band as Grammy Award-winning saxophonist, composer, and longtime Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra member Ted Nash takes the stage. With a standout ensemble behind him, the music moves with energy, warmth, and a strong sense of swing, making for a night that feels alive from the first note to the last. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Ted Nash, music director and saxophone

About Step into an intimate, story-filled evening as Valerie and Benedict Turner bring the sound and spirit of early country blues to life. More than performers, they are storytellers and cultural historians, on a mission to celebrate the profound contributions of early African American artists through intricate fingerpicking, rhythmic grooves, and vivid anecdotes that transport you to the 1920s and 30s. It’s a warm, up-close night at Dizzy’s that feels personal, lively, and deeply connected to the roots of American music. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Valerie Turner, vocals, guitarBenedict Turner, washboard, percussion

About Step into a vibrant, feel-good set as Edmar Castañeda and his quartet bring Global Heartbeat to life through soaring harp, rich rhythms, and moments of pure connection. Moving between intimate and high-energy, the music reflects love, celebration, spirituality, and empathy, inviting you into an experience that feels both personal and expansive. It’s a night that carries the spirit of a shared pulse, reminding us we’re all part of one global rhythm. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Edmar Castañeda, harpAndrea Tierra, vocalsZeudi Castaneda, vocalsZamir Castaneda, trumpet, maracasBirsa Chatterjee, tenor saxJulian Miltenberger, drums

About Caribbean rhythms take the lead as Dion Parson & 21st Century Band deliver a vibrant set shaped by over two decades of music-making. Their sound blends rich percussion, expressive melodies, and a natural sense of movement that keeps the energy flowing from start to finish. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Dion Parson, drumsSean Jones, trumpet Ron Blake, saxophones and flute (6/4-6/4, 6/7) Abraham Burton, saxophones and flute (6/6) Carlton Holmes, piano Reuben Rogers, bass Victor Provost, steel pan Alioune Faye, percussion/sabar drums

About Caribbean rhythms take the lead as Dion Parson & 21st Century Band deliver a vibrant set shaped by over two decades of music-making. Their sound blends rich percussion, expressive melodies, and a natural sense of movement that keeps the energy flowing from start to finish. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Dion Parson, drumsSean Jones, trumpet Ron Blake, saxophones and flute (6/4-6/4, 6/7) Abraham Burton, saxophones and flute (6/6) Carlton Holmes, piano Reuben Rogers, bass Victor Provost, steel pan Alioune Faye, percussion/sabar drums