About Songs you know and love, brought to life in a way that feels fresh and full of heart. This Songbook Sundays evening celebrates Harold Arlen with timeless classics like “Over the Rainbow” and “Stormy Weather,” reimagined by an all-star, intergenerational cast of jazz vocalists and Broadway performers. Curated with Deborah Grace Winer, the series brings new life to the Great American Songbook in a setting that feels warm, lively, and easy to enjoy. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Deborah Grace Winer, curator and hostRichard Cummings, music directorNikki Renee Daniels, vocalsEd Jackson, saxophoneKenny Davis, bassDamon DueWhite, drums

About A full big band sound that fills the room from the very first note, the Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra brings a fresh, modern edge to the stage. Led by trombonist and composer Dr. Javier Nero, the ensemble moves through bold originals and new takes on familiar tunes with rich textures, strong groove, and moments that catch you off guard in the best way. It’s a vibrant, high-impact set that’s easy to settle into and hard to forget. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Javier Nero, trombone, music directorKate Kortum, vocalsJosh Kauffman, trumpetAlec Aldred, trumpetChris Burbank, trumpetSean Jones, trumpetRob Edwards, tromboneAlan Ferber, tromboneTaylor Esbenshade, tromboneDan Andrews, saxophoneDan Dickinson, saxophoneLucas Pino, saxophonePeter Reardon-Anderson, saxophoneJoey Rosin, saxophoneAdam Moezinia, guitarAlex Brown, pianoBen Thomas, bassEvan Hyde, drumsMurph Aucamp, percussion

About Bokani Dyer, one of South Africa's most extraordinary pianists and composers, returns to Dizzy's for a one-night-only commemoration. June 16 marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Youth Uprisings, a landmark moment in the struggle against apartheid. Dyer will commemorate this event with a performance of iconic South African works, as well as his own original compositions. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Bokani Dyer, pianoTim Norton, bassLumanyano Mzi, drums

About Part of Jazztopad Festival New York, this intimate set brings together four distinctive voices from today’s improvised music scene. Led by Tomasz Dabrowski alongside Marta Sanchez, Luke Stewart, and Kweku Sumbry, the quartet moves through new music shaped by shifting textures, open forms, and the spontaneous energy of the moment. With Slavic lyricism, a Scandinavian sense of space, and the pulse of New York running through it, the performance captures the festival’s global, boundary-pushing spirit in a way that feels close, immersive, and alive. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Tomasz Dabrowski, trumpetMarta Sanchez, pianoLuke Stewart, bassKweku Sumbry, drums