*Livestreams are Available for 48 Hours in Every Time Zone Chris Potter – tenor saxophone Billy Childs – piano Matt Penman – bass Ari Hoenig – drums “One of the most critically acclaimed pianists in modern jazz” – All About Jazz Renowned pianist and composer Billy Childs leads an inspired quartet with saxophonist great Chris Potter, bassist Matt Penman, and drummer Ari Hoenig. A native of Los Angeles, Childs grew up immersed in jazz, classical, and popular music influences, which he blends in powerful, personal compositional, and performing voice. A child prodigy who started performing at age six and studying at USC at 16, he was “discovered” by trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard, with whom he embarked on a successful performing and recording tour. He also recorded and performed with a number of other influential jazz musicians, including J.J. Johnson, Joe Henderson, Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, and Dave Holland, among many others, and with such varied artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Renee Fleming, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Kronos Quartet. Downbeat reports, “The same creative spirit that’s propelled him from the bands of bop giants as a twenty-something side-player to a composer renowned throughout concert halls and across jazz festival stages remains unhampered.” 

Livestreams are Available for 48 Hours in Every Time Zone Terell Stafford – trumpet Tim Warfield – tenor saxophone Bruce Barth – piano David Wong – bass Johnathan Blake – drums “There’s little doubt that Terell Stafford is a master” – All About Jazz Acclaimed trumpeter Terell Stafford leads his impressive all-star quintet with saxophonist Tim Warfield, pianist Bruce Barth, bassist David Wong, and drummer Johnathan Blake. His extensive resume includes performances and recordings with Bobby Watson, Benny Golson, Kenny Barron, Frank Wess, Jimmy Heath, Jon Faddis, and McCoy Tyner. Tyner called Stafford “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player.” He combines a remarkable gift for melody with spirited and adventurous lyricism. The New Yorker says, “Hearing Stafford’s work as a whirlwind trumpeter in decades past, with the bands of Bobby Watson and others, you could practically taste his promise. True to predictions, Stafford has developed into a distinguished bandleader and composer whose horn playing still startles with its verve and conviction.” 

Livestreams are Available for 48 Hours in Every Time Zone “[Hayes] has spent over 70 years keeping time with some of the most soulful artists in the music’s history.” – National Public Radio Abraham Burton – tenor saxophone Steve Nelson – vibraphone David Hazeltine – piano Gerald Cannon – bass Louis Hayes – drums NEA Jazz Master Louis Hayes, a legendary drummer who has been at the heart of the jazz world for over five decades, reunites an all-star lineup of his historic ensemble, The Jazz Communicators. This powerhouse group features saxophonist Abraham Burton, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, pianist David Hazeltine, and bassist Gerald Cannon. In the 1950s and ’60s, Hayes has the rising star drummer in the iconic bands of Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, and Oscar Peterson. His extensive career has seen him work and record alongside other jazz legends, including Horace Silver, Oscar Peterson, Cannonball Adderley, Grant Green, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Wes Montgomery, and John Coltrane. With an impeccable sense of feel and a propulsive swing, Hayes has played a pivotal role in shaping the art of jazz drumming. The Guardian praises Hayes for his “unmistakable style: excitement tempered by poise,” while All About Jazz notes, “Today, Louis is one of the last men drumming from jazz’s galloping hard-bop era. Best of all, he hasn’t lost an ounce of energy or style.” 

Livestreams are Available for 48 Hours in Every Time Zone Eddie Henderson – trumpet Ralph Moore – tenor saxophone George Cables – piano Peter Washington – bass Bill Stewart – drums “Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.” — Quincy Jones An exceptional quintet—featuring trumpet legend Eddie Henderson, saxophonist Ralph Moore, pianist George Cables, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Bill Stewart—celebrates the life and music of the iconic Miles Davis, who would have been 99 on May 26. This special week honors Davis’s groundbreaking contributions to jazz, showcasing some of the music that continues to grow in importance and popularity with musicians and audiences. From the modal masterpiece of Kind of Blue to the groundbreaking work of the Second Great Quintet and many other familiar classics from throughout his career, these jazz giants will recreate some of the magic of Miles. 

Livestreams are Available for 48 Hours in Every Time Zone “Payton's genius virtuosity captivated both faithful fans and anyone in the NPR crowd just discovering his music for the first time. – NPR Nicholas Payton – trumpet Mark Turner – tenor saxophone Joel Ross – vibraphone Mike Moreno – guitar Vicente Archer – bass Marcus Gilmore – drums Grammy Award-winner Nicholas Payton premieres a stunning all-star group with saxophonist Mark Turner, vibraphonist Joel Ross, guitarist Mike Moreno, bassist Vicente Archer, and drummer Marcus Gilmore. Payton, a trumpet virtuoso and accomplished multi-instrumentalist, brings unique insight, inspiration, and passion to a broad spectrum of Black American Music. Widely considered one of the most important artists of our time, he has earned praise from the legendary Doc Cheatham, who called him “the greatest of the New Orleans-style players that I’ve ever heard. He’s pure, he’s not fooling around.” The Chicago Tribune adds, “No descriptive label or category could be affixed to Payton’s solos, which were as brashly original as they were technically imposing.”