Smoke Jazz Livestream's Upcoming Shows

*Livestreams are Available for 48 Hours in Every Time Zone Adam O'Farrill – trumpet Vijay Iyer – piano & Fender Rhodes Devon Gates – bass Jeremy Dutton – drums “Trailblazing… one of his generation’s brightest jazz luminaries.”
– Time Out New York Pianist Vijay Iyer leads a visionary quartet featuring trumpeter Adam O’Farrill, bassist Devon Gates, and drummer Jeremy Dutton. Iyer was described by The New York Times as a “social conscience, multimedia collaborator, system builder, rhapsodist, historical thinker, and multicultural gateway.” Iyer has carved out a unique path as an influential, prolific, shape-shifting presence in 21st Century music. A composer and pianist active and revered across multiple musical communities, Iyer has created a consistently innovative, emotionally resonant body of work over the last three decades, earning him a place as one of the leading music-makers of his generation. He is the recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, among many accolades, and was named Downbeat’s Jazz Artist of the Year four times in the last decade. He was called “an American treasure” by Minnesota Public Radio and has been praised by Pitchfork as “one of the best in the world at what he does.” 

*Livestreams are Available for 48 Hours in Every Time Zone Joel Ross – vibraphone Devin Daniels – alto saxophone Tyler Bullock – piano Kanoa Mendenhall – bass Jeremy Dutton – drums “It’s easy to hear poetry in Ross’ performances, in the strike of his mallets and the prosody of his phrasing.” – Downbeat Celebrated vibraphonist Joel Ross makes his bandleader debut at Smoke, with his band of exceptional young talent, Good Vibes, with saxophonist Devin Daniels, pianist Tyler Bullock, bassist Kanoa Mendenhall, and drummer Jeremy Dutton. A rising star on the modern jazz scene, Ross has released five albums as a leader on Blue Note Records, including his latest, Gospel Music, which explores storytelling and the spiritual dimensions of music. His work has drawn praise for its clarity, lyrical depth, and balance of technical sophistication with emotional resonance. Ross has performed and recorded with some of the leading voices in contemporary jazz, including Christian McBride, Kenny Barron, Jon Batiste, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Ari Hoenig. He was also recently featured on drummer Joe Farnsworth’s acclaimed release, The Big Room. Ross’s playing is praised for its precision, expressive nuance, and capacity to shape the ensemble’s sound while remaining fully in dialogue with other musicians. The New Yorker writes that he “takes advantage of the inclusive options of millennial jazz.” His compositions often combine rhythmic intricacy, melodic invention, and harmonic subtlety, reflecting both rigorous study and the vibrant, communal energy of Chicago gospel, which shaped his early musical life. The New York Times says he “is an upstart reasserting how scholarly group improvisation, rooted in spiritual intent, might feel fresh — even provocative.” 

*Livestreams are Available for 48 Hours in Every Time Zone Steve Wilson – alto & soprano saxophone, flute Joe Locke – vibraphone Renee Rosnes – piano Jay Anderson – bass Kendrick Scott – drums “Wilson has the rare ability to say more with less and to let the space between each note breathe and resonate.” – The San Diego Tribune Beloved saxophonist Steve Wilson makes his debut at Smoke as a bandleader with a quintet of extraordinary musicians celebrating the release of his new album, Enduring Sonance (May 1, Smoke Sessions Records). Vibraphonist Joe Locke, pianist Renee Rosnes, bassist Jay Anderson, and drummer Kendrick Scott join Wilson for a deeply personal and illuminating program. One of jazz’s most versatile and lyrical voices, Wilson has performed and recorded with luminaries including Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Maria Schneider, Billy Childs, and Dianne Reeves. His career has been celebrated in DownBeat Critics and Readers Polls, as well as by the Jazz Journalists Association on several occasions. His versatility as a player—from alto and soprano saxophone to flute—has made him a highly respected presence in the studio and on bandstands. It led the Wall Street Journal to conclude, “Mr. Wilson is essential to this city’s jazz landscape.” He brings that same clarity, artistry, and depth to Enduring Sonance, a collection of compositions that have resonated across his life—from standards to contemporary compositions, all interpreted with his distinctive voice. From Billy Childs, George Cables, and Eliane Elias, to Quincy Jones, Gino Vannelli, and Milton Nascimento, this quintet and the selections from Enduring Sonance are full of surprises.