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On December 13, Saxophonist Miguel Zenon and pianist Luis Perdomo paired up for an unamplified bolero-themed evening of music at The Local in Saugerties, N.Y.…
Saxman and composer Joshua Redman played a set focused on his more recent releases, including the new “Words Fall Short,” in his appearance at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Paul Cornish on piano, Nazir Ebo on drums, and Philip …
Pianist/composer and Bad Plus founder Ethan Iverson chose The Local in Saugerties for the world premiere of three pieces for piano, string quartet, and clarinet, all named for an early jazz master: “The Benny Goodman Sextet,” “The …
Jazz fusion act Spyro Gyra was formed over 50 years ago in Buffalo, and original member Jay Beckenstein continues to tour with the current five-piece lineup. On October 30, they played a 90-minute set to a receptive Saratoga Springs crowd …
New Grammy winner, blues singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster, returned to Caffe Lena to perform solo. Her 90-minute set featured several songs off her Grammy-winning album (“Mileage“), and allowed her ample opportunities to scat.…
Saxman Brian Patneaude played to a nearly sold-out crowd for 90 minutes at the storied Van Dyck on October 16. His quartet for the night included Rob Lindquist on keys, Danny Whelchel on drums, and (his former student) Jarod Grieco…
Caffe Lena and the local music community celebrated the life of Joel Moss with a second line, led by Glen David Andrews, from Congress Park to Phila Street. There, both inside and outside of the Caffe, musicians such as …
This year’s three-day festival included Julius Rodriguez Group, Caity Gyorgy Quartet, and Joel Ross’ Good Vibes, each headlining at Hudson Hall for one day of the festival.…
Rising alto sax star Sarah Hanahan played SUNY Schenectady’s Carl B. Taylor Auditorium and quieted any doubters with a two-set repertoire that spanned styles and jazz eras. The quartet comprised of Hanahan, Caelan Cardello on piano, Matt Dwonszyk on bass, …
This year’s edition of one of the oldest continuous jazz festivals in the country featured David Gilmore, Jeremy Pelt, Sara Caswell, and many more.…
On July 20, 2025, Capital District Jazz presented the inaugural Galway Jazz Fest, which brought nine bands to the Cock ‘n Bull restaurant: Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius and Heard, the Brian Patneaude Quintet, the Trojan Horns, the Kaitlyn …