Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society

Jazz pianist Sean Mason and his quartet perform at 7:30 PM tonight at Walton Arts Center. A few tickets are still available. Jazz at it's best! https://waltonartscenter.org/tickets/series/starrlight-jazz-club-series/sean-mason-quartet/

Walton Art Center's Starrlight Jazz Season kicks off this Saturday, Sept. 7 with pianist Sean Mason's Quartet! He is a brilliant young pianist/composer steeped in the tradition with an eye to the future. Tickets still available at https://waltonartscenter.org/tickets/series/starrlight-jazz-club-series/sean-mason-quartet/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgPBBeN8zNc

Sean Mason "Queen Cynthia" en session TSFJAZZ! Il a à peine 25 ans, et on n’est pas les seuls à être bluffés par sa maîtrise, son jeu, son univers. C’est aussi le cas des frères Branford et Wynton Marsali...

Walton Arts Center

Legendary jazz bassist Eddie Gomez performs at Walton Arts Center this Sunday. I interviewed him for my radio Show, Shades of Jazz. If you miss the show tonight you can listen here:

Gomez Interview on Shades of Jazz 06 28 24 Bassist, Eddie Gomez is best known for his 11 years as a member of the Bill Evan's trio, but in this interview he also talks about his musical inspirations and playing with artists like Ritchie Havens

The NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SSOCIETY Summer Jazz Series continues with the Music of the Masters: EDDIE GOMEZ TRIO in concert - Sunday June 30 in Starr Theater at Walton Arts Center. Tickets at https://digjazz.com/eddie-gomez-trio/

Jazz Lovers - There's still time. Tickets are still available for the Ted Ludwig Quartet tonight at Walton Art Center. An extraordinary gathering of four Jazz Giants. Tickets at digjazz.com/ted-ludwig-quartet/

Hammond B3 organist, PAT BIANCHI, is but one of four jazz giants performing this Saturday, June 15 as part of the TED LUDWIG QUARTET at Walton Arts Center for the kickoff concert of the NAJS 26th Summer Jazz Concert Series. Tickets still available at https://digjazz.com/ted-ludwig-quartet/

Pat Bianchi Trio • Go Home (The Music Of Stevie Wonder) Video from the studio recording of Stevie Wonder's "Go Home" (track 1) on Pat Bianchi's newest release now available on Savant Records."Som**hing To Say" • T...

🎷🎶 Feel the energy with Alisha Pattillo Electric Band at Roger’s Railyard on August 31st! Join us for an electrifying night of Modern Pop, Classic Soul, and Jazz Fusion led by the dynamic saxophonist Alisha Pattillo. FREE EVENT. Learn more at: digjazz.com

Don't miss this band of JAZZ GREATS lead by guitar virtuoso Ted Ludwig, with Pat Bianchi (Hammond organ), Paul Carr (sax) and Steve Pruitt (drums). June 15th at Walton Arts Center - Tickets and info at https://digjazz.com/ted-ludwig-quartet/

🎷 Dive into our summer jazz series with the Eddie Gomez Trio featuring Stefan Karlsson & Steven Pruitt at Starr Theater, Walton Arts Center on June 30th! Doors at 6:30 PM, tunes start at 7:00 PM. 🎶 Experience the mastery of these jazz legends in a night not to be missed. Learn more and purchase your tickets at: digjazz.com

🎶 Catch the electrifying Ted Ludwig Quartet featuring Pat Bianchi, Paul Carr, and Steven Pruitt at Starr Theater, Walton Arts Center on June 15! Doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 7:30 PM. 🎷🎸 A “must-see” for jazz lovers! Purchase your tickets at: digjazz.com

TED LUDWIG QUARTET | Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society The Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society (NAJS) is a non-profit organization that seeks to present, preserve, promote, and celebrate the great American art form known as jazz. Memberships and donations support our education programs, concert presentations, and artist development.

Swing into summer with the Summer Jazz Series! 🎶 Visit digjazz.com for event details and ticket info!

Don’t miss this year’s Jazz in Bloom! The Claudia Burson Quartet & the Forte Quintet perform in NAJS’ annual celebration of jazz and springtime. 

Sunday, May 12
Doors @ 5:30 PM // Music @ 6:00 PM
 
Includes light hors d’oeuvres provided by Spring Street Grill and beer and wine courtesy of Liquor World.
 
Members: $30 each (up to 4 tickets)
Non-Members: $40
5 VIP Tables (seats 4) available for $250 each.
Purchase Tickets: www.digjazz.com

Don't miss this year's Jazz in Bloom! The Claudia Burson Quartet & the Forte Quintet perform in NAJS' annual celebration of jazz and springtime.

Sunday, May 12
Doors @ 5:30 PM // Music @ 6:00 PM

Includes light hors d'oeuvres provided by Spring Street Grill and beer and wine courtesy of Liquor World.

Members: $30 each (up to 4 tickets)
Non-Members: $40
5 VIP Tables (seats 4) available for $250 each.
Purchase: https://digjazz.com/jazz-in-bloom-2024/

Check out Amina Figarova's latest contribution to the world of music! She and her husband Bart plateau have appeared on several occasions with their jazz ensemble, and she continues to expand the horizons of her talent with music that makes the world a better place!

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Don't miss it! The NAJS presents jazz pianist Miki Yamanaka & her trio in concert.

Miki Yamanaka has gained international recognition and emerged as a leader of the “New York Scene.” She possesses a vast knowledge of jazz standards and tunes from the Great American Songbook and iconic jazz composers.

Experience world-class jazz transplanted from the legendary clubs of New York City to the living room of our gracious hosts. The evening includes gourmet hors d’oeuvres and libations.

Learn more & get tickets: https://digjazz.com/miki-yamanaka-trio/

This never gets old - from the source!
Black History = Music History

FOLI (there is no movement without rhythm) original version by Thomas Roebers and Floris Leeuwenberg Dedicated to the people of Baro. Please share.Life has a rhythm, it's constantly moving.The word for rhythm ( used by the Malinke tribes ) is FOLI.It is a wo...

100 BC! TWO JAZZ GUITAR MASTERS IN CONCERT!
Celebrating Barney Kessel & Chet Atkins at 100 years!
BrUce Forman and Pat Bergeson play the guitars of American music icons Barney Kessel and Chet Atkins, who were their mentors, bosses, and friends. Expect lots of fun times and rewards, exciting playing, and two historic instruments telling stories that will last another hundred years! Presented by the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society Arkansas Jazz Society & Folk School of Fayetteville / Fayetteville Roots
FEBRUARY 5TH @ 7:00 FREE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED https://www.simpletix.com/e/100bc-concert-celebrating-barney-kessel-an-tickets-157530

The Jam is on! 🎷Join us Thursday, January 18th at Levi’s Gastrolounge in Rogers for our monthly jazz jam. No cover. Great food, jazz and drinks!

Our rhythm section this month will feature:

Claudia Burson on Keys
Darren Novotny on Drums
Marco “catfish” Wimer on Bass

Don't miss our special Holiday Jazz Jam this Thursday, December 14th! We'll be at Levi's Gastrolounge from 6:00 to 8:30 PM with the house rhythm section featuring Jake Hertzog Trio. Bring your instrument or come and listen - no cover + great food and libations. See you there!

Unwind this holiday season with Candlelight Jazz on Thursday, December 21! 🎶

Join us for a festive jazz soirée with the Brant Jester/Peter Schlamb Kansas City Quartet, presented with the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society. Experience holiday classics with a unique KC jazz twist and enjoy cabaret seating, crafted drinks, and great music by the water at Eleven. Perfect for a date night or catching up with friends.

Learn more and reserve your tickets today: https://bit.ly/3GMEDxb

THE JAM IS ON! We took November off but the NW Arkansas Jazz Society JAZZ JAM will be this coming Thursday, December 14 at Levi's Gastrolounge form 6:00 to 8:30 PM with the house rhythm section - Jake Hertzog Trio, bring your instrument or come and listen - no cover and great food and libations at Levi's!

It’s Giving Tuesday! 🎺 Help us raise $30,000 to bring free jazz performances to public parks, event spaces, and local schools.

Our project is eligible for up to $15,000 in matching funds (maximum of $1,000 matched per donor) through the Northwest Arkansas Neighborhood Match Program.

LEARN MORE & DONATE: https://ioby.org/project/free-jazz-all-nwa

Here is an interview I did with Tierney last week for my NPR radio show, Shades of Jazz: https://on.soundcloud.com/Xohrv
Nine time Grammy nominated Jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton will be performing with her trio at Walton Arts Center in Starr Theater on Saturday, December 2. Tickets are still available!
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Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday! 🎷 We’re kicking off our Free Jazz Matching Grant Campaign. Help us raise $30,000 to bring free jazz performances to public parks, event spaces, and local schools.

Through the Northwest Arkansas Neighborhood Match Program, our project is eligible for up to $15,000 in matching funds (maximum of $1,000 matched per donor).

LEARN MORE & DONATE: https://ioby.org/project/free-jazz-all-nwa