NYC is filled with blues and jazz clubs, and City Guide’s got all the best weekend shows in one place. Get your groove at some of New York City’s most famed establishments, including the likes of Blue Note Jazz Club, the Jazz Standard, the Village Vanguard and Terra Blues.
Steve Chizmadia and the Accidental Gypsies – Bean Runner Cafe
January 31, 2020 – Peekskill
Steve is an award winning Americana artist with strong roots in the singer songwriter tradition, country and rock. His influences include The Beatles, Townes Van Zandt, Pete Seeger, and Steve Earle, among others. He’s a regular on the Hudson Valley scene with a steadily growing fan base nationwide.
Flamenco Gipsy Kings & Gypsy Jazz – Club Bonafide
January 31, 2020 – New York
Celebrate the vibrance of gypsy rhythms and flamenco guitar with acclaimed duo Yael & Gabriel. They’ll pay musical homage to Django Reinhardt and other hot club jazz artists during this elegant-but-lively concert at New York City’s Club Bonafide. Yael Dray-Barel is a French/Israeli singer/songwriter influenced by rock and gypsy jazz, and her songs often incorporate the five languages she speaks. Argentinian guitarist Gabriel Hermida infuses his compositions with the essence of classical tango, flamenco and contemporary jazz. Yael & Gabriel’s love for Latin guitar and jazz gypsy and otherwise make for a unique, exciting night of music.
Brazilian Jazz & Flamenco Feat. Barbara Martinez – Club Bonafide
January 31, 2020 – New York
Venezuela-born and New York City-raised singer-dancer Barbara Martinez is a flamenco artist with serious chops. The Philadelphia Inquirer called her voice “achingly beautiful” and The New York Times said she makes “something fresh of the Latino style.” Martinez has danced with the Metropolitan Opera in shows like Carmen and La Traviata, and recently appeared in the documentary Sobre Las Olas A Story of Flamenco in the U.S. Now, this passionate entertainer is coming to the stage at Club Bonafide in New York City.
Neel Murgai Ensemble – The Rubin Museum of Art
January 31, 2020 – New York
With their unique raga-meets-chamber-jazz sound, the Neel Murgai Ensemble celebrates the worldwide release of their new album, reorientation.
Phatness Monsta With Tydy – The Bowery Electric
January 31, 2020 – New York
21+TYDY Tie-Dye is an NYC-based high energy duo collaboration between Tyler and Dylan. Adding bassist Max to fuse their love of funk, rock, and garage punk into original bangers that can cause whiplash.
15 Anniversary of Afro Peruvian Sextet – Minton’s Playhouse
January 31, 2020 – New York
One of the most influential figures on the current jazz scene in Per, Gabriel Alegria was born into an artistic family in Lima in 1970. Alegria’s grandfather Ciro was Peru’s most famous novelist and his father Alonso is Per’s most acclaimed playwright. Alegra’s principal project is called The Afro-Peruvian Sextet. He currently tours in support of the band’s latest release Ciudad de Los Reyes (City of Kings Saponegro February 2013) which includes twelve new pieces of music showcasing a breathtaking range of cultural sounds emanating from Black Coastal Per. The CD’s piece “Carrusel de Luces” was named NPR’s top Latin jazz composition of 2013. The CD includes collaborations with formidable native Afro-Peruvian artists Freddy “Huevito” Lobaton (Peruvian percussion Cajon, Quijada, cajita), Hugo Alczar (drums), Yuri Jurez (acoustic guitar) and Laura Andrea Legua (saxophones). The CD also features 5-time Grammy winner John Benitez on bass and Shirazette Tinnin on drums. Ciudad de los Reyes is a tribute to Lima, the capital city of Per.
The Birdland Big Band – Birdland Jazz Club
January 31, 2020 – New York
All Agesome kick start your weekend with The Birdland Big Band! Now in their 20th year of residency! Every Friday, and for two headlining weeks a year, the “BBB” roars into action playing a thrilling and original mix of jazz, funk, Brazilian, Latin and world music for sold-out audiences. Featured weekly guest artists drop-in from television bands (David Letterman, Saturday Night Live) and pop music touring bands (Rob Thomas, Rod Stewart). Come see for yourself why Time Out New York called the BBB, “a completely unique experience… there isn’t another band like this anywhere,” and yelp.com proclaims, “if you hear one band in NYC make sure this is it… and prepare to be blown away!”
Mike Casey Trio – City Vineyard
January 31, 2020 – New York
New York based Mike Casey is a melody poet. The story-telling songwriter, producer, and sonic alchemist is a multi-talented force whose soul stirring saxophone sound and inventive use of phrasing reaches out with love and embraces your musical desires, one note at a time. Bringing the joy of jazz across genre lines to a diverse young audience around the world, Mikes music passed 4 million streams in the first two years of his recording career (against all odds, without a record label or a team – an anomaly in the genre). On a mission to be a passionate vessel for jazz in the 21st century, his searing sound, always aiming to connect emotionally and tell a story, demands the attention of the listener. This is not your parents elevator music. Im not interested in sizzle over substance, he says. Improvising, or as like to think of it, spontaneous composing, is not about displaying skill for ego’s sake. I aim to deliver each musical statement with power, honesty, and passion to connect with audiences. […]