The Dizzy’s Club roster for the month of March includes the return of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra (March 21–24) and Renee Rosnes (March 7–10); Lakecia Benjamin as part of Carnegie Hall’s citywide Migrations: The Making of America festival (March 13); The Azar Lawrence Experience (March 1-3); Brubeck Institute Jazz Quartet with special guest Lewis Nash (March 11); New York Youth Symphony Jazz with Ryan Keberle and Matt Holman (March 12); the Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra with special guest Marshall Gilkes (March 18); and 12-year old pianist Brandon Goldberg (March 25). The Fat Tuesday tradition continues with A Gotham Kings Mardi Gras Celebration, led by Alphonso Horne on trumpet (March 5).
Pianist Gwilyn Simcock makes his first appearance at Dizzy’s Club (March 4, 7:30pm)—this Dizzy’s performance is also his only New York appearance on his international solo tour promoting his upcoming album, Near and Now. Japanese pianist Takeshi Ohbayashi also makes his headlining debut with Takeshi Ohbayashi Trio (March 4, 9:30pm) later that evening.
In addition, the United States Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors hosts a free performance night at Dizzy’s Club, offering all audiences the opportunity to see the United States Army’s premier touring big band with no cover. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has appeared in all 50 states as well as in Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and countries throughout Europe. Concerts are programmed to entertain all types of audiences, with repertoire including swing, bebop, Latin jazz, contemporary jazz, standards, and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the band.
Headliner sets are 7:30 pm and 9:30pm (unless noted otherwise). For the full schedule, additional and ticket information, go to jazz.org/dizzys. or call 212-258-9595. Minimum of $10 applies to all shows.
Dizzy’s Club is located in Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.
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