Performances at Dizzy’s Club in May showcase the burgeoning talent of up-and-coming artists as well as jazz veterans. New Orleans-bred trombonist and vocalist Jeffery Miller (May 28) makes his Jazz at Lincoln Center headlining debut, while tenor saxophone master Houston Person (May 3–4) leads his own group. Additional highlights include JLCO trombonist Chris Crenshaw and trumpeter Marcus Printup’s performance with the Georgia Horns sextet (May 31–June 2); master of jazz guitar fundamentals Bruce Forman’s return to New York City featuring bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Matt Wilson (May 2); Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Bill Charlap with his trio featuring bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington (May 14–19; May 21–26); and vocalist Nicole Henry (May 29–30).
Alto saxophonist and composer Alexa Tarantino returns to the club for her debut album release party with her quartet (May 28); joining her is pianist Christian Sands, bassist Joe Martin, and drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. The Terraza Big Band (May 13), based at Terraza 7 in Queens, makes their way to Manhattan to celebrate their debut album at Dizzy’s.
May also marks the return of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival, when budding young artists pay tribute to jazz legend Duke Ellington. Notable alumnae Noah Halpern, Anthony Hervey, Sam Chess, Roxy Coss, and Alexa Tarantino take the Dizzy’s stage for one night only (May 8), followed by Julliard Jazz Orchestra’s four-day musical celebration of Duke Ellington (May 9–12). Additionally, 18-year-old Matthew Whitaker, an Essentially Ellington alumnus and the youngest artist ever endorsed by Hammond for his skill on the Hammond B-3 organ, makes his Jazz at Lincoln Center headlining debut (May 27).
General Admission: $20–$45 (unless noted otherwise). Students: $5–$25 with valid student ID (selected sets only). Late Night Session: $5–$20. Dinner and drinks served nightly. Minimum of $10 applies to all.
Headliner sets are 7:30pm, 9:30pm (unless noted otherwise).
Dizzy’s Club is located in Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City. Additional information and the full lineup is available at jazz.org/dizzys or call 212-258-9595
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