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A Little Day Music: Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month

Wortham Theater Center – Lobby, 501 Texas at Smith, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month, DACAMERA presents Boomtown Brass, Houston’s only traditional jazz band. Steeped in the traditions of authentic 1920s hot jazz, the Boomtown sound begins with the classic New Orleans jazz style, travels north to include Chicago’s “dixieland” style, visits the early 1930s “gypsy jazz” guitar style, and finally adds in a touch of […]

Salsa Meets Jazz

The Historic Eldorado Ballroom, 2310 Elgin (@ Dowling), Houston, TX, 77004, United States

Hear and dance to Houston’s hottest Latin jazz orchestra performing some of the best fusions of Salsa and jazz music. The Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra features the artistry of Houston’s best Latin jazz musicians. The Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra personnel includes: Music Director Jose Antonio Diaz Saxes Tito Hernandez – Alto David Caceres – Alto […]

Jazzy Sundays

Buffalo Bayou Park – The Water Works, 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with Discovery Green and Emancipation Park to bring you Jazzy Sundays, a series of FREE, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held every Sunday in April at The Water Works […]

Etienne Charles “Earth Tones”

Wortham Theater Center – Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

UNSILENT SPRING | MUSIC AND OUR CHANGING PLANET | APRIL 19-20 Etienne Charles Earth Tones World Premiere | DACAMERA co-commission Featuring Etienne Charles Creole Soul Etienne Charles triumphed when his illuminating San Juan Hill: A New York Story was presented by the New York Philharmonic to reopen David Geffen Hall, cementing his reputation for creating […]

Noche Caliente featuring David Sanchez

Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, 77030, United States

“Noche Caliente” (Hot Night) is an incredible evening of great music entertainment that celebrates the different cultures of the Hispanic community. Held at Houston’s beautiful Miller Outdoor Theater, this program features a renowned Latin artist in musical dialogue with America’s hottest Latin youth group, Caliente. This event includes music and dance performances from professional and […]

Jazzy Sundays

Buffalo Bayou Park – The Water Works, 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with Discovery Green and Emancipation Park to bring you Jazzy Sundays, a series of FREE, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held every Sunday in April at The Water Works […]

Jazzy Sundays

Buffalo Bayou Park – The Water Works, 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX, 77007, United States

Buffalo Bayou Partnership is teaming up with Discovery Green and Emancipation Park to bring you Jazzy Sundays, a series of FREE, outdoor jazz concerts. The series celebrates the vibrancy and rich tradition of jazz and the incredible Houstonians who preserve the artform. Family-friendly concerts will be held every Sunday in April at The Water Works […]

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Wortham Theater Center – Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, 77002, United States

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has stumbled upon international and critical acclaim as hilarious and highly entertaining pluckers. Born of a rejection of convention and a penchant for reinterpretation, their catalogue is a menagerie of rock, pop, jazz, blues, and classical music. Dancing somewhere between sincerity and in-sanity, punk rock sensibilities and restrained British humor, […]

The 90s Experience

The Music Box Theater 12777 Queensbury Ln, Houston, TX, United States

The Music Box Theater welcomes all music lovers to its newest production, “The 90s Experience,” which opens May 4 and runs through June 15. Our cast fondly remembers the 1990s, years that were filled with the songs and the pop culture that helped shape the decade. Be sure to catch this show that features hits […]

Paul Cornish In Concert

Houston Piano Company, 1600 West 13th Street , Houston, TX, 77008, United States

The Live Music Movement Foundation proudly presents Los Angeles-based pianist and composer Paul Cornish in his album pre-release concert tour at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Houston Piano Company, 1600 W.13th Street, Houston, TX 77008. Paul is one of the exceptional musicians to emerge from Houston’s High School for the Performing […]

Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole starring Belinda Munro

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

The Hobby Center & Jazz Houston Present Live at the Founders Club. An unforgettable night of pure musical magic, glamour, and sophistication with the incredibly talented Belinda Munro and the Jazz Houston Ambassadors. Belinda’s powerful yet soulful vocals and unparalleled stage presence will take you on a journey honoring each era of Natalie Cole’s career. […]

Sophisticated Lady: The Songs of Natalie Cole starring Belinda Munro

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX, 77002, United States

The Hobby Center & Jazz Houston Present Live at the Founders Club. An unforgettable night of pure musical magic, glamour, and sophistication with the incredibly talented Belinda Munro and the Jazz Houston Ambassadors. Belinda’s powerful yet soulful vocals and unparalleled stage presence will take you on a journey honoring each era of Natalie Cole’s career. […]

Vocalist Henrietta Robinson In Concert

Houston Piano Company, 1600 West 13th Street , Houston, TX, 77008, United States

Prepare yourself to experience one of Houston’s best-kept jazz secrets, vocalist Henrietta Robinson. Henrietta is a Houston native, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX and Master of Science degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Her early musical training included an introduction to both sacred and secular music. She honed her […]

Samara Joy

Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, 77030, United States

With her Grammy Award-Winning Verve Records debut, Linger Awhile, 23-year-old Bronx native Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation recorded by the venerable label. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and […]

Wells Fargo Presents Juneteenth: A Musical Journey Through Eras

Miller Outdoor Theatre 99 Hermann Park Ct, Houston, TX, United States

Juneteenth: A Musical Journey Through Eras” offers a poignant exploration of Black music’s evolution across two immersive evenings, highlighting the soulful expressions of Classic R&B, Blues, Inspirational, Hip Hop, and more. On June 14th, the journey commences with a retrospective spanning 1960 to 1980. Audiences are enveloped in the spiritual resonance of Gospel, resonating with […]

Annual Juneteenth Program – Black Cowboy Theme

The Heritage Society 1100 Bagby St, Houston, TX, United States

9:30 a.m. – Juneteenth Freedmen’s Town Bike Riders ride by the Yates House for this photo opportunity tradition 9:45 a.m. – Teacake reception, red velvet coffee will be served 10:00 a.m. – Historian and Poet Dr. Don Williams reads General Order No. 3 10:05 a.m. – Martha Whiting-Goddard, great granddaughter of Reverend Jack Yates, shares […]

Wells Fargo Presents Juneteenth: A Musical Journey Through Eras

Miller Outdoor Theatre 99 Hermann Park Ct, Houston, TX, United States

Juneteenth: A Musical Journey Through Eras” offers a poignant exploration of Black music’s evolution across two immersive evenings, highlighting the soulful expressions of Classic R&B, Blues, Inspirational, Hip Hop, and more. On June 14th, the journey commences with a retrospective spanning 1960 to 1980. Audiences are enveloped in the spiritual resonance of Gospel, resonating with […]

Celebrating Black History!

Children’s Museum of Houston 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX, United States

From Ancient Africa to Modern Day Houston, we celebrate the important people and events in Black History using music, dance and kid-friendly poetry. Featuring original poetry by two Houston Poet Laureates, Deborah DEEP Mouton and Outspoken Bean. 100% interactive and very fun for people of all ages and backgrounds!

King Cole Legacy Experience

Miller Outdoor Theatre 99 Hermann Park Ct, Houston, TX, United States

Dinkins Music and Arts Foundation presents “The King Cole Legacy Experience” – a contemporary listening landscape, that revisits, relives and re-imagines the combined musical repertoire of the late great Nat King Cole and his daughter Natalie Cole. Co-creators and principal performers; Horace Alexander Young as Nat, and Laura Jane Jones as Natalie, have created an […]

Celebrating Black History!

Museum of Fine Arts – Rienzi 1406 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, United States

A special celebration for Juneteenth! From Ancient Africa to Modern Day Houston, we celebrate the important people and events in Black History using music, dance and kid-friendly poetry. Featuring original poetry by two Houston Poet Laureates, Deborah DEEP Mouton and Outspoken Bean. 100% interactive and very fun for people of all ages and backgrounds! At […]

Tia Fuller & Shamie Royston

The Historic Eldorado Ballroom 2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX, United States

Come join us for an electrifying afternoon of music and entertainment featuring Tia Fuller and Shamie Royston live at the Eldorado Ballroom in Houston, TX, USA. Joining Tia and Shamie is the Award-winning youth group Caliente, This in-person event promises to be an afternoon to remember, filled with incredible music, a lively atmosphere, and unforgettable […]

Jalen Baker’s: Pulse Of A People

The Alta Arts 5412 Ashbrook Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Jalen Baker has composed a new suite of music which is based on the happenings, culture, and importance of the Black communities of Houston’s 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wards. The suite will be performed by a 9 piece ensemble that includes both Jalen Baker’s Jazz Quintet as well as a string quartet. The performance will […]

Endea Owens and the Cookout

Miller Outdoor Theatre 99 Hermann Park Ct, Houston, TX, United States

Detroit native bass player Endea Owens is one of jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists. After graduating from Juilliard, she joined the Late Show with Stephen Colbert as a member of the house band, Stay Human. Since then, Endea has won an Emmy, a Grammy and the George Foster Peabody Award. Her work has appeared on […]

Jazz Houston Presents: Sarah Vaughan at 100 featuring Dianne Reeves & her Trio and Introducing Ekep Nkwelle with the Jazz Houston Orchestra

Wortham Theater Center – Cullen Theater 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX, United States

Jazz Houston’s Sarah Vaughan at 100 concert celebrates the elegance and mastery of “The Divine One” on her centennial. Headlining this amazing performance is the iconic Grammy-Award winning vocalist Dianne Reeves and her trio, performing songs from her very own tribute to Ms Vaughan. Opening our evening festivities we are debuting in Houston Ekep Nkwelle […]

Louisiana in Texas

Miller Outdoor Theatre 99 Hermann Park Ct, Houston, TX, United States

Full Gallop Presents Louisiana in Texas, a celebration of music and culture, featuring an all-female lineup including Grammy Nominated Marcia Ball, the return of Houston zydeco star Adoria & Zydeco Entourage and the Lafayette-based Cajun group the Babineaux Sisters Band.

INDO-JAZZ ENSEMBLE

MATCH Houston (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston) 3400 Main St, Houston, TX, United States

Twice Grammy Winner David Balakrishnan (violin), Purnaprajna Bangere (violin), Robert Walzel (Clarinet), Jeff Harshberger (bass), Amit Kavthekar (tabla). Integrating elements of Indian classical, Western classical, Blues and Jazz. A fabulous World Music gig!

Houston Jazz Festival

Miller Outdoor Theatre 99 Hermann Park Ct, Houston, TX, United States

The Houston Jazz Collective presents The American Masters Series featuring Blue Note recording artist James Francies with Grammy winning vocalist Bilal accompanied live by the work of acclaimed audiovisual artist Ben Heim. Embark on a transcendental journey, “….an immersive, multidimensional experience ….. step into (a) world of sounds, textures (and spectacular visual artwork)…”. “a pianist […]

Transient Vistas: Foreclosure

TX

Join us for a live performance inside FLAT’s current exhibition: Transient Vistas! Foreclosure is a captivating, improvisation-centered performance by: Anthony Almendárez, Juan Garcia, Gabriel Martinez, and Paty Lorena Solórzano Doors at 7pm, performance at 7:30 “Foreclosure” responds to the exhibition Transient Vistas, using sound, movement, and text to explore the concept of home amid the […]

A Flight to Freedom: A Benefit for the People of Ukraine

TX

6:00 — 10:00pm Avant Garden, 411 Westheimer HTX4Ukraine is proud to host “A Flight to Freedom”, a benefit for the people and defenders of Ukraine. Join us on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, as local artists, musicians, and fellow Houstonians gather to raise funds for Ukraine’s fight towards sovereignty. This event requires a $20 admission and […]

Live at the Founders Club: Celebrating Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln with Camille Thurman and Darrell Green

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrating Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln delivers an evening of beautiful, soulful sounds which spotlight both the centennial year of Max Roach, and the music that he and his wife, vocalist and actress Abbey Lincoln made together. Max Roach was one of the pioneers of Bebop and a founder of modern jazz drumming, while Abbey […]

Live at the Founders Club: Celebrating Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln with Camille Thurman and Darrell Green

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts 800 Bagby St, Houston, TX, United States

Celebrating Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln delivers an evening of beautiful, soulful sounds which spotlight both the centennial year of Max Roach, and the music that he and his wife, vocalist and actress Abbey Lincoln made together. Max Roach was one of the pioneers of Bebop and a founder of modern jazz drumming, while Abbey […]

U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus

Miller Outdoor Theatre 99 Hermann Park Ct, Houston, TX, United States

The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. Founded in 1946 and 1957 respectively, these two ensembles combine to present joint concerts on their national tours. They have performed in all 50 states and 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. The […]

Houston Bluesfest

East River Nine 65 Hirsch Rd, Houston, TX, United States

This is an evening with an all star Blues Music line up including Carolyn Wonderland, Jonn Del Toro Richardson, Leonard Low Down Brown, Eric Demmer, Barry Seelan, Steve Schneider and Cris Crochemore Duo. There will be performances by Pilot Dance at stage changes and a tribute to Mark May.

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