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 […]
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’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 […]
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.
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!
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 […]
Nameless Sound,and The DeLUXE Theater present … William Parker's Mayan Space Station William Parker - double bass Gerald Cleaver - drums Ava Mendoza - guitar Doors open at 7:30. Music at 8pm. Free of charge. “Mayan Space Station is a conduit for peace and inspiration. It is an oasis where sound and silence navigators stop […]
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 […]
The stellar combination of pianist Jeremy Denk — winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship and the Avery Fisher Prize — and the internationally-renowned, Grammy Award-winning Takács Quartet promises music making of unparalleled virtuosity and deep intelligence. In their first DACAMERA appearance, Takács Quartet brings us a Haydn quartet filled with dramatic twists and surprises and […]
Nameless Sound presents ... Tarbaby Orrin Evans - piano Eric Revis - double bass Nasheet Waits - drums The three members of Tarbaby – pianist Orrin Evans, bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Nasheet Waits – share a long history together, dating back to well before the formation of the trio. They share core beliefs about […]
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the three-time Grammy Award-winning salsa and Latin jazz band, sets the gold standard for excellence in authentic, New York-style salsa. Their energy on stage and their rich sound and musical precision leave audiences mesmerized. With an unwavering respect for the music’s storied history, the ensemble’s thirteen world-class instrumentalists and vocalists come together […]
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 […]
