The musical collective known as Antibalas (Spanish for bullet-proof or anti-bullets) was conceived of in Mexico City and formed in...

Michael Mwenso is a bandleader, co-founder of Electric Root, EMMY Award winning creator, curator and creative artist. Mwenso’s unique...

Christian McBride is a nine-time GRAMMY®-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. He is the Artistic Director of the historic Newport...

A recipient of the MacArthur “genius” award and a Doris Duke Artist Award, Regina Carter has been widely hailed for her mastery of the...

There are very few artists whose sound can capture the sentiments of a generation. The Brooklyn born and raised, Melanie Charles, is one...

Vincent Ector is one of the leading drummers on the jazz scene today. A listing of major artists he has performed with in concert and on...

One of the world’s preeminent jazz innovators, trombonist and seashellist Steve Turre, has consistently won both the Readers’ and...

Upon arriving in the United States in 1994, Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda has made a name for himself as the preeminent jazz harp...

The JAZZ HOUSE Collective, directed by Nathan Eklund, is composed of nationally and internationally recognized jazz artists who also...

GRAMMY Award-Winning Musician, Composer, Bandleader, Recording Artist, Educator and Activist Roxy Coss has become one of the most unique...

HOUSTON PERSON Houston Person grew up in Florence, South Carolina, first playing piano before switching to the tenor sax at age 17. He...

Bruce Williams is a versatile saxophonist, performing in a variety of diverse playing environments – from traditional to hip-hop to the...

Dance with DJ Brother Mister, aka CHRISTIAN McBRIDE, an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader, has always been a...

Known as one of jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists, Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised recording artist, bassist, and composer. She has...

Guitarist CHARLIE SIGLER has been active member of the music community since his high school years studying and performing in the...

Keeping in the 14 year tradition of the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST, student ensembles from the JAZZ HOUSE Summer Workshop will take the...