- Oct -
15
Sat
08:00
PM
Bob James is an American two-time Grammy Award-winning smooth jazz keyboardist, arranger and record producer who continues to explore the limitless dimensions of jazz while appealing to a broad mainstream audience.
- Dec -
10
Sat
08:00
PM
Cécile McLorin Salvant carefully chooses her repertoire, oftentimes unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs, with strong stories, making connections between jazz, vaudeville, blues, and folk music. There will not be a jazz talk for this performance.
- Feb -
18
Sat
08:00
PM
Robert Glasper is an American jazz pianist and record producer. His 2012 album Black Radio won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album at the 55th Grammy Awards and his style is as surprising as it is captivating.
- Mar -
04
Sat
08:00
PM
Dynamic pianist Cyrus Chestnut’s trio brings together old-school jazz, blues, and gospel with the heartfelt passion that has made him a long-standing favorite . From a childhood spent playing the piano at church, Chestnut grew to perform alongside jazz greats such as Chick Corea and Dizzy Gillespie. Today, he has earned his own place amongst today’s standout players with Time magazine calling him “the best jazz pianist of his generation.”
- Apr -
07
Fri
08:00
PM
Donny McCaslin’s first record as a leader, Exile and Discovery was released in 1998 and he has recorded eleven solo albums. In 2014, McCaslin played tenor and soprano saxophone on David Bowie’s single “Sue (Or in a Season of Crime).” The Donny McCaslin Trio is sure to enthrall jazz and pop fans alike.
- May -
19
Fri
08:00
PM
Eliane Elias is known for her distinctive musical style which blends her Brazilian roots and her voice with instrumental jazz, classical and composition skills. The Folly Theater is thrilled to welcome Ms. Elias’ jazz vocals back to our stage.