Drummer David Hawkins leads a powerful late-night set driven by deep groove, open conversation, and fearless musical curiosity.

Lineup:

David Hawkins, drums 
Michael Cruse, trumpet 
William Hill lll, piano 
Bar Filipowicz, bass

Note: Friday night features an open Jam Session hosted by TBA, where musicians of all levels are invited to join the stage. Thursday and Saturday are featured performances only.

Pianist and bandleader Zahili Gonzalez Zamora brings a vibrant Afro-Cuban jazz sound to the stage, weaving original music and Cuban traditions through rhythmic drive, expressive improvisation, and a distinct artistic voice.

Lineup:

Zahili Gonzalez Zamora, piano, vocals 
Gerson Lazo Quiroga, electric bass 
Yandy Garcia Palacio, drums

Note: Friday night features an open Jam Session hosted by Mariel Bildsten, where musicians of all levels are invited to join the stage. Thursday and Saturday are featured performances only.

Bassist and composer Ciara Moser brings a bold, narrative-driven sound to the stage, blending modern jazz with global influences and a deep sense of intention.

Lineup:

Ciara Moser, bass 
Ian Wacksman, drums 
Anastassiya Petrova, piano, keyboard 
Salim Charvet, saxophone 
Isaac Romagosa, guitar 
Brian Urra, violin 
Nishant Shekar, vocals

Note: Friday night features an open Jam Session hosted by Mariel Bildsten, where musicians of all levels are invited to join the stage. Thursday and Saturday are featured performances only.

Described by DownBeat as “irrepressibly spontaneous,” trombonist Mariel Bildsten brings big swing and bright energy to every set.

Lineup:

Mariel Bildsten, trombone
Luther Allison, piano (3/20)
Marty Jaffe, bass (3/20)
Charles Goold, drums (3/20)
Simona Daniele, vocals (3/20)

Note: Friday night features a Vocal Jam Session hosted by Simona Daniele, welcoming singers and musicians of all levels to join the stage. Saturday features a Late-Night Dance Session. Thursday is the featured performance only.

Baritone saxophonist and composer Courtney Wright brings a bold, big-band–minded sound to the stage, blending sharp originals, deep swing, and the momentum of a rising voice shaping New York’s jazz scene.

Lineup:

3/26 & 3/28

Courtney Wright Jazz Orchestra

Nathaniel Williford, trumpet  
Austin Ford, trumpet 
Eli Goldstein, trumpet 
Andrew Wagner, trumpet 
David Sneider, trumpet 
Joe Giordano, trombone 
Nate Jones, trombone 
Marty Scott, trombone 
Thomas Laubhan, bass trombone 
Evan Amoroso, bass trombone 
Alex Laurenzi, alto saxophone, soprano saxophone 
Alan Acosta, alto saxophone  
Alex De Lazzari, tenor saxophone  
Noah Dreiblatt, tenor saxophone 
Courtney Wright, baritone saxophone 
Robert Papacica, guitar 
Alejandra Williams-Maneri, piano 
Sameer Shankar, bass 
William Smith, drums

3/27

Courtney Wright’s “Bop Stew”

Courtney Wright, baritone saxophone 
Austin Ford, trumpet 
Alejandra Williams-Maneri, piano 
Sameer Shankar, bass 
William Smith, drums

Note: Friday night features an open Jam Session hosted by Mariel Bildsten, where musicians of all levels are invited to join the stage. Thursday and Saturday are featured performances only.