Pianist and composer Digba Ogunbiyi brings a thoughtful, globally shaped sound to the stage, weaving West African Yoruba rhythms with jazz and classical traditions through original music that explores identity, expression, and connection.

Lineup:
Digba Ogunbiyi, piano 
Adam Aronesty, tenor saxophone 
Zach Wagren, bass 
Emmanuel Chidiebere, drums 
Featuring Temidayo Balogun, tenor Saxophone, talking 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.

Trumpeter and bandleader Giovanni Martinez brings his Big Band (April 9 & 11) and Quintet (April 10) to the stage for three nights that shift between the bold power of a large jazz orchestra and the intimate spark of a small group setting.

Lineup:
Giovanni Martinez, conductor, trumpet (Apr 9 & 11)
Giovanni Martinez, trumpet (Apr 10)
Ian Weidmann, alto saxophone (Apr 9 & 11)
Tessie Overmyer, alto saxophone (Apr 9 & 11)
Simon Comté, tenor saxophone (Apr 9 & 11)
Gustavo Cruz, tenor saxophone (Apr 9 & 11)
Sam Korn, baritone saxophone (Apr 9 & 11); saxophone (Apr 10)
Nathaniel Williford, trumpet (Apr 9 & 11)
Austin Ford, trumpet (Apr 9 & 11)
Carter Eng, trumpet (Apr 9 & 11)
Cam Shave, trumpet (Apr 9 & 11)
Vito Çakaroglu, trombone (Apr 9 & 11)
Bruno Tzinas, trombone (Apr 9 & 11)
Theo Stone, trombone (Apr 9 & 11)
Zach Andrews, bass trombone (Apr 9 & 11)
Blake Slaughter, guitar (Apr 9 & 11)
Jack Ta, piano
Guillermo Lopez, bass (Apr 9 & 11)
Ethan Fairclough, bass (Apr 10)
Beckett Miles, drums (Apr 9 & 11)
Joe Mintz, drums (Apr 10)

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.

Pianist Esteban Castro brings a sharp, intuitive sound to the stage, where the music unfolds in real time and keeps you locked in from the first note.

Lineup:
Esteban Castro, piano 
Jayla Chee, bass 
TBD, drums

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.

Pianist Zoe Molelekwa brings a rich, rhythm-forward sound shaped by South African tradition and modern jazz, leading a set that moves with purpose, groove, and a clear sense of story.

Lineup:
Zoe Molelekwa, piano

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.

Trumpeter Kal Ferretti brings a bright, modern sound to the stage, shaped by her work with leading ensembles including the Christian McBride Big Band, Mingus Big Band, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Future of Jazz Orchestra. A rising voice on the New York scene, she leads her own groups while balancing performance and education, delivering music that blends strong ensemble writing with the spontaneity and swing of the jazz tradition.

Lineup:
Kal Ferretti, trumpet 
David Hodgson, tenor saxophone 
Noam Avnon, piano 
Zach Walgren, bass 
George Greenhill, 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.

Trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr. brings a bold, forward-looking sound to the stage, blending deep jazz tradition with adventurous improvisation through his quartet “Gangway.”

Lineup:
Wallace Roney, Jr., trumpet
Tom Dicarlo, bass
Victor Gould, piano
Miguel Russell, 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.

Drummer Zach Adleman leads Miles Davis Reimagined, a fresh exploration of the legendary repertoire that shaped modern jazz, honoring the spirit of Miles while bringing new energy and perspective to the music.

Lineup:
Julia Danielle Smulson, vocals
Camerahn Alforque, trumpet
Sunhyun Yoo, alto saxophone
Benito Gonzalez, piano
Jared Beckstead-Craan, bass
Zach Adleman, drums
Rachel Marchica, dancer
Niko Heers, dancer

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.

The Nate Jones Sextet celebrates Miles Davis and John Coltrane with fresh arrangements and a dynamic young band, moving from bebop roots to the edge of Coltrane’s later sound in one wide-ranging set.

Lineup:
Skylar Tang, trumpet
Nate Jones, trombone
Sergio Tabanico, tenor saxophone
Isaac Byrd, piano
Ahmed McLemore, bass
Matt Lee, 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.

Eyal Vilner brings his high-energy swing sound to the stage, leading a band that keeps the rhythm moving and the room buzzing with music made for listening, dancing, and staying a little longer than planned.

Lineup:

Eyal Vilner Trio (3/28–29)
Eyal Vilner, alto saxophone, flute, clarinet
Martha Kato, piano
Alvester Garnett, drums

Eyal Vilner Swing Band (3/30)
Eyal Vilner, alto saxophone, flute, clarinet
Nathaniel Williford, trumpet
Ron Wilkins, trombone
Martha Kato, piano
Ian Hutchison, bass
Alvester Garnett, drums

Note: Friday night features an open Jam Session hosted by Mariel Bildsten, where musicians of all levels are invited to join the stage. Saturday is a lively Dance Session hosted by Eyal Vilner, welcoming dancers and music lovers alike to the floor. Thursday is a featured performance only.