Composed of 15 top soloists, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is one of the world's leading large jazz bands ensembles. Their current band leader (and artistic director) is the great Wynton Marsalis, famed trumpeter and composer, who has played with everyone from Herbie Hancock to Dizzy Gillespie.

Don't miss the divine Mavis Staples, as she blesses us with her incredible voice and back catalogue of gospel, soul, R & B, with a little rock thrown in for good measure! One of the most powerful voices in the 'biz, Staples has been making music since the 1960's when she and her family formed the group The Staples Singers. Throughout the decade they became synonymous with the Civil Rights Movement, offering spiritually strong messages through their songs.

Gregory Porter is one of the hottest names in jazz. The Californian native, always dapperly attired in his spitfire hat, is back on tour in 2024 bringing his melodious voice to fans across the country once more. Expect to hear some of the Grammy-winner's biggest tracks such as 'Liquid Spirit', 'Laura' and 'L-O-V-E' live this winter!

The world's top-selling instrumental artist Chris Botti has charm and talent in spades; the Italian American contemporary jazz trumpeter breathes new life into a range of different genres from American songbook standards to bebop classics by the likes of Miles Davis. Botti is not only a highly skilled musician but a consummate entertainer, with a gleam in his eye his onstage banter calls to mind the performers of jazz's golden age.

Pink Martini are the brainchild of Thomas Lauderdale, who in the early 1990s was thinking of running for Mayoral office. But he slowly became frustrated and fascinated by the musical entertainment during political society events. So he formed Pink Martini to address this and make music that appeals to everyone, from liberals to conservatives, all over the world. Over 20 years later, they're still going strong!

Christian McBride is bringing his impeccable jazz-influenced sound around the globe this year, with a stretch of US shows that are sure to get Jazz fans excited all around the country. Known for his virtuoso bass playing, McBride's live shows are a celebration of music and one not to be missed! An 8-time GRAMMY winner and Newport Jazz Festival...