Jazz in New York City
309 events from Friday, October 16 to Saturday, November 14, 2026. Free: 6. Busiest venues: Birdland Jazz Club, Mezzrow, Dizzy's Club (Jazz at Lincoln Center).
Friday, October 16, 2026
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2 PM
Smalls Afternoon Jam Session Hosted by Carol Morgan
Smalls Afternoon Jam Session Hosted by Carol Morgan (2:00 PM - 5:15 PM)
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6:30 PM
Monk Festival: James Francies Trio plus special guest Joel Ross
Monk Festival: James Francies Trio plus special guest Joel Ross · Joel Ross · James Francies · Luca Alemanno…
$25–$65 Tickets
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7:30 PM
Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration With Special Guests Joe Lovano and Terence Blanchard
Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration · Joe Lovano and Terence Blanchard
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8 PM
Ravi Coltrane Centennial Celebration
Ravi Coltrane · Johnathan Finlayson · Gadi Lehavi · Anwar Marshall
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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2 PM
Smalls Afternoon Jam Session Hosted by Steve Nelson
Smalls Afternoon Jam Session Hosted by Steve Nelson (2:00 PM - 5:15 PM)
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6:30 PM
Monk Festival: James Francies Trio plus special guest Joel Ross
Monk Festival: James Francies Trio plus special guest Joel Ross · Joel Ross · James Francies · Luca Alemanno…
$25–$65 Tickets
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7:30 PM
Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration With Special Guests Joe Lovano and Terence Blanchard
Chucho Valdés 85th Birthday Celebration · Joe Lovano and Terence Blanchard
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8 PM
Ravi Coltrane Centennial Celebration
Ravi Coltrane · Johnathan Finlayson · Gadi Lehavi · Anwar Marshall
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
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2 PM
Smalls Afternoon Jam Session Hosted by Ryo Sasaki
Smalls Afternoon Jam Session Hosted by Ryo Sasaki (2:00 PM - 5:15 PM)
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6:30 PM
Monk Festival: James Francies Trio plus special guest Joel Ross
Monk Festival: James Francies Trio plus special guest Joel Ross · Joel Ross · James Francies · Luca Alemanno…
$25–$65 Tickets
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8 PM
Ravi Coltrane Centennial Celebration
Ravi Coltrane · Johnathan Finlayson · Gadi Lehavi · Anwar Marshall
