Merton Williams Middle School hosts trombonist Wycliffe Gordon at the Hilton “5th Annual Evening of Jazz” which also features the Merton Williams Middle School Jazz Ensemble and the Hioton High School Jazz Ensemble.

Terell Stafford will perform with the Penfield Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Choir and Studio Orchestra.

Albright Knox Art Gallery in BUFFALO Vocalist James “Blood” Ulmer performs as part of the Art of Jazz series. Pre-concert Conversation at 7:30 p.m. topic: “The Geography of the Blues” 1285 Elmwood Avenue 716-270-8292

Miami-based Cuban timba band Tiempo Libre returns to Rochester with their blend of Cuban, jazz and modern music. A dance floor will be set up in the arts center for this show.

SYRACUSE University’s The Underground at the Schine Student Center. Vocalist Barbara Morrison performs with the CNY Jazz Quartet and S.U. student jazz musicians.

Guitarist and Leader Charlie Hunter returns to Rochester. 

Canadian pianist John Stetch performs two nights at Strathallan with Bob Sneider.

SOLD OUT!! Medeski, Martin and Wood return to Rochester.

Tickets remain for the Ithaca concert-check web site below.

UB Center for the Arts, Mainstage Theatre in BUFFALO Pianist McCoy Tyner and his trio perform with choreographer and tap master Savion Glover