Celebrate Crosstown Arts Jazz Month with 15+ Performances

The 2025 lineup features 17 performances in the intimate Green Room and Crosstown Theatre beginning March 28th.

• March 28 | Cyrille Aimée – Award-winning vocalist Cyrille Aimée brings her unique blend of swing, improvisation, and storytelling.
• March 29 | Mark Guiliana plays Mark – Experience the revolutionary drumming of Mark Guiliana, known for his genre-bending, electrifying performances.
• March 30 | Kafé Kirk: Kirk Whalum & Kim Burrell – Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum and powerhouse vocalist Kim Burrellunite for a soulful and deeply moving performance.
• April 4 | Steve Lee Trio feat. Kevin “Football” Sanford – Deep grooves and mesmerizing sax solos from one of Memphis’ finest trios.
• April 5 | Mar Vilaseca – A rising jazz vocalist and pianist delivering sophisticated, heartfelt performances.
• April 8 | Freedman Steorts: Our Thin Line feat. Freeworld – A seamless blend of jazz, blues, and rock-infused improvisation.
• April 9 | Jaleel Shaw with the Ted Ludwig Trio (Modern Masters Jazz Series) – Saxophonist Jaleel Shaw and guitar master Ted Ludwig light up the stage with technical brilliance and deep musicality.
• April 11 | All Night Trio + University of Memphis Jazz Combo 1 – A special collaboration bringing together seasoned jazz professionals and the next generation of jazz greats.
• April 12 | Memphis Symphony Orchestra Big Band feat. Joyce Cobb & Patrice Williamson – A BIG BAND SPECTACULAR featuring two legendary vocalists.
• April 13 | Strictly Jazz presents: The Music of Chet Baker – A tribute to the iconic, cool-toned jazz trumpet and vocal legend.
• April 16 | WYXR Stereo Sessions: Phineas Newborn’s Phineas’ Rainbow – Hosted by Joe Restivo, this session honors the brilliant jazz pianist Phineas Newborn.
• April 18 | Adam Larson Quartet feat. Special Guest Kortland Whalum – Progressive, high-energy jazz featuring virtuosic sax work.
• April 19 | Clark Sommers plays Feast Ephemera – Bassist Clark Sommers leads a sonic journey through improvisation and composition.
• April 23 | Memphis Jazz Orchestra feat. Bobby Watson – Swing, big band, and modern jazz collide with special guest saxophonist Bobby Watson.
• April 24 | Steve Hirsh & Friends – Expect the unexpected with a night of free-flowing, spontaneous jazz.
• April 25 | Kalia Vandever – Lush, cinematic trombone compositions from an emerging jazz innovator.
• April 30 | Gary Topper’s Symmetry – A grand finale filled with tight arrangements and bold improvisation, closing out Jazz Monthwith style!

Ticket prices generally range from $10 to $60. For more details, visit Crosstown Arts.