Crosstown Arts

Memphis Concrète
2026-05-31 16:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-30 16:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
May 30 – May 31
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Sat, May 30, 4:00 PM
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Sun, May 31, 4:00 PM

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Memphis Concrète is an experimental electronic music festival that has been bringing together the best in artists who defy expectations from within and outside the Memphis region since 2017. It offers an eclectic mix of styles that push boundaries—from ambient to electroacoustic to industrial (and much that can’t be easily categorized).

Saturday 5/30

3:30: doors
4:15: future boop
5:00: Shake Machine Down
5:45: Porcelain Control
6:30: DJ Jane Blank
7:15: Leperwitch
8:00: CEL SHADE
8:45: Eve Maret
9:30: Tangela

Sunday 5/31

3:30: doors
4:00: Box Score
4:45: Taj Chander
5:30: The Memphis Concrète Scrap Metal Orchestra
6:15: Emery Miles
7:00: Artificer
7:45: Slow Slow Loris
8:30: Duets for Theremin

The Committee Explores the Music of Horace Silver
2026-05-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
The Committee Explores the Music of Horace Silver
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM
$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door
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One night. One legendary composer.
Join us for a high-energy celebration of the music of Horace Silver — the pianist and composer who helped define the soulful sound of hard bop. From deep grooves to unforgettable melodies, his music blends blues, gospel, and swing into something truly electric.
Our band will bring these classic tunes to life the way they were meant to be heard: live, joyful, and full of fire.
If you love great jazz and the energy of a band pushing the music in the moment, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
THE COMMITTEE
The Committee is a jazz quintet rooted in the tradition of hard bop and swing. Formed by longtime friends with established careers in music, the band comes together out of a shared love for straight-ahead jazz — delivering groove, interplay, and the spirit of the classic sound.
Pat Fusco- piano
Marc Franklin- trumpet
Art Edmaiston- sax
Neal Bowen- bass
Henry Conerway iii- drums

Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents: Summer of Soul
2026-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Six weeks. 300,000 people. A moment that should have been history.
As part of the Crosstown Arts Film Series, Crosstown Arts and Memphis Listening Lab present Summer of Soul, the long-buried story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Featuring unforgettable performances from Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, and Sly and the Family Stone, the film captures a cultural eruption that went unseen for decades.
Directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, and winner of major awards at the Sundance Film Festival, the film finally gives this moment the spotlight it always deserved.
Join us after the screening for a live conversation with producer Joseph Patel and IMAKEMADBEATS.
Thursday, May 28 at 7PMCrosstown Theater$5

Exhibiting Artist Talk
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Crosstown Arts Galleries, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Join us for a conversation with our Spring exhibiting artists—Wiley Henry, Lawrence Matthews, and Karl Erickson—on Thursday, May 28 from 6–8pm.
Working across painting, drawing, animation, installation, and multimedia, these artists explore identity, perception, and the complex relationships between human and non-human worlds. From Henry’s emotionally charged figurative work rooted in heritage and personal history, to Matthews’ Southern Gothic–inflected investigations of unstable reality, to Erickson’s playful and layered examinations of ecological systems and non-human agency, each exhibition offers a distinct perspective on how we experience and interpret the world around us.
This artist talk offers a chance to hear directly from the artists about their work, process, and the ideas shaping the exhibitions, followed by audience Q&A.
Free and open to the public. On view through June 7, 2026.

The Iris Artist Fellows Present: Momentum
2026-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
The Iris Artist Fellows Present: Momentum
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Friday, May 22, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM
$25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door
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The Iris Artist Fellows return to The Green Room, collaborating with other members of the Iris Collective for one final chamber concert this season. Momentum marks your last chance to experience this season’s Iris Artist Fellows, Roberta dos Santos and Alexandre Negrão, in a performance you won’t want to miss.
This concert isn’t simply a farewell; it’s a celebration of the energy, growth, and artistic momentum they’ve built during their time with Iris. As we reflect on all they’ve accomplished, we also look ahead to the lasting impact of their work and the continuation of meaningful musical experiences still to come.

Kendra Remedios with special guest Bryan Hayes
2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Kendra Remedios with special guest Bryan Hayes
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM
Tickets $15
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Fresh off her appearance on The Voice’s Battle of the Champions, Kendra is excited to bring her music to Crosstown Art’s Green Room. Known for her captivating songwriting, raspy yet smooth vocals and energetic performances, she has earned over one million Spotify streams and has become a staple on the songwriting and band showcase scene in Nashville. Influenced by renowned artists such as: Chris Stapleton, Gretchen Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Adele and Laney Wilson, Kendra weaves her storytelling in her authentic style that combines country roots with elements of southern rock and blues.
Kendra Remedios, originally from Arlington, Texas, is known for her unique raspy yet smooth vocals and energetic performances. Influenced by artists like Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson and Adele, she has achieved over one million Spotify streams and recently appeared on The Voice’s Battle of the Champions.
Kendra’s career began with performances across the Dallas-Fort Worth region, where her unique style earned recognition during Seasons 11 and 12 of American Idol. These experiences inspired her to pursue songwriting, resulting in compositions that reflect a broad emotional landscape. One of her earliest releases, “Daddy and Me,” debuted in June 2021 as an acoustic tribute to her late father.
Since moving to Nashville in November 2022, Kendra has become a staple on the singer-songwriter and band showcase circuit, emphasizing authentic storytelling and energetic performances. Her musical approach blends traditional country roots with elements of southern rock and blues. Since relocating to Nashville, she has released tracks such as “Bad Goodbye,” “Texas to Tennessee,” “Hot Mess,” and “Darlin,” artfully crafting songs with compelling and genuine stories. With her live performances, she establishes a genuine connection with her audience through compelling narratives, dynamic arrangements, and by consistently delivering high-caliber artistry.

Crosstown Arts Film Series: No Country for Old Men
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
No Country for Old Men (2007, dir. Joel & Ethan Coen)
The Coen Brothers’ Academy Award–winning adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel stands as one of the most unsettling American films of the 21st century. Set against the bleak landscapes of West Texas, No Country for Old Men follows intersecting lives pulled into a spiral of violence after a drug deal goes wrong, along with the unstoppable force that follows in its wake.
Anchored by Javier Bardem’s chilling portrayal of Anton Chigurh, the film explores fate, chance, and moral erosion with an almost mythic inevitability. Sparse dialogue, oppressive silence, and sudden brutality create an atmosphere of constant dread. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell’s weary reflections frame the film as a lament for a world that no longer makes sense to those who once believed they understood it. Grim, precise, and hauntingly modern, No Country for Old Men demands the focus and scale of a theatrical viewing.

An Intimate Night with Keia
2026-05-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Tue, May 19, 7:30 PM

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About

A night of live music with Strings! Experience Keia in a way you never have before, an intimate setting with some of your favorite songs. This is a night you don’t want to miss! Keia was born in San Antonio, TX but grew up all over the world in a Military family. But it was the move to Memphis that helped her establish her sound and performance style. She has performed with some of the best talent Memphis has to offer, while also building relationships with notable national names like The Bar-Kays and David Porter of Stax Records.
In College, Keia made history by being crowned only the third Black Miss ASU (Arkansas State University). The same university that Miss America 1990 Debbye Turner attended, and was crowned the first Black Miss ASU. Keia went on to the Miss Arkansas Pageant, where she was crowned Miss Congeniality, a name that stuck with her for years to come. She graduated with a degree in Communications emphasis Radio/Television Broadcasting and a minor in Political Science. But the arts kept calling her name.
Years later, it was American Idol that served as the true catalyst for Keia to recognize who she was as an Artist and what she wanted to do with her career. The talent competition led her to Hollywood where “Miss Congeniality” wowed the judges for two seasons. Her audition performance of Celine Dion’s vocally rigorous “My Heart Will Go On” prompted guest judge and musical role model
Mary J. Blige to simply declare: “She can sing!” Keia later went on to compete on Season 4 of “The Voice” as well, but wasn’t chosen for a team. Her journey hasn’t been without its disappointments and de-railings. But she can’t stop singing.

Folk All Y'all: Pynk Beard
2026-05-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Folk All Y’all Presents: Pynk Beard
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 pm | Show starts at 7:30 pm
$25 Tickets
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PYNK BEARD (he/him) is the brainchild of songwriter Sebastian Kole, a multiple-time-Grammy, BMI- and Spotify Secret Genius-award winner. Raised a preacher’s son in Birmingham, Alabama, who grew up directing the church choir while moonlighting in country bands, PYNK BEARD has returned to weaving Country Soul and Gospel influences with bold, anthemic choruses. His music transcends genres, blending emotionally charismatic lyrics with modern production to create a soundscape that’s both fun and heartfelt, and live performances that remain both rodeo or arena-worthy. With a singular aesthetic and a compelling stage presence,
PYNK BEARD is redefining the boundaries between country and soul music. His star is rising even further these days, so catch him while you can!

Copland Appalachian Spring
2026-05-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Copland Appalachian Spring

Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, a quintessential American masterpiece that evokes the serene beauty of the rural landscape through its folk-inspired themes and sweeping orchestral colors. Robert Moody leads this exciting program, including Mozart’s “Haffner” Symphony, a lively work full of elegant melodies and intricate orchestral textures.

Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM

Venue: Crosstown Arts – Crosstown Theater

General Admission

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$40.00
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Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Henry Conerway III
2026-05-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Henry Conerway III
The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants
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The Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly, interactive music event hosted by Crosstown Arts. Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform, network, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene.
Henry Conerway III has become a leading presence on the modern jazz scene since moving to New York in 2015, as evidenced by his ongoing work with such global touring artists as; the iconic Freddy Cole; the stalwart Jazz at Lincoln Center trumpeter, Marcus Printup; 2015 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition Winner, Jazzmeia Horn; Grammy nominated trumpeter, Russell Gunn; and several residencies with Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha, Qatar.
Listed below are the jam tunes for the month of May. Participants are encouraged to learn several of the included tunes ahead of time in preparation for the jam. A limited number of blank slots for tune suggestions will be available at the sign-in desk.

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Bernell Jones II Returns Home
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Bernell Jones II Returns Home
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM
$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door
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Bernell Jones II, a Memphis native, returns home for one day after building an astounding career as a musician in New York City! In his time between performing with the likes of Lauryn Hill, Julius Rodriguez, Olivia Dean and others, he has made a name for himself leading an explosive band that plays all his original music. Get ready to hear music you’ve never heard before containing elements of modern electronic jazz mixed with elements of the soul and R&B music Bernell grew up with!
Originally from Memphis, TN, Bernell Jones II is a saxophonist and songwriter based in NYC. He is known not only for his playing, but also for disrupting the content creation industry in the music sector with his consistent stream of viral music-comedy videos on Instagram and TikTok.
Bernell picked up the saxophone at age ten after primarily playing piano for four years. This was a huge turning point in his life. Although he doesn’t consider himself a professional pianist, it aided him in enhancing his compositional skills and his understanding of music.
His discography showcases a variety of musical influences from his upbringing such as gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, etc. Bernell has worked alongside artists such as Ms. Lauryn Hill , Olivia Dean, Wyclef Jean, Philip Harper, Julius Rodriguez, and more. He credits his style of writing to the influences his parents played around the house growing up such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Maxwell, and Janet Jackson, along with jazz influences such as Roy Hargrove, Miles Davis, and Herbie Hancock.
On his ambitious genre-defying debut album ‘TYPEWRITER,’ released July 2, 2024, Bernell pulled together all of his influences while keeping a consistent signature sound across the project, even while the songs may vary genre to genre.
His most recent release “Love Sings” showcases Bernell’s songwriting abilities through the vocals of Barry Antoine, and his abilities to band the right talent together by adding New York rapper Nory to the mix.

Open Mic: Hosted by Kenny Morningstar
2026-05-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Open Mic: Hosted by Kenny Morningstar
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM
$5 in advance | $5 at the door
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About

Crosstown Arts presents “Open Mic: Hosted by Kenny Morningstar“. This is a 2-hour curated open mic seeking to highlight a diverse range of talent including poets, singers, rappers, beat makers, spoken word artists, and acoustic performers.
Sign-ups will begin at 7:00 PM, with each open mic participant receiving up to 5 minutes to perform. In addition to the open mic slots, the night will feature 4–5 guest artists (including the host), who will perform short sets (5–10 minutes or up to 3 songs).
Kenny Morningstar is a rapper, songwriter, photographer from Milwaukee, WI. He recently released his EP “dragged to HELL!” which is a braggadocios boom bap rap symposium.

The Mystic
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
So, what is The Mystic? The Mystic is a catalyst; through music, story, silence and dialogue, we hope to strengthen our attachment to hopes and dreams. In the mystic, diversity is a prerequisite for all creativity, which is why Crosstown Concourse is the perfect home. In The Mystic, the world is far-better served by different beliefs than it could ever be if limited by rigid uniformity.
And if this doesn’t rock your gypsy soul, the goal of The Mystic is to not feel better but get better at feeling.

Paper Wings + opener Savannah Brister
2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Paper Wings + opener Savannah Brister
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Doors open at 7 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM
$20 in advance | $25 at the door
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Paper Wings
Long-time friends and collaborators Emily Mann and Wila Frank, known together as Paper Wings, dream up warm, pastoral folk songs furnished with delicate banjo and spellbinding harmonies so close you often can’t tell their voices apart. On their latest project, Listen to the World Spin, the Nashville duo’s songwriting flourishes, displaying their exceptional ability to reference nostalgic sounds of American folk music while maintaining their own compelling style of artful and unpretentious lyricism. Embracing themes of solitude, nature, and passage through time and space, Listen to the World Spin is a beautiful exploration of how we are never alone in our search for meaning and certainty in difficult times. “We needed these songs to guide and comfort us through the last few years,” says Frank, “And we hope they’ll do the same for others.” Listen to the World Spin was released on March 15th, 2024 with support from Free Dirt Records.
Savannah Brister
Savannah Brister, a Memphis-based singer-songwriter, captivates audiences with her compelling voice and heartfelt songwriting. Her performances are infused with an undeniable emotional depth, resonating with listeners and creating an inviting, intimate atmosphere. Savannah’s quirky charm further endears her to fans, making each show a memorable experience. In early 2019, Savannah gained national recognition when she appeared on NBC’s The Voice and earned a spot on John Legend’s team. Her talent has also been celebrated through numerous accolades, including an HMMA award for her song “Dear World” and multiple awards for her song “Feelings,” which is featured on her debut album “Soft.” Don’t miss the chance to witness Savannah Brister’s heartfelt artistry live—she’s sure to leave you inspired and wanting more.

ECHO Party
2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
ECHO Party
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Doors open at 7 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM
$18 in advance | $22 at the door
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Based in Memphis, ECHO Party is a free jazz collective that bridges the gap between commercial polish and avant-garde extremes, featuring a lineup of musicians with decades of interlocking history. This is not only a show, but an album release party!
The group is anchored by the dual horns of saxophonist Art Edmaiston—a legendary session player for artists like Justin Timberlake and Gregg Allman—and Chad Fowler, a multi-instrumentalist and founder of Mahakala Music known for his work with icons like William Parker. The two share a background in Memphis horn sections, a chemistry that complements the group’s rhythm section: keyboardist Alex Greene (Reigning Sound), who has collaborated with Fowler since the 1990s indie rock scene; guitarist Khari Wynn, known for his tenure as Music Director for Public Enemy and his work with Fowler in the ESP-Disk unit Deepstaria Enigmatica; and drummer Steve Hirsh, a texture-oriented improviser who has recorded extensively with legends such as William Parker, Daniel Carter and Matthew Shipp, as well as Fowler, and released a duo album with Edmaiston in 2023. Together, they dismantle genre boundaries, using their mastery of soul, rock, and experimental forms to fuel spontaneous, high-energy composition.

University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers
2026-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Singers
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM
$10 tickets | Free for students and faculty with ID
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Experience an electrifying evening of jazz excellence that bridges generations and celebrates Memphis’s rich musical legacy. The highly acclaimed Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra of the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music takes the stage, featuring the 2025 DownBeat Magazine Outstanding Performance–winning U of M Jazz Singers. With roots dating back to the early 1960s, these ensembles represent decades of artistry, innovation, and national recognition at the highest level.
Together, these celebrated ensembles deliver a powerful, multigenerational jazz experience—honoring tradition, showcasing world-class talent, and affirming Memphis as a vital force in the jazz world.

Memphis Jazz Orchestra featuring Michael Dease
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Memphis Jazz Orchestra featuring Michael Dease
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM
$25 in advance | $30 at the door
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Join the Memphis Jazz Orchestra for a special one-night only performance at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts featuring one of the preeminent trombonists of the current era, Michael Dease!
Michael Dease is one of the world’s eminent trombonists, lending his versatile sound and signature improvisations to over 200 recordings and groups as diverse as Grammy-winning artists David Sanborn, Christian McBride, Kanye West, Michel Camilo, and Alicia Keys. Born in Augusta, Georgia, he played the saxophone and trumpet before choosing the trombone at age 17. In 2001, Dease moved to New York City to become part of the historic first class of jazz students at The Juilliard School, earning both Bachelors and Masters degrees, and quickly established a reputation as a brilliant soloist, side-person, and bandleader.
Give It All You Got (Posi-Tone, 2021) received positive acclaim from JazzTimes Magazine and a coveted 4-star review from Downbeat Magazine. The music centers on themes of devotion to the past and future of the jazz lineage, realized at the Jazz Institute at Brevard where he serves as director. As a bandleader, this is Dease’s eighth album for Posi-Tone, fourteenth of his career, and features Gregory Tardy, Ulysses Owens, as well as his wife Gwen Dease and eldest daughter Brooklyn Dease on percussion. Since then, he has released Best Next Thing (Posi-Tone, 2022), his baritone saxophone recording debut on Swing Low (Posi-Tone, 2023), two albums featuring music from composer Gregg Hill, The Other Shoe (Origin, 2023) and Found in Space (Origin, 2024), plus Groves Groove (Le Coq Records, 2024), and City Life (Origin, 2025).
Downbeat Magazine named Dease the 2016 Rising Star Jazz Trombonist. He then won the magazine’s Critics Poll for 2021 Trombonist of the Year, an award granted in subsequent years as well. He is a three-time Grammy award winner with Christian McBride and Alicia Keys and a sought-after lead, section, and bass trombonist with today’s leading jazz orchestras. His experiences include bands led by Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Nicholas Payton, Charles Tolliver, Rufus Reid, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band. However, it is on the frontline of small groups led by master musicians like The Heath Brothers, Winard Harper, Renee Rosnes, Bill Charlap, Claudio Roditi, and Lewis Nash, where Dease has revitalized the trombone’s image. Not content to simply improvise, Dease arranges and composes for many different bands, constantly adjusting his tone and timbre to add just the right flavor to the music.
Michael Dease is an enthusiastic endorser and Performing Artist for Yamaha Trombones, Trumpets and Saxophones, Pickett-Blackburn brass mouthpieces, and the custom repair services of expert craftsman Scott Sweeney of Sweeney Brass in Raleigh, North Carolina. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his extraordinary wife and Professor of Percussion at MSU, Gwendolyn Dease, and their daughters Brooklyn and Charly.

Steve Lee
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Steve Lee
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show at 7:30 PM
$20 in advance | $25 at the door
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Stephen Lee returns to the Green Room—one of his favorite stages and a familiar home base—to deliver another night of soulful, world-class jazz.
A Memphis native, Lee studied with legendary Jazz pianist Donald Brown at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville before heading to New York City to finish his studies and further hone his skills in some of the most well-known jazz venues in the world. He rounded out his studies with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from City College in New York City and a Master’s degree in Education from Freed Hardeman University. While living in New York, Stephen has shared the stage with some of Jazz music’s best and brightest including Gregory Porter, Esperanza Spaulding, Billy Kaye and Saul Rubin. In 2012, he released his first album, “Songs in the Key of My Life” for which he won the Rhythm of Gospel Award and was nominated in the first round of the Stellar Awards. In 2018 Stephen was voted Steinway and Sons 2018 Top Music Teacher of the Year by Amro Music Store. And In 2019, he was nominated as a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow.

Crosstown Arts Film Series Presents: Dr. Strangelove
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is one of cinema’s sharpest and most enduring satires, a Cold War nightmare spun into pitch-black comedy. Released at the height of nuclear anxiety, the film follows a chain reaction of military blunders and political absurdities that threaten to end the world, not with heroism, but with bureaucratic confusion and human folly.
Anchored by Peter Sellers in multiple unforgettable roles, Dr. Strangelove walks a razor’s edge between the ridiculous and the terrifying, exposing how fragile the systems of power can be when placed in the hands of flawed individuals. Kubrick’s stark visual style and relentless sense of irony turn global annihilation into something both hilarious and deeply unsettling.
Join us at Crosstown Arts Theater on Thursday, April 23 at 7pm for this landmark film that remains as biting, relevant, and uncomfortably funny as ever.

Jocelyn Gould
2026-04-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Jocelyn Gould
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Doors open at 7 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM
$25 in advance | $30 at the door
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2021 JUNO Award winner Jocelyn Gould has been called “a leader in the next generation of great mainstream jazz guitarists” by Howard Paul, CEO of Benedetto Guitars. Her joyful energy has captivated audiences around the world and her passion for music is as infectious as her unique ability to connect with audiences. Jocelyn has absorbed the influences of the jazz guitar greats and has woven them into an exciting personal sound, citing Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Joe Pass and Kenny Burrell as primary influences on the guitar.
Jocelyn has performed and recorded internationally as a leader and with GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Freddy Cole, JUNO-winning trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg, DownBeat Trombonist of the Year Michael Dease, Etienne Charles, Jon Gordon, Rodney Whitaker, Randy Napoleon and Diego Rivera.
Jocelyn’s debut album, Elegant Traveler, won the 2021 JUNO Award for Jazz Album of the Year: Solo.
Golden Hour, Jocelyn’s sophomore album, showcases her virtuosic guitar playing and dynamic compositions, and introduces her voice. It has received international critical acclaim and radio play including extensive play on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Golden Hour reached #1 on Canadian and #9 on North American college radio jazz charts. Jocelyn’s Golden Hour Tour took place in June 2022 with performances at 11 Canadian Jazz Festivals.
Jocelyn toured extensively in 2022, including a 6-week American tour featuring the music of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. She will begin 2023 with a two-month North American tour from Florida to Alaska as one of four guitarists featured in a concert of solo guitar.
Jocelyn Gould is a Benedetto-endorsed artist.

Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by University of Memphis Combo 1
2026-04-21 19:30 - 22:00 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by U of M Combo 1
The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm
Tickets $7 (plus fees) | Free for participants
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The Green Room Jazz Jam is a monthly, interactive music event hosted this month by the University of Memphis Combo 1 . Young up-and-coming musicians and local jazz veterans alike join together for spontaneous music making, sharing the stage as they tackle the expansive body of repertoire found within the jazz idiom. The Green Room Jazz Jam strives to provide an inclusive and collaborative environment where jazz musicians of all ages and backgrounds may perform, network, and interact together in the interest of further fostering Memphis’ diverse music scene.

Adam Larson Quartet featuring Kortland Whalum
2026-04-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Adam Larson Quartet featuring Kortland Whalum
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Doors open at 7 PM | Show Starts at 7:30 PM
$25 in advance (plus fees) | $35 at the door | $10 student tickets
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Saxophonist-Composer Adam Larson brings his quartet with special Guest Kortland Whalum to the Green Room on April 17th for a night of music that spans genres of music touching the corners of R&B, Rap, Classical, Jazz and a bit of everything in between. Larson has written nearly 200 original compositions that lean on his affinity for genre-blending sounds, motifs and ear-candy, garnering him critically-acclaimed distinctions from Downbeat Magazine as a “prolific composer and a compositional prowess for lyricism” and from The New York Times as a composer whose “compositions are thoughtful, with ample breathing room for any soloists”.
Building on successful shows with vocalist Kortland Whalum in 2025, Adam brings Kortland back to the stage for this special one-night only event that will feature Grammy-Award winning bassist Clark Sommers, local legend Alvie Givhan on piano and drummer John Kizilarmut.
This performance is made possible through the generous underwriting of Denton’s St. Louis.

University of Memphis: "Bluff City Fest"
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts The Green Room
University of Memphis: “Bluff City Fest”
The Green Room @ Crosstown Arts
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Doors open at 6:30 pm | Show starts at 7:00 pm
$ 10 in advance (plus fees) | $15 at the door | Free for students/faculty with ID
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Nine powerhouse ensembles. One electrifying night. Experience the future of music as student groups from the University of Memphis Popular Music Program take the stage in a genre-spanning live concert event. These talented student performers bring the heat with high-energy sets across a wide spectrum of styles — from rock anthems and pop hits, to soulful jazz, funk grooves, and genre-blending originals.
More than just a student recital, this is a fully produced live showcase — complete with pro-level lighting, sound, and stage design — that highlights the diversity, creativity, and technical skill of Memphis’s next generation of artists.

Strictly Jazz: The Music of David Sanborn ft. Dr. Bill Hurd
2026-04-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Strictly Jazz: The Music of David Sanborn ft. Dr. Bill Hurd
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 PM | Show starts at 6:00 PM
$25 in advance (plus fees) | $30 at the door
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Join us for April’s installment of the Strictly Jazz series curated by Dennis Adams, this time featuring saxophonist Dr. Bill Hurd as he pays homage to the great David Sanborn!
Dr. Bill Hurd is a man of many lives. Track star (Manassas High and All-American at Notre Dame), graduate of MIT, and world-renowned ophthalmologist, he’s traveled to West Africa and Madagascar for medical mission work. He’s also an inventor, a husband to Judge Rhynette Northcross Hurd–oh, and a master musician playing with the likes of Kirk Whalum, Isaac Hayes, and Maurice White.
David Sanborn (1945–2024) was an influential American alto saxophonist renowned for blending jazz with pop and R&B, earning six Grammy Awards and releasing 25 albums. Over a six-decade career, he became a premier session musician for artists like David Bowie and Stevie Wonder, while his solo work, beginning with Taking Off (1975), defined the contemporary saxophone sound.

Johnny Yancey and The Power to the People Orchestra: "Stand Up for Your Rights"
2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Johnny Yancey and The Power to the People Orchestra: “Stand Up for Your Rights”
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM
$25 in advance | $30 at the door
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Homegrown trumpeter and bandleader Johnny Yancey returns to the Green Room with his “Power to the People Orchestra”,
Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Johnny Yancey has been honing his musical skills for over 30 years with locally and nationally recognized musicians playing music of all genres. He has performed with musical greats such as Alvin Baptiste, Billy Pierce, Donald Brown, John Birdsong, Terri Lynn Carrington, Javon Jackson, James Williams, Herman Green, Will Graves, Floyd Newman, Zaid Nassar, Emerson Able Big Band, Joyce Cobb, Earlice Taylor and many others.
The Power to the People Orchestra, previously known as the Sanctuary Jazz Orchestra, is the culminating effort of Yancey’s decades-long affection for big band repertoire. Having performed at numerous festivals including Memphis Heritage Festival, the Bartlett Festival, and the Whitehaven Jazz Festival, the Power to the People Orchestra is a pinnacle of Yancey’s continued dedication to the Memphis jazz community.

Folk All Y'all: Rebecca Loebe
2026-04-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Folk All Y’all: Rebecca Loebe
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Doors open at 7 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $20
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Over the past decade,Austin-based troubadour Rebecca Loebe (she/her) has been steadily building her audience the old fashioned way: driving hundreds of thousands of miles in an old station wagon, performing in listening rooms and theaters across the US,Canada, Japan, Europe, and the UK.
In 2019, she released her fifth studio album, her first collaboration with the Grammy-nominated Houston-based record label Blue Corn Music.The genre-bending album borrows equally from the worlds of intimate folk, ear wormy pop, and no-holds-barred Americana. Refusing to pledge allegiance to any single genre was a creative gamble that has paid off in a big way: Give Up Your Ghosts has received the best press of Loebe’s career, including praise from Billboard, Rolling Stone, and legendary rock critic Dave Marsh, who said: “Once I put it on I couldn’t take it off.”
Recently, Rebecca has spent her time recently writing, recording, performing online, and launching a Youtube series about what really goes on behind the scenes in the lives and careers of independent musicians. She also got a dog, so if you hate puppy pictures, make sure not to look at her social media. Her 2026 tour celebrates her much-anticipated new release, so be there to catch it live!

Crosstown Arts Film Series: Under the Silver Lake
2026-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Crosstown Theater, 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
David Robert Mitchell’s Under the Silver Lake is a woozy neo-noir that sinks into the dream logic of Los Angeles, peeling back its sunlit surface to expose the network of symbols, conspiracies, and secret messages that seem to pulse beneath the city. At the center is Sam, a drifting young man whose obsession with hidden meaning escalates after a mysterious woman vanishes from the apartment complex where he lives.
On its face, the film plays like a contemporary detective story, complete with codes, clues, and shadowy figures moving through Hollywood’s forgotten edges. Beneath that structure, however, is a meditation on loneliness, fixation, and the way pop culture imprints on the psyche. Sam’s journey is less about solving a mystery and more about clinging to a narrative that gives his life form, direction, and a sense of cosmic importance.
The undertones of Under the Silver Lake swirl with cultural decay and generational drift. The film is haunted by the ghosts of classic cinema and old Hollywood glamour, but the glitter has curdled into an atmosphere of disillusionment. The soundtrack, the billboards, the movie posters, the disposable media, all function as hieroglyphs in a culture obsessed with being noticed yet terrified of fading away.
Mitchell’s film balances humor with dread, and beauty with absurdity. It invites the viewer into a conspiracy that may be real or may be merely a projection of Sam’s desperation to feel connected to something larger than himself. In the end, Under the Silver Lake becomes a strange, melancholic portrait of a city where everyone is waiting to be discovered, and where being lost can feel like a secret code all its own.

Modern Masters: The Ben Markley & Michael Shults Quintet
2026-04-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Crosstown Arts, The Green Room, 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, 38104, United States
Modern Masters: Ben Markley and Michael Shults Quintet
The Green Room at Crosstown Arts
Wednesday, April 9, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show begins at 7:30 PM
$20 in advance (plus fees) | $25 at the door
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The Ben Markley & Michael Shults Quintet brings together five exceptional musicians in a collaborative modern jazz ensemble that balances deep tradition with forward-thinking creativity. Pianist, composer, and bandleader Ben Markley joins forces with acclaimed saxophonist Michael Shults to present music that is both intellectually rich and viscerally engaging.
BEN MARKLEY:
Ben Markley is a pianist, composer, arranger, author, educator, and leader of the Ben Markley Big Band, a daring ensemble known for their creative takes on beloved modern and contemporary jazz classics. Fresh off the heels of Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton, Markley tackles his most ambitious project yet: Ari’s Funhouse, a big band album featuring the music of drummer Ari Hoenig, with Hoenig himself in the drum chair. The album received great critical acclaim and was selected as one of the best 4 star rated albums of 2022 by DownBeat magazine.
Markley is active as a composer and arranger with many big band and vocal jazz charts published through UNC Jazz Press as well as his own website. Recent arranging commissions include the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, and Wyoming Jazz Educators All-State Jazz Band.
In 2023 Markley published Cedar. The Life and Music of Cedar Walton (University of North Texas Press). Markley conducted more than seventy-five interviews with friends and family members, musicians who played with or were otherwise influenced by Walton, and industry figures such as club owners. Musicians interviewed include such stars as Jimmy Heath, Benny Golson, and Ron Carter. Walton’s wife Martha shared her extensive archives of photos, ephemera such as fliers and tour itineraries, and letters to inform Markley’s writing which is the definite biography on Walton.
Markley’s book A Practical Approach to Improvisation – The David Hazeltine Method was published by Jamey Aebersold Jazz in December of 2014. It documents David Hazeltine’s process of creating etudes from transcriptions.
Markley is an active performer in the Denver-metropolitan area and along the front range. He currently teaches jazz piano and serves as department chair of the music department for the University of Wyoming.
MICHAEL SHULTS:
Saxophonist Michael Shults has been praised for his “strong, imaginative” improvisations (Downbeat Magazine) and “fresh and intelligent musical ideas” (The Pitch). A first-call musician on the Kansas City jazz scene for nearly a decade, Shults remains an active performer in the Fountain City, Memphis, and beyond, and has twice appeared as a sideman on the Jazzweek National Radio Airplay Charts. As a graduate student at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Michael was a finalist in the 2012 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Artist Competition, and was the winner of the Graduate College Soloist category in the 2012 Downbeat Magazine Student Music Awards Issue. He has since performed by invitation as a featured soloist at the North American Saxophone Alliance biennial conference, the Jazz Education Network conference, the Midwest Clinic, the Wisconsin Music Educator’s Association conference, the Minnesota Music Educator’s Association conference, and the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival. Michael has shared the stage professionally with many of the most significant jazz artists of our time, including Bobby Watson, Sean Jones, Nat Reeves, Pat Bianchi, Lynn Seaton, Curtis Lundy, John Hebert, and Bob McChesney. He is the Musical Director of the Memphis Jazz Orchestra, which has held a weekly residency on historic Beale Street for over three decades.
Dr. Shults is Associate Professor of Saxophone at the University of Memphis, and previously held the position of Assistant Professor of Saxophone for four years at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He is a Yamaha Artist and a Vandoren Artist-Clinician and performs on their instruments and reeds exclusively.
