The No Tears Project is a jazz-inflected collective formed in 2017 and led by Arkansan-based vocalist Kelley Hurt, and pianist Christopher Parker. The group’s repertoire is inspired by explorations into social equality and strives to create recognition as a precursor to reconciliation. Born from a musical composition (“No Tears Suite”) written by Hurt and Parker and commissioned by the nonprofit Oxford American magazine to honor the civil rights heroes the Little Rock Nine, No Tears has evolved into a touring group. The ensemble’s second album, Humanitics is forthcoming in early 2025.

The Overly Sensitive Orchestra covers beloved full albums with original arrangements for classical chamber ensemble, pairing with local Memphis singers. The 2024-25 season will include Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers, Pink Moon by Nick Drake, and Carrie and Lowell by Sufjan Stevens. The richness and variety of orchestral timbres both enhances and reimagines the original music of these great artists, giving the songs new perspective and a timeless quality.

The Crosstown Strictly Jazz Series, presented by Crosstown Arts in collaboration with Strictly Jazz Entertainment, is designed to salute classic jazz music as contemporary musicians perform the work of the legends. This special Jazz Month presentation of the series features the Muneer Nasser Quintet paying tribute to the music legend Miles Davis.

Brennen Leigh is an American songwriter, guitar player, mandolin player, and singer whose to-the-point storytelling style has elevated her to cult icon status in Europe, Scandinavia, across the United States, South America, and the United Kingdom.

Alice Hasen releases her new EP, Dream of Rain, with a concert at Crosstown Arts.