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Modern Masters Jazz Series: Tony Dagradi

Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

Tony Dagradi is most well known for his work with Astral Project, an adventurous quartet made up of top New Orleans players dedicated to playing cutting-edge improvisational music. Over the years the band has performed throughout the world, garnering universal praise as one of the most innovative, compelling jazz bands anywhere. For more information on Astral Project click here to visit the band website.

Modern Masters Jazz Series: Wes “Warmdaddy” Anderson and The Ted Ludwig Trio

Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

Jazz alto and sopranino saxophonist Wessell “Warmdaddy” Anderson played jazz early on at the urging of his father, who was a drummer. He played in local clubs from his early teenage years, and studied at the Jazzmobile workshops with Frank Wess, Charles Davis, and Frank Foster. He also met Branford Marsalis, who convinced him to study with Alvin Batiste at Southern University in Louisiana.

Amina Figarova Sextet and the Matsiko World Orphan Choir

Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

Hailing from Azerbaijan, the New York-based Amina Figarova is an internationally influenced—and recognized—composer, pianist, and bandleader. Those three roles come to the forefront in Figarova’s sextets, bands with a remarkable chemistry that brings her detailed arrangements to life. Every member of the group stands out as a first-rate individual, but their dedication to Figarova’s eclectic and powerful compositions gives this group its depth of feeling and elite status. The Amina Figarova Sextet has been a hit at major festivals like the Newport Jazz Festival and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Sunny Side Jazz Band, with Victoria Doutón

Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

Sunny Side provides a full New Orleans-style jazz band experience with three-part harmonies, a solid rhythm section, and an energetic vocalist and dancer.⁠
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Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet

Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

Crosstown Arts presents the Jazz Jam Session: Hosted by Alex Upton Quartet in The Green Room. The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $7 | Free for performing musicians PURCHASE TICKETS HERE For both the house band performance and jam […]

Bluff City Fest

Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

Crosstown Arts presents Bluff City Fest in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $10 in advanced | $15 at the door | $5 student ticket PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Join us at Bluff City Fest, where Memphis' […]

Kortland Whalum

Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

Crosstown Arts presents Kortland Whalum in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Friday, December 6, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $25 in advanced PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Kortland Whalum is a singer-songwriter and actor whose talents span from music to the stage. As an actor, […]

Rachel Maxann’s Holiday Spirits: A Christmas Special with Friends

Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

Crosstown Arts presents Rachel Maxann's Holiday Spirits: A Christmas Special with Friends in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Friday, December 13, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $20 in advanced | $25 at the door PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Join singer-songwriter Rachel Maxann for a […]

Mark Edgar Stuart & The BlueShift Ensemble 3rd Annual X-mas Show

Crosstown Arts, The Green Room 1350 Concourse Ave., Suite 280, Memphis, TN, United States

Crosstown Arts presents Mark Edgar Stuart & The Blueshift Ensemble 3rd Annual X-mas show in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $18 (plus fees) PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Mark Edgar Stuart comes back with the Christmas Concert! […]

Sungazer

Crosstown Theater 1350 Concourse Ave., Memphis, TN, United States

Crosstown Arts presents Sungazer in the Theater The Theater at Crosstown Arts Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Sungazer is an international Future Jazz duo featuring YouTuber / bassist Adam Neely and drummer Shawn […]