Program Stingray Djazz

This concert features the Divine One in her prime, wrapping her sultry voice around jazz standards such as Lover Man. Performances like these demonstrate why Sarah Vaughan is invariably mentioned in the same breath as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.

In 1974, the astounding Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson and his trio of drummer Kenny Clarke and bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen performed at the Grand Gala du Disque. They are soon after joined by eminent French-Italian violinist Stéphane Grappelli.

Legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés brought his band ‘Jazz Batá 2’ to the Malta Jazz Festival on July 19, 2019. They delivered a performance that reverberated through the historic island.

In today’s episode of BIRD, Shayna Steele presents swinging acoustic Samba to storming guitar funk, everything fits like a mould. Presented with a generous portion of charm and impressive dynamic.

Accordionist Mestrinho performs with Cainã Cavalcante on guitar, Alex Buck on drums, and Carlinhos Noronha on bass. They combine the subtle rhythms of Brazilian music with the leader's instrumental virtuosity.

Gregory Porter’s magnificent, burnished baritone can sink into a lyric with luxurious ease, the melody gently sculpted into new shapes at every turn, with the rhythm tugging subtly back and forth across the bar line.

Pianist Kenny Barron’s June 27, 2019 appearance at the Alfa Jazz Festival in Ukraine’s Lviv was a celebration of sublime jazz virtuosity.

In 1986, the third version of jazz fusion band Mahavishnu Orchestra, comprised of guitarist John McLaughlin, pianist Jim Beard, bassist Jonas Hellborg, drummer Danny Gottlieb, and saxophonist Bill Evans played at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague.

This episode of BIRD is a fantastic registration of the after party of the North Sea Jazz Festival. This mega jam session is a great coming together of, amongst others, Anthony Hamilton, Anderson Paak, Christian Scott, Cory Henry and Kneebody!

The talented American singer Michelle David performs pop and gospel music that feeds the heart and soothes the soul at Jazz in Duketown 2019.

Jazz guitarist Mike Stern and fusion violin player Didier Lockwood perform a unique duo concert at the beautiful antique theatre in Vienne, France.

In this concert recording from the Ascona New Orleans Jazz Festival, held in late June and early July 1998 at picturesque Lake Maggiore in Ascona, Switzerland, Trevor Richards presents 1930s-style jazz alongside two true legends from that era.

Jimmy Smith: Live in '69 boasts an incredible 90-minute concert from 1969 filmed in Paris.

In 1972, the Newport Jazz Festival in Rotterdam welcomed the Giants of Jazz, an all-star band featuring drummer Art Blakey, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, bassist Al McKibbon, pianist Thelonious Monk, saxophonist Sonny Stitt and trombonist Kai Winding. Part 2.

John Patitucci (bass) and Marco Pignataro and Joe Lovano (saxophones) present stirring jazz originals in 'Tällberg’s Jazz for the Planet', a recording made in support of the Tällberg Foundation’s aim to inspire positive climate action.

Grammy-nominated Hamilton de Holanda, who reintroduced the 10-string mandolin in Brazil, teams up with pianist Mário Laginha for stimulating duo performances of Brazil's musical treasures.

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn’s 2019 Malta Jazz Festival appearance was a celebration of jazz’s future, infused with the soul of its past. Horn’s concert was a truly spellbinding experience.

In 2019, the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, hosted the International A to JazZ Festival. Among the featured acts was the trailblazing jazz trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah.

Among the bands presenting themselves at jazzahead! 2024 is Sultan Stevenson’s trio. Pianist Stevenson, a Londoner with Caribbean roots, graduated from Conservatory in 2023. He is a rapidly rising talent in the London jazz circuit, whose debut album 'Faithful One' won him the Parliamentary Jazz Award for the best newcomer. Described by The Telegraph as “an incipient master”, Sultan Stevenson (piano) appears at jazzahead! 2024 with Jacob Gryn (bass) and Joel Waters (drums).

Bootsy Collins' syncopated, hard and relentlessly rhythmic music strongly influenced funk music's development. Now in his 60s, Bootsy maintains that same energy, playing a spectacular show at Jazz à Vienne.

This compilation features recordings from the 1950s of Billie Holiday singing a string of her greatest successes. Enjoy this unique footage of one of jazz’s all-time greats!

Although American soul and jazz organist Rhoda Scott spent most of her career in France, this performance at the antique theatre of Vienne is special: she presents an intimate and beautiful performance with US gospel and blues singer La Velle.

In 1989, American saxophonist Michael Brecker played at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. Joined by bassist Jeff Andrews, drummer Adam Nussbaum, pianist Joey Calderazzo, and guitarist Mike Stern, Brecker displayed his virtuosity in spades.

Anita O’Day boasts two wonderful concerts from 1963 and 1970 that present the “jazz singer supreme” in impeccable form. This show is a testimony to one of jazz music’s true originals and shows unequivocally why she is ranked in the top tier of vocalists.

Estival offers a thrilling and particularly surprising line-up that explores the rich world of contemporary music. “The Girl From Ipanema”, Astrud Gilberto’s second name, gives an outstanding, swinging performance at Estival Lugano.

In 1988, acclaimed Brazilian singer and pianist Tania Maria performed with bassist Leonard Traversa and drummer Kim Plainfield at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. Maria is known for her energetic personality and unique style of singing.

On July 20, 2018, double bassist Christian McBride presented his band ‘New Jawn’ at the Malta Jazz Festival. Hailing from Philadelphia, this music luminary combines jazz, R&B, pop/rock, hip hop/neo-soul, and classical.

Catalan bass player Manel Fortià returns to his roots to reinvent traditional Catalan repertoire. Libérica’s 2021 album ‘Arrels’ explores Catalan hymns, heard here during a live performance at Nova Jazz Cava in Barcelona.

In 1983, American vibraphonist Lionel Hampton performed at the Kurhaus in Scheveningen. Accompanied by his big band, which included talents such as saxophonist Arnett Cobb, the "King of the Vibes" gave an energizing performance with both mallets and voice.

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn’s 2019 Malta Jazz Festival appearance was a celebration of jazz’s future, infused with the soul of its past. Horn’s concert was a truly spellbinding experience.

This program follows American singer-songwriter Melody Gardot as she visits the legendary studio Château d'Hérouville in France. After an accident in 2003 left her hypersensitive to light and sound, Gardot discovered the healing power of music.

On May 5, 1957, jazz impresario Norman Granz presented Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson's trio, American violinist Stuff Smith, and American singer Ella Fitzgerald during the Jazz at the Philharmonic concert at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam.

In 1962, American pianist and composer Erroll Garner performed at the Singer Concertzaal in Laren. The vibrant and joyous concert was played with drummer Kelly Martin and bassist Eddie Calhoun, each long-standing collaborators from Garner's trio.

Decades after the 1930s swing era came to an end, one of its giants, pianist Teddy Wilson, kept the flame of this music alive. During a hectic spring tour of Europe, the acclaimed pianist appeared at Geneva’s Théâtre de l’Atelier in 1969.

Explore the music of one of the most influential and innovative saxophonists in jazz history: John Coltrane! Immerse yourself in this collection of remarkable performances from the early 1960s that showcase Coltrane's unparalleled artistry.

Proving that any age is just a number, Pierre Courbois (*1940) teams up with Jesse Schilderink (*1995) and Wiro Mahieu (*1964) in his new band 3GEN3. This exciting new ensemble is augmented by pianist Jasper van ‘t Hof.

In 1979, legendary Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson gave a stunning performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. With talented double bassist Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen accompanying him, Peterson demonstrated his piano skills with aplomb.

The Apple Music Festival (formerly known as the iTunes Festival) was a music concert series held by Apple, Inc. inaugurated in 2007.

Double bassist Avishai Cohen’s trio with Noam David (drums) and Omri Mor (pianist) joined forces with the international Symphony Orchestra ‘INSO-Lviv’, conducted by Christian Schumann.

In 1989, Dutch big band and radio orchestra The Skymasters took flight at the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Hague. Joining them is jazz legend Clark Terry on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals in this exciting collaboration.

In 1982, the Superstar Quintet, which consists of trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, saxophonist Joe Henderson, drummer Tony Williams, bassist Ron Carter, and pianist Kenny Baron gave a performance of cosmic proportions at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague.

Raul Midón appeared at 2017’s Sing Jazz Festival in Singapore with double bassist Romeir Mendez and drummer Billy Williams.

This episode of BIRD is a fantastic registration of Bassekou Kouyaté, one of the true masters of the ngoni, an ancient traditional lute found throughout West Africa, and he has collaborated with many musicians in and outside of Mali.

In 1982, trumpeter Art Farmer, saxophonist Benny Golson, trombonist Curtis Fuller, bassist Rufus Reid, pianist Mickey Tucker and drummer Albert Heath reformed the legendary Jazztet after a twenty-year hiatus at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague.

Pianist Kenny Barron’s June 27, 2019 appearance at the Alfa Jazz Festival in Ukraine’s Lviv was a celebration of sublime jazz virtuosity.

Trumpeter Wallace Roney revives Miles Davis' legendary album, Bitches Brew. In this project - a brainchild of Miles' family - Miles' nephew takes part: drummer Vince Wilburn. This concert at Vienne's ancient theater in France is a grand tribute to Miles.

Larry Graham & Graham Central Station perform at Bataclan in Paris, where numerous ‘funkateers’ cheer the famed bass player. Funk hero Graham, one-time pioneer of the art of slap-pop playing on the electric bass, shows what he's made of!

In 2019, the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, hosted the International A to JazZ Festival. Among the featured acts was the trailblazing jazz trumpeter Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah.

The Salomão Soares Trio consists of Salomão Soares on piano, Paulo Almeida on drums, and Thiago Alves on bass. Band leader Soares was a finalist of the 2017 Montreux Jazz Festival piano competition.

Brazilian artist Gilberto Gil returns to Jazz à Vienne with music inspired by his latest album ‘Fé na Festa’: a mixture of celebration, tradition and even some rock. Although his new sound has its roots in Brazilian culture, it is always inspired by jazz.

In 1960, Archie Shepp attended a concert of John Coltrane at the Five Spot, legendary club of the Lower East Side. Fascinated, he quickly decided to devote himself to the tenor saxophone. Five years later, Shepp - already a staple of free jazz - finally recorded alongside his idol.

On July 20, 2018, double bassist Christian McBride presented his band ‘New Jawn’ at the Malta Jazz Festival. Hailing from Philadelphia, this music luminary combines jazz, R&B, pop/rock, hip hop/neo-soul, and classical.

‘The legend of the groove’ is a series of documentaries about musicians who, between the late 1950s and now, have radically influenced the music of today's hip hop, soul, and rhythm 'n' blues greats, like Prince, Erykah Badu, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.

In 1980, American soul legend Ray Charles brought the Raelettes and the Ray Charles Orchestra to the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. With them behind him, Charles showed why he has been viewed as one of the most recognizable voices in music.

Estival offers a thrilling and particularly surprising line-up that explores the rich world of contemporary music. Freddie Hubbard is an American jazz trumpeter whose influential tone contributed to new perspectives for modern jazz and bebop.

Embark on a remarkable journey through the world of jazz piano as we showcase some of the most iconic and influential pianists in history. This collection of extraordinary performances captures the unique essence and brilliance of legendary pianists.

Da Pá Virada Sessions and Stingray present this Latin jazz performance by São Paulo-born singer, composer, instrumentalist, arranger, and producer Filo Machado.

The Crusaders, an American jazz fusion group that was popular in the '70s. Their performance at Estival is beyond soulful and an amazing show to watch.

For 20 years, Sly Johnson, author, composer and performer of the Saïan Supa Crew, has been touring the French music scene with his soul, hip-hop and beat-box vocals.

Kenny Garrett emerged in the early 1980s, redefining the alto sax with powerful intensity. His album Sounds from the Ancestors blends jazz, R&B and gospel roots from Detroit with a modern global sound.

The audience at the Montreal Jazz Festival in Canada was in for a treat on July 3, 1982, as a true musical innovator hit the stage: Jaco Pastorius, who transformed the electric bass into a formidable solo instrument.

This documentary traces the first two decades of jazz in Latvia in this portrait of Jack Michalicky, the first known Latvian jazz pianist. This brief yet insightful documentary was produced by Latvian Mareks Ameriks.

Brazilian artist Gilberto Gil returns to Jazz à Vienne with music inspired by his latest album ‘Fé na Festa’: a mixture of celebration, tradition and even some rock. Although his new sound has its roots in Brazilian culture, it is always inspired by jazz.