Tag Archive: jazz

Akeylah Simone with The Candidates

April 2, 2024 4:59 pm Published by

Akeylah Simone delivers a stunning performance by fusing genres from Rock, R&B, Pop & Jazz in an eclectic set of original music. Her sultry, soulful vocals are effective in keeping her audience engaged. Akeylah Simone’s team puts together a band...

Brasswind at The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery

January 23, 2024 11:15 am Published by

Brasswind is bringing back the classic horn band sound and look that’s been missing for quite some time. The Tower of Power, Chicago, Earth, Wind, & Fire, James Brown, The Temptations, Buddy Miles, Michael Jackson, and so much more!

Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

January 19, 2024 4:24 pm Published by

A soulful weekend of unforgettable entertainment. This highly anticipated event will feature the top jazz, pop, R&B, and blues performers in the nation at the iconic Hampton Coliseum.

The Champagne Band at Vanguard

December 19, 2023 12:03 pm Published by

Keeping Old School Alive! From Aretha Franklin to James Brown, The Champagne Band will keep you on your feet! Originated from Hampton, VA, the eleven-piece band’s genre consist of Classic R&B, Jazz, Blues & Classic Rock. The Champagne Band elements...

Goosemas

October 27, 2023 2:25 pm Published by

Goose — Rick Mitarotonda [vocals, guitar], Peter Anspach [vocals, keys, guitar], Trevor Weekz [bass], Ben Atkind [drums], and Jeff Arevalo [vocals, percussion, drums] — fluidly traverse genres with head-spinning hooks, technical fireworks, and the kind of chemistry only possible among...

Squirrel Nut Zippers Christmas Caravan

October 24, 2023 12:45 pm Published by

The Squirrel Nut Zippers are an American swing band that formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1993. Their music style is a mix of Delta blues, gypsy jazz, 1930s swing, klezmer, and other styles. The term “Nut Zippers” is...

Jazz Legacy Foundation Gala Weekend

October 9, 2023 11:17 am Published by

NOVEMBER 9-12, 2023 LINEUP​ November 8, 2023 Wednesday Official Pre -Party – Roger Brown’s High St. Portsmouth, VA Tom Browne Bela Dona November 9, 2023 Kick Off Thursday Damien Escobar Bob Baldwin / Ragan Whiteside The Fellas Feat: Marcus Anderson...

Arturo Sandoval

April 23, 2023 12:14 pm Published by

“This astonishing trumpeter, pianist, and composer has inspired audiences in every corner of the world and awakened a new generation of great performers,” said President Barack Obama of the legendary jazz musician Arturo Sandoval. The Cuban native’s decade-spanning career has...

Desiree Roots: Celebrating Nancy Wilson

April 20, 2023 12:22 pm Published by

Virginia native and vocal powerhouse Desiree Roots pays tribute to Nancy Wilson, one of the great female jazz and pop voices of the 20th century, in an intimate cabaret setting—just in time for Mother’s Day weekend! The Grammy-winning Wilson transcended...