Across more than three decades, a half-dozen albums, and hundreds of gigs, the partnership of John Scofield and Joe Lovano has defined contemporary jazz. 7pm & 9pm shows | $45: single set (7pm or 9pm)/$80: for both 7pm & 9pm sets John Scofield is considered one of the most important guitarists and composers in jazz. Possessor of a distinctive sound and stylistic diversity, Scofield is a masterful improviser whose music falls somewhere between post-bop, funk-edged jazz and R&B. He has prominently led his own groups in the international jazz and contemporary scenes, recorded more than 40 albums as a leader, […]

Cécile McLorin Salvant & Sullivan Fortner in concert at ArtsWestchester as part of JazzFest White Plains, 7pm & 9pm shows| $45: single set (7pm or 9pm) /$80: for both 7pm & 9pm sets. Cécile McLorin Salvant has developed a passion for storytelling and finding the connections between vaudeville, blues, folk traditions from around the world, theater, jazz and baroque music. Salvant is an eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, interesting power dynamics, unexpected twists, and humor. She won the Thelonious Monk competition in 2010, is a three-time Grammy Award-winner for Best Jazz Vocal Album. For the […]

ArtsWestchester will award more than $550,000 in grants to 164 groups in Westchester and Rockland counties through a New York State Senate Arts Initiative in July. The funding has been made available by State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to enable ArtsWestchester to expand its support of cultural programs in community sites such as libraries, parks and schools. https://artswestchester.org/artswestchester-awards-more-than-550000-in-grants-to-local-groups/ – Read more about this Westchester & Rockland Grants program.