Jazz

Upcoming Events

JD Allen Trio <br/>& Bill Frisell

JD Allen Trio
& Bill Frisell

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | 9:00 pm

JD Allen Trio <br/>& Dave Douglas

JD Allen Trio
& Dave Douglas

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | 9:00 pm

JD Allen Trio <br/>& Kris Davis

JD Allen Trio
& Kris Davis

Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 9:00 pm

Tyshawn Sorey & Jason Moran

Tyshawn Sorey & Jason Moran

Friday, October 20, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Friday, October 20, 2017 | 9:00 pm

Jam Sessions on Monk

Jam Sessions on Monk

Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 10:30 am

Monk Songbook <br/>with Orrin Evans, Ethan Iverson, Chris Pattishall, Jeb Patton & Ernest Turner

Monk Songbook
with Orrin Evans, Ethan Iverson, Chris Pattishall, Jeb Patton & Ernest Turner

Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 1:00 pm - Sunday, October 22, 2017 | 1:00 pm

Gerald Clayton & Ben Wendel

Gerald Clayton & Ben Wendel

Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Saturday, October 21, 2017 | 9:00 pm

Ethan Iverson Trio <br/> & Melissa Aldana

Ethan Iverson Trio
& Melissa Aldana

Monday, October 23, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Monday, October 23, 2017 | 9:00 pm

Ethan Iverson Trio <br>with Chris Potter <br/>& Houston Person

Ethan Iverson Trio
with Chris Potter
& Houston Person

Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | 9:00 pm

Ethan Iverson Trio <br/>& Joshua Redman

Ethan Iverson Trio
& Joshua Redman

Sold Out Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Wednesday, October 25, 2017 | 9:00 pm

Ethan Iverson Trio <br/>& Ravi Coltrane

Ethan Iverson Trio
& Ravi Coltrane

Thursday, October 26, 2017 | 7:00 pm - Thursday, October 26, 2017 | 9:00 pm

John McLaughlin <br/>& Jimmy Herring <br/><em>The Meeting of the Spirits</em>

John McLaughlin
& Jimmy Herring
The Meeting of the Spirits

Sunday, November 12, 2017 | 7:30 pm

DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center)

In Conversation: Jason Moran

In Conversation: Jason Moran

Cancelled Friday, September 14, 2018 | 12:00 pm

In Conversation: Branford Marsalis

In Conversation: Branford Marsalis

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | 12:00 pm

Branford Marsalis Quartet

Branford Marsalis Quartet

Friday, October 5, 2018 | 8:00 pm - Saturday, October 6, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Baldwin Auditorium

Lizz Wright

Saturday, October 27, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

In Conversation: Steve Coleman

In Conversation: Steve Coleman

Friday, November 2, 2018 | 12:00 pm

Steve Coleman & Natal Eclipse

Steve Coleman & Natal Eclipse

Friday, November 2, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Baldwin Auditorium

In the Jazz Tradition: Nnenna Freelon

In the Jazz Tradition: Nnenna Freelon

Monday, December 3, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Monday, December 3, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Cécile McLorin Salvant with Sullivan Fortner

In the Jazz Tradition: Cécile McLorin Salvant with Sullivan Fortner

Tuesday, December 4, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Tuesday, December 4, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Nellie McKay

In the Jazz Tradition: Nellie McKay

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Wednesday, December 5, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Catherine Russell

In the Jazz Tradition: Catherine Russell

Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Thursday, December 6, 2018 | 9:00 pm

‘In the Jazz Tradition’ Roundtable Discussion

‘In the Jazz Tradition’ Roundtable Discussion

Friday, December 7, 2018 | 12:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Jazzmeia Horn

In the Jazz Tradition: Jazzmeia Horn

Friday, December 7, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Friday, December 7, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble

In the Jazz Tradition: NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 1:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: René Marie

In the Jazz Tradition: René Marie

Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Saturday, December 8, 2018 | 9:00 pm

In the Jazz Tradition: Kate McGarry

In the Jazz Tradition: Kate McGarry

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 | 7:00 pm - Tuesday, December 11, 2018 | 9:00 pm

Ambrose Akinmusire </br><em>Origami Harvest</em>

Ambrose Akinmusire
Origami Harvest

Thursday, September 19, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Rubenstein Arts Center | von der Heyden Studio Theater

The Bad Plus

Sunday, October 20, 2019 | 7:00 pm

Baldwin Auditorium

Rafiq Bhatia </br><em>Breaking English</em> </br><em>Building Bridges: Muslims in America</em>

Rafiq Bhatia
Breaking English
Building Bridges: Muslims in America

Thursday, November 7, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Rubenstein Arts Center | von der Heyden Studio Theater

Sunday Service: Imani Winds at NorthStar Church of the Arts

Sunday Service: Imani Winds at NorthStar Church of the Arts

Sunday, November 17, 2019 | 11:00 am

Past Jazz events

Livestream: Gerald Clayton

Livestream: Gerald Clayton

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 | 7:00 pm

Mary Halvorson <br><em>Code Girl</em>

Mary Halvorson
Code Girl

Cancelled Friday, May 1, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Rubenstein Arts Center | von der Heyden Studio Theater

Livestream: Kate McGarry & Keith Ganz

Livestream: Kate McGarry & Keith Ganz

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | 7:00 pm

Zakir Hussain

Cancelled Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Black Atlantic: <br>Etienne Charles <br><em>Creole Soul</em> <br><em>Trinidad/USA</em>

Black Atlantic:
Etienne Charles
Creole Soul
Trinidad/USA

Cancelled Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

Black Atlantic: <br>David Virelles <br><em>Cuba/USA</em>

Black Atlantic:
David Virelles
Cuba/USA

Cancelled Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Motorco Music Hall

<em>Still Dreaming</em> <br>with Joshua Redman, Ron Miles, Scott Colley & Dave King

Still Dreaming
with Joshua Redman, Ron Miles, Scott Colley & Dave King

Friday, February 14, 2020 | 8:00 pm

Baldwin Auditorium

In Conversation: Joshua Redman

In Conversation: Joshua Redman

Friday, February 14, 2020 | 12:00 pm

Fred Hersch <br /><em>Leaves of Grass</em> <br />Featuring Kurt Elling & Kate McGarry

Fred Hersch
Leaves of Grass
Featuring Kurt Elling & Kate McGarry

Saturday, April 27, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Baldwin Auditorium

Jason Moran <br/><em>Fats Waller Dance Party</em>

Jason Moran
Fats Waller Dance Party

Friday, April 19, 2019 | 8:00 pm

In Conversation: Jason Moran

In Conversation: Jason Moran

Friday, April 19, 2019 | 12:00 pm

Jason Moran & The Bandwagon

Jason Moran & The Bandwagon

Thursday, April 18, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Black Atlantic: Dafnis Prieto Big Band

Black Atlantic: Dafnis Prieto Big Band

Friday, March 29, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Baldwin Auditorium

Charles Lloyd & The Marvels</br> + Lucinda Williams

Charles Lloyd & The Marvels
+ Lucinda Williams

Monday, March 18, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Ron Miles <em>I Am A Man</em> <br />with Jason Moran, Brian Blade, Bill Frisell & Scott Colley

Ron Miles I Am A Man
with Jason Moran, Brian Blade, Bill Frisell & Scott Colley

Friday, February 1, 2019 | 8:00 pm

Baldwin Auditorium

Maria Schneider Orchestra

Maria Schneider Orchestra

Saturday, April 7, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Baldwin Auditorium

Gregory Porter

Sold Out Sunday, March 4, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Carolina Theatre of Durham

Brian Blade <br />& The Fellowship Band

Brian Blade
& The Fellowship Band

Saturday, January 20, 2018 | 8:00 pm

Baldwin Auditorium

Want to support forward-thinking artists and enhance Durham's performing arts community?

Donate to Duke Performances

$10
Tickets for Duke Students!

View all discount packages