Posts in category: The Improv Cafe’

If jazz had a passport, it would be stamped with the unmistakable style of Blue Note. From the smoky rooms of New York City to the bustling jazz haunts of Tokyo, the Blue Note brand has become more than a record label — it’s a global institution. And this week, we’re taking you on a

Source: Around the World in Blue Notes: What’s Playing at the Iconic Blue Note Jazz Clubs Around The World This Week — and Why You Should Tune in Tonight on The Improv Café to the Live at The Blue Note Radio Show Where Every song is a Live at the Blue Note recording

The lights are low, the sound is intimate, and the lineup is fierce—The Village Vanguard, the iconic Greenwich Village jazz club, welcomes a week of deeply emotional, masterfully executed performances from Johnathan Blake, whose latest project “Gone But Not Forgotten” runs April 29 through May 4. A drummer celebrated for his adaptability and expressive range,

Source: This Week at the Village Vanguard: Johnathan Blake’s “Gone But Not Forgotten” and a Radio Tribute to Vanguard Classics

Montreal International Jazz Festival—an annual pilgrimage for lovers of rhythm, soul, and sonic spontaneity—turns 45 this year, and it’s looking better

Source: The Improv Café’s Montreal Jazz Festival Memories, Rachel Therrien & Modern Grooves with a theme of “a modern twist,” the 2025 edition honors tradition while boldly exploring the future of jazz

Singing with Swing The Greatest Jazz Vocal Live Concerts & Live Album Releases of All Time

Source: Sundays Are Meant for Relaxation – That’s Why We Created ‘Singing with Swing’, Where Every Song Played is by The Top Legendary Jazz Music Vocal Artists of all Time – The Greatest Jazz Vocal Live Concerts & Live Album Releases of All Time

Swingin’ Through the Shadows During Prohibition, the Rise of Swing Clubs, and a Night of Big Band Magic on The Improv Café – Swing With The Big Bands Tonight!

Source: Swingin’ Through the Shadows During Prohibition, the Rise of Swing Clubs, and a Night of Big Band Magic on The Improv Café – Swing With The Big Bands Tonight!

The Blue Note Clubs Around The World! The Global Heartbeat of Live Jazz Tonight on The Improv Café with the “Live at The Blue Note” Radio Show – 9PM EST

Source: The Blue Note Clubs Around The World! The Global Heartbeat of Live Jazz Tonight on The Improv Café with the “Live at The Blue Note” Radio Show – 9PM EST – From its original home in New York City to vibrant outposts across the globe – Check out The Blue Note clubs here at The Improv Cafe’

Live at the Village Vanguard on The Improv Café is a deep dive into the world of live jazz—featuring non-stop recordings from the Village Vanguard

Source: There are jazz clubs, and then there’s the Village Vanguard, Live at the Village Vanguard: Five Hours of Legendary Jazz, Every Tuesday Night on The Improv Café

The Improv Cafe’s Ultimate Collection of The Top All-Time Live Jazz, Big Band, and Swing Albums That Defined an Era of Musical Excellence and Innovation.

Source: The Improv Cafe’s Ultimate Collection of The Top All-Time Live Jazz, Big Band, and Swing Albums That Defined an Era of Musical Excellence and Innovation. Live Jazz Albums Are The Pinnacle of Improvisation and Musical Mastery

The Legendary Swing Events of Prohibition and The “Singing with Swing” Radio Show on The Improv Cafe’ is The Modern Tribute to Swing’s Live Music Vocal Jazz & Big Band Legacy

Source: The Legendary Swing Events of Prohibition and The “Singing with Swing” Radio Show on The Improv Cafe’ is The Modern Tribute to Swing’s Live Music Vocal Jazz & Big Band Legacy