Jazz Standard proudly presents our tenth annual Mingus High School Competition & Festival, honoring the timeless music of legendary bassist, composer, and bandleader Charles Mingus (1922–1979).

“Without ever seeming gimmicky or pandering, on 2nd Line Smith Handy finds the perfect balance of foot-tapping New Orleans parade rhythms, exploratory jazz improvisations, and blues-inflected, organ-soaked grooves.” (Matt Collar, AllMusic)

All of us at Jazz Standard – where he cut an excit­ing live album in 2013 – are pleased to welcome back modern blues master Bergson in tandem with soul­ful singer Ellis Hooks. The group’s powerhouse horn section includes trumpeter Steven Bernstein and saxophonist Michael Blake.

Join Trio 3 as they welcome a different special guest pianist each night 2/20-2/23.

Jazz Standard is excited to welcome singer, pianist and Blue Note recording artist Kandace Springs in her first appearance on our stage! Springs’ sophomore Blue Note album The Women Who Raised Me is her loving tribute to the great female singers who’ve inspired Kandace.