“Celebrate Lindy Hop where it all began! 5 days of dancing, 16 classes, 23 competitions, cultural events and more! You don’t want to miss world-class competitions, insightful dance classes with expert instructors, incredible live music, open social dancing late into the night, and swing community events like the World Lindy Hop Day celebration, walking tours of Harlem, the Black Lindy Hoppers’ Fund Swing Dance Museum, and more. Best of all, you’ll meet hundreds of other dancers, from all over the world, who are as passionate about Lindy Hop as you!”

(Rain date: 5/27) “First, we brought you the beauty of Burgers, Bourbon & Beethoven. Then, we handed you Hot Dogs, Hooch & Handel on a silver platter. And now, we triumphantly top this trifecta off with a towering new trio: Tacos, Tequila & Tavener’s Protecting Veil! For this large-scale outdoor event, come share sunset swing jazz with the impeccable Grand St. Stompers, taste some of New York’s finest tacos, tequila, mezcal and more. Then, as darkness descends over Green-Wood’s looming Gothic Arch, we’ll gather to hear the Contemporaneous ensemble, alongside star cellist Joshua Roman, as they premiere their new arrangement of Tavener's transcendental, searching meditation on faith, and how our belief can protect us.”

See posts + videos by Jazz Lives here and here!

The Grand St. Stompers, a band described by the NY Times as “a pillar of New York’s hot jazz scene,” present HOLIDAY STOMP, a celebration of the season. As music writer Michael Steinman describes it: “The Grand St. Stompers are creative joymakers. Their ensembles rock; their solos soar; the band can sound like the Louis Armstrong All-Stars then hint at Gil Evans or Forties Ellington. Sweet or tart vocals by Tamar Korn and Molly Ryan tie up the holiday package with a glossy bow. The music celebrates the season but it’s nothing like the formulaic seasonal blare. No Rudolph, no drummer boy—just pleasure, ingenuity, and sly humor.”

“Opening in 2021, Chelsea Table + Stage is New York's newest hotspot for intimate dining and music. Offering a wide variety of American-fare menu items, with curated wine + cocktails, audiences can experience some of the best touring performers in the world featured alongside local emerging artists. Chelsea Table + Stage opens the doors to hospitality, entertainment, and enjoyment every night, featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting, a 10-seat in-theatre bar, lofted VIP mezzanine for private groups, and table seating for the perfect date night. The ever-changing menu and entertainment schedule means guests never have the same night twice. Chelsea Table + Stage is located at 152 West 26th Street, inside the Hilton New York Fashion District. Purchase tickets at chelseatableandstage.com. @chelseatableandstage”

See the concert on YouTube HERE! The preview song: Easter Parade (also available in 3D)

Check out this free one-hour virtual concert, part of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church’s 2nd Sunday Jazz series, featuring the trio of Gordon Au, Matt Koza, and Nick Russo!

Check out the Stompers’ CalBal music videos HERE!
“CalBal Live is a three-day celebration of Balboa and Southern California Swing dancing featuring seven unique topic tracks, three contests that anyone can enter, and 15+ hours of new music and entertainment from your favorite contemporary swing dance artists”— including FIVE new music videos by the Grand St. Stompers!
Stompers leader Gordon Au will also teach a musicality class on SUN 1/17, 11AM PST.