The Jam Session Inc. is a Non Profit organization promoting live Jazz in The Hamptons, NY.

Schedule of Events

June 29, 2023

6:30 PM-8:30 pm: Kick-Off Party with Nicole Zuraitis & Dan Pugach Nonet

It must be summer because Hamptons Jazz Fest is launching its 2023 season at The Church! Hamptons Jazz Fest, produced by The Jam Session Inc., is a series of performances that bring together world-class musicians in the fields of jazz, Latin, and world music to the East End of Long Island. Kicking off the season on June 29th is vocalist Nicole Zuraitis accompanied by GRAMMY-nominated Israeli drummer and composer Dan Pugach, and his award-winning nine-piece ensemble (nonet). The nonet's compositions are conceived for six horns and a trio rhythm section. To kick off the season, this concert will include festive food and drink available for purchase at the event.

Time:
Cocktail Hour and Hors D'oeuvres 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Concert: 6:30 PM-8 PM

Cost:
Non-Members: $40
Members: $35
Student/Young Patron (18 And Under): $15

Location: The Church, 48 Madison Street Sag Harbor, 11963

July 1, 2023

7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Santi Debriano Arkestra Bembe
Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane Southampton, 11968

July 5, 2023

6:00 PM-7:30 PM: Hayes Greenfield/Dean Johnson Duo

Hayes Greenfield has been working and living in New York City since the late 1970s. Hayes has earned awards in all of his endeavors, has released 10 critically acclaimed CD's under his own name, and traveled throughout the US, Canada, and Europe performing at international festivals, concerts, and clubs with his own bands. As a sideman, Hayes has built enduring associations with such notable artists as Jaki Byard, Rashied Ali, Paul Bley, Dave Liebman, Barry Altschul, Tony Scott, Richie Havens, Joe Lee Wilson, Dean Johnson, David Berkman, among others.

Dean Johnson, originally from Seattle WA, has been an active bassist in New York City for since 1980. An eclectic array of artists Dean has been and continues to be involved with include Randy Brecker, Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, Art Lande, Bill Mays, Jane Ira Bloom, Ray Anderson, Mark Sherman, Dave Douglas, Lee Konitz, Nguyen Le, Steve Kuhn, Bill Charlap, Ted Rosenthal, Mark Soskin, Tony Moreno, Wynton Marsalis, Hayes Greenfield, The New York Voices, Ann Hampton Calloway, Roseanna Vitro, Kendra Shank, Paul Jost and many others. Dean has also appeared on over 75 recordings with a variety of artists….

Location: Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street Bridgehampton, 11932

July 6, 2023

7:30 PM-9:00 PM: Houston Person Quartet

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Houston Person cannot play this evening. However, we are still delighted to present a fantastic night of jazz featuring John Ludlow on Alto Sax, Baron Lewis on Trumpet, Pianist Jane Hastay, Bassist Peter Martin Weiss, and Drummer Jon Mele. There will be no cover charge or ticket fee. We will be looking for some near future dates to rebook Houston. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you this evening!

Jane Hastay - piano
Peter Martin Weiss - bass
John Ludlow - sax
Baron Lewis Jr. - trumpet
Jonathon Mele - drums

Location: Main Prospect, 15 W Prospect Street Southampton, 11968

July 7, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Joe Farnsworth "Time To Swing" With Sarah Hanahan

Joe Farnsworth's drumming is the epitome of solid, swinging time-keeping, played with a light touch while maintaining a powerful groove. He's got chops to spare, but seems uninterested in offering bravura flourishes; his big solo here, the six-minute "One For Jimmy Cobb," is more concerned with musical narrative than technical flash. Moreover, his command of mainstream style is so complete that it hardly matters whether the tune is a churchy stomp like "Down By The Riverside" or a classic ballad like "The Star-Crossed Lovers," because the music always has the feel-good pulse listeners expect from straight-ahead jazz.

For his latest album as a leader, Farnsworth has put together something of an all-star quartet. Where much of his discography found him playing with the late Harold Mabern, this session puts Kenny Barron at the piano bench, whose authoritative touch brings a suitably quirky feel to the phrasing of "Monk's Dream" and provides plenty of drive to his own "Lemuria." Wynton Marsalis, who's used Farnsworth on several of his own albums, turns up on four tracks, his burnished tone and vocalized half-valve work bringing soul and wit to "Darn That Dream," while his muted horn burns white-hot on "Hesitation," driven by Farnsworth's classic, bop-schooled cymbal work. As for Peter Washington, his triplet-spiked bass lines and rich, dark tone perfectly complement Farnsworth's playing, matching it in both understated virtuosity and irresistible groove.

Location: Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway Water Mill, 11976

July 10, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Bill O'connell
Location: LTV Media Center, 75 Industrial Road Wainscott, NY, 11975

July 13, 2023

3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Timbalooloo Kids Show
Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane Southampton, 11968

July 13, 2023

6:30 PM-8:30 PM: Sarah Elizabeth Charles

Sarah Elizabeth Charles is a vocalist/composer based in Brooklyn, NY. She has worked and studied with artists such as Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, George Cables, Geri Allen, and Sheila Jordan and has released three critically acclaimed albums with her band, SCOPE between 2012 and today. As the active vocalist in a number of bands (including SCOPE, Ajoyo, a duo with Jarrett Cherner, Jesse Fischer, and Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah). Charles has performed at many venues throughout her career. These have included The White House, Carnegie Hall, the first annual Culture Summit in Abu Dhabi, The Kennedy Center, the Rose Theatre with Jazz at Lincoln Center, and many more. She has also had a commissioned composition performed at The National Gallery in Washington D.C. via The Canales Project "Hear Her Song" initiative.

Location: The Church, 48 Madison Street Sag Harbor, 11963

July 15, 2023

7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Mike Lawrence Legacy Band

"This live band will be led by the great trumpeter, Chris Rogers, who knew Mike well, and literally grew up as a fan of Mike's playing and writing abilities. The wonderful tenor saxophonist Sam Dillon is taking the place of my late brother, Michael, in this tribute to Mike's musical legacy. I'm quite sure they're both the best men to reside in the "hot seats" for this exciting night of live Mike Lawrence Music."- Randy Brecker

Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane Southampton, 11968

July 17, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Luciano Minetti
Location: LTV Media Center, 75 Industrial Road Wainscott, NY, 11975

July 19, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Peter Martin Weiss - Jane Hastay Trio

Peter Martin Weiss - bass
Jane Hastay - piano
Jonathan Mele - drums
+ Special guests

Location: Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street Bridgehampton, 11932

July 27, 2023

6:30 PM-8:30 PM: Sonny Singh

Brooklyn-based Sonny Singh has launched a solo project of boundary-defying Punjabi anthems to uplift & ignite. For the last decade, Sonny has brought his fiery trumpet & vocals to audiences around the world as an original member of the bhangra brass band Red Baraat. His debut solo album, Chardi Kala, was released on May 13, 2022.

Sonny's first musical outlet as a child of immigrant parents in North Carolina was singing Sikh devotional music in gurdwaras (Sikh houses of worship). His energy shifted to other types of music as he became a more serious musician: ska, reggae, funk, punk rock, bhangra, and more. In 2003, Sonny co-founded the political rock band Outernational and recorded an album produced by Tom Morello. As a singer and trumpet player, he has been central to the sound and raw energy of Red Baraat since the band's inception in 2008, touring globally and recording 5 studio albums. Sonny has also performed with notable artists including Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ozomatli, Toshi Reagon, Arooj Aftab, Ankur Tewari, The Ska Vengers, and DJ Rekha.

Location: The Church, 48 Madison Street Sag Harbor, 11963

July 28, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Abraham Burton-Eric Mcpherson Quartet

Abraham Burton:
For three decades, world-renowned saxophonist and educator Abraham Burton has been a prominent figure on the jazz scene. Showcased as a soloist on two Grammy award-winning albums, Abraham also has been a featured musician on dozens of recordings.

Eric McPherson:
Born and raised in New York, Eric McPherson was immersed in music from birth on Richard Davis, his godfather and an icon among jazz bassists, was present at his birth. It was Richard who suggested he be named after Eric Dolphy. Before Eric was three months old, his mother, a superb dancer-choreographer deep in the jazz scene, was taking him, strapped to her back, to rehearsals and performances. Her wide orbit of friends included lots of drummers, and major jazz artists like Max Roach, Michael Carvin, Charles Moffett, and Freddie Waits. Small wonder that Eric was beating on pots and pans before he could walk. At three, he told Elvin Jones, another household friend, that he was definitely going to be a drummer.

Location: Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway Water Mill, 11976

July 29, 2023

7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Bakithi Kumalo Band
Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane Southampton, 11968

July 30, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Paul Bollenback Quartet
Location: Gosman's Dock, 500 W Lake Drive Montauk, 11954

August 2, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Michael O'brien Trio
Location: Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street Bridgehampton, 11932

August 3, 2023

2:00 PM-4:00 PM: Galeet Dardashti And Divahn

Come explore and enjoy the rhythmic sounds of India in this special event!

The music of India, with an emphasis on the popular percussion instrument called the "tabla", will be explored in this introductory interactive workshop. The tabla is a beautiful, versatile and time-honored classical instrument which is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. The workshop is conducted by East Hampton based teacher and musician Sejal Kukadia, of the Taalim School of Indian Music (www.taalim.com)

Location: The Church, 48 Madison Street Sag Harbor, 11963

August 4, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Spike Wilner Trio

Pianist Spike Wilner was inspired to play ragtime piano at a young age after seeing a docudrama on the life of Scott Joplin. This led to a life-long passion for piano playing, ragtime and jazz music. He's toured with the Artie Shaw Big Band, the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Maynard Furguson, and he has numerous recordings out under his name. He's also a partner and manager of Smalls Jazz Club, and he launched the record label SmallsLIVE.

Location: Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway Water Mill, 11976

August 7, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Amina Figarova
Location: LTV Media Center, 75 Industrial Road Wainscott, NY, 11975

August 10, 2023

6:30 PM-8:30 PM: Matt Wilson Quartet

Matt Wilson has released thirteen albums as a leader, appeared on more than 400 others as a sideman, and has played with an impressive array of some of the most legendary names in jazz, including Wynton Marsalis, Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, Joanne Brackeen, and Herbie Hancock, just to name a few.

Location: The Church, 48 Madison Street Sag Harbor, 11963

August 14, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 pm: Gil Goldstein
Location: LTV Media Center, 75 Industrial Road Wainscott, NY, 11975

August 16, 2023

6:00 PM-9:00 PM: Iris Ornig Trio

Bassist & composer Iris Ornig is one of the most original female voices on today's New York jazz scene. Since her arrival in New York City in 2003 from Germany, she has played with an impressive roster of some of the most influential contemporary jazz musicians in New York including Gretchen Parlato, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joel Frahm, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Mike Rodriguez, Rebecca Martin, Allison Miller, Sachal Vasandani, Helen Sung, Marcus Gilmore, Dan Tepfer, among others.

Location: Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street Bridgehampton, 11932

August 18, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: Sasha Berliner Quartet

Sasha Berliner is a musician, composer, producer, and band leader from San Francisco, CA. A rock drummer turned vibraphonist, Sasha was first introduced to the instrument through her high school Oakland School for the Arts as part of the jazz program. While she had multifaceted interests throughout her adolescence that spanned academia and the arts, the vibraphone swept the lead in becoming her life passion.

Location: Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway Water Mill, 11976

August 20, 2023

2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Tabla Workshop With Sejal Kukadia

Music of India
"Journey into Tabla"
Come explore and enjoy the rhythmic sounds of India in this special event!

The music of India, with an emphasis on the popular percussion instrument called the "tabla", will be explored in this introductory interactive workshop. The tabla is a beautiful, versatile, and time-honored classical instrument that is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. The workshop is conducted by East Hampton-based teacher and musician Sejal Kukadia, of the Taalim School of Indian Music (www.taalim.com).

Location: The Church, 48 Madison Street Sag Harbor, 11963

August 20, 2023

6:00 PM-Bill O'connell Quartet Featuring Billy Hart & Craig Handy
Location: Gosman's Dock, 500 W Lake Drive Montauk, 11954

August 24, 2023

6:30 PM-8:30 PM: Mafalda Minnozzi & Paul Ricci Quintet

Mafalda Minnozzi Quintet
With
Paul Ricci - Guitar (musical direction)
Helio Alves - Piano
Eduardo Belo - Acoustic Bass
Graciliano Zambonin - Drums

Italian Singer Mafalda Minnozzi with her NY guitarist, Paul Ricci, have broken musical ground in Brazil, the US, and Europe with a long-running collaboration that has resulted in her notable solo career that often goes hand in hand with the great Brazilian songbook.

Her extensive career in Brazil and beyond, counts on collaborations with Milton Nascimento, Leny Andrade, Guinga, Roberto Menescal, Hugo Fattoruso, and André Mehmari, while Ricci was arranger for Astrud Gilberto and has played with Bebel Gilberto, Bobby Sanabria, Harry Belafonte, Mike Clark, Santi DeBriano, Michael Wolff and a cast of NY’s finest. All this experience can be translated into a unique arranging style over eclectic classics from Brazil, Italy, France and the US, via her own improvisational language.

Location: The Church, 48 Madison Street Sag Harbor, 11963

August 25, 2023

7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Harlem Gospel Choir + Celeb Mc

Performing contemporary gospel with a touch of jazz and blues, The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir is synonymous with power vocals, glorious sound, and infectious energy. For over two decades, they have been America's premier gospel choir and have toured the globe thrilling audiences with the inspirational power of black gospel music.

Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane Southampton, 11968

August 28, 2023

7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Charlie Parker Celebration - Bird Lives! Charles Mcpherson Quartet Featuring Randy Brecker

Charles McPherson was born in Joplin, Missouri in 1939 and moved to Detroit at age nine. While growing up in Detroit, he studied with the renowned pianist Barry Harris and started playing jazz professionally at age 19. He then moved from Detroit to New York in 1959 in order to be in the heart of the jazz scene. McPherson soon joined bassist Charles Mingus' band and performed with Mingus from 1960 to 1972. While performing with Mingus, he collaborated frequently with Harris, Lonnie Hillyer, and George Coleman.

Location: The Bay Street Theater, 1 Long Wharf Sag Harbor, 11963

September 1, 2023

6:00 PM-8:00 PM: JD Allen Trio

His unique and compelling voice on the instrument - the result of a patient and painstaking confrontation with the fundamentals of the art - has earned Allen years of critical attention signaling his ascension to the upper ranks of the contemporary jazz world. Originally from Detroit, Allen's apprenticeship, anchored by his lengthy tenure with Betty Carter, occurred largely in New York, where he worked with legends Lester Bowie, George Cables, Ron Carter, Louis Hayes, Frank Foster Big Band, Winard Harper, Dave Douglas, Cindy Blackman, Butch Morris, David Murray, Wallace Roney, Rufus Reid, and Geri Allen. In 2008, Allen began an association with Sunnyside Records to record his brand new trio, coined "the three-headed monster" (Burning Ambulance), for I AM - I AM, featuring Gregg August (bass) and Rudy Royston (drums). The album garnered rave reviews from the New York Times (Ben Ratliff's Playlist), Time Out NY (music cover), All About Jazz, Jazzman, Jazz Wise, and Downbeat Magazines. Allen also appeared on NPR's Jazz Perspectives, WNYC's Soundcheck, and WKCR's Musician's Show. Allen was also named "Rising Star" in DownBeat's 2011 Critics Poll as well as a finalist in 2010, 2009, and 2008 polls. Word-of-mouth praise for the album led Lorraine Gordon, owner of the famed Village Vanguard to invite him and his trio for a weeklong stint.

Location: Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway Water Mill, 11976

September 9, 2023

7:00 PM-9:00 PM: Conrad Herwig Latin Side Of Mingus
Location: Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane Southampton, 11968

Date: June 29-September 9, 2023

Locations:
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
The Church, 48 Madison St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
LTV Media Center, 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott, NY 11975
Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, NY 11976
Gosman's Dock, 500 Westlake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954
Hampton Library, 2478 Main Street, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
Bay Street Theater, 1 Bay Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963

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