7/19/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Horace Silver Quintet – Song For My Father

Recorded live in Copenhagen, Denmark, April 1968. Song For My Father was recorded in October 1964 and released on the Blue Note Label. The album was inspired by a trip that Horace Silver had made to Brazil. The cover artwork features a photograph of Silver’s father, John Tavares Silva, to whom the title song was dedicated.  Continue reading

7/13/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Jay-Z Brings Rihanna and Stole The Show During The Extra Inning At Yankee Stadium

Rihanna shocked the crowd with a surprise appearance during Night 3 of Jay-Z Extra Innings concert residency at Yankee Stadium. The unexpected reunion marked one of her first live stage performances in years, sending the sold-out stadium into a complete frenzy. Continue reading

7/12/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT ON SUNDAY: Jay-Z NIGHT 2. “The Blueprint” f/ Eminem & Pharrell

Jay-Z celebrates 25 years of The Blueprint at Yankee Stadium with Slick Rick, Eminem, & Pharrell. Continue reading

7/10/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Sizzla Kalonji Full Concert Live Show @ Reggae Roots Rotterdam Festival

Sizzla Kalonji delivered an unforgettable, high-energy headline set on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Reggae Roots Rotterdam Festival held in Zuiderpark, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Continue reading

6/30/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Ray Charles – Song For You (Live at Montreux 1997)

Ray Charles iconic performance of A Song For You live at the Montreux Jazz Festival took place on July 19, 1997. His deeply emotional, soul-stirring rendition of the Leon Russell classic served as a major highlight of his hour-long set. It showcased his timeless vocal prowess alongside his 15-piece orchestra. Continue reading

6/23/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Joe – Tiny Desk Concert

R&B legend Joe (Joe Thomas) made his highly anticipated debut on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert on June 10, 2026. Released as part of NPR’s Black Music Month celebration in partnership with BET, the performance was a heavily requested event that fans had petitioned for over several years. Continue reading

6/21/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT: Ahmad Jamal – Jazz Session 1971

The Ahmad Jamal Trio’s Jazz Session from June 25, 1971, recorded live at Studio 104 of the Maison de la Radio (ORTF) in Paris, is widely celebrated as one of the most legendary, high-energy live performances in modern jazz history. Continue reading

6/6/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Grace Jones Full Concert Live at North Sea Jazz 2017

The legendary Grace Jones delivered an unforgettable headlining performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival on Friday, July 7, 2017, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She commanded the Nile stage from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM, showcasing her signature blend of avant-garde fashion, pop, reggae, and disco. Continue reading

5/30/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: YE | Kanye West – Full Concert Live at SoFi Stadium 2026

Ye (Kanye West) made his monumental return to the U.S. stage with a two-night comeback event titled Ye Live In Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium on April 1 and April 3, 2026. The shows marked his first major headlining performances in the city since 2021. Continue reading

5/25/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT MEMORIAL DAY EXTRA: Nancy Wilson – Newport Jazz Festival (Full Concert – 08/15/87) 

The legendary songstress Nancy Wilson delivered a mesmerizing performance at the Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island on August 15, 1987. Backed by her stellar trio, including longtime drummer Roy McCurdy, her set blended traditional jazz standards, pop-infused melodies, and signature storytelling ballads. Continue reading