9/19/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Beres Hammond Live @ City Splash Festival 2026

Beres Hammond delivered a historic headline performance at the City Splash Festival 2026 on May 25, 2026. Taking the                                                                                                                                                                                                 ondon, the King of Lovers Rock made his long-awaited return to the UK after an eight-year absence. Continue reading

9/13/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Sonny Rollins – On Green Dolphin Street (1968)

On Green Dolphin Street (1968) refers to a historic, live jazz television performance by the Sonny Rollins Quartet filmed in Denmark. While Rollins originally recorded his famous studio version of the track in 1965 for the album On Impulse!, this 1968 live recording captures a distinct era of his live improvisational style. Continue reading

9/6/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Kenny Garrett – Miles Davis 100th Birthday Tribute

The historic performance of Tutu featured an all-star supergroup playing a blistering live rendition at the Hollywood Bowl on August 19, 2026, during the special event Herbie Hancock Celebrates Miles Davis. The concert honored the centennial (100th birthday) of the legendary jazz icon Miles Davis. Continue reading

9/5/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Ghetto Splash ’92 Highlights

Garnett Silk, Beres Hammond, Dennis Brown, Tiger, Junior Reid, Junior Demus and Bionic Steve are highlighted in this video. Ghetto Splash ’92 was held in Craig Town, Kingston, Jamaica, and was the first show in that annual series. Continue reading

8/29/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Usher & Chris Brown – The R&B Tour (Chicago August 22 2026)

Usher and Chris Brown brought their co-headlining The R&B Tour to a sold-out audeince at Soldier Field on Saturday, August 22, 2026, wrapping up a massive two-night stadium run in Chicago. Continue reading

8/9/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Anita Baker at Montreux Jazz Festival Switzerland (1986)

On July 16, 1986, Jazz, R&B, Soul icon Anita Baker delivered a legendary performance at the Casino Montreux during the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Billed alongside George Duke conducting The Al Jarreau Band, her set occurred during her historic Rapture Tour, which celebrated her breakthrough sophomore album, Rapture. Continue reading

8/2/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Tatiana Tate Performs Live at Wonder Full – Stevie Wonder Tribute at Grand Performances

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, standout trumpeter Tatiana Tate delivered an acclaimed live performance at the Wonder Full Tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder hosted by Grand Performances. Continue reading

7/28/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Diana Ross Central Park – No Wind, No Rain Can Stop Me

On July 21, 1983, music icon Diana Ross gave one of the most legendary performances of her career when a massive, torrential thunderstorm struck her free benefit concert on The Great Lawn in New York City’s Central Park. Continue reading

7/25/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: JAŸ-Z “Extra Innings” Concert at Yankee Stadium (JULY 12, 2026)

A full night of hits, deep cuts, surprise guests, and one unforgettable celebration. JAŸ-Z’s  Extra Innings concert on July 12, 2026 at the house of the Bronx Bombers– Yankee Stadium, brought out an all-star lineup, with appearances from DJ D-Nice, Teyana Taylor, Jermaine Dupri, Jeezy, Usher, The-Dream, Rihanna, Swizz Beatz, Pharrell, Clipse, Beyoncé, Fat Joe, and Jadakiss—all sharing the stage throughout the night as Hov delivered a performance for the history books. Continue reading

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