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9/20/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: John Coltrane – Alabama (1963) | A Historic Performance
On September 15, 1963, four young girls were killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. Later that year, John Coltrane recorded Alabama, a work widely understood as his musical response to the tragedy. Continue reading
9/17/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Wes Montgomery – Here’s That Rainy Day (Live London 1965)
Wes Montgomery’s legendary performance of Here’s That Rainy Day was recorded live in London, England on May 7, 1965.The session was filmed for ABC TV’s arts program, Tempo, during Montgomery’s highly celebrated European tour. 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
8/11/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Boney James ft. Ledisi – I Belong To You
I Belong To You is the soulful collaborative lead single by four-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist Boney James featuring R&B icon Ledisi, released on August 7, 2026. The track serves as the introduction to Boney James milestone 20th studio album, titled A Simple Man. 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
7/26/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: John Coltrane Quartet – My Favorite Things Live in Comblain-La-Tour 1965
The John Coltrane Quartet’sperformance of My Favorite Things at the Comblain-la-Tour Jazz Festival in Belgium on August 1, 1965, stands as one of the most legendary live recordings in jazz history. Captured during a pivotal European tour, this concert showcases Coltrane’s Classic Quartet pushing the boundaries of Modal Jazz into furious, avant-garde territory. Continue reading
7/21/26 O&A NYC !!! STOP THE PRESSES !!!: Danni Gee Talks! – Summerstage Tomorrow A One Night Only Event
By Walter Rutledge
Summerstage in association with the Joyce Theater will present a one night only dance and live music event tomorrow July 22nd at Central Park’s The Rumsey Playfield. Doors open at 7 pm and the performance starts promptly at 8pm. A tribute to the legendary women of jazz, the two hour presentation will feature LaTasha Barnes’ The Jazz Continuum, Paul Taylor Dance Company and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Joyce Theater Director of Programming Danni Gee graciously sit down with O&A NYC Magazine Editor-in Chief Walter Rutledge to discussed tomorrow’s concert.
