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

8/9/26 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

7/19/26 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

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

5/31/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Al Jarreau – Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 1999

Al Jarreau’s 1999 full concert at the North Sea Jazz Festival captures the legendary vocalist at his peak, delivering a masterclass in vocal gymnastics, jazz-pop fusion, and charisma. The performance took place on July 9, 1999, in the Prins Willem Alexander (PWA) zaal at the Nederlands Congres Centrum in The Hague, Netherlands. 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

5/10/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: An Evening Of Fourplay (HD) – Vol.1&2 *THE SMOOTHJAZZ LOFT*

The fantastic foursome of Fourplay features Bob James on keyboards, Lee Ritenour on guitars, Nathan East on bass and Harvey Mason on drums. They are joined by special guests Chaka Khan, Phillip Bailey and Phil Perry in the spectacular live DVD An Evening Of Fourplay. Continue reading

5/3/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Marcus Miller, George Duke, David Sanborn – Run For Cover

The most famous collaboration involving Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, and keyboardist George Duke on this track occurred during their “DMS” (Duke, Miller, Sanborn) supergroup tour. A standout performance of this lineup was captured at the Tokyo Jazz Festival in 2011. Continue reading