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Mariachi Herencia de México – La Nueva Generación Tour at the Rio Theatre

¡Viva el mariachi! A new generation takes mariachi to whole new heights—2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominee Mariachi Herencia de México pushes the boundaries of traditional mariachi music. Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of mariachi music, Mariachi Herencia de México presents an electrifying and unforgettable night of Mexican music and culture. The […]

Hilary Gardner – On the Trail with the Lonesome Pines

Vocalist Hilary Gardner, described by The New Yorker as “a singer with a beguilingly subtle wit,” grew up a New Yorker at heart in the jazz hinterland of Wasilla, Alaska. Following stints in Italy and Seattle, WA, she moved to New York City in 2003. Hilary has released four recordings as a leader, receiving critical […]

Mike Clark Quintet feat. Eddie Henderson, Craig Handy, Patrice Rushen & Essiet Okon Essiet

Mike Clark’s beats with The Headhunters (most notably “God Make Me Funky”) include some of the most sampled in hip hop. He has been featured in Downbeat, Musician, International Musician & Recording World, Modern Drummer, Jazz Times, Guitar Player, Jazz Is, and numerous jazz history and method books. On this concert date, the Mike Clark […]

Molly Miller Trio

Everything in Molly Miller’s career has come organically.The Los Angeles guitarist and songwriter has followed the path in front of her with a sense of curiosity and openness, proving that if you’re meant to do something, you’ll do it. From creating the Molly Miller Trio in 2016 to playing and touring with artists like Jason […]

ARTEMIS feat. Renee Rosnes, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Glover, Noriko Ueda & Allison Miller

Founded by pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, ARTEMIS is a powerful ensemble of instrumental virtuosos. Along with Rosnes, the quintet consists of trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, saxophonist Nicole Glover, bassist Noriko Ueda and drummer Allison Miller. After experiencing an ARTEMIS live show at the 2018 Newport Jazz Festival, Blue Note Records President Don Was signed the […]

Jeong Lim Yang – Zodiac Trio

South Korean bassist Jeong Lim Yang has performed extensively on the New York City scene since 2011. Her debut album as a leader and composer titled Déjà Vu (fresh sound 2017), won NPR's ‘Best Debut Album of the Year’. Yang released two albums with the experimental Brooklyn-based collective known as *Mute*—the self-titled album (Fresh Sound, […]

Becca Stevens

Twice GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Becca Stevens has forged a unique career, blending pop, jazz, indie-rock, folk, and world music with her classical and Appalachian roots. Known for her versatile vocals and mastery of multiple string instruments, Stevens’ work transcends genres through intricate rhythms and harmonies. Stevens has toured internationally and become a sought-after collaborator, working with […]

Benny Green – Solo

Benny Green was born in New York City in 1963 and grew up in Berkeley California. His father, who played the tenor saxophone, introduced him to jazz at an early age through his record collection that included Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, and many founding voices of the music. He began piano […]

Riley Mulherkar

Trumpeter Riley Mulherkar is a founding member of The Westerlies and in 2024 released his debut album Riley, hailed as “one of the best debut records to come out in a long, long time” (DownBeat). Described as “über hip, modern yet timeless” (DownBeat) Mulherkar is a 2020 recipient of Lincoln Center’s Emerging Artist Award for […]

Hristo Vitchev & Jivko Petrov

In this unique duo setting, guitarist Hristo Vitchev and pianist Jivko Petrov seek to explore the multihued sonic tapestry of the modern cross-cultural and dynamic world we live in, drawing inspiration from the many different places that have shaped and influenced each one of them. Both Vitchev and Petrov have an extensive discography catalog as […]

Rachael & Vilray at the Rio Theatre

Since their formation in 2015, Brooklyn-based duo Rachael & Vilray have achieved a certain timeless quality with their singular take on traditional pop. Though rooted in the language of an earlier age, their songs transcend nostalgia with wit and a flair for the theatrical. On their third album West of Broadway, vocalist Rachael Price (also […]

Simon Moullier Quartet

Award-winning vibraphonist, composer, arranger and producer, Simon Moullier has distinguished himself as one of the leading voices of his generation. After being mentored by Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Jimmy Heath at the Thelonious Monk Institute, and Darren Barrett at Berklee College of Music, he has since worked with Gerald Clayton, Ben Wendel, […]

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