Events for August 25, 2024

Trumpeter Kenny Dorham (1924-1972) was famous throughout his career for not being famous enough. Overshadowed by Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, and Lee Morgan, Dorham’s accomplishments tended to be underrated and overlooked during his lifetime. But now, with the hindsight of history, it is easy to note that he was one of the most […]

We are delighted to welcome the Spencer Zweifel Trio back to the Nocturne stage. This marvelous trio is made up of musicians heavily steeped in the jazz traditions who share an incredible musical chemistry and bring a hard swinging edge to their live shows. Spencer Zweifel is an accomplished jazz pianist who has performed in a wide variety […]

Ike Spivak is an American multi-instrumentalist, music producer, voice actor, and educator based in Denver, Colorado. His 2022 release, Earth to Isaac, features original music heavily influenced by Jazz, EDM, and Hip-hop genres. Since 2020 Ike has been working for Pan-Asian Creations LLC to do voice acting and produce sound for Holiday toys including Target's […]

At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied […]