Concerts in The JAI

Season 57
CONCERTS IN THE JAI
Join us at The JAI—our cabaret-style lounge with craft cocktails and delicious small plates, serving the best music in town. These popular concerts offer a deep dive into today’s most exciting jazz and contemporary artists.
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Compose-Your-Own Package & Single Tickets go on sale July 10.

ENDEA OWENS & THE COOKOUT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Experience the vibrant energy of this feel-good ensemble hailed by DownBeat as a group that delivers “an uplifting mix of jazz, gospel and neo-soul energy.”

BILL CHARLAP TRIO
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
One of the leading ensembles in jazz today known for their sophisticated interpretations of the American popular songbook and jazz standards.

MIREYA RAMOS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
This member of the Latin GRAMMY-winning Flor de Toloache redefines mariachi music for a new generation with powerful vocals and masterful violin playing.

SUNNY JAIN’S WILD WILD EAST
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026 at 5 PM & 7:30 PM
Praised by The New York Times as a dynamic duo where “Bollywood meets New Orleans,” this unmissable blend of Punjabi folk, jazz, and rock is a true cultural fusion.

ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ & PEDRITO MARTINEZ
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026 at 5 PM & 7:30 PM
GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Alfredo Rodriguez joins percussion phenom Pedrito Martinez for an unforgettable evening of Afro-Cuban jazz.

JOEL ROSS ‘GOOD VIBES’
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
This Blue Note Records artist captivates audiences with contemporary jazz sounds that blends vibraphone melodies with soulful grooves.

THE BAD PLUS with CHRIS POTTER and CRAIG TABORN
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Now in their 21st year, the critically acclaimed jazz ensemble brings their distinctive sound to The JAI in their highly anticipated Conrad debut.

EMMET COHEN PRESENTS:
MILES AND COLTRANE AT 100
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
The multi-award-winning pianist returns to The Conrad with his all-star ensemble in celebration of jazz icons John Coltrane and Miles Davis.

BENNY BENACK III:
THE MAGIC OF MANHATTAN
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Get ready for a vibrant and swinging experience with this charismatic trumpeter and vocalist who’s electrifying the contemporary jazz scene.

AARON DIEHL TRIO
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
This captivating pianist and his dynamic ensemble blends the soul of early Romanticism with the pulse of modern jazz for an evening of music you won’t soon forget.

SHENEL JOHNS
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Blending traditional gospel, jazz, and vocals, Shenel Johns brings her unforgettable musicianship and electrifying stage presence to our cabaret.

JIHYE LEE ORCHESTRA
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM & 8 PM
Korean rhythms and contemporary jazz collide with this multi-award-winning jazz luminary and her ensemble bursting with Brooklyn energy.

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