JAZZ at Caffe Lena : Chuck Lamb Trio with Special Guest Peter Bernstein at Caffe Lena | October 13, 2026
Jim Hall once said of Peter Bernstein that he “plays the best of them all for swing, logic, feel and taste.” Coming from a legendary guitarist who was also Bernstein’s teacher, that’s not promotion — it’s a description of a playing style built on clarity and conversation rather than flash. Bernstein brings both to Caffe […]
It’s a Jazzy Christmas at Universal Preservation Hall | December 19, 2026
It’s a Jazzy Christmas returns to Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, December 19. Led by pianist David Gleason, the seven-piece ensemble plays a holiday revue of Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts music alongside jazz originals and seasonal favorites.
It’s A Jazzy Christmas at Universal Preservation Hall | December 18, 2026
It’s A Jazzy Christmas returns to Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs on December 18 — its 17th annual edition brings live jazz improvisation, Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts holiday music, and a 1940s radio drama format.
The Eric Mintel Quartet: Charlie Brown Jazz Holiday Concert at Sherman Theater | November 29, 2026
The Eric Mintel Quartet brings 15 years of Charlie Brown Jazz to Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on November 29. Tickets $25–$34.90 for an all-ages evening of Vince Guaraldi and holiday jazz.
Peak Jazz Series: Stacey Kent at Caffè Lena | October 10, 2026
Stacey Kent brings her 2026 album A Time for Love to Caffè Lena’s Peak Jazz Series in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, October 10. The Grammy-nominated vocalist performs at 5:00 p.m.; tickets start at $37.96.
Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters – Halloween Bash! at Lovin’ Cup | October 30, 2026
Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters bring their Halloween Bash to Lovin’ Cup in Rochester on October 30, 2026. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. All ages, 8:00 p.m.
Pat Metheny Side-Eye III+ at Asbury Hall at Babeville | September 29, 2026
Pat Metheny brings his largest touring ensemble in over a decade to Asbury Hall at Babeville in Buffalo on September 29. The Side-Eye III+ tour features new compositions from his first ensemble studio album in six years. Tickets from $60.
The Brighton Beat at The Falcon | December 5, 2026
The Brighton Beat, an NYC ensemble blending Afrobeat, jazz, and funk since 2010, returns to The Falcon in Marlboro on December 5. Donation-based entry with 100% to the artists; music begins at 7:30 p.m.
Analog Jazz Orchestra at The Falcon | November 8, 2026
The Analog Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece big band drawing from the West Point Jazz Knights, performs at The Falcon in Marlboro on November 8. Admission is by donation; 100% of proceeds go to the performers.
Lew Tabackin’s “Dual Nature Trio” at The Falcon | October 25, 2026
Lew Tabackin’s Dual Nature Trio plays The Falcon in Marlboro on Sunday, October 25. The Grammy-nominated saxophonist-flutist brings bassist Peter Washington and drummer Jason Tiemann. Donation-based admission; showtime 7:30 p.m.