The Hoschar-Palmieri Quintet
The Hoschar-Palmieri Quintet
Akron, OH
Akron based drummer Drew Hoschar returns home from NYC for a special night at BLU, featuring Colin Palmieri on saxophone! Drew Hoschar - drums and cymbals Colin Palmeri - alto saxophone Evan Taylor - guitar Alex Nicodemus - piano Jack Early - bass The Hoschar-Palmieri Quintet is a 5-piece jaz…
Saturday, July 6 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Andy Bianco Trio
Andy Bianco Trio
Akron, OH
New York City based jazz guitarist/composer/educator/advocate Andy Bianco has performed with Angie Stone, Deborah Cox, Kandace Springs, Ray Chew, Elle Varner, Bob Moses, George Burton & many others at such renowned venues as ABC Television's Good Morning America, Billboard Live Osaka/Tokyo, The Ho…
Saturday, July 20 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Qwik Sil-ver Jazz
Qwik Sil-ver Jazz
Akron, OH
QS Jazz started out as a trio of musicians who loved the classic style of jazz and embraced all forms of music. Bringing their own interpretations of jazz classics and "jazzing up" their renditions of blues and even rock tunes, QS Jazz has been captivating audiences across northeast Ohio for over s…
Friday, June 28 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Xavier Dimoff Trio ft. Ronell Regis
Xavier Dimoff Trio ft. Ronell Regis
Akron, OH
Up and coming NE Ohio saxophonist, Xavier Dimoff, returns to BLU Jazz+ with his jazz quartet, featuring Ronell Regis (alto sax), Taylor Arbogast (bass), and Jake Ross (drums)
Friday, July 26 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Danjo Jazz Orchestra w/ Casey Brefka
Danjo Jazz Orchestra w/ Casey Brefka
Akron, OH
Thursday, July 18th - Trombonist/composer Andrew Wegierski & the Danjo Jazz Orchestra return to BLU Jazz for a special performance featuring the music of Casey Brefka! A native of Northeast Ohio, Casey has enjoyed a successful career in Nashville as a trumpeter, writer, and bandleader and is gracio…
Thursday, July 18 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Aaron Smith & RDAA
Aaron Smith & RDAA
Akron, OH
Meet "Aaron Smith & RDAA," a dynamic band founded by drummer, Aaron Smith, driven by a passion for original jazz, fusion, and soul music. Hailing from the Midwest, with roots in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky, the band has captivated audiences in cities like Cleveland, Akron, Indianapolis, a…
Saturday, June 29 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Dan Wilson Group
Dan Wilson Group
Akron, OH
DAN WILSON RETURNS TO BLU JAZZ WITH HIS ALL-STAR QUINTET, SATURDAY, JULY 13TH! Line-up: Tommy Lehman - Trumpet Kip Reed - Bass Ben Tweedt - Piano David Throckmorton - Drums Dan Wilson - Guitar ABOUT DAN WILSON Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Dan Wilson spent the majority of his youth within the …
Saturday, July 13 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Adam Hawley
Adam Hawley
Akron, OH
Smooth Jazz Guitarist, Adam Hawley, returns to Blu Jazz! Ten #1 hits. 65+ dates per year. Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer and band leader. Originally signed to Maurice White’s (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) label Kalimba Music, Adam’s first t…
Saturday, June 22 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Darren Frate Group
Darren Frate Group
Akron, OH
Darren Frate Groups music has been described as world music, jazz and jazz fusion woven together by bass driven grooves and improvisation. The leader, bassist Darren Frate is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. The group will be debuting new compositions for this show as well as works from …
Friday, June 21 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM
Thomas Schinabeck Quartet
Thomas Schinabeck Quartet
Akron, OH
Friday, July 12th, Up and coming Cleveland saxophonist, Thomas Schinabeck, hits the stage at BLU Jazz, with his all-star quartet! Line-up: Leonardo Zurita - Piano Gabe Jones - Drums Aidan Plank - Bass Thomas Schinabeck - Alto saxophone Thomas Schinabeck is a saxophonist and composer from Cle…
Friday, July 12 2024
8:00 PM
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11:00 PM