Friday night with Taryn Newborne at the Real Deal, and Saturday night with the Jen Hodge All-Stars! “Beantown Camp was founded in 1997 by Tony and Aurelie Tye of Hop to the Beat and Ivan and Elisabet Berggren of the Swedish Swing Society. The aim has always been to offer a camp that provides outstanding training in a setting with a warm community feel and a great social life. Each year the camp has continued to evolve along with the national and international Lindy Hop scene.”

Proof of vax required. “Inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and their colleagues, David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band (a/k/a Gully Low Jazz Band) breathes life and passion into America’s own great art form.”

“On June 30th you are invited to a bubbly ballyhoo; the most fanciful of fêtes at the world famous Plaza Hotel’s Champagne Bar. Join Dandy Wellington and His Band under a canopy of chandeliers for an evening of Hot Jazz and merriment in this most lavish setting. Music from 5pm to 9pm. Seating is first come first served.”

For more than 40 years, the Wildflower Music Festival has presented quality music in a natural amphitheater, surrounded by majestic pines and sweet breezes. Previous performers over the past 30 years include Arlo Guthrie, Peter Nero, The Kingston Trio, Judy Collins, Christel Gayle, Marian McPartland and many other notable artists.

“Join jazz crooner Jackie West & her jazz band on a musical journey through songs from the Great American Songbook with swinging jazz standards.”

(Weather permitting.) Have a seat on the lawn and join the Grand St. Stompers and Tamar Korn for an outdoor summer concert on the front porch of ‘the Japanese House,’ in the beautiful Prospect Park South neighborhood of Brooklyn. The Stompers play traditional / vintage / New Orleans jazz, with selections from musicals, the swing era, Disney, TV and film, originals, and more.

“Join jazz crooner Jackie West & her jazz band on a musical journey through songs from the Great American Songbook with swinging jazz standards.”

“Join Glenn and his Quartet Sunday evenings from 6:30-9:30 for cocktails, food, and music at the Press Room! NOTE: This is venue is the Press Room in the FiDi, not to be confused with the Press Lounge which is in Midtown.”

“Back Room Speakeasy Sessions—‘most deliberate recreation of an actual speakeasy’ (Wall Street Journal)—in its 10th year since May 2012! Band starts the show, opening it up to a vocal and instrumental jam session! Bring your axe, voice, dancing shoes! Wood floor for dancing / Prohibition-style drinks in teacups / Swing & big band tunes on band breaks!”

“Join jazz crooner Jackie West & her jazz band on a musical journey through songs from the Great American Songbook with swinging jazz standards.”

“Join us every Thursday for the top hot jazz & swing bands in NYC at the beautiful & intimate FOXTAIL cocktail bar at the Arlo Soho. Featuring exquisite cocktails and a delicious menu, perfect for after work or a meetup with friends!”

Watch on Facebook or YouTube!
“Mona's Hot Four's weekly Tuesday night gig is the best-kept open secret in New York's thriving old-time jazz scene. Since June of 2007, the band (led by Dennis Lichtman) has hosted a late-night, trad-jazz jam session at Mona's bar in Manhattan's East Village from Tuesday night into the wee hours of Wednesday morning.”

Watch PaulDance’s Twitch stream HERE.
“Enjoy the sweet sounds of Gordon Au & the L.A. Stompers! This is a special treat for us so don’t miss out on dancing to this amazing 9-piece swing dance band! Join in on our group dance classes before the social dance so you can try out your moves to the band!
Dancers must show proof of vaccination when they check-in, and we will note their account so that they do not need to verify again. Currently, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the only evenings requiring proof of vaccination.
Pricing: $15 Pre-Sale, $20 at the door, or $10 with a group class. The band starts at 9:00pm. Tickets are on sale now!”
Featuring Gordon Au, Hilary Alexander on vocals, Nate Ketner, Jason Fabus, Riley Baker, Chris Dawson, Jonathan Stout, Sam Rocha, and Gareth Price.

Watch the livestream HERE.
“David Bromberg with special guests Steve Earle, Bettye LaVette, John McEuen, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams.” Proof of vaccination and masks required.

Please note Gordon will be part of the virtual event only and not in person. “We are fast at work creating a one-of-a-kind showcase of the Swing art form for this very unique ticketed event. Dancers and musicians from all over the USA are creating world-debut recordings and choreography […] Since the classic Lindy Focus big band (led by Jonathan Stout) was not possible to do in person this year, we reached out to an enormous ensemble of our veteran players to assemble a dream team like no other. So far, we’ve confirmed Albert Alva, Gordon Au, Lucian Cobb, Josh Collazo, Chris Dawson, Michael Gamble, Noah Hocker, Haruka Kikuchi, Harvey Lockhart, Shaena Martin, Sean Mason, Mark Mauldin, Ken McGee, Renee McGee, Keenan McKenzie, Jonathan Stout, Anita Thomas, Laura Windley, Jim Ziegler, Jacob Zimmerman—and we’re not done yet, with several more musician additions expected soon!”

See posts + videos by Jazz Lives here and here!

The Grand St. Stompers, a band described by the NY Times as “a pillar of New York’s hot jazz scene,” present HOLIDAY STOMP, a celebration of the season. As music writer Michael Steinman describes it: “The Grand St. Stompers are creative joymakers. Their ensembles rock; their solos soar; the band can sound like the Louis Armstrong All-Stars then hint at Gil Evans or Forties Ellington. Sweet or tart vocals by Tamar Korn and Molly Ryan tie up the holiday package with a glossy bow. The music celebrates the season but it’s nothing like the formulaic seasonal blare. No Rudolph, no drummer boy—just pleasure, ingenuity, and sly humor.”

“Opening in 2021, Chelsea Table + Stage is New York's newest hotspot for intimate dining and music. Offering a wide variety of American-fare menu items, with curated wine + cocktails, audiences can experience some of the best touring performers in the world featured alongside local emerging artists. Chelsea Table + Stage opens the doors to hospitality, entertainment, and enjoyment every night, featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting, a 10-seat in-theatre bar, lofted VIP mezzanine for private groups, and table seating for the perfect date night. The ever-changing menu and entertainment schedule means guests never have the same night twice. Chelsea Table + Stage is located at 152 West 26th Street, inside the Hilton New York Fashion District. Purchase tickets at chelseatableandstage.com. @chelseatableandstage”

Read/watch/listen: EXTRA HELPINGS OF JOY: JARED ENGEL’S NEW ANGLES (Part One) on Jazz Lives!
“Bassist/tubaist Jared Engel presents a 7-piece band, performing jazz standards from the 1920s and 30s, as well as some of Engel’s own music.” Proof of vaccination required.

Watch on Facebook or YouTube!
“Mona's Hot Four's weekly Tuesday night gig is the best-kept open secret in New York's thriving old-time jazz scene. Since June of 2007, the band (led by Dennis Lichtman) has hosted a late-night, trad-jazz jam session at Mona's bar in Manhattan's East Village from Tuesday night into the wee hours of Wednesday morning.”

Watch on Facebook or YouTube!
“Mona's Hot Four's weekly Tuesday night gig is the best-kept open secret in New York's thriving old-time jazz scene. Since June of 2007, the band (led by Dennis Lichtman) has hosted a late-night, trad-jazz jam session at Mona's bar in Manhattan's East Village from Tuesday night into the wee hours of Wednesday morning.”

“For Episode #3 of Scooch On Over, I spoke with master musician, Gordon Au. I'm honored I have been playing in his band, The Grand St Stompers for over a decade!”

I was honored to do this. Nick and I have played together and in each other’s bands for a long time, and it was no surprise we had a great discussion on approaches to learning music, thinking about balance, some nuggets of wisdom from Monk Institute masters, elephants, and more; plus we did some asynchronous bluesy jamming. Check it out!

See the concert on YouTube HERE! The preview song: Easter Parade (also available in 3D)

Check out this free one-hour virtual concert, part of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church’s 2nd Sunday Jazz series, featuring the trio of Gordon Au, Matt Koza, and Nick Russo!

Check out the Stompers’ CalBal music videos HERE!
“CalBal Live is a three-day celebration of Balboa and Southern California Swing dancing featuring seven unique topic tracks, three contests that anyone can enter, and 15+ hours of new music and entertainment from your favorite contemporary swing dance artists”— including FIVE new music videos by the Grand St. Stompers!
Gordon will also teach a musicality class on SUN 1/17, 11AM PST.

“Mona’s livestream this Tuesday! Bar is open for business too, with limited capacity and proper distancing measures in place. With Dalton Ridenhour (piano), Gordon Au (trumpet), Rob Adkins (bass), and Dennis Lichtman (clarinet), plus the honorable Aidan Grant serving.
Paypal.me/tripletreble or Venmo: @DennisLichtman. Thank you for tipping the band!!! We’re thrilled to be back at Mona’s every Tuesday—at an earlier hour than in pre-COVID times—and to re-connect with the Mona’s community in this way.”

Now viewable on Facebook! “Join us Sunday 9/20 at 1PM PDT (4PM EDT, 8PM GMT) for some jazz and swing with Gordon Au, Tamar Korn, and Albanie Falletta!”

“Each month on The Track, join host Ryan Swift as he sits down for an in-depth & candid conversation with swing dancers, musicians, DJs, competitors, and instructors from the world of Lindy Hop. […] Gordon joined me on a video chat from across Brooklyn to talk about how he went from scientist to professional musician , what it’s like to play a gig with a musical idol, his opinion on cultural appropriation and historical context in jazz, and the importance of the arts in the time of a global pandemic. We also discussed what is special about playing for dancers, how learning to Lindy Hop has influenced his playing, and the level of research and preparation that he puts into each song in an effort to find the right balance between recreation and innovation.”

Now viewable on YouTube! “To attend, register anytime (it’s free & easy!) → http://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__o4_ss12RsGMZpTc5p7GRA. Please join us this Saturday for our All-Star variety show featuring some of our favorite performers from around the world streaming live from New York City into your own quarantine speakeasy!”

Video and soundtrack now available for download HERE! “Nick Williams, in partnership with the Pacific Swing Dance Foundation (PSDF), is throwing a spectacular live-stream swing show coming straight to your home. The purpose of the benefit show is to raise money for full-time swing dance instructors and full-time musicians who have been financially hit by Covid-19. The money raised in the show will compensate the performers for their time, and all additional funds raised will go to a fund for dancers and musicians. Any full-time dancer or musician will be able to apply for the funds we raise on the PSDF website (more details available at pacificswingdancefoundation.org/rhythmrelief/).
View the event at facebook.com/events/3236160469740954/!

“Welcome to Record of the Day Live with Jon Tigert.
Every week I will sit down with a musician, DJ, dancer or other jazz and swing enthusiast and we will listen to a record together!
Part one of my time with Gordon Au: Gordon is a brilliant trumpeter, bandleader, arranger and human from NYC.”
Join us as we listen to and discuss Struttin’: Louis Armstrong with Edmond Hall’s All-Stars, recorded in 1947 at Carnegie Hall.

“By Keenan McKenzie (ASCAP) ©2017
Remotely recorded in April/May 2020
Gordon Au (trumpet) • Lucian Cobb (trombone) • Chris Dawson (piano) • William Ledbetter (bass) • Keenan McKenzie (saxophone) • Peter Shilliday (utensils) • Jonathan Stout (guitar)
Originally recorded on Forged in Rhythm (2017) by Keenan McKenzie”