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Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 :: Shows at 7pm & 9pm

The 54 Below WBGO Jazz Series presents:

Cécile McLorin Salvant

French-American jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant is the hottest young jazz singer of our time. Celebrating her highly anticipated debut release, WomanChild (Mack Avenue, May 2013), the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition Winner has the critics beaming! Ben Ratliff writes in The New York Times “she sings clearly, with her full pitch range, from a pronounced low end to full and distinct high notes—her face conveys meaning, representing sorrow or serenity like a silent-movie actor.” In the aftermath of her Monk Competition triumph, the jazz world eagerly awaited the winner’s first US recording. Cécile answers that call with songs spanning three centuries of American music. See this jazz sensation as she headlines two special performances at 54 Below with her label mate pianist Aaron Diehl, Paul Sikivie on bass and Rodney Green on drums.

54 Below

254 West 54th Street, Cellar

New York, NY 10019

Cover: from $25 + $15 food & beverage minimum.

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Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 :: Shows at 8pm & 10pm

Keystone Korner Nights at the Iridium presents:

Akiko Tsuruga & Her Quartet

Featuring Myron Walden, Joe Magnarelli, Bob Devos & McClenty Hunter.

Hailing from Osaka, Japan,the Hammond organist, Akiko Tsuruga has been a mainstay in the New York jazz scene since 2001. This talented young organist began playing the organ at the age of three and launched her career in jazz immediately after graduating from the Osaka College of Music. While living in Osaka, she had the opportunity to play with numerous world- renowned jazz musicians from the United States, such as Roy Hargrove, Jeff “Tain” Watts, and Grady Tate, to name just a few. Grady Tate, in particular, had the strongest influence on her decision to become a professional musician. Along with her teacher, Dr. Lonnie Smith Akiko considers him to be one of her greatest mentors, and perhaps the musician she admires the most. Grady performed on her Japanese debut album and also convinced her to move to the United States. > More Info »

The Iridium

1650 Broadway (at 51st St)

New York, NY 10019

(212) 582-2121

Cover: $30

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013 :: Shows at 7pm & 9pm

The 54 Below WBGO Jazz Series presents:

Diane Schuur

with Special Guests Alan Broadbent, Don Braden, Roni Ben-Hur, Ben Williams & Ulysses Owens.

Winner of 2 Grammy Awards and nicknamed “Deedles,” Diane Schuur is one of the most soulful and highly spirited singer/pianists in all of modern jazz. Diane regularly headlines huge jazz festivals, and sings with the finest symphony orchestras and jazz big band in the world today.

54 Below

254 West 54th Street, Cellar

New York, NY 10019

Cover: $25 – $35.

Food & Beverage Minimum $15

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013 :: Shows at 8pm & 10pm

Keystone Korner Nights at the Iridium presents:

Steve Kroon Latin Jazz Sextet

Featuring Igor Atalia, Waldo Chavez, James Shipp, Craig Rivers & Diego Lopez. > More Info »

The Iridium

1650 Broadway (at 51st St)

New York, NY 10019

(212) 582-2121

Cover: $25

Friday, July 5th, 2013 - Saturday, July 6th, 2013 :: Shows at 8pm & 10pm

Keystone Korner Nights at the Iridium presents:

Peter Bernstein Quartet

with Harold Mabern, Peter Washington & Jimmy Cobb. > More Info »

The Iridium

1650 Broadway (at 51st St)

New York, NY 10019

(212) 582-2121

Cover: $35

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