at the NCMA

The NCMA’s Thursday evening concert series celebrates the transcendent power of jazz, one of the US's greatest exports to the world, as well as jazz’s African American origins and its intersections with other musical genres. Concertgoers will experience the improvisational spirit of traditional jazz as well as the rhythms, harmonies, and grooves of smooth jazz, funk, soul, R&B, fusion, and more.

All concerts begin at 7 pm; ticket purchase required.

Kirk Whalum and Chanté Moore

THURSDAY, JUNE 1

This evening features Grammywinning saxophonist Kirk Whalum and Grammy-nominated sophisticated R&B vocalist Chanté Moore.

Lalah Hathaway and PJ Morton

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

Taking the stage is five-time Grammy-winning jazz/R&B vocalist Lalah Hathaway and four-time Grammy-winning neo soul, R&B, and funk singersongwriter PJ Morton.

Robert Glasper and Samara Joy

THURSDAY, JUNE 22

Five-time Grammy-winning jazz pianist Robert Glasper, this year's Best R&B Album winner, performs with 23-year-old jazz sensation Samara Joy, winner of the latest Grammys for Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album.

Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band and Sheila E.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29

This sizzling concert features eight-time Grammy-winning Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri and the Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band and Sheila E., the Grammy-nominated Queen of Percussion.

An Evening with Kenny G

THURSDAY, JULY 13

This special event welcomes Grammy-winning smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G. The title of his latest release, New Standards, describes his four-decade body of work, a vision of jazz that helped launch both a musical genre and radio format.

Take 6 and Chrisette Michele

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Ten-time Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6 invites you to an evening of straight-ahead jazz, pop, adult R&B, doo wop, and the blues preceded by Grammywinning R&B and soul vocal powerhouse Chrisette Michele.