LIVE
HAMPTONS JAZZFEST 2025 KICKOFF PARTY
Sunday, June 22 | 4 PM
Celebrate the Season in Style — Music, Culture, and Connection Await!
Join us Sunday, June 22 (4–6 PM) at the Southampton Arts Center for an unforgettable launch party featuring the Hamptons JazzFest All-Star Ensemble, celebrity MC, live poetry, and more. Enjoy curated cocktails, gourmet bites, exclusive merch — all while mingling with artists, press, and fellow jazz lovers. Membership perks, giveaways, and good vibes guaranteed.
Admission is free, but registration is recommended in order to secure a seat!
THE PIAZZOLLA MULLIGAN PROJECT: TANGO, JAZZ, AND DANCE REIMAGINED
Saturday, July 12
Step into a thrilling collision of rhythm, movement, and soul as The Piazzolla Mulligan Project reimagines the fiery passion of tango through the lens of cool jazz and contemporary dance. Inspired by the groundbreaking 1974 collaboration between baritone sax legend Gerry Mulligan and nuevo tango master Astor Piazzolla, this electrifying performance breathes new life into their genre-defying work. Featuring a powerhouse ensemble of jazz virtuosos, tango specialists, and dynamic dancers, the evening fuses sultry melodies, lush harmonies, and pulsating grooves into an unforgettable journey of sound and motion.
From Buenos Aires to New York and beyond—this is not just a concert; it’s a cinematic experience of musical innovation and raw emotional power.
ORGANIC ABSTRACTION II OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, July 12 | 4 PM
Join us for the opening reception of our returning sculpture show, Organic Abstraction II.
BEYOND THE PRESENT OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, July 26 | 5 PM
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our next show, Beyond the Present: Collecting for the Future. Meet the curators, Natasha Schlesinger, Christina M. Strassfield, and collector Christine Mack.
ELIO VILLAFRANCA QUINTET: RHYTHMS ACROSS THE AMERICAS
Saturday, August 2
Join us for an electrifying evening of music as visionary Cuban pianist and composer Elio Villafranca leads his powerhouse quintet on a rhythmic journey spanning the rich musical landscapes of the Americas. From the soul of New Orleans jazz to the heartbeat of Afro-Caribbean traditions, Villafranca seamlessly weaves together folkloric rhythms, infectious grooves, and dazzling improvisation into a genre-defying performance that transcends borders.
Featuring masterful musicianship and bold, dynamic arrangements, Rhythms Across the Americas is more than a concert — it’s a celebration of cultural fusion, historical roots, and the unifying power of rhythm. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or a first-time listener, this is a night of music you won't forget.
MASTERS OF JAZZ: LENNY WHITE, BUSTER WILLIAMS, BENITO GONZALES FEATURING EMILIO MODESTE
Saturday, August 16
Prepare for an unforgettable night of world-class jazz as four generations of brilliance come together on one stage. Masters of Jazz unites legendary drummer Lenny White (Return to Forever), powerhouse bassist Buster Williams (Herbie Hancock, Nancy Wilson), fiery Venezuelan pianist Benito Gonzalez (Kenny Garrett), and rising star saxophonist Emilio Modeste (Ralph Peterson, Christian McBride) for a rare, electrifying performance.
This all-star lineup blends the deep roots of post-bop and fusion with fearless modern energy. Expect explosive interplay, soulful storytelling, and musical telepathy from artists who each embody the essence of mastery. Whether you're a longtime jazz lover or new to the scene, this concert promises to inspire and ignite.
Come witness jazz history in the making.
AN EVENING OF ENCHANTING MELODIES: MELISSA ERRICO IN CONCERT WITH JAZZ PIANIST TODD FIRTH
Sunday, August 31
Back by popular demand, Broadway star, vocalist, and writer Melissa Errico returns to Southampton with a brand new show, “I CAN DREAM, CAN’T I? — Songs of Love, Longing & Summertime.” When Melissa sings a classic, it isn’t a torch song. It’s more of a … searchlight, or even, more simply, a flashlight song: like one you take along a summer path to find the way. Errico’s voice throughout is like that summer flashlight. We may even see fireflies, dancing in the light, winking their desires, out to their lovers as pure light. Renowned jazz pianist Tedd Firth — a close friend & collaborator of Melissa for decades—— accompanies her with poetic solos that twinkle in the high grasses near the ocean. You can hear the breeze between them.
JAZZFEST - GODWIN LOUIS’ EXPERIENCE AYITI PROJECT
Sunday, September 7
Presented in collaboration with Haiti Cultural Exchange (Brooklyn) and Wings Over Haiti
Join us for Haitian Day, a vibrant celebration of Haiti’s rich cultural heritage, resilience, and musical brilliance. This special event features the acclaimed Godwin Louis and his transformative Experience Ayiti Project—a powerful blend of traditional Haitian rhythms, modern jazz, soul, and Afro-Caribbean influences.
Through the heartbeat of rara, the pulse of kompa, and the spiritual depth of vodou-inspired grooves, Experience Ayiti offers a musical journey that honors Haiti’s past while reimagining its cultural future.
Presented in proud partnership with Haiti Cultural Exchange and Wings Over Haiti, this program is more than a concert—it’s a call to celebrate, connect, and uplift.
Come experience the rhythm, the history, and the spirit of Ayiti.