Pavel Nuñez is a singer-songwriter from the Dominican Republic with influences in Rock en Español, Latin Pop, and Dominican traditional music. He is best known for his international hit single "Te Di', and other favorites like "Betania" and "Paso a Paso."

Pavel Nuñez has been nominated for:
Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Tropical Album in 2022
Latin Grammy Award for Best Tropical Song in 2020
Latin Grammy Award for Best Singer-Songwriter Album in 2010
Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2019

His show "Big Band' won an Emmy Award in 2013, and he also won The Dominican Republic higher honor award, Premios Cassandra/Soberano, 11 times. In 2023, he has been nominated 8 times for the Premios Soberano.

Countless number-one hits on Latin radio and collaborations with major Latin artists make Pavel Nunez's show a must-watch. 

Pavel Nunez will be accompanied by his colleague, Pavel Polanco-Safadit on piano, Rob Dixon on Saxophone, Steve Dokken on bass, and Matt McGraw on drums.  

Join Rob Dixon and the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation for an evening of music. At this listening party, we will be celebrating the CD release of From the 317’s new album, Deluxe.

Location:
Indianapolis Art Center
820 E 67th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220

From the 317, Deluxe

Producer: Rob Dixon. Producer: Richard “Sleepy” Floyd. Executive Producer: Indianapolis Jazz Foundation. Design: John Funk (Underscorefunk Design). Deluxe is a part of From the 317 record series made possible by a grant from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation.

Track List:

• Fresh Air

• Get To You

• Limelight

• Skywalker OG

• Throwback

• Let’s Take Our Time

• Can You Feel It

• Time Missing You

• Seven Four

• Four One

• 100

• Greatness

Freddie Hubbard Tribute

The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation presents The Indianapolis Jazz Collective featuring Musical Director Rob Dixon on sax, Steve Allee on piano, Kenny Phelps on drums, and Nick Tucker on bass, with a swinging tribute to Indy's own Freddie Hubbard on his 86th birthday including roaring trumpeters Pharez Whitted, Derrick Gardner and John Raymond. Voted Chicago’s Jazz Musician of the Year, Pharez Whitted has toured with Brandford Marsalis, Nancy Wilson, Slide Hampton and more. Detroit based musician Derrick Gardner’s reputation proceeds him after playing with Dizzy Gillespie, George Benson and Harry Connick Jr. Professor of Jazz Studies at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music, John Raymond has performed and recorded with a diverse array of artists including Billy Hart and pop sensation Sara Bareilles.

Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard stands as one of the boldest and most inventive artists of the bop, hard-bop and post-bop eras. Although influenced by titans like Miles Davis and Clifford Brown, Hubbard ultimately forged his own unique sound – a careful balance of bravado and subtlety that fueled more than fifty solo recordings and countless collaborations with some of the most prominent jazz artists of his era. Down Beat called him “the most powerful and prolific trumpeter in jazz.” Embedded in his massive body of recorded work is a legacy that will continue to influence trumpeters and other jazz artists for generations to come.

Come celebrate The Jazz Kitchen's 30th anniversary with none other than The Steve Allee Big Band!

The Steve Allee Big Band represents the finest in big band jazz in Indianapolis. Great swinging' originals and inventive composing are the hallmarks of this time-tested big band that has been at work since the 70s and the band that started it all for The Jazz Kitchen on day one.

Pianist, composer, and arranger Steve Allee is a veteran of more than 35 years on the music scene, working principally in jazz, writing and performing for syndicated radio programs, network television, and motion pictures, and as a music educator.

All of his career facets have blended into a distinct musical style that has a very strong visual, almost cinematic flavor because of his skill in capturing or reinforcing important moods or visual elements that inspire his projects.

Steve has released ten+ CDs as a leader, the two most recent being his trio recordings, Dragonfly (June 2008) and Colors (April 2007) are artful collaborations with bassist Bill Moring and drummer Tim Horner. Saxophonists Rich Perry and Rob Dixon appear on select tracks. In his liner notes for Dragonfly, jazz journalist Ken Franckling noted that “From start to finish, Dragonfly makes it clear that this is a band in which each of the players finds their interaction to be exhilarating…. this trio is all about making the most of the journey – as the best jazz should.”

A native son and longtime resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, Steve was fortunate to grow up in the hometown of many jazz greats, including brothers Wes, Buddy, and Monk Montgomery, Slide Hampton, J.J. Johnson, David Baker, Freddie Hubbard, and Melvin Rhyne, among others.

His playing style has a touch, sparkling clarity, and improvisational variations reminiscent of the late Bill Evans, as well as a very strong blues influence that Steve credits to his exposure to Buddy Montgomery and Horace Silver.

For 28 years, the Art & Soul festival has honored Black culture and creativity in Indianapolis. This year’s finale celebration will feature a Naptown Tribute, highlighting the iconic music of Indiana Avenue from past to present.

Enjoy performances by the Art & Soul 2024 featured artists alongside local legends.

Arsenal Technical High School will groove with cool jazz on Feb. 9 when it hosts the third annual Freddie Hubbard Memorial Jazz Fest, a non-competitive festival paying homage to the legendary musical icon. 

Bands from high schools throughout Indiana and several nationally renowned jazz musicians will perform in the Hanson H. Anderson Auditorium at Arsenal Tech. Hubbard, who died in 2008, began his legendary career by playing the trumpet in the school’s band.

“Musicians from throughout the Midwest will be on our campus to celebrate the heritage of jazz in Indianapolis,” said Josh Goodman, band director at Arsenal Tech. “We are inviting the community to enjoy the soulful melodies and vibrant atmosphere, which will take you on a musical journey,”

The festival will include performances by students from Arsenal Tech, Crispus Attucks, George Washington, and Herron high schools, and the IPS All City Jazz Band from 3:30 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. Butler University Jazz then will give an exhibition performance.

Jazz Fest also will honor guitarist and Indianapolis native Wes Montgomery’s 100th birthday with performances by saxophonist Rob Dixon and the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation. 

Outstanding soloists throughout the day will receive prizes from local businesses, and those awards will be announced by State Senator Andrea Hunley (D-Indianapolis).

“Aside from being a great way to kick off Black History Month for IPS, the festival helps the district’s bands raise money for trips to the University of Louisville Jazz Fest, and to offset the expenses related to pep and marching bands,’ Goodman said. “Most importantly, it’s a great opportunity for the students to hear their peers perform and work with professional musicians.”

Students participating in the event also will be eligible for scholarships to attend area jazz camps.

Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 on the day of the show. Concessions will also be available.

Since 1996, Art & Soul has helped advance the careers of Black artists in Indianapolis. Each year, the festival kicks off Black History Month and features public events that celebrate Black visual art, music, dance, and literature. Art & Soul, presented by Indy Arts Council, is supported annually by Lilly Endowment Inc.

Featured artists this year for The Jazz Kitchen performance are:

Music Artist - Dexter Clardy of Shvdy Rollins

Visual Artist - Boxx The Artist

Spoken Word Artist - jus Will

TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
801 W Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
Take IndyGo Route 8

Presented by: Citizens Energy Group

BONEY JAMES
Contemporary, Smooth Jazz Saxophone Superstar

SHEILA E & E-TRAIN
The Queen of Percussion Latin GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

STANLEY CLARKE N•4EVER
NEA Jazz Master, 4xX GRAMMY Award Winner, Jazz Fusion Bass Legend

INDY JAZZ LEGACY BAND
Looking Back / Looking Forward

Notable Indy Jazz Scene All-Stars
Indianapolis Jazz Collective Meets From the 317

20-time GRAMMY Award-winning composer and guitarist performs on stage with multiple guitars composing in the moment.

Clowes Memorial Hall | 8p

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Pavel & Direct Contact is known for their energetic, fiery performances, much in the vein of the modern pyrotechnicians of today’s Latin Jazz world. Led by Internationally-known Dominican pianist and Chicago Music Awards Nominee, Pavel Polanco-Safadit, Direct Contact brings an unforgettable experience of Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Latin-infused American pop song.

IJF Artistic & Education Director Rob Dixon says that Pavel's show will be the perfect way to send off the summer.

"Pavel is an entertaining and mesmerizing Latin jazz sensation. Crowds are never disappointed by him or his group. He works 200% all the time!"

Rain date: Wednesday, August 23

Bobby Broom is an American jazz guitarist, composer, and educator. He was born and raised in New York City, then moved to Chicago, which has been his home town since 1984. He performs and records with The Bobby Broom Trio and his organ group, The Bobby Broom Organi-Sation. While versed in the traditional jazz (bebop and post-bop) idioms, Broom draws from a variety of American music forms, such as funk, soul, R&B, and blues.

IJF Artistic & Education Director Rob Dixon says that Bobby was the first choice to pay tribute to Indy legend Wes Montgomery.

"Bobby is a modern-day jazz icon that has apprenticed with the likes of Tom Browne, Sonny Rollins, and many more great jazz musicians. We couldn’t think of a more perfect nationally-known guitarist to pay homage to Wes Montgomery."

Rain date: Wednesday, July 26

Watch your email inbox for an announcement on Tuesday, July 18th. The presale code is good for July 19th and 20th only. Don’t miss the chance to pick your preferred seating at the Indy Jazz Fest Grand Finale event at TCU Amphitheater!

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Brandon Meeks Quintet

Bring your family and join us for a fun musical experience with some of the area's most phenomenal musicians. The Brandon Meeks Quintet is a new collective of exciting regional artists from Indy, Chicago, Louisville and Cincinnati coming together to inspire people of all ages through music. This will be a memorable moment that your family can bond over for years to come.

Featured Musicians

Brandon Meeks - upright bass

Jared Thompson - saxophones

Kendall Carter - piano

Josh Strange - vibraphone

Greg Artry - drums

About Black Leaf Vegan Cafe

The Black Leaf Vegan Cafe in Downtown Indianapolis is a place that reflects a cool, sophisticated, and family vibe that the 3rd Sunday Jazz series completely embodies. Our tasty plant-based foods and drink, along with Sip & Share Wine, completes the night leaving attendees with a full body, mind, and soul experience.

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Jennie is a fiercely independent singer/songwriter with a unique personal style of Americana-Soul-Roots and Blues music that has earned her loyal fans of all ages and from all musical genres. Purist fans loyal to folk, blues, jazz, and soul music all find something to love in Jennie's music which is not an easy feat. She's shared stages with John Hiatt, Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams, Joe Cocker, Edwin McCain, Gregg Allman, and played mega-side stages for the biggest stars including Sting, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Fiona Apple, and more.

IJF Artistic & Education Director Rob Dixon says that Jennie was the obvious choice to kick-off our summer concert series.

"Jennie is one of the most known musicians in Indiana. She has created a legacy for herself in Indiana music history and the Indianapolis Jazz Foundation is proud to showcase not only her talent but that of her band

as well."

Rain date: Wednesday, June 21