Concerts
Live Jazz in NYC: Concerts, Jam Sessions & Performances
Experience live jazz at the New York Jazz Workshop featuring world-class faculty who perform at Birdland, Blue Note, and major jazz festivals worldwide. From intimate faculty concerts to student showcases and weekly jam sessions, we host a vibrant performance series in our beautiful Manhattan space. Our community of student musicians also takes the stage at iconic NYC venues including 55 Bar, Smalls, Shrine, and Silvana. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast looking for your next great show or a musician ready to perform, join us for an evening of authentic New York jazz culture.
Details with dates and location for each concert are below:
Upcoming Concerts
Join us for live performances featuring our talented students and faculty
Concert
Friday, October 23, 2026 • 8:00 PM
Concert: Marc Mommaas and Nikolaj Hess
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
Two voices, one conversation: Dutch-born, New York–based saxophonist Marc Mommaas and Danish pianist Nikolaj Hess bring their long-standing duo partnership to the stage for an intimate evening of spon...
Open Mic / Jam
Monday, October 26, 2026 • 9:00 PM
Monthly Jam Session
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
A monthly jam led by Payton Kerkes and Eli Hershiser, last Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All instruments, all levels. Pay what you can - suggested $20 donation. Presented with the New York Music Institute; RSVP on NYMI.
Workshop/Class
Monday, November 02, 2026 • 9:00 PM
Free Community Improv Class
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
The free monthly community improv class led by Patience Higgins, first Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All levels welcome. Presented with the New York Music Institute - donations welcome; RSVP on NYMI.
Recital
Saturday, November 07, 2026 • 6:30 PM
Private Student Recital, Fall 2026
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
Private Student Recital
Open Mic / Jam
Monday, November 30, 2026 • 9:00 PM
Monthly Jam Session
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
A monthly jam led by Payton Kerkes and Eli Hershiser, last Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All instruments, all levels. Pay what you can - suggested $20 donation. Presented with the New York Music Institute; RSVP on NYMI.
Workshop/Class
Monday, December 07, 2026 • 9:00 PM
Free Community Improv Class
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
The free monthly community improv class led by Patience Higgins, first Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All levels welcome. Presented with the New York Music Institute - donations welcome; RSVP on NYMI.
Open Mic / Jam
Monday, December 28, 2026 • 9:00 PM
Monthly Jam Session
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
A monthly jam led by Payton Kerkes and Eli Hershiser, last Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All instruments, all levels. Pay what you can - suggested $20 donation. Presented with the New York Music Institute; RSVP on NYMI.
Workshop/Class
Monday, January 04, 2027 • 9:00 PM
Free Community Improv Class
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
The free monthly community improv class led by Patience Higgins, first Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All levels welcome. Presented with the New York Music Institute - donations welcome; RSVP on NYMI.
Open Mic / Jam
Monday, January 25, 2027 • 9:00 PM
Monthly Jam Session
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
A monthly jam led by Payton Kerkes and Eli Hershiser, last Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All instruments, all levels. Pay what you can - suggested $20 donation. Presented with the New York Music Institute; RSVP on NYMI.
Workshop/Class
Monday, February 01, 2027 • 9:00 PM
Free Community Improv Class
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
The free monthly community improv class led by Patience Higgins, first Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All levels welcome. Presented with the New York Music Institute - donations welcome; RSVP on NYMI.
Open Mic / Jam
Monday, February 22, 2027 • 9:00 PM
Monthly Jam Session
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
A monthly jam led by Payton Kerkes and Eli Hershiser, last Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All instruments, all levels. Pay what you can - suggested $20 donation. Presented with the New York Music Institute; RSVP on NYMI.
Workshop/Class
Monday, March 01, 2027 • 9:00 PM
Free Community Improv Class
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
The free monthly community improv class led by Patience Higgins, first Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All levels welcome. Presented with the New York Music Institute - donations welcome; RSVP on NYMI.
Open Mic / Jam
Monday, March 29, 2027 • 9:00 PM
Monthly Jam Session
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
A monthly jam led by Payton Kerkes and Eli Hershiser, last Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All instruments, all levels. Pay what you can - suggested $20 donation. Presented with the New York Music Institute; RSVP on NYMI.
Workshop/Class
Monday, April 05, 2027 • 9:00 PM
Free Community Improv Class
NYJW Studio
265 W 37th St, 10th Fl, NYC
The free monthly community improv class led by Patience Higgins, first Monday of the month, 9-11 PM at the NYJW studio. All levels welcome. Presented with the New York Music Institute - donations welcome; RSVP on NYMI.