UPCOMING EVENTS

RECENTER

November 4, 2024 | New York, NY

Birdland Jazz Club | 315 W 44th St #5402, New York, NY 10036

John Manzari returns to Birdland with his new show RECENTER featuring the talents of Luther S. Allison on piano, Jon Michel on bass, and Mike Piolet on drums. Recenter seeks to fully embrace the audience, steering everyone away from the hectic nature of reality by utilizing music and dance to ground the room. Music includes pieces from Bill Evans, Chick Corea, Horace Silver, and much more. The show runs approximately 70 minutes.

The Hot Sardines

November 12 - 13, 2024 | New York, NY

Birdland Jazz Club | 315 W 44th St #5402, New York, NY 10036

John rejoins the traditional jazz band The Hot Sardines for part of their one week resid`ency at Birdland.

Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, THE HOT SARDINES are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world. In the talented hands of band leader Evan Palazzo, lead singer Elizabeth Bougerol and a New York-based ensemble, music first made famous decades ago comes alive through their brassy horn arrangements, rollicking piano melodies, and vocals from a chanteuse who transports listeners to a different era with the mere lilt of her voice.

Luther S. Allison & Friends

November 14, 2024 | New York, NY

National Jazz Museum in Harlem | 58 W 129th St Ground Floor, 2203, New York, NY 10027

An evening with pianist Luther S. Allison and visual artist Quiana Regina.

Holiday Pops with Stuart Chafetz

December 6 - 8, 2024 | Columbus, OH

Ohio Theatre | 39 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215

Stuart Chafetz (conductor), Aubrey Logan (trombone and vocalist), John Manzari (tap dance), and the Columbus Symphony bring magic to the Ohio Theatre in December, transforming it with a show of lights, festive music, heavenly voices, and seasonal cheer!  The Columbus Symphony Chorus, Columbus Children’s Choir and special guests join to present the most-loved holiday songs and carols!

Let’s Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter

December 31, 2024 | Cincinnati, OH

February 7, 2025 | New York, NY

April 4 - 6, 2025 | Baltimore, MD

May 2 - 3, 2025 | Vancouver, BC

June 20 - 22, 2025 | Detroit, MI

Cole Porter's sophisticated, sexy, and timeless songs continue to inhabit a unique place in society.  It's no wonder his work has been interpreted by countless artists across the decades.  Join Tony DeSare and his guests Bria Skonberg (trumpet/vocals) and John Manzari (tap dance/vocals) as they give their fresh spin on such hits as: "Night and Day," "I Get A Kick Out of You," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Anything Goes," "It's De-Lovely," "Too Darn Hot," "You're the Top," and many more.

Amelia Island Duets

May 8 - 10, 2025 | Fernandina Beach, FL

Amelia Island Community Theater | 207 Cedar St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Frequent collaborators John Manzari and Luther S. Allison explore the through line of music in this intimate show.