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Across his career, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer James Brown, “The Godfather of Soul,” recorded and released a whopping 17 singles that reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B charts. Brown is often credited with creating what's known as funk music, and his influence today can be heard in musical genres from soul and disco to rap, […]

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Introducing Saudade, a Baltimore-based Brazilian Samba Jazz band bringing the rhythm, groove, and warmth of Brazil to the Charm City. In Brazil, saudade means a deep emotional mix of longing, love, and nostalgia for something beautiful that lingers in your heart. That’s exactly what we aim to capture in our music. Curated by lead drummer Claudio […]

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A jazz pioneer, Louis Armstrong was the first important soloist to emerge in jazz, and he became the most influential musician in the music's history. As a trumpet virtuoso, his playing charted a future for jazz in highly imaginative, emotionally charged improvisation. But Armstrong also became an enduring figure in popular music due to his distinctively phrased […]

In 1994, Greg met Joey DeFranscesco who told him the Hammond B-3 was enjoying a popular renaissance.  He formed the Greg Hatza ORGANization and has been performing and recording on the instrument non-stop since that time. With the trend towards more advanced electronic keyboard and rhythms now, Greg adapted to the trend, switching from the Hammond B-3 to the electric […]

Coming off their scintillating 2025 debut, “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band, make their return to Keystone Korner on Wednesday, September 16th in support of their new album & video release AMPLIFY. The new release is a major evolution for the group and includes 5 new original vocals and 4 new original instrumentals. The project was recorded and filmed all LIVE at legendary […]

For more than three decades now, multi-GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator Bobby Watson has contributed consistently intelligent, sensitive and well-thought out music to the modern-day jazz lexicon. After Watson’s tenure with the Jazz Messengers that incorporated more than a dozen recordings – the most of any of the great Jazz Messengers, the gifted Watson became a much-sought […]

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  Chris Standring is one of the most prolific and successful artists on the contemporary urban jazz scene, with 14 Billboard top ten hits under his belt. With the release of his rhythmically eclectic, sonically progressive yet nostalgia filled 18th full length album Time of Change, the veteran guitarist celebrates a remarkable 30 years since he and […]

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Fonville x Fribush is the brand new musical collaboration from acclaimed drummer Corey Fonville (Butcher Brown) and in-demand organist Sam Fribush. Like a hip-hop link up from the 90s, the pair’s collective ear, musical talents and friendship pushes the limits of the organ trio sound into a more youthful, tasty style of blue collar jazz. The trio features a […]

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With a #1 Debut Album on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album Chart and Three #1 Albums on iTunes’s Jazz Chart under his belt, be the first to experience Acclaimed Contemporary Jazz Pianist Daniel Weatherspoon’s new album LIVE at Keystone Korner Baltimore prior to it’s official release on September 25th, 2026.  Daniel Weatherspoon is a GRAMMY®, Dove, ASCAP and […]

Olurotimi Akinosho, known professionally as Rotimi, is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, actor, and producer who seamlessly blends R&B, Afrobeats, and dancehall into a globally recognized sound. He first rose to fame as an actor, with standout roles in hit series like Boss, Power, and The Chi, but his passion for music soon took center stage. His […]

Join us, Saturday, September 26, 2026, for the third annual Johns Hopkins Children's Center Miracles in Motion 5K and 1-mile walk! This event is a 5K Run or 1-mile walk, followed by a Critter Crawl Kids Dash, all to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children's Center!  Your registration fee includes a cotton t-shirt. Same day zoo […]

"I Love R&B” A Tribute to Musiq Soulchild & D'Angelo featuring Marcus Clarke Performing all your favorite songs like "So Beautiful", "Buddy", "LOVE", "Just Friends", "Half Crazy"," LADY", "Cruisin”, "Brown Sugar" and many more! Musiq Soulchild is one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. Weaned on Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway, […]

Marcus Johnson is returning with friends to Keystone Korner Baltimore on September 27th! Keyboardist and bandleader Marcus Johnson mans the boundaries between smooth jazz and modern R&B. To date, Marcus has released more than fifteen Billboard charted CDs, and has the distinction of having his groundbreaking 2008 Billboard Top 20 Contemporary Jazz FLO (For the Love […]

Hubert “Doobie” Powell III is a genre blending independent artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for premium musicianship and emotionally rich live performance. His sound blends neo-soul, jazz forward grooves, and funk, delivered with the kind of feel, precision, and musical depth that connects immediately with discerning audiences. Born in Hartford, Connecticut into a deeply musical family, Doobie is […]