News

Mimi Terry (piano, 2025) is preparing for an exciting milestone: leading her first show at The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on November 4. Just over a year after participating in the Vail Jazz Workshop, Mimi is stepping into the spotlight as a bandleader and continuing to build her musical career. 

Performances

Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet, 2007) has three upcoming performances in NYC, beginning October 28 at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, followed by Frederick P. Rose Hall on October 29 and Jazz at Lincoln Center on October 30.

Gerald Clayton (piano, 2002) returns to Dizzy’s Club in NYC for four nights of double features from October 28–31.

Robert Glasper (piano, 1997) continues his run at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, performing October 28-November 1.

Chief Adjuah (trumpet, 2001) performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market in New Orleans on October 29.

Luke Ramee (trombone, 2022) will play at Juilliard Station in NYC on October 29.

Ethan Santos (trombone, 2015) performs at d.b.a. in New Orleans on October 29.

Grace Kelly (saxophone, 2008) has a busy stretch of performances across the country, beginning October 29 at Yoshi’s in Oakland, California. She then heads to District Live in Savannah, Georgia, on November 4; Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, North Carolina, on November 5; Fuquay-Varina Arts Center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, on November 6; and the Alhambra Theatre in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on November 7. She continues to Myron’s at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on November 8, then performs at San José State University in California on November 10.

Lucas Netto (saxophone, 2023) will perform in Baltimore, MD, at An die Musik Live on October 29 and Dark Room Baltimore on October 30.

Alphonso Horne (trumpet, 2004) performs at Don’t Tell Mama in NYC on November 4.

David Wong (bass, 1990) takes the stage at Smoke Jazz Club in NYC for a five-night run from November 4–8.

Brandon Goldberg (piano, 2023) heads to Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia for two nights of double features on November 6–7.

Ryan Kaplan (saxophone, 2025) performs in NYC at Nublu on November 11.

Workshop alum, do you know about the communication channel we created exclusively for alumni? It’s free on Slack and is a great way to keep in touch with your alumni colleagues and stay current on what’s happening with them. To join, contact Alan Tanenbaum at info@vailjazz.org, and he’ll send you the link!