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FEATURED EVENT: Swinging New Orleans Jazz Group At Private Birthday Party

September 2007 | Posted in Featured Events, Jazz Capital Events News | No Comments »


Matt Ray Trio Plus Special Guest Kevin Louis Brings A Touch Of Soulful Jazz To Greenwich, CT Birthday Bash

This September, Jazz Capital Events once again proved why it’s a leader in the special events industry by delivering an amazing band of top-call jazz musicians from New York City to a private, invite-only birthday celebration at the client’s residence in Greenwich, CT.

Matt Ray Featured On PBS Television With Ron Sunshine’s Band

September 2007 | Posted in Jazz Capital Artist News | No Comments »


Jazz Capital Events’ Most Requested Pianist Matt Ray Filmed During A Concert In PA

In new footage released online today, the always tasteful and swinging Matt Ray is seen taking a solo during a show with fellow Jazz Capital Events Artist Ron Sunshine.

Jazz Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery Tapped By Grey Goose For Major Corporate Ad Campaign

September 2007 | Posted in Jazz Capital Artist News | No Comments »


Wayne Escoffery/Grey Goose 1Corporate Event: Grey Goose Debuts “Discerning Taste” Campaign Featuring Jazz Capital Events’ Most Requested Saxophonist

Grey Goose is launching a new advertising campaign, entitled “Discerning Taste” featuring Jazz Capital Events saxophonist Wayne Escoffery.

FEATURED EVENT: Great Entertainment (And More) At Corporate Strategy Launch Event

August 2007 | Posted in Featured Events, Jazz Capital Events News | No Comments »


Jazz Capital Events Customizes A Presentation of “The Cultures of Rhythm” for Business Strategy Launch Event

When the Chicago-based consulting firm Russell Williams Group was asked to put together an inspiring event to launch the brand new business strategy of a successful major corporation in New York City, they decided to think outside the box.

The Cultures of Rhythm 2007 South American Tour Dates Announced

December 2006 | Posted in Jazz Capital Artist News, Jazz Capital Events News | No Comments »


US Jazz Ambassadors Tour Dates announced for 2007

Jazz Capital Events’ premier soul-jazz band, The Cultures of Rhythm, will be touring throughout South America and the Caribbean this winter as US Dept. of State Jazz Ambassadors. This tour marks the fifth time a version of this band has been chosen to represent the United States as Cultural Ambassadors.

New Matt Ray CD “Lost In New York” released on CAP Records

November 2006 | Posted in Jazz Capital Artist News | No Comments »


Pianist Matt Ray has been a fixture on the New York jazz scene for more than a decade. Lost in New York is his sophomore effort, the follow up to his critically acclaimed debut album We Got It!.

US Jazz Ambassadors To Perform at Art For Progress Benefit

June 2006 | Posted in Jazz Capital Events News | No Comments »


Jazz Capital Events’ premier soul-jazz group To Make Hamptons Debut at Art For Progress Benefit July 15th

The Cultures of Rhythm, a New York–based collective of experienced young players from a variety of musical backgrounds, brings many influences to their sound.

The Cultures of Rhythm Head Abroad in 2007

May 2006 | Posted in Jazz Capital Artist News, Jazz Capital Events News | No Comments »


Soul-Jazz Group To Represent United States As Jazz Ambassadors

Jazz Capital Events’ premier soul-jazz group, The Cultures of Rhythm, have been chosen to represent the US Department of State once again as Jazz Ambassadors.

The Aaron Thurston Trio Featured at UNESCO / US Dept. of State Celebration

October 2003 | Posted in Jazz Capital Artist News, Jazz Capital Events News | No Comments »


Caroussel de Louvre Museum - Paris, France

October, 2003

In a program envisioned by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Pat Harrison, The Aaron Thurston Trio featuring Hammond Organist Adam Scone, Trumpeter Kevin Louis, and Drummer Aaron Thurston was a featured performer on a bill that included mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, Oscar-winning director Chuck Workman, and Master of Ceremonies actor/director Rick Schroder.