JSWISS performs his new album You Never Really Know with a full band for the first time, at NYC hotspot Nublu (151 Avenue C). Co-led by musical director Chris Rob, the night is guaranteed to by dynamic, fun, and moving.
Getting ticket in advance is highly recommended. Get yours here.
JSWISS headlines the 2nd annual “Block Party WND” festival in St. Wendel, Germany. The festival includes a dance battle, performances and beat sets from artists from Germany, France, the U.S.
The festival is FREE to attend, and begins at 1 p.m.
A week before the release, JSWISS, in conjunction with the MoCADA Museum, is hosting an early album listening party at Friends and Lovers (641 Classon Avenue) in Brooklyn. The event was moved indoors because of potential rain. The event is FREE for all ages when you RSVP here.
JSWISS is a featured artist at the popular Brooklyn jam session “The Jelly”. For the September edition JSWISS will perform a few songs from his upcoming album “You Never Really Know” with The Jelly house band, and house singer for the night, J. Hoard.
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BAM honors the bond between beat and rhyme at its annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word. This year's event includes performances by multi-talented verbal storyteller JSWISS, native New York rapper Kumbaya, prodigious nine-year-old emcee Hetep BarBoy, the inimitable DJ Reborn, and longtime host, co-curator, and director MC Baba Israel.
Tickets available here.
BAM honors the bond between beat and rhyme at its annual celebration of hip-hop and spoken word. This year's event includes performances by multi-talented verbal storyteller JSWISS, native New York rapper Kumbaya, prodigious nine-year-old emcee Hetep BarBoy, the inimitable DJ Reborn, and longtime host, co-curator, and director MC Baba Israel.
Tickets available here.
Michael Leonhart Orchestra featuring JSWISS as part of Marseille Jazz des cinq continents. An evening not to be missed, where jazz, soul, hip hop and funk will come together. Also featuring sets from Nubya Garcia and Emile Londonien.
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Michael Leonhart & JSWISS perform songs from their debut collaborative album "Bona Fide" for the first time in Paris.
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Michael Leonhart & JSWISS perform songs from their collaborative album "Bona Fide" with guest Casey Benjamin on saxophone as part of the inaugural United Music of Deauville festival in Deauville, France.
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Live sets from the 8-piece Leonhart Brass Band and producer-emcee pairing Michael Leonhart & JSWISS, who make their LA debut since releasing their "Bona Fide" album. DJ sets from Todd Simon.
Suggested $15 admission. Pay at the door. RSVP here.
JSWISS and Sly5thAve perform their debut, critically acclaimed project Somebody’s Gotta Do It for the first time live at the Austin Area Heritage Council’s MLK Community Festival on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Austin, Texas. The event takes place at Hutson-Tillotson University from 11:15 am to 3:30 pm, following the morning community march, and is free to the public. Food donations to the Central Texas Food Bank are encouraged.
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After performing their debut collaborative album, Bona Fide, at JAZZMI Festival in Milan, Italy in 2022, Michael Leonhart & JSWISS kick off 2023 bringing their live experience to NYC Winter Jazzfest. The night at popular NYC hotspot Nublu will also feature a performance from the Michael Leonhart Orchestra featuring JSWISS immediately after. Tickets are available now.
Also taking part in the 2023 Winter Jazzfest are Julius Rodriguez, Endea Owens, Makaya McCraven, Pete Rock & The Soul Brothers, Lakecia Benjamin, and much more.
Experimenting with a specially curated casts of musicians, seeing how they bring to life fan favorites from JSWISS' catalog, along with new, yet-to-be released songs. With Justin Swiney on drums, Paul Bloom on keyboard, and Ian Forde on bass, featuring special guests Mark Whitfield and Jaleel Shaw.
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After an explosive couple of shows in Italy, Michael Leonhart & JSWISS performance the live version of their debut album “Bona Fide” for one last time in New York City in 2022, at Rockwood Music Hall.
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JSWISS and Michael Leonhart perform a free outdoor concert next to the Hudson River in JSWISS’ hometown of Dobbs Ferry. This makes the 22nd season of the Jazz Forum Arts-sponsored summer series.
Michael Leonhart & JSWISS celebrate the release of their brand new and highly acclaimed debut album “Bona Fide” with a release show on Rockwood Music Hall’s main stage, Stage 2. It’s not only the duo’s first performance since the release of the album, but their first time ever performing their original material, after several shows re-imagining classic records with Leonhart’s orchestra.
21 and up.
Premiering a special video performance of the acclaimed, anthemic track , “BLACKOUT” from his duo EP, The Alchemy and upcoming album project with Grammy - winning trumpeter/producer, Michael Leonhart, JSWISS is part of this rescheduled and now virtual broadcast celebration presented by the legendary Apollo Theater. Hosted by accomplished WNYC radio personalities, this commemorative and uplifting event brings together artists, scholars, cultural and community leaders, and activists to engage in conversations and performance exploring Dr. King’s legacy and how his work is continued today.
There are two broadcast times @ 11AM and 7PM, Monday January 17th, 2022
Go to https://www.apollotheater.org/event/uptown-hall-mlk-activism-and-the-arts-broadcast/ for more details and to RSVP
JSWISS takes the stage at Rockwood Music Hall with an outstanding band playing fan favorites including the outstanding track, “Beautiful Morning” recently brought to living color in a brand new video shot on film in the vibrant and historic Harlem community.
JSWISS joins the musical lineup at this year’s Kean University Jazz & Roots Festival with stellar band and acclaimed guests, saxophonist, Casey Benjamin and guitarist, Mark Whitfield at this year’s Kean University Jazz & Roots Festival. The music festival is part of a weeklong Homecoming celebration at Kean University and features artists that include pianist Nat Adderley Jr., the Dave Stryker Quartet and the evening’s headliner — the Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Latin Experience.
JSWISS joins innovative and soulfully hip brass band, Extra Syrup Horns for a performance at the renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC for MetFest, the Met’s first-ever block party! MetFest honors the central role of art in our lives and highlights the resilience of New York City and its people with a a daylong celebration of live music, performances and more.
JSWISS performs on the upcoming episode of QSTV (Quality Sounds TV), the brainchild of talented siblings, sought after guitarist/ producer, Marcus Machado and burgeoning producer, Vicky Casis. QSTV is an innovative, bi weekly program streaming live on YouTube that features a spectrum of accomplished creatives, live and recorded performances, music videos, and interviews.
JSWISS joins frequent collaborator, Grammy -winning trumpeter, producer and composer, Michael Leonhart on his popular livestream platform.
JSWISS, with accomplished musicians, keyboardist/producer Paul Bloom and drummer/producer Joe Blaxx, team up for a special virtual mini - concert recorded remotely during the pandemic from the home of each artist. And as an added bonus they’re performing new songs written specifically for this presentation. Catch it here on jswissmusic.com, and Instagram
*PLEASE NOTE
There is a suggested donation of $10 for this special virtual concert of new music from “SWISS, BLOOM, BLAXX” with a portion of the proceeds going to the organization, Black Girls Code. For more information go to blackgirlscode.com
JSWISS presents a one-time, half -hour long, special recorded performance of unreleased material exclusively at jswissmusic.com
JSWISS guest with Trew Culture, a culture collective of musicians, artists and producers founded by drummer/producer Justin Swiney, Rap artist, BD3 and saxophonist, producer, FKAjazz. Trew Culture’s aim is to highlight the melting pot of New York City’s diverse music scene through the performance & production of East Coast Hiphop & Jazz music.
For more information and tickets go to: The Blue Note Jazz Club Website
JSWISS' "The Lab" is a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the creative process that fuels artists. With each edition of "The Lab", JSWISS assembles a different carefully curated cast of musicians to workshop new ideas in their infancy and develop even newer ones on the spot. His first iteration of "The Lab" was a three-part series in 2017 that planted the first seeds for his brand new, standout album "Every Word Is A Dollar", and now "The Lab" is back, because creation never stops.
This performance of “The Lab” JSWISS has assembled another stellar crew including, Chris Rob (keyboards), Lex Sadler (bass), Gintas Janusonis (drums), Jeffandy St. Hubert (guitar) and special guest, saxophonist, Jaleel Shaw with a special beat set from talented producer, Vicky Casis
JSWISS returns to his successful stint joining accomplished and Grammy -winning trumpeter, producer, and composer Michael Leonhart for his acclaimed, monthly residency at the Jazz Standard for two sets. Leonhart leads his outstanding, 15- piece jazz orchestra made up of a stellar cast of veteran musicians through a night of fresh, hip and enjoyable takes on classic jazz jewels.
For more info go to: http://www.jazzstandard.com/
JSWISS is a special guest with the popular, multi-talented artist Jessie Davis aka DJ Nebraska at Rockwood Music Hall in NYC.
For more info go to: https://rockwoodmusichall.com/event/jessie-davis/#
JSWISS resumes his recurrent and lauded guest spot with acclaimed drummer and composer E.J. Strickland as he brings his 4tet with a hip, creative, and high-energy concept he calls, “Pads and Loops” to perform at the noted jazz haunt Smalls Live in NYC. Come hear amazing new music written by E.J. Strickland with his stellar band and lyricism to match from JSWISS on the mic.
Marcus Strickland - tenor sax & bass clarinet, Jaleel Shaw - alto & soprano sax, and Eric Wheeler -bass
For more info go to: https://www.smallslive.com/events/16482-ej-strickland-quartet/
