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Step into the world of A Tribute to Kenny Dorham, a meticulously crafted performance that honors one of jazz history’s most influential bebop and hard bop trumpeters. Dorham helped shape a warm, lyrical trumpet voice that remains a touchstone for modern jazz. This tribute blends authentic Dorham-era repertoire with contemporary improvisation, delivering a respectful, engaging listening experience for both longtime fans and new listeners. Expect selections inspired by the Blue Note years, EJHF-era programming, and the enduring tunes that defined a generation.

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Below you’ll find a concise biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour information designed to help you secure your seats with ease. Think of us as your trusted connection in the jazz calendar—we’ve got you covered for authentic tributes and outstanding live jazz moments.

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Biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour dates are curated to reflect Dorham's influential role in bebop and hard bop. The performer blends reverence for Dorham’s historic recordings with fresh interpretation, anchored by venues known for intimate, acoustically rich jazz experiences. For fans in cities like New York, St. Louis, and beyond, this tribute is a reliable gateway to celebrate a master trumpeter’s enduring legacy. Follow official channels for the latest schedules and social updates.

The essentials

Quick Facts About A Tribute to Kenny Dorham

  • Kenny Dorham was a pivotal bebop/hard bop trumpeter and a cofounder of the Jazz Messengers; he helped shape later hard bop with a warm, lyrical tone and memorable tunes like Blue Bossa.
  • Dorham was inducted into the Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame in 2024 (Jazz at Lincoln Center), a major posthumous career honor highlighted by EJHF performances. ([press.jazz.org](https://press.jazz.org/press/2024/09/jazz-at-lincoln-center-announces-2024-ertegun-hall-of-fame-inductees-dave-brubeck-kenny-clarke-lou-donaldson-kenny-dorham-roy-haynes-sheila-jordan-and-eddie-palmieri/?utm_source=openai))
  • In 2025, Jazz at Lincoln Center hosted the 1st Annual Kenny Dorham Festival: Music from the Blue Note Years (Aug 28–30, 2025) at Dizzy’s Club and related spaces, featuring tributes to Dorham’s Blue Note era. ([ticketing.jazz.org](https://ticketing.jazz.org/19220/))
  • Current 2025 tour activity around the Kenny Dorham/tribute theme includes Terell Stafford Quintet engagements (Smoke Jazz Club May 14–18; Jazz St. Louis June 28; South Jazz Kitchen Oct 3–4), anchored by EJHF-era programming and Dorham/Flam standards. ([tickets.smokejazz.com](https://tickets.smokejazz.com/r/terell-stafford-quintet))
  • The most complete of Dorham’s own album leader discography ends with Trompeta Toccata (Blue Note, 1965) as his last leader date. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trompeta_Toccata?utm_source=openai))

The records

A Tribute to Kenny Dorham Discography

  • Trompeta Toccata
    1965 · Blue Note
  • Una Mas
    1963 · Blue Note
  • Matador
    1963 · United Artists
  • Scandia Skies
    1963 · SteepleChase
  • Short Story
    1963 · SteepleChase
  • Inta Somethin'
    1962 · Pacific Jazz
  • Whistle Stop
    1961 · Blue Note
  • Jazz Contrasts
    1957 · Riverside
  • 2 Horns / 2 Rhythm
    1957 · Riverside
  • 'Round About Midnight at the Cafe Bohemia
    1957 · Blue Note
  • This Is the Moment!
    1958 · Riverside
  • Blue Spring
    1959 · Riverside
  • Quiet Kenny
    1959 · New Jazz
  • The Arrival of Kenny Dorham
    1960 · Jaro/ Xanadu reissue
  • Jazz Contemporary
    1960 · Time
  • Show Boat
    1960 · Time
  • Kenny Dorham Quintet
    1954 · Debut
  • Afro-Cuban
    1955 · Blue Note

The hits

Top A Tribute to Kenny Dorham Songs

  • Blue Bossa
    1963 · N/A

Biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour dates are curated to reflect Dorham's influential role in bebop and hard bop. The performer blends reverence for Dorham’s historic recordings with fresh interpretation, anchored by venues known for intimate, acoustically rich jazz experiences. For fans in cities like New York, St. Louis, and beyond, this tribute is a reliable gateway to celebrate a master trumpeter’s enduring legacy. Follow official channels for the latest schedules and social updates.

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