Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie Tickets

Join us for a tribute to the legendary Dizzy Gillespie performed by the Jon Faddis Quartet. This year’s tour celebrates Gillespie’s enduring influence on bebop trumpet and modern jazz. Led by Jon Faddis—guitar, horn, and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band era’s beacon—this program blends virtuosic improvisation with carefully curated arrangements that honor Gillespie’s innovative spirit. Secure your seats for intimate clubs and major venues across California and New York as we honor a foundational figure in jazz history.

Note: This performer page highlights key biographical moments, discography milestones, and the 2025 tour dates. For ticketing and availability, we’ve got you covered—your connection to great jazz is right here.

Biography: Jon Faddis, renowned bebop trumpeter and educator, studied under Dizzy Gillespie and emerged as a leading voice in jazz trumpet. Faddis later directed the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band from 1992 to 2002, shaping ensembles that blended technical brilliance with expressive storytelling. His lifelong connection to Gillespie honors the elder statesman of jazz, while pushing the tradition forward with modern vibrancy.

Discography Highlights (as leader): Remembrances (1998) showcased expansive large-ensemble texture; Teranga (2006) explored global rhythms through a bebop lens; Jon Faddis (2010) highlighted his distinctive trumpet voice and leadership. These works reflect a late-90s to 2010 window where Faddis solidified his reputation as an influential trumpet innovator.

Upcoming Tours & Venues: The 2025 slate includes performances at SFJAZZ’s Miner Auditorium in Oakland on March 26, 2025 (as part of Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie), Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025, and a Jon Faddis Quartet residency at Smoke Jazz Club in New York from July 23–27, 2025. Each date stands alone as a premier bebop experience, with a focus on the artistry of Gillespie’s legacy and Faddis’s virtuosic leadership.

Social & Official Links: Stay connected with Jon Faddis’s official channels for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Official website: jonfaddis.net. Social profiles provide performance clips, interviews, and tour news to follow along with the evolving live scene.