Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society

10/27/2026

10/26/2026

NOVEMBER 11 @ 7 PM | Victory Theater (Rogers)
Groove Cutlure is an electrifying new instrumental powerhouse featuring eleven of NWA's most talented musicians, including...

🎸 Richard Fusco, guitar 🎸
Richard Fusco is a senior at The New School and a guitarist with a passion for classic rock, funk, and jazz. He enjoys playing with other musicians and exploring different styles of music.

Join us on November 11th for a high-energy performance that fuses the intricate grooves of Snarky Puppy and the slick, funky guitar wizardry of Cory Wong with a bold infusion of modern jazz, heavy funk, and soul.

Eleven NW Arkansas outstanding musicians make up this supergroup that thrives on dynamic, improvised sets, keeping audiences locked in and moving.

Groove Culture brings an infectious, dance-ready energy and a distinctive flavor, blending technical precision with raw groove and fire to redefine live instrumental music in the Ozarks.

Link to tickets below ⬇⬇⬇

The Victory Theater Austin Farnam Alisha Pattillo Music Groove Culture

10/22/2026

NOV. 18th | Victory Theater | 7:30 PM 🎹 Cyrus Chestnut -- Steinway artist and jazz pianist

“One of the finest jazz pianists of his generation.” -- Down Beat

"Virtuosic!" -- JazzTimes

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Cyrus Chestnut is one of the most gifted and innovative jazz pianists of his generation. With a musical style that effortlessly combines the influences of gospel, classical music, and straight-ahead jazz, Chestnut has garnered acclaim from critics and peers alike for his soulful, virtuosic playing. His career spans decades of performances and recordings, establishing him as a pivotal figure in contemporary jazz.

As a Steinway Artist, Chestnut joins an esteemed group of musicians known for their artistry and technical skill, further solidifying his reputation as a master of the piano.

A graduate of the renowned Baltimore School for the Arts, Chestnut's early exposure to both jazz and classical music shaped his unique approach to the piano. His career as a sideman has included collaborations with jazz giants such as Wynton Marsalis, Betty Carter, and Donald Harrison, while his leadership of the Cyrus Chestnut Trio has solidified his place as one of the foremost jazz pianists today.

Chestnut’s contributions to the jazz world have earned him widespread praise. His music remains a testament to the power of jazz as an expressive and transformative art form, deeply rooted in the spiritual and emotional traditions of gospel, while extending outward into new musical horizons.

Cyrus Chestnut | Live on KUVO!Featuring:🎵Cyrus Chestnut – Piano ...

10/21/2026

Our own Robert Ginsburg interviewed Austin Farnam -- local saxophonist and founder of jazz-funk fusion band Groove Culture for this week's episode of Shades of Jazz. [The interview will air on KUAF radio this Friday at 10 PM.]

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Farnam calls Groove Culture a "dream come true band" for him. He counts Otis Redding, Al Green, and James Brown as having a "deep funk and soul influence" on him as a young musician.

Groove Culture brings together 11 of NWA's finest jazz musicians in the tradition of Snarky Puppy and Cory Wong. Groove Culture will have its theater debut on November 11th at The Victory Theater in downtown Rogers as part of the NWA Jazz Society's curated series.

⬇ LINK TO INTERVIEW AND TICKETS IN COMMENTS ⬇

10/19/2026

NOVEMBER 11 @ 7 PM | Victory Theater (Rogers)

Groove Cutlure is an electrifying new instrumental powerhouse featuring eleven of NWA's most talented musicians, including...

🎺 Cameron Summers, trumpet 🎺
Cameron Summers is a trumpeter whose career has taken him from New York City’s Birdland Big Band to stages across Europe and Japan, touring with Broadway productions, performing with the Foo Fighters, and appearing on a Grammy-nominated recording with composer Patrick Williams. Equally at home laying down punchy funk horn lines or stretching out on a jazz solo, he brings a bold sound and an improvisational spirit to the stage.

Join us on November 11th for a high-energy performance that fuses the intricate grooves of Snarky Puppy and the slick, funky guitar wizardry of Cory Wong with a bold infusion of modern jazz, heavy funk, and soul.

Eleven NW Arkansas outstanding musicians make up this supergroup that thrives on dynamic, improvised sets, keeping audiences locked in and moving.

Groove Culture brings an infectious, dance-ready energy and a distinctive flavor, blending technical precision with raw groove and fire to redefine live instrumental music in the Ozarks.

Link to tickets below ⬇⬇⬇

The Victory Theater Austin Farnam Alisha Pattillo Music Groove Culture

10/16/2026

NOVEMBER 11 @ 7 PM | Victory Theater (Rogers)

Groove Cutlure is an electrifying new instrumental powerhouse featuring eleven of NWA's most talented musicians, including...

🎷 Alisha Pattillo, saxophone 🎷
Local saxophonist, recording artist, performer, and educator -- Alisha is known for her soulful tenor sound and distinctive blend of jazz, R&B, soul, and pop.

Join us on November 11th for a high-energy performance that fuses the intricate grooves of Snarky Puppy and the slick, funky guitar wizardry of Cory Wong with a bold infusion of modern jazz, heavy funk, and soul.

Eleven NW Arkansas outstanding musicians make up this supergroup that thrives on dynamic, improvised sets, keeping audiences locked in and moving. Groove Culture brings an infectious, dance-ready energy and a distinctive flavor, blending technical precision with raw groove and fire to redefine live instrumental music in the Ozarks.

Link to tickets below ⬇⬇⬇

Alisha Pattillo Music Austin Farnam The Victory Theater Groove Culture

10/14/2026

Today, Northside Rotary Club was happy to welcome Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society founder & artistic director Robert Ginsberg who told the history of the society, and Graham Stewart, executive director, who presented details on current initiatives and collaborations to present jazz to music lovers and to inspire and support the next generation of jazz musicians. Thank you, gentlemen! You can learn more about the society here: https://www.digjazz.com/

10/05/2026

Nov. 11th! Ticket link in comments below. ⬇️

09/27/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTvbpijzPVk
SIMON MOULLIER TRIO! A concert not to be missed at Walton Arts Center this Friday, 10/02/26.
Ticket at https://waltonartscenter.org/link/78f37de3812c4e2b97e63668a46f2fa1.aspx

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