New Bedford JazzFest

04/18/2026

⏳ Don’t wait—this is one you don’t want to miss!
Join us Sunday, April 19 at 4PM for an extraordinary afternoon of live jazz featuring Yoron Israel & High Standards with special guest Nadia Washington.
Expect masterful musicianship, inspired arrangements, and a performance full of energy, soul, and connection.
🎟️ Secure your seats now via our website!

04/17/2026

✨ Jazz that moves you.
Yoron Israel & High Standards are redefining what jazz can be—blending tradition with fresh, forward-thinking energy. With roots in bebop, gospel, R&B, and world music, their sound is rich, vibrant, and deeply engaging.
Add the stunning vocals of Nadia Washington, and you’ve got a performance you won’t forget.
📍 New Bedford Jazz Fest Acoustic Series
📅 Sunday, April 19 at 4PM
🎟️ Get your tickets today!

04/16/2026

🎤 Featuring the incredible Nadia Washington
With a voice that captivates and commands the stage, Nadia Washington brings power, elegance, and soul to every performance. Joining Yoron Israel & High Standards, her vocal artistry adds a dynamic and expressive dimension to this already stellar ensemble.
Don’t miss this unforgettable collaboration at the New Bedford Jazz Fest Acoustic Series!
📅 Sunday, April 19 | ⏰ 4PM
🎟️ Tickets available via our website

04/15/2026

🥁 Spotlight on Yoron Israel
A master drummer, composer, educator, and bandleader, Yoron Israel is one of the most dynamic voices in jazz today. With more than 250 recording credits and collaborations with legends like Sonny Rollins, Ahmad Jamal, and Tony Bennett, his artistry spans jazz, gospel, funk, and beyond.
As Chair of Percussion at Berklee College of Music and leader of the acclaimed ensemble High Standards, Yoron brings depth, joy, and vision to every performance.
See him live at the New Bedford Jazz Fest Acoustic Series on Sunday, April 19 at 4PM.
🎟️ Tickets available now!

04/14/2026

🎶 Experience the magic of live jazz this spring!

Join us at the New Bedford Jazz Fest Acoustic Series on Sunday, April 19 at 4PM for an unforgettable performance featuring Yoron Israel & High Standards with special guest vocalist Nadia Washington.

From soulful grooves to inspired improvisation, this is “music to be enjoyed by all.”
🎟️ Tickets available now on our website—don’t miss it!

02/26/2026

Hello Jazz Friends!

Unfortunately, due to the continued snow removal efforts, the 4PM March 1st concert with Yoron Israel & High Standards, featuring Nadia Washington, has been rescheduled.

The concert's new date will be 4PM on Sunday April 19th.

We thank you for your understanding and are excited to have all of our originally scheduled March 1st musicians returning with Yoron and Nadia on April 19th for a fantastic performance!

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you all on April 19th!

NB JazzFest and Steeple Playhouse

02/20/2026

Don’t miss Yoron Israel & High Standards featuring Nadia Washington at the New Bedford Jazz Festival! Led by acclaimed drummer, composer, and Berklee professor Yoron Israel, his Boston-based ensemble High Standards is redefining the jazz quartet for the 21st century. Featuring the classic lineup of drums, saxophone, piano, and bass, the band delivers infectious virtuosity, tight musical cohesion, and bold reinterpretations that honor tradition while forging powerful new directions. Known for their recordings This Moment and Visions: The Music of Stevie Wonder, High Standards brings depth, energy, and fresh “new standards” to every stage—occasionally enhanced with vocals and additional textures for even greater impact. Join us for an unforgettable night of inspired, soul-stirring jazz.

02/17/2026

Chicago-born drummer, composer, bandleader, and educator Yoron Israel is one of his generation’s most dynamic and respected artists, known for his joyful groove, deep musicality, and genre-spanning vision across jazz, gospel, funk, R&B, and world styles. A prolific recording artist and sought-after collaborator, he is Chair and Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music, Founder and Artistic Director of Jazz in the Sanctuary–South Shore, and a passionate advocate for music that connects and inspires.

Appearing at the New Bedford Jazz Festival: Yoron Israel & High Standards featuring Nadia Washington — delivering infectious virtuosity, fresh interpretations, and music to be enjoyed by all.

02/17/2026

Got some love from WBSM and the incomparable Jim Phillips !

Join us! March 1st at Steeple Playhouse.

JazzFest Returns to New Bedford 🎷
Three intimate concerts are coming to the Steeple Playhouse, starting March 1. Details: https://tinyurl.com/5nevfsxr

02/13/2026

Nadia Washington is coming to JazzFest Acoustic Jazz Series

Joining Yoron Israel and High Standards on March 1st

Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/NBJ-Yoron-March-1