Upcoming events.


The Whitney Project @ Market Street Music
Apr
23

The Whitney Project @ Market Street Music

Market Street Music’s Thursday Noontime Concerts

Jeff Knoettner, piano | Mike Boone, bass | Jonathan W. Whitney, drums

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Tenebrae at SsAM
Apr
1

Tenebrae at SsAM

  • Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A setting of this deeply contemplative service is re-imagined combining traditional Gregorian chant, solo female voice, and a jazz trio.

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Jonathan Whitney Trio
Mar
7

Jonathan Whitney Trio

Jeff Knoettner, piano | Sam Nbles, bass | Jonathan W. Whitney, drums

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Residency at the University of Redlands
Feb
2
to Feb 6

Residency at the University of Redlands

Schedule to include the West Coast Premiere of “Cooch’s Bridge: The Battle” and an encore performance of “Cooch’s Bridge: The African American Presence”

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Jazz Vespers featuring The Whitney Project
Jan
18

Jazz Vespers featuring The Whitney Project

  • Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A Jazz Vespers celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King featuring The Whitney Project

Jea Street, Jr, vocals | Traci Currie, spoken word | Joe Anderson, trumpet | Jeff Knoettner, keys | Mike Boone, bass | Jonathan Whitney, drums

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Jea Street, Jr Trio
Dec
6

Jea Street, Jr Trio

Jea Street, Jr Trio

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Lili Añel Trio
Dec
4

Lili Añel Trio

Lili Añel Trio

Lili Añel, guitar and vocals | Sam Nobles, bass | Jonathan Whitney, percussion

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Delaware Arts Summit Performance
Oct
27

Delaware Arts Summit Performance

The Whitney Project will be opening the 2025 Delaware Arts Summit

Jea Street, Jr, vocals | Jeff Knoettner, keys | Mike Boone, bass | Jonathan W. Whitney, drums

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Dale Melton Trio @ True Blue Jazz Festival
Oct
18

Dale Melton Trio @ True Blue Jazz Festival

Performing with the Dale Melton Trio as a part of the True Blue Jazz Festival

Dale Melton, keys and vocals | Josh Machiz, bass | Jonathan W. Whitney, drums

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Dale Melton Trio @ True Blue Jazz Festival
Oct
17

Dale Melton Trio @ True Blue Jazz Festival

Performing with the Dale Melton Trio as a part of the True Blue Jazz Festival

Dale Melton, keys and vocals | Josh Machiz, bass | Jonathan W. Whitney, drums

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Kevin Smith Kirkwood: Classic Whitney the Birthday Addition
Aug
17

Kevin Smith Kirkwood: Classic Whitney the Birthday Addition

Classic Whitney: Alive! the critically acclaimed hit solo show from Broadway's Kevin Smith Kirkwood, returns home to Joe's Pub on Whitney Houston’s 61st birthday, with CLASSIC WHITNEY: THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDITION! Kirkwood and Musical Director, Drew Wutke are thrilled to bring CLASSIC WHITNEY back home to NYC with a show celebrating the heavenly birthday of the Diva known to the world as THE VOICE. Classic Whitney: The Happy Birthday Edition, will serve up a delicious one night only celebration of the Diva’s greatest hits and a SLEW of her favorite duet partners and special guests. Backed by the five-piece Classic Whitney Alive Band and BGV’s! Come celebrate the birth and legacy of our Queen of the Night, Whitney Houston!on.

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Lili Añel Trio - Philadelphia Folk Festival
Aug
15

Lili Añel Trio - Philadelphia Folk Festival

Lili Añel Trio

Lili Añel, guitar and vocals | Sam Nobles, bass | Jonathan Whitney, percussion

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World Premiere - "Lilly" by Jonathan W. Whitney
Aug
8

World Premiere - "Lilly" by Jonathan W. Whitney

The world premiere of my latest commission “Lilly” inspired by Sam Gilliam’s painting of the same name. Written for jazz trio + string quartet, it will be premiered by Tom Palmer, piano; Rob Swanson, bass; Jonathan W. Whitney, drums; and we will be joined by the Taconic Music String Quartet.

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Artist-In-Residence - Southern Vermont Arts Center
Aug
6
to Aug 8

Artist-In-Residence - Southern Vermont Arts Center

I’ll be in residence at the Southern Vermont Arts Center Wednesday through Friday, culminating with a performance of a new commission for jazz trio and string quartet inspired by Sam Gilliam’s painting “Lilly.”

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The Whitney Project
Jul
17
to Jul 24

The Whitney Project

  • Gerald Chavis - 3rd Thursday Showcase @ Theater N (map)
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Joe Anderson, trumpet | Tom Palmer, keys | Josh Machiz, bass | Jonathan W. Whitney, drums

For tickets go to: https://www.theatren.com/movie/3rd-thursday-showcase-jonathan-whitney-project

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The Whitney Project
Jul
9

The Whitney Project

Line up TBA

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Dale Melton Trio
Jun
22

Dale Melton Trio

Outdoor Performance at Lewes, DE premiere vineyard.

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World Premiere - Cooch's Bridge: The Battle
Jun
8

World Premiere - Cooch's Bridge: The Battle

The third installment of Jonathan’s four work commission by the Friends of Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site, Cooch’s Bridge: The Battle, written for organ and three percussionists, draws inspiration from September 3, 1777.

4:00pm | Performance

Personnel:

David Christopher, pipe organ | Jonathan W. Whitney, percussion | Ijen Fang, percussion | Carl Barone, percussion

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