The world's top-selling instrumental artist Chris Botti has charm and talent in spades; the Italian American contemporary jazz trumpeter breathes new life into a range of different genres from American songbook standards to bebop classics by the likes of Miles Davis. Botti is not only a highly skilled musician but a consummate entertainer, with a gleam in his eye his onstage banter calls to mind the performers of jazz's golden age.

Esperanza Spalding is in the midst of a huge career evolution. Having emerged in the early 2000s as the anointed savior of modern jazz (who beat out Justin Bieber to a Best New Artists Grammy), she's dispatched with her traditional arrangements as she creates her work. Fans can expect an eclectic mix of music, narrative and performance art, which really delves into healing and giving the audience member or listener and truly tingling sensation.

Birmingham, Alabama natives St Paul and the Broken Bones blend tight horn lines and Southern-fried soul to form music that's buzzing with electricity. As such, their live shows are no sit-down affairs and front man Paul Janeway brings the gospel-soaked goodness of his vocals to stage with the energy of a young James Brown.

Loop Daddy is coming to the States this fall. The chaotic YouTuber is bringing his unique brand of madness to a venue near you with the We Outside tour. Improvising his sets night after night, no two shows will ever be the sameSeveral dates are sold out already, so don't miss out on your chance to see Marc Rebillet!

Rapper Common and producer Pete Rock are hitting the road for their highly anticipated "The Auditorium Tour" in support of their new album, The Auditorium, Vol. 1. This dynamic duo will bring their innovative sound and electrifying performances to fans across the country with a late summer tour starting on August 28th in Del Mar, California.