Saturday, August 30 at 7:30 pm "Dmitri Matheny is a jazz treasure. The lyrical Matheny has impressive chops, but its his warmth and soulfulness that win you over."—Alex Henderson, All Music Guide Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Tommy James (photo) piano, Dean Taba bass, Noel Okimoto drums. Studio 909, housed in the Musicians Association of Hawaii headquarters, is Honolulu’s premier venue for quality live music presentations in an intimate and informal setting. More Info

 

Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm "A visionary. Matheny's flugelhorn is both hot and cool, wide of range and brilliantly imaginative."—Phil Elwood, San Francisco Examiner Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Jeff Jenkins piano, Ken Walker (photo) bass, Paul Romaine drums. Dazzle Jazz is designed with the music lover in mind, featuring acoustically treated walls and optimal seating. Top national and international artists light up center stage, while guests soak up every sound over dinner, drinks and dessert. More Info

Friday, September 19, 2014 at 7:00 pm "One of the world's foremost flugelhorn players and a respected, dedicated jazz educator."—Marcus Crowder, Sacramento Bee Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Bert Dalton (photo) piano, Andy Zadrozny bass, John Trentacosta drums. Located on Milner Plaza between several world class museums, the Museum Hill Café offers fresh foods, fine wines and great music presented by the Santa Fe Music Collective, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductible. More Info

Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 7:30 pm "Ample talent, beautiful lines and a flawless warm tone. An excellent performer on gentle ballads and bop scorchers alike."—Rolling Stone Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Nick Manson piano, Chris Finet bass, Dom Moio (photo) drums. Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix's Roosevelt Row arts district, The Nash has been recognized as one of the top jazz venues in the world by Downbeat Magazine. More Info

Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 8:30 pm "This is night music...moody, bluesy, simmering."—Mark Stryker, Detroit Free Press Double Bill: Dmitri Matheny Group, Mark Taylor Secret Identity. Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Mark Taylor piano/composition, Michael Attias alto saxophone, Richard Johnson piano, Eric Revis (photo) bass, Michael TA Thompson drums. A culinary and cultural landmark in the heart of Greenwich Village, Cornelia Street Café has been named one of the Top Five Jazz Venues in New York by All About Jazz. [Eric Revis photo courtesy of Jim Levitt] More Info

Friday, September 26, 2014 at 8:00 pm "This is music to touch your heart. A warm pellucid sound that truly encapsulates the essence of jazz."—Marian McPartland, National Public Radio Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Richard Johnson piano, Harvie S (photo) bass, Joe Strasser drums. One of Westchester's hottest jazz clubs, the BeanRunner Café offers an eclectic dining menu, imported beers and wines, and live music every weekend. More Info

Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 8:00 pm "The first breakthrough flugelhornist since Chuck Mangione."—San Jose Mercury News Dmitri Matheny flugelhorn, Richard Johnson (photo) piano, Jeff Campbell bass, Mike Melito drums. Abilene Bar & Lounge, a popular neighborhood saloon in downtown Rochester, features performances by leading American Roots Music artists across a variety of genres including alt-country, blues and jazz. More Info

Jazz Improvisation Workshops As part of his 2014-15 touring season, Dmitri Matheny presents Melodic Mastery improvisation workshops for aspiring musicians. Based on the teachings of his mentor, jazz legend Art Farmer (photo), Matheny advocates a lyrical, melodic approach to jazz. Just ahead: workshops at Chandler Preparatory Academy Chandler AZ (9/9), Blue Sage Center for the Arts Paonia CO (9/15), Pueblo City East High School Pueblo CO (9/16), East High School Denver CO (9/17), Poudre High School and Colorado State University Fort Collins CO (9/17), Greeley Central High School Greeley CO (9/18), University of New Mexico Albuquerque NM (9/19), Miller Place High School Miller Place NY (9/23) and Eastridge High School Irondequoit NY (9/25). More Info