Origins Jazz Series

03/03/2026

Coming up this Thursday at the Kentucky Theatre: the great Edu Ribeiro.

One of our favorite Origins shows in recent memory was a performance at the Apiary in September 2024. Grammy-winning Brazilian drummer Edu Ribeiro led his trio in a cerebral, yet fiery performance featuring original compositions from their album News.

We are thrilled to welcome Edu back with his band now featuring Seamus Blake! Origins has hosted many legendary saxophonists like Chris Potter, Kenny Garrett, and Melissa Aldana, and Seamus Blake is in that echelon. More importantly, his visceral sound, sense of groove, and creativity as a soloist make him a perfect complement to this band.

02/14/2026

We are wishing everyone a wonderful Valentine's Day! As a special treat, we share the newly released single from Tierney Sutton and Tamir Hendelman who will join us at The Melroy on 2/21. Appropriately, the single is "L.O.V.E." from the Great American Songbook!

Tickets to hear the duo in the cozy and intimate lounge at the Melroy: https://buytickets.at/originsjazzseries/2037815

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpqB3SYq8Hw&list=RDdpqB3SYq8Hw&start_radio=1

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02/11/2026

And we’re back! Come join us for our first show of the year on Feb. 21st at with and ! Tickets in bio.

Will you be into this?
This show is for folks that love classic jazz vocals with just the right touch of modernity. This will also be one of our most intimate concert environments with seats available just feet from the action.

About the Artists:
9-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton is a masterful transformer of song. She has a rare ability to re-invent the musical underpinning of a composition while still embodying the story in the lyrics. This knack has led to brilliant records that pay homage to artists like Bill Evans, Frank Sinatra, and Joni Mitchell that are fresh, captivating, and avoid the pitfalls that plague some tribute albums. Sutton will be joined by versatile pianist Tamir Hendelman, known for his work with Jeff Hamilton, the Clayton Hamilton Big Band, and his own trio. He has a stellar reputation as an accompanist of vocalists, which has led to recording projects with Barbara Streisand, Natalie Cole, and Roberta Gambarini.

10/18/2025

.colella transported us into a smoky jazz club with the Osland-Dailey Jazztet 🔥

🌗 Equinox Jazz Fest, 2025

10/17/2025

A truly amazing show for Equinox Jazz Fest! Grateful to OLLI at UK for their partnership for this show which brought the talented Kandace Springs back to Lexington.

10/15/2025

kicking off tour with us in Lexington is something we’ll never forget 🎶

🌗 Equinox Jazz Fest, 2025

09/17/2025

We've got two free extras for Equinox Jazz Fest week! Come to a show at the farmers market on Saturday to experience music in your favorite Brazilian styles, or a late night jam session Friday night. The jam session is open, so all musicians and vocalists are welcome to join in the fun. And who knows, maybe your favorite artist from the festival may sit in!

09/16/2025

A very full year of hard work is coming to fruition tomorrow night! We've worked hard to bring a week full of Jazz to Lexington, and it's been such a fulfilling and learning experience. This opportunity for us to try something new wouldn't be possible without the partnerships of all of our sponsors.

We're so excited to share Equinox Jazz Fest with y'all. If you haven't gotten your tickets there's still time! You can buy a festival pass or tickets for individual shows. We hope to see you this week! Get tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/equinoxjazzfestival