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Tour dates
The Darynn Dean Quartet feat. Donald Dean Sr. at Sam First
Darynn Dean brings her extraordinary voice and magnetic stage presence to Sam First for an intimate evening of jazz, original music, and storytelling with special guest, her grandfather, legendary jazz drummer Donald Dean Sr. joining her for a few can’t miss moments that bring generations of music together.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival is BC’s largest music festival. It attracts hundreds of artists and over 100,000 Jazz enthusiasts.
In 2026 the festival celebrates its 41st anniversary from June 26th to July 5th. It’s a fantastic event that draws musicians and Jazz fans from around the world.
See the Coastal Jazz website for full details about this festival.
Family Festival: Celebrating Photography & the Black Arts Movement
Darynn Dean is performing as part of a vibrant lineup of live music, dance, storytelling, and interactive workshops honoring the creativity, culture, and community at the heart of the Black Arts Movement.
Celebrate the power of photography and self-expression at this free, daylong Family Festival inspired by the exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985.
Harmony Project Gala
For a quarter-century, Harmony Project has believed that music is more than just notes on a page. Harmony Project believes that music is a powerful intervention for LA’s underserved children and is a catalyst for for lifelong success.
The gala is a heartfelt tribute to the thousands of young artists across Los Angeles who have used the discipline of an instrument to find their voices and attain higher education, rewriting their family’s trajectory while overcoming the unique challenges of under-resourced environments.
A Special Tribute to Herbie Hancock
Darynn Dean is honored to be performing as part of this educational outreach event at Hyde Park Academy High School in Herbie Hancock’s native Chicago, Illinois.
The Resolution Tour: "A Sound of Her Own" Women in Jazz Panel Discussion
A live panel hosted by jazz vocalist Darynn Dean, explores how women in jazz are shaping the sounds of today.
Featuring the extraordinary flutist, vocalist, and composer Elena Pinderhughes, dynamic saxophonist and composer Nicole McCabe, powerful West African percussionist and recording artist Mizan Willis, and the soulful trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Tatiana Tate.
Together we will explore how jazz continues to evolve and how inclusion, identity, and innovation are reflected in the music.
Montauk Presents: The Darynn Dean Valentine's Day Experience
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The Dinner & The Show is Montauk's Valentine's Day celebration of romance, rhythm, and refined indulgence. As the night unfolds, the experience continues beyond the table with an intimate live performance by Darynn Dean, transforming the evening into a seamless blend of culinary artistry and soulful sound.
Healdsburg Jazz Festival
I’m thrilled to be performing alongside jazz greats Jason Moran and the Marcus Shelby Orchestra at the Healdsburg Jazz Festival!
Check out the festival website here and don’t forget to buy tickets!
From the festival website—
“The evening starts with a 30-minute solo performance by Jason Moran, a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, artistic director for jazz at the Kennedy Center, and among the most celebrated pianists of his generation.
Afterwards, he’ll be joined by Shelby’s talent-packed orchestra featuring rising vocal star Darynn Dean, a strikingly gifted chanteuse who hails from an illustrious Los Angeles jazz clan.
Her February performances with Moran and Shelby announced the arrival of a major new talent, just as the SFJAZZ residency revealed the deep conceptual and sonic affinities between Moran, described by Rolling Stone as “the most provocative thinker in current jazz,” and Shelby, whose deeply informed works revel in the soulful sinew connecting Harlem stride piano, Ellington, Monk and Andrew Hill.”
Harmony Project Annual Gala
This year I’ll be returning to perform at the Harmony Project’s Annual Gala. I’m excited to lend my voice to this private event which celebrates and uplifts the musical development of young students.
International Jazz Day 2025 - Abu Dhabi
Join me virtually for a vibrant performance on International Jazz Day in Abu Dhabi, UAE!
The Louvre Abu Dhabi
I’ll be joining a special Cultural Summit performance at The Louvre Abu Dhabi alongside the current Herbie Hancock Jazz Institute cohort! We’ll be joined by special guests Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Arturo Sandoval, and Marcus Miller.
South Side Symphony "Black Anime Music and Japanese Jazz"
On May 31, join us for an unforgettable event that explores Black music in anime & Japanese jazz. This brand-new musical venture will be part anime screening, part concert and part discussion that highlights the dynamic fusion of two cultures.
Kjazz Tracks at Union Station
Three energetic performances will bring an unforgettable evening of live jazz music to the heart of Downtown Los Angeles during Jazz Appreciation Month on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 7:30-11pm in the Union Station Historic Ticket Concourse.
Grammy-nominated musician, emcee, singer, producer and drummer Kassa Overall will headline, with multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator Isaiah Collier, and vocalist and performer Darynn Dean also on the bill. KJazz DJ Rhonda Hamilton will host and serve as emcee.
NeueJazz Featuring Darynn Dean
NeueJazz is a music residency program inviting the finest emerging jazz talent to perform. Musicians in residence organize an open session for friends and fellow artists to enjoy.
4th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival
The Leimert Park Jazz Festival is one of LA’s premier summertime events, serving our culturally diverse and family-friendly community. Its mission is to celebrate jazz, community, and the cultural heritage of the historic South Los Angeles neighborhood of Leimert Park.
Catch Darynn there on Saturday, August 26th for a rousing performance! Don’t wait- purchase your ticket today.
HHJI at the Hollywood Bowl
Summer's biggest party returns, curated by Kamasi Washington and Herbie Hancock!
Catch the Herbie Hancock Jazz Institute perform alongside talent such as Bell Biv DeVo, Kamasi Washington, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Samara Joy, Aziza, Poncho Sanchez, Lionel Loueke and Gretchen Parlato.
These top acts in jazz and more descend on the Hollywood Bowl for two days of incredible music and a whole lot of fun. Buy your ticket today!
Nicole McCabe and Darynn Dean Quintet @ Sam First
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Nicole McCabe (saxophone), Logan Kane (bass), Ana Barreiro (drums)
Darynn Dean feat. Paul Cornish at New Standards Jazz Crawl
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Paul Cornish (piano), Ben Williams (bass), Devin Daniels (Sax), Malachi Whitson (drums)
Herbie Hancock Institute with Herbie Hancock in Amman, Jordan
Stay tuned for more about the trip!
