In a career that started off with a bang in 1960's NYC, by way of Swingin' London and a cool collaboration with the Beatles, it was 1970 that brought Sweet Baby James (and his eponymous record) to public notice, displaying an epic and haunting maturity that seemed far beyond his 22 years and leading to his becoming part of a peerless group that defined that era, including Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and many more.

Led by conductor Kevin John Edusei, star Japanese jazz pianist Makoto Ozone joins Oregon Symphony to take you for a journey through George Gershwin's timeless Rhapsody In Blue! The captivating, jazz-tinged composition vividly depicts the essence of New York City and is a true American classic, with Gershwin himself described it as "a musical kaleidoscope of America" with its "metropolitan madness".

Grammy-award-winning Canadian jazz singer-songwriter and piano extraordinaire, Diana Krall is embarking on another tour across North America in 2025. Expect to hear tunes from her newest release, 2020's This Dream Of You alongside hits from her multimillion-selling three-decade career in the limelight.

An icon of new wave, Brit Elvis Costello & The Imposters are out on the road again this year, bringing that distinctive voice, lyrical wit and catchy hooks to a venue near you. First coming to prominence in 1977 with debut album 'My Aim Is True', Costello (real name Declan McManus) has been steadily making music ever since, with classic hits including 'Alison', 'Oliver's Army', 'She', 'Pump it Up' and more.

Memphis singer-songwriter Valerie June has taken the music world by storm with her atmospheric mix of blues, soul and African rhythms. Finding recognition with her breakout fourth album, 2013's Pushin' Against the Stone, Valerie June carried on her success with 2017's The Order of Time. With her unmistakable raspy vocals and gorgeous instrumentation, Valerie June has curated a dedicated fan base across the globe.

Formed in 2013, Too Many Zooz continue to North America and beyond alight with their heady blend of brass and house music. Their status as an underground phenomenon is both literal and figurative, as the outfit started in the subways of the Big Apple, filling the commuter's ears with their upbeat and rhythm orientated music.