Ava performs a free sunset concert from 7-9 pm at Highland Park Golf Course near Cleveland with Sunny Tabler (drums), Jordan McBride (bass), Liam Speaks (piano) and Ronell Regis (sax).
Ava performs with her trio for a private event at Portage Lakes in Akron, OH
Ava performs with special guest Jose Andre at 7:00 pm at Edwin’s restaurant (formally Nighttown) in Cleveland, OH for an evening of jazz, blues and originals. Jose is a Bolivian born pianist, composer and band leader currently pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Piano at The Juilliard School in NYC. Also featuring Jordan McBride (bass) and Gabe Jones (drums).
Ava performs a mix of jazz and her indie originals with Pete Matthiessen (guitar) July 25 at 8:30 pm at Pangea, an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant in the East Village in NYC.
Ava performs with the Lakeland Civic Jazz Orchestra for a private event at the Lake County Aviation Museum.
Ava performs with the Eli Leder Trio at 7:30 pm at the Irishtown Bend Taproom (at the Market Garden Brewery…look for the big yellow BEER sign on the building). Featuring Eli Leder (bass), Liam Speaks (piano) and Nehemiah “Stix” Baker on drums.
Ava performs with the Theron Brown Trio at 7:00 pm at BluJazz+ in Akron, OH. Featuring Theron Brown (piano), Zaire Darden (drums), Jordan McBride (bass). Ava is celebrating her 10th year performing at BluJazz+ where she started her career at 10 years old. An All-Star Jam session will follow. For tickets, click here.
Ava performs with her trio at 8:30 pm at Edwin’s restaurant (formally Nighttown) in Cleveland, OH for an evening of jazz, blues and originals. No cover charge.
Ava and Lou Armagno join the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra at The Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland, OH to celebrate the music of Cole Porter through the musical lens of Frank Sinatra. For more information and tickets, click here.
Ava performs at the 46th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Outdoor NextGen Stage June 28th at 10:00 pm. Featuring Tri-C Jazzfest Spirit of the Groove alumni Eli Leder (bass), Tim Picard (guitar), Liam Speaks (piano), and Gabe Jones (drums).
Ava performs a mix of jazz and her indie originals with Pete Matthiessen (guitar) June 22 at 8:30 pm at Pangea, an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant in the East Village in NYC.
Ava performs with Brazilian guitarist and singer Moises Borges at 8:00 pm at BluJazz+ in Akron, OH. Enjoy a night of Bossa Nova with original compositions and timeless classics by Brazilian legends like Jobim and Gilberto. For tickets, click here.
Ava performs with Brazilian guitarist and singer Moises Borges at 7:30 pm at the Riverdog Retreat in Wakeman, OH (just West of Oberlin). Enjoy a night of Bossa Nova with original compositions and timeless classics by Brazilian legends like Jobim and Gilberto. To get tickets, click here
Ava performs with Brazilian guitarist and singer Moises Borges at 8:00 pm at G.A.R Hall Peninsula Foundation in Peninsula, OH. Enjoy a night of Bossa Nova with original compositions and timeless classics by Brazilian legends like Jobim and Gilberto. For tickets, click here.
Ava performs two shows at 7:00 pm and 8:45 pm with Brazilian guitarist and singer Moises Borges at the Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, MI. Enjoy a night of Bossa Nova with original compositions and timeless classics by Brazilian legends like Jobim and Gilberto. For tickets to the show, click here
Ava performs with her trio at 8:30 pm at Edwin’s restaurant (formally Nighttown) in Cleveland, OH for an evening of jazz standards. No cover charge.
Ava performs a mix of jazz and her indie originals May 18 at 7:00 pm at Pangea, an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant in the East Village in NYC.
Ava performs for a second night with the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra | Celebrating Duke Ellington: The Blanton Webster Era. Shows start at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm at Jazz at Lincoln Center - Dizzy’s Club. To get tickets, click here.
Ava performs with the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra | Celebrating Duke Ellington: The Blanton Webster Era. Shows start at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm at Jazz at Lincoln Center - Dizzy’s Club. To get tickets, click here.
Ava performs “The Music of Geri Allen, Dorothy Donegan, and Shirley Horn” with the Dizzy Gillespie Ensemble in the Paul Theater at the Juilliard School. Free Live Stream starts at 7:30 pm. This performance won’t be available to stream afterward on demand. Also performing is Kate Kortum and the Jelly Roll Morton ensemble. To create a free account and watch the live stream, click here.
Ava Preston, Voice
Nathaniel Williford, Trumpet
Sophia Kickhofel, Alto Saxophone
Luke Ramee, Trombone
Lazlo Torok, Vibraphone
Caelan Cardello, Piano
Logan Zaud, Bass
Jesse Parker, Drums
Ava performs with the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra | Celebrating Sarah Vaughan, Dina Washington and Nancy Wilson. Show starts at 7:30 pm at the Peter Jay Sharpe Theater. To get tickets or watch the live stream, click here.
Ava performs two dinner shows at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm with Brazilian guitarist and singer Moises Borges at the Blue Llama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, MI. Enjoy a night of Bossa Nova with original compositions and timeless classics by Brazilian legends like Jobim and Gilberto. For tickets to the show, click here
Ava performs two dinner shows at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm with Brazilian guitarist and singer Moises Borges at the Standard Restaurant in Cleveland. Ava is on break from the Juilliard School and is excited to perform a selection of Bossa Nova songs with Moises. To make reservations, please call 216-531-9643.
Ava performs “The Swing Song Tradition: Sarah Vaughan and Dinah Washington” with the Dizzy Gillespie Ensemble in the Paul Theater at the Juilliard School. The show is sold out. Free Live Stream starts at 3:00 pm. This performance won’t be available to stream afterward on demand. Also performing is Julia Smulson and the Max Roach ensemble. To create a free account and watch the live stream, click here.
Ava Preston, Voice
Nathaniel Williford, Trumpet
Sophia Kickhofel, Alto Saxophone
Luke Ramee, Trombone
Lazlo Torok, Vibraphone
Caelan Cardello, Piano
Logan Zaud, Bass
Jesse Parker, Drums
Ava performs an array of songs with two Juilliard jazz ensembles starting at 5:30 pm. This show is free to the public.
Ava performs with the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra | Afro-Cuban Music: Tito Puente and Ray Barretto. Show starts at 7:30 pm at the Peter Jay Sharpe Theater. To get tickets or watch the live stream, click here.
Ava performs with Taylor Arbogast (bass) at the Paris Room from 7:30-9:30 pm. For their website click here.
The Ava Preston Trio performs at Laurentia Winery from 5:00-8:00 pm in Madison, OH.
Ava performs at the 45th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Outdoor Main Stage at 5:30 pm.
The Ava Preston Trio performs at Laurentia Winery from 5:00-8:00 pm in Madison, OH.
Ava performs with Tim Picard on guitar at Lanning’s restaurant from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Ava performs with Brazilian guitarist and singer Moises Borges for a Bossa Nova duet at a new venue in Cleveland, starting at 8:00 pm. For tickets, click here.
