Melissa Aldana's 2018 Concert History

On her first jazz quartet "Visions", award-winning saxophonist Melissa Aldana connects her work to the legacy of Latina artists who have come before her, creating a pathway for her own expression. Inspired by the life and works of Frida Kahlo, Aldana creates a parallel between her experiences as a female saxophone player in a male-dominated community, and Kahlo’s experiences as a female visual artist working to assert herself in a landscape dominated by men.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 2018
Carlos Henriquez / Michael Rodriguez / Terell Stafford / Melissa Aldana / Marshall Gilkes / Anthony Almonte / Robert Rodriguez / Obed Calvaire / Jeremy Bosch Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Dec 30, 2018
Carlos Henriquez / Michael Rodriguez / Terell Stafford / Melissa Aldana / Marshall Gilkes / Anthony Almonte / Robert Rodriguez / Obed Calvaire / Jeremy Bosch Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Dec 29, 2018
Carlos Henriquez / Michael Rodriguez / Terell Stafford / Melissa Aldana / Marshall Gilkes / Anthony Almonte / Robert Rodriguez / Obed Calvaire / Jeremy Bosch Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Dec 28, 2018
Carlos Henriquez / Michael Rodriguez / Terell Stafford / Melissa Aldana / Marshall Gilkes / Anthony Almonte / Robert Rodriguez / Obed Calvaire / Jeremy Bosch Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Dec 27, 2018
Carlos Henriquez / Michael Rodriguez / Terell Stafford / Melissa Aldana / Marshall Gilkes / Anthony Almonte / Robert Rodriguez / Obed Calvaire / Jeremy Bosch Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Dec 26, 2018
Carlos Henriquez / Michael Rodriguez / Terell Stafford / Melissa Aldana / Marshall Gilkes / Anthony Almonte / Robert Rodriguez / Obed Calvaire / Jeremy Bosch Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Oct 21, 2018
Carlos Henriquez / Michael Rodriguez / Sean Jones / Vincent Gardner / Melissa Aldana / Manuel Valera / Ludwig Afonso / Anthony Almonte Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Jazz at Lincoln Center New York, New York, United States
Sep 23, 2018
Monterey Jazz Festival
"Monterey Jazz Festival" / Norah Jones / Next Generation Jazz Orchestra / Tia Fuller / Ingrid Jensen / Bokanté / Charles Lloyd / Lucinda Williams / Anat Cohen / Randy Brecker / Donny McCaslin / Gil Goldstein / Adam Rogers / John Patitucci / Antonio Sanchez / Brian Blade / Chris Thomas / Gabriel Royal / Katie Thiroux / Ladama / Gary Meek / Veronica Swift / Wadada Leo Smith / dianne reeves / Romero Lubambo / "Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour" / Cecile McLorin Salvant / Bria Skonberg / Melissa Aldana / Christian Sands / Jamison Ross / Bobby Floyd / Delvon Lamarr OrganTrio / Joey DeFrancesco / John Clayton / Julian Lage / Bill Frisell Show all bands
Monterey County Fair & Event Center Monterey, California, United States
Sep 22, 2018
Monterey Jazz Festival
"Monterey Jazz Festival" / Thornetta Davis / Jose James / Oscar Hernandez / "Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour" / Cecile McLorin Salvant / Bria Skonberg / Melissa Aldana / Christian Sands / Jamison Ross / Christian McBride / Benny Green / Greg Hutchinson / John Clayton / John Patitucci / dianne reeves / Jon Batiste / No BS! Brass / Harold López-Nussa / Kristen Strom / Jamie Baum / Dave Grusin / Tia Fuller / Donny McCaslin / John Santos / Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra / The Baylor Project / Mwenso And The Shakes / Fred Hersch / Jane Ira Bloom Show all bands
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Monterey County Fair & Event Center Monterey, California, United States
Aug 05, 2018
Newport Jazz Festival
"Newport Jazz Festival" / Artemis / Charles Lloyd / James Carter Organ Trio / Jazzmeia Horn / Cecile McLorin Salvant / James Carter / Melissa Aldana / Ambrose Akinmusire / Jane Bunnett & Maqueque / Nate Smith / Gregory Porter / George Clinton And Parliament Funkadelic Show all bands
Fort Adams State Park Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Jazz
Contemporary Jazz
Contemporary Post-Bop
UK Contemporary Jazz
Saxophone
Chile
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2023 3 concerts
2022 7 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2020 2 concerts
2019 23 concerts
2018 18 concerts
2017 21 concerts
2016 2 concerts
2015 7 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Melissa Aldana had?

Melissa Aldana has had 85 concerts.

What genre is Melissa Aldana?

Melissa Aldana is most often considered to be Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Contemporary Post-Bop, UK Contemporary Jazz, Saxophone, Chile, Sax, and Chilean.

When was the last Melissa Aldana concert?

The last Melissa Aldana concert was on June 25, 2023 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States. The bands that performed were: "Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival" / Bonnie Raitt / Pat Metheny / St. Paul and The Broken Bones / Hiromi / Samara Joy / Jupiter & Okwess / Melissa Aldana / Mark Guilliana / Skidmore Jazz Institute Faculty All-Stars.

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