Jonathan Karrant - Recording Release
Jonathan Karrant celebrates the release of *Full Circle*, his new album made in collaboration with jazz vocalist Diane Schuur. The recording brings fresh, sophisticated arrangements to Great American Songbook favorites such as “What a Difference a Day Makes,” “New York State of Mind,” and “A Sunday Kind of Love.” Karrant and his all-star band will perform the album’s vibrant interpretations live in an evening centered on connection, friendship, and enduring jazz storytelling.
Karrant is an acclaimed jazz vocalist whose album *On and On* reached No. 4 on the Billboard Jazz Charts, while *Live* rose to No. 2 on the iTunes Jazz Charts. His honors include New York City Jazz Honors, the Bravo California Award for Best Singer, recognition from DownBeat as one of the Top 10 Rising Jazz Vocalists, induction into the Arkansas Jazz Heritage Hall of Fame, and the Limelight Award from the UNLV College of Fine Arts. He has recorded or collaborated with Diane Schuur, Jane Monheit, Houston Person, Tamir Hendelman, and Joe Alterman.
When: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Showtime: 5:30 PM
Tickets: $35, plus $7 in fees
Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007
Performers: Jonathan Karrant with his all-star band
Album: *Full Circle*, a collaboration with Diane Schuur
Arrangements: Written by pianist and musical director Tamir Hendelman
Music: Great American Songbook standards alongside contemporary interpretations
Doors: 4:30 PM for the Sunday 5:30 PM performance
Seating: First come at the door
Food and beverage minimum: $15 per person, not included in the ticket price
Ticket policy: Final sale; tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable
Recording policy: Photography and recording of any kind are prohibited during the performance
Audience policy: Guests are asked to keep conversation to a minimum during the performance
All dates: Nov 14 at 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM · Nov 15 at 5:30 PM & 8:00 PM