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.

The sensational bluegrass-country singer and musician, Alison Krauss, is embarking on a brand new tour across the county in 2025 with Union Station and Jerry Douglas! Winning her first Grammy in 1991, Krauss has become an icon of bluegrass and country and currently holds an incredible 27 of the prestigious awards, making her the most awarded female in music history.

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".

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.

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.

Pink Martini are the brainchild of Thomas Lauderdale, who in the early 1990s was thinking of running for Mayoral office. But he slowly became frustrated and fascinated by the musical entertainment during political society events. So he formed Pink Martini to address this and make music that appeals to everyone, from liberals to conservatives, all over the world. Over 20 years later, they're still going strong!