Branford Jazz on the Green
Playing with Dan Pugach at the Branford Jazz on the Green Festival in Branford, CT.
Stissing Center
Performing the world premiere concert of Chuck Iwanusa’s Mystic Suite for Jazz Orchestra at the gorgeous Stissing Center in Pine Plain's, NY
Birdland
Returning to Birdland to celebrate the release of Dan Pugach’s Big Band CD, Bianca.
Bar Bayeux
My Octet returns for a night of music and mayhem at Brooklyn’s vibiest jazz venue! We’ll be premiering 5 new arrangements along with some classics from the past 10 years.
Here’s the band!
Dave Smith: Trumpet
Patrick Cornelius: alto sax, soprano sax, flute, clarinet
John Ellis: tenor sax, bass clarinet
Nick Vayenas: Trombone
Miles Okazaki: Guitar
Manuel Valera: Piano
Peter Slavov: Bass
Jay Sawyer: Drums
Owl's Head Soup
Free Concert in Bay Ridge! 7:00pm at Shore Road and 79th st in Brooklyn, NY.
CD Release @ Smalls NYC!
CD Release concert for ‘Book of Secrets’ at Smalls Jazz Club in NYC, f. Behn Gillece, Art Hirahara, Peter Slavov, and Carl Allen. Sets at 7:30 and 9:00pm.
BMI Jazz Composers Workshop Concert
I’m honored to be debuting a brand new composition for big band at the annual BMI Jazz Composers Workshop final concert at Symphony Space, along with several other talented composers.
Birdland Jazz Club
Erica Seguine / Shon Baker Big Band, CD Release for ‘The New Day Bends Light.’
Dizzy's Club, Jazz @ Lincoln Center
Manuel Valera New Cuban Express Big Band, CD Release for ‘Distancia’
Queensboro Dance Festival
Queensboro Dance Festival in Travers Park, Queens. Terraza Big Band.
Smalls Jazz Club
I’ll be reuniting my octet to perform old and new music at the famous Smalls Jazz Club in Manhattan’s West Village:
https://www.smallslive.com
Dizzy's Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center
For the 2nd year, I’m honored to be debuting a brand new composition for big band at the annual BMI Jazz Composers Workshop final concert at Dizzy’s Club in Jazz at Lincoln Center. For my piece, I’ll be conducting the fabulous BMI New York Jazz Orchestra. Other featured composers include Tracy Yang, Ethan Helm, Anne Belmont, Len Pierro, Todd Anderson, Mike Malone, and Helen Sung.
Fiesta Jazz Festival
I’m honored to be returning as Featured Artist to San Antonio’s Fiesta Jazz Festival at St. Mary’s University. We’ll be presenting a performance of my quartet music on Friday evening, and then giving an educational workshop to the high school and college participants in the festival competition on Saturday. All events are free and open to the public.
The music starts on Friday, April 8th at 1pm in the Pecan Grove at St. Mary’s, and our performance is scheduled for 8pm. Saturday, April 9th, we’ll be giving a clinic in the auditorium at 12:00pm. Joining me will be Kristjan Randalu (piano), Peter Slavov (bass), and Jimmy MacBride (drums).
https://www.stmarytx.edu/2022/fiesta-jazz-fest-2022/
Masterclass at Juilliard
Excited to work with the supremely talented saxophone students at the famous Juilliard School!
Frank Kimbrough Tribute at Birdland
I’ll be performing a few tunes in tribute to our dear friend, the late Frank Kimbrough at the Birdland Jazz Club in midtown Manhattan. We’ll be celebrating Frank’s life, music, and impact on so many musicians as well as the release of Newvelle Records’ tribute album “Kimbrough.”
PCorn 4tet @ 55 Bar
Quartet @ 55 Bar, featuring Miles Okazaki (guitar), Peter Slavov (bass), Rudy Royston (drums)
2020 Benny Golson Jazz Festival
I’ll be performing with the Snow College Faculty ensemble at the annual Benny Golson Jazz Festival in Ephraim, Utah. The band will also include: Eddie Allen (trumpet), Rodney Jones (guitar), Xavier Davis (piano), Christie Dashiell (voice), Phil Kuehn (Bass), and Carl Allen (drums).
2020 Snow College Summer Jazz Workshop
I’m excited to join the faculty of the Snow College Summer Jazz Workshop again this year in Ephraim, Utah. The faculty will also include Rodney Jones (guitar), Christie Dashiell (voice), Xavier Davis (piano), Carl Allen (drums), and Phil Kuehn (bass).
Clinic / Concert at St. Mary's High School Jazz Festival
I’ll be giving a clinic and lecture / demonstration for the middle school and high school participants of the St. Mary’s Fiesta High School Jazz Festival.
2020 Fiesta Jazz Festival
Thrilled to be the featured artist at this year’s Fiesta World-Class Jazz Festival at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX. I’ll be playing an outdoor concert Friday night and a workshop/clinic Saturday morning. All events are free and open to the public.
Workshop at St. Mary's University
I’ll be rehearsing and workshopping with the St. Mary’s University Jazz Orchestra in preparation for our performance at the Fiesta World Class Jazz Festival
2020 Snow Jazz Festival
Excited to return to Ephraim, Utah for the 2020 Snow College Jazz Festival, featuring Patrick Cornelius, Carl Allen, Phil Kuehn, and Jay Lawrence.
Bar Next Door
Patrick Cornelius Trio, featuring Peter Slavov (bass) and Carl Allen (drums)
The Bar Next Door @ La Lanterna Caffe
Saturday, January 11th @ 7:30, 9:30pm, and 11:30
The Bar Next Door @ La Lanterna
129 MacDougal St. (btwn W3rd and W4th st) New York, NY
www.lalanternacaffe.com
$12 cover (+ drink or menu purchase)
JEN Annual Conference
I’ll be presenting a workshop at the 2020 Jazz Educators Network Annual Conference in New Orleans! The title of my lecture is “Practice Strategies for Distractible Students (and Distractible Professionals)”
Come visit me at Imperial 9 conference room on Friday, January 10th at 5:00pm!
Bar Next Door
Patrick Cornelius Trio, featuring Pablo Menares (bass), and Ofri Nehemya (drums)
Friday, October 4th @ 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30pm
The Bar Next Door @ La Lanterna
129 MacDougal St. (btwn W3rd and W4th st) New York, NY
www.lalanternacaffe.com
$12 cover (+ drink or menu purchase)
CD Release @ The Cell Theatre
I'm very proud to present the official concert for my latest Posi-Tone Records album "This Should be Fun" THIS SATURDAY, June 22nd at The Cell Theatre in Manhattan. We will play one set only, starting at 8:00pm sharp, packed with my newest original compositions. And yes, we will be having a blast!
Check out this talented cast of musos for the set:
Me, Patrick Cornelius: Alto Saxophone
Nick Vayenas: Trombone
Peter Slavov: Bass
Clarence Penn: Drums
Special Mystery Pianist: Piano (obvi)
Advance tickets are available for a discount, and recommended, as this is a small listening venue and the seats go quickly.
Here are the details:
Patrick Cornelius Quintet
Celebration concert for "This Should be Fun"
The Cell Theatre
338 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10011
(646) 861-2253
$20 at the door, $15 (plus fee) in advance
Brooklyn Firefly
Patrick Cornelius Quartet, featuring Micah Thomas, Gary Wang, and Mark Ferber