EVENTS
View the full list of Summer’s upcoming events and performances along with ticket information.
Just in Time
Now showing with 8 performances per week! Click “View Event” for show dates and times.
Summer Camargo is thrilled to be part of the Broadway musical Just in Time! Two-time Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan stars as Bobby Darin in this electrifying new musical that transports audiences into an intimate nightclub complete with a live band, a stellar ensemble cast, and iconic hits including “Beyond the Sea,” “Mack the Knife,” “Splish Splash,” and “Dream Lover.”
Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society
Sets at 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Summer is elated to be playing with the Secret Society once again! Hailed as "one of the top big band composers of our time," Darcy James Argue, continues to “combine his love of jazz’s past with more contemporary sonics."
Saturday Night Live - Season 52
Live from 11:30pm to 1:00am
Tune in to NBC to hear Summer, the newest member of the SNL House Band.
Host: Jalen Brunson
Musical Guest: Katseye
Summer Camargo Quintet at Hamilton College
Hamilton welcomes trumpet/composer Summer Camargo and her quintet for this 33rd annual jazz event during Hamilton’s Homecoming weekend. The Barn will be swingin’! This concert is free to the public, sponsored by The Fillius Jazz Archive and hosted by Monk Rowe P’06.
Saturday Night Live - Season 52
Live from 11:30pm to 1:00am
Tune in to NBC to hear Summer, the newest member of the SNL House Band.
Host: Dakota Johnson
Musical Guest: Turnstile
The Summer Camargo Quartet at Zinc Bar
Sets at 7:00pm & 8:30pm
The Zinc Bar in cooperation with Arthouse 18 presents the Summer Camargo Quartet! Once known as the Cinderella Club, the gathering place where artists like Billie Holiday and Thelonious Monk performed is now the Zinc Bar, where Art Deco elegance merges with the soulful energy of the City.
Saturday Night Live - Season 52
Live from 11:30pm to 1:00am
Tune in to NBC to hear Summer, the newest member of the SNL House Band.
Host: Shane Gillis
Musical Guest: Rosalia
Deborah Silver with Legendary Friends
Summer joins Grammy-nominated vocalist Deborah Silver, whose Billboard No. 1 jazz recordings have captivated audience around the world. Joined by special guest artists, including the marvelous Marilyn Maye, Silver brings her signature blend of elegance, warmth, humor, and world-class musicianship to an evening of beloved standards, jazz favorites, and surprise collaborations in her Zankel Hall debut.
Mingus Big Band at the Pocket
Sets at 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Summer is elated to be playing with Mingus Big Band again, performing exclusively the music of American composer/bassist/activist Charles Mingus! Sue Mingus created this 14-piece band to feature new arrangements of Mingus compositions in a larger format that Mingus wanted, but was not always able to organize in his lifetime. This GRAMMY-winning big band continues to build its legacy with a continuation of the legendary Mingus Monday residency at The Pocket.
Saturday Night Live - Season 52
Live from 11:30pm to 1:00am
Tune in to NBC to hear Summer, the newest member of the SNL House Band.
Host: Inde Navarrette
Musical Guest: Gracie Abrams
Summer Camargo at the Festival de Metales del Pacífico
Summer is honored to perform at the 3rd Annual Festival de Metales del Pacífico in Mazatlán, Mexico! Summer will perform alongside Adam Rapa, accompanied by the Somos Música Big Band.
Eyal Vilner Big Band
Sets at 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Summer is thrilled to play with the Eyal Vilner Big Band as they start the holiday season early performing selections from their new album, A Very SW!NG OUT Holiday! Blending classic swing traditions with fresh arrangements, the band brings joyful energy to beloved holiday songs and Vilner’s original compositions. Known for their vibrant big band sound, musicianship, and creativity, they offer a festive evening of new music rooted in swing.
The Summer Camargo Quintet at Birdland
Doors open at 4:30pm for food and drinks.
Since 1949 Birdland has established itself as an essential part of New York City culture and musical history, and Summer is absolutely thrilled to return here with her quintet! Summer will be swingin' some of her original music, some beloved jazz standards, and maybe a few Christmas tunes, as well!
The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra
Sets at 8:30pm & 10:30pm
Summer is excited to join the Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra led by David DeJesus!
LuluFest Berkshires
Summer is excited to join this year’s LULU FEST Berkshires, a festival featuring all women-led jazz ensembles!
Summer Camargo and the Essentially Ellington Big Band
Sets at 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Trumpeter and bandleader Summer Camargo leads the Essentially Ellington Alumni Big Band in a high-energy celebration of the enduring legacy of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s renowned Essentially Ellington program. Featuring standout alumni from across generations, the evening brings together swinging big band classics, soulful ballads, and fresh original music performed by many of today’s rising jazz voices.
Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts at The Falcon
Dining 5:30pm-9:00pm & Music starts at 7:30.
Summer is honored to be playing with the legendary, multi-Grammy winning drummer, Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts. Jeff played in the Wyton Marsalis Quartet from 1981-1988, then worked with George Benson, Harry Connick, Jr., and McCoy Tyler. He joined the Brandford Marsalis Quartet in 1989, and won two Grammys. He has been a musican on The Tonight Show and an actor in Spike Lee’s Mo Better Blues. In 1995, Watts joined Kenny Garret’s Band and has continured to record and tour with icons in the jazz industry.
Summer Camargo at Five Spot Jazz
Summer is excited to make her debut apperance at Five Spot Jazz, an East Village club with a rich history, where jazz legends onced graced the stage!
The Voice of Miles: A Symphonic Celebration
Summer is thrilled to be part of The Voice of Miles: A Symphonic Celebration, a bold new show that transforms the acclaimed documentary Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool into a dazzling concert experience. Through the show, pairing Davis’ original, isolated trumpet recordings with a live orchestra, audiences will experience the sound and story of the genius who reshaped jazz as never before.
The Summer Camargo Trio at Toulouse Lautrec
Summer is excited to continue her UK tour at London's Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club! “Travelling from New York City, Summer presents music from her acclaimed debut album, To Whom I Love… Expect expressive trumpet playing, captivating musical conversations and a vibrant performance from one of the most exciting young artists emerging from New York’s celebrated jazz scene.
Summer Camargo returns to St. Kat’s Sessions!
Doors open at 6:00pm
Summer is elated to return for a second show at St Kat’s Sessions' floating jazz club at St Katharine Docks, one of London’s most iconic dockside locations!
Set against the sparkling backdrop of the marina, amongst the yachts' reflections on the water, guests can enjoy live jazz performances, free glass of bubbles on arrival, plus a bar with hot drinks, and snug blankets to keep warm on summer evenings by the water. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the weekend, in one of London’s most atmospheric locations.
Summer Camargo’s Cocktail Swing at the Piano Bar at Red Room Studios
Sets at 6:30pm & 8:30pm
Trumpet takes the stand at the Piano Bar as Summer swings the standards in the hidden jazz den inside Jack Solomons, James Brown alongside her at the keys!
Up Late: Jazz Jam
Summer will be one of the "Rising Stars of Jazz" featured in Edinburgh Festival’s Up Late: Jazz Jam! Come experience an energetic late-night jam, led by pianist Joe Webb and drummer Domo Branch.
JLCO plays Duke Ellington at the Edinburgh International Festival
Summer is elated to join the JLCO as a guest artist at the Edinburgh International Festival! She is one of five emerging stars of the American jazz scene who will be a part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s programme which pays homage to the great Duke Ellington.
St Kat’s Sessions presents Summer Camargo!
Doors open at 6:00pm
Summer is thrilled to play at St Kat’s Sessions' floating jazz club at St Katharine Docks, one of London’s most iconic dockside locations!
Set against the sparkling backdrop of the marina, amongst the yachts' reflections on the water, guests can enjoy live jazz performances, free glass of bubbles on arrival, plus a bar with hot drinks, and snug blankets to keep warm on summer evenings by the water. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the weekend, in one of London’s most atmospheric locations.
Summer Camargo and the Andrew Wood Trio
Doors open at 7:00pm
For this special show, Summer will be joined by the Andrew Wood Trio for an intimate evening of music at Peggy’s Skylight. The quartet performed in the UK for the first time together in 2025 to great acclaim, come and be a part of the next stage in this flourishing musical story!
Summer Camargo at The Speakeasy Sessions at the Gin Mill
Summer is thrilled to make her debut apperance at The Speakeasy Sessions at the Gin Mill in the Upper West Side of NYC - a cozy, intimate spot that turns into the ultimate music lounge!
The Spirit of Jazz: A Tribute to Ken Peplowski
Presented in partnership with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, this concert honors the enduring legacy of legendary clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski and the musical vision he helped shape before his passing in early 2026. Led by pianist Rossano Sportiello, the evening celebrates the rich tradition of jazz through big band swing, contemporary works, and music associated with Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman. Sportiello will be joined by an all-star ensemble featuring Willie Jones III, Jay Rattman, Harry Allen, Katie Thiroux, and Summer Camargo.
The Dennis Mackrel Jazz Orchestra
Doors open at 6:30pm
Summer is excited to return to the Shea Center in the Dennis Mackrel Jazz Orchestra. Dennis is a reknowned drummer, composer, arranger, bandleader, and William Patterson's Summer Workshop Artist in Residence. His long list of performances and recordings includes work with Count Basie and His Orchestra, the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, the American Jazz Orchestra, the Carla Bley Very Large Band, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and the Maria Schneider Orchestra. His arrangements and compositions have been recorded by, among others, the Basie and Gillespie bands, the University of North Texas One O’clock Lab Band, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, and on two Grammy-winning albums by the McCoy Tyner Big Band. Mackrel served as leader and conductor of the Count Basie Orchestra from 2010 to 2013. As an educator, he leads master classes, seminars, and workshops throughout the world and is currently Director of Jazz Studies at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College. Mackrel’s world-class jazz orchestra will cap off the week in resounding fashion!
The Summer Camargo Quintet at William Patterson University
Doors open at 6:30pm
Summer and her quartet are thrilled to make their debut apperance at William Patterson University’s Shea Center for the Performing Arts!
Summer Camargo Quartet
Summer is excited to bring her music to Windmills Craftworks at The Colony in Texas!
UNT Jazz Combo Workshop
Summer is excited to serve as the guest artist for the UNT Jazz Combo Workshop! Hosted by the renowned University of North Texas College of Music, the workshop brings together talented young musicians for an immersive week of jazz improvisation, ensemble playing, masterclasses, and performance. On Wednesday, Summer will work closely with students through rehearsals, clinics, and performances, sharing her experiences as a performer, composer, and educator while helping the next generation of jazz artists develop their craft.
Dizzy’s Club
Sets at 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Summer is excited to play with Pianist and composer Migiwa “Miggy” Miyajima as she returns with her orchestra to celebrate the release of her live album recorded at Dizzy’s in 2025, transforming the room with music shaped by memory, resilience, and hope. Blending sweeping ensemble writing with narration, the suite draws from Miggy’s own experience surviving the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, alongside stories gathered from fellow survivors and volunteers. The result is an emotionally rich evening that feels deeply personal, uplifting, and unforgettable.
Jazz House Kids' CHiCA Power Specialty Camp
Summer is excited to be joining CHiCA Power, a full-week immersive workshop addressing gender disparity in jazz by centering and uplifting female musicians. Summer will be the featured teacher on Monday, July 13, which will include a masterclass from 2:30pm-3:30pm. Summer is honored to join other accomplished female instrumentalists and guest artists, hoping to build confidence, deepen connections to jazz history, and help develop artistic voices through mentorship guided by the motto “RiSE and iMPROViSE.”
Louis Tomlinson: How Did We Get Here?
Summer joins Louis Tomlinson at Madison Square Garden!
Jazz in June
Summer is excited to make her debut appearance at Jazz in June! On Friday evening at 7:30pm, she will be featured alongside The Jazz Exchange and acclaimed musicians Mark Lettieri and Chris Bullock as part of the Mike Stern concert. On Saturday evening at 7:30pm, Summer returns as a featured guest artist with bassist Vincen Garcia and the Summer Jazz Collective, an all-star big band of outstanding high school musicians from across the region. Join us for a weekend of great music, collaboration, and jazz education as professional artists and the next generation of jazz musicians share the stage together.
APEX Trumpet Symposium
Summer is honored to be a guest artist for this year’s APEX Trumpet Symposium! APEX is North America’s premiere in-person summer trumpet symposium. From the majestic heights of Tennessee’s Smokey Mountains, a stone's throw from Knoxville, participants hone their creative voices in a stunning mountaintop lodge. Participants enjoy private lessons, topic lectures, non-traditional interactive masterclasses from world-class artists, time for individual practice, and trumpet ensembles all taking place in a positive, supportive, and collegial environment.
An Evening of Jazz with the Trottier Big Band
Trumpeter Summer Camargo joins the award-winning Trottier Big Band for a special evening of classic swing, big band favorites, and vibrant jazz performances. The concert highlights the students’ work throughout the year alongside Camargo’s energetic playing and warm stage presence in a celebration of jazz and young musicianship.
Swing Party with the Eyal Vilner Big Band
Summer Camargo joins the Eyal Vilner Big Band for an evening of high-energy swing dancing at Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City festival. Featuring music from the band’s latest album Big Apple Stomp, the night also includes dance instruction and performances led by acclaimed choreographer and a cast of Lindy Hop performers.
The Voice of Miles: A Symphonic Celebration
Experience The Voice of Miles: A Symphonic Celebration, presented by Park Avenue Artists and the Miles Davis Estate. This new concert experience pairs Miles Davis’ original isolated trumpet recordings with a live orchestra, celebrating the sound and legacy of the jazz icon. Featuring an ensemble of Juilliard School alumni, including Summer Camargo.
Memorial Day with the Summer Camargo Big Band
Two sets: 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Join us for a live taping and listening-room concert of The Summer Camargo Big Band. Blending the legacy and the spirit of America’s original music, Summer leads a powerful large ensemble performance honoring the timeless tradition of jazz this Memorial Day at Monk's Jazz Club.
Miles Davis Centennial Celebration
Summer joins the Jazz Houston Nonet and Thelonius Monk Competition Winner, Marquis Hill, for an evening that traces Miles’ journey—from classic standards to bold electric sounds!
Future of Jazz Orchestra featuring Ted Nash: MILES DAVIS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Sets at 7:00pm & 9:00pm
Summer is excited to play with the The Future of Jazz Orchestra as they join forces with former Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra saxophonist Ted Nash for a vibrant celebration of Miles Davis’s centennial. Featuring some of the most exciting young players on today’s scene, this Dizzy’s resident band brings fresh life, bold arrangements, and plenty of swing to the music of one of jazz’s most influential artists.