Lake George Jazz Festival - Artist Curator and emcee for festival
Sep
12
to Sep 14

Lake George Jazz Festival - Artist Curator and emcee for festival

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Daniel has been the Curator since 2019, programming a stellar lineup of world-class musicians at the this one-of-a-kind outdoor festival that is completely free of charge and open to the public.

Friday, September 12
On the stage in Shepard Park
6pm:Sara Caswell Quartet
7:30pm: Jazz Around Town

Saturday, September 13
10am: Coffee and Jazz
Shows on the stage in Shepard Park at:
1pm: Matt Wilson’s Honey & Salt
3pm: Lucía
5pm: Jeremy Pelt Quintet
7pm: Alfredo Rodríguez Trio

Sunday, September 14
10am – 12pm: Jazz Cruise
Shows on the stage in Shepard Park at:
1pm: Trio Grande
3pm: Edmar Castañeda Quartet
5pm: David Gilmore Quartet

https://lakegeorgearts.org/lake-george-jazz-weekend/

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Dream Song at Savage Wonder Art Center - Beacon, NY
Sep
18
8:30 PM20:30

Dream Song at Savage Wonder Art Center - Beacon, NY

Songwriters Tara O’Grady (vocals) and Daniel Kelly (piano) turn dreams into songs in this improvisational performance. Bring a dream you are willing to share in public and this dynamic duo will transform your night visions into live music.

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https://savagewonder.org/event/dream-song-w-tara-ogrady-daniel-kelly/2025-09-18/

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Oct
2
6:00 PM18:00

The American Songbook Reimagined - The Daniel Kelly Quartet featuring Frederick Johnson at Alhambra Theatre, Hopkinsville, KY

Led by award-winning pianist Daniel Kelly, this powerhouse quartet takes audiences on an unforgettable musical journey—infusing beloved jazz and pop classics with thrilling improvisations, emotional depth, and daring creativity. Described as “stunningly original” and “powerfully moving,” their performances are dynamic, heartfelt, and joyfully unpredictable.

With his rich, expressive voice and soulful, magnetic presence, Frederick Johnson has shared the stage with legends such as Chick Corea and Aretha Franklin. His nearly 20-year collaboration with Kelly has forged a rare musical chemistry that electrifies the stage—uplifting audiences nationwide and engaging them on a deeply human level.

Experience bold, reimagined versions of timeless songs like Gershwin’s “Summertime,” Ellington’s “Caravan,” “The Nearness of You,” “Nature Boy,” “What the World Needs Now,” and a jazz-funk twist on The Beatles’ “Come Together.”

Plus, a one-of-a-kind moment: an original song created live on stage using words from you, the audience. You'll also be invited to sing along and become part of the joyful experience.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of extraordinary artistry, electrifying jazz, and deep musical connection.

Sets at 6pm & 8pm

Alhambra Theatre

507 S Main St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

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Oct
19
1:30 PM13:30

Dream Song for Kids! At Howland Cultural Center, Beacon, NY

A DREAM SONG workshop specially created for young people ages 5-18.

Dream Song

Imagine if you could create a soundtrack to your dreams. Want to discover what your dreams are singing to you? Composer and pianist Daniel Kelly joins singer-songwriter Tara O’Grady as a dynamic duo who explore dreams in this interactive improvisational music experience.

Dreams communicate in a symbolic visual language similar to movies in our minds. Songwriters have been translating these scenes from their psyches for ages – Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, and Taylor Swift are just a few musicians who have turned their night visions into gold records. When we learn how to engage with our dreamscape and the wisdom dreams have to offer, we become more aware of our inner world and how we relate to the outer world.

Audiences will be guided to explore their dreams, follow their curiosity, and participate in the creative process of transforming dreams into live music.

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Fiddling with Traditions with Gretchen Koehler - student performaces Nov 13 & 14, Keene Valley, NY
Nov
13
to Nov 14

Fiddling with Traditions with Gretchen Koehler - student performaces Nov 13 & 14, Keene Valley, NY

Fiddling With Traditions is a fun, imaginative, muti-media concert that features fiddler/tunesmith Gretchen Koehler & pianist Daniel Kelly sharing fiddle tunes that evoke everything from sweeping paint strokes, to intricate stitching, to the fiery forging of American folk traditions. From heart pumping musical arrangements to peaceful panoramas, their expressive soundscapes capture the spirit of rug braiding, blacksmithing, ice harvesting, quilting, silversmithing, paper making, knitting, baking, painting, maple sugaring, beekeeping and wood working. Audiences of all ages will enjoy this captivating musical adventure enhanced by a backdrop of gorgeous film and photography.

https://www.gretchenkoehlermusic.com/fiddlingwithtraditions

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May
21
8:30 AM08:30

Arts and Minds Village Convening

Presenter and performer at the Arts and Mind Village Convening of 2025 at the Straz Center for the Arts, Tampa, FL.
|https://www.strazcenter.org/events/2425-season/community-engagement/arts-mind-village-convening/

The Straz Center is pleased to present the Third Annual Arts and Mind Village Convening of 2025. In partnership with Johns Hopkins University's International Arts + Mind Lab and as an extension of the virtual Arts & Mind Village Chat, this event will create an engaging environment where scientists, researchers, and members of our community discuss the impact and actualization of the arts and healing.

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Feb
2
9:00 PM21:00

Sofia & Daniel Kelly at Mohonk Mountain House

Sofia & Daniel Kelly

Vocalist Sofia Kelly radiates a depth of artistry and musical maturity well beyond her 15 years of age. Having performed as a guest vocalist with her father, Daniel Kelly, at Mohonk for many years (and most recently at NYC’s historic jazz venue, Birdland) this concert will be Sofia’s debut at Mohonk as a headliner showcasing her modern twist on musical theater and jazz. Prepare to be transported on an exciting musical adventure by this impressive father-daughter duo expanded by Brooklyn all-star jazz drummer Rob Garcia. 

https://www.mohonk.com/

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Jan
23
8:30 PM20:30

THE LINEUP at Birdland w/ Sofia Kelly

The Lineup with Susie Mosher is a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring entertainers from the Broadway, cabaret and comedy scenes. Actress/singer Mosher hosts the spontaneous extravaganza every Tuesday, and each Lineup is unique and promises to deliver an unforgettable night of quintessential NYC entertainment.

Birdland Jazz Club

15 WEST 44TH STREET

NEW YORK, NY 10036

(212) 581-3080

https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-lineup-with-susie-mosher-birdland-theater-tickets/13258273?REFID=clientsitewp

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Blind Visionaries at Lakewood Cultural Center
Apr
21
7:30 PM19:30

Blind Visionaries at Lakewood Cultural Center

Featuring jazz music by The Daniel Kelly trio, paired with photographic "light-painting" created by blind and visually impaired members of the Seeing With Photography Collective, this multi-media collaboration explores what it means to truly see. 

Tickets

Tickets start at $25. Purchase online, over the phone at 303-987-7845 or in-person at the LCC Box Office during open hours.

https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/LCC-Presents-Blind-Visionaries

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Blind Visionaries at William Paterson University
Apr
12
7:00 PM19:00

Blind Visionaries at William Paterson University

Blind Visionaries, an immersive multimedia film and music performance created by composer and pianist Daniel Kelly in collaboration with The Seeing with Photography Collective, a group of blind and visually impaired photographers at the Center for the Blind in Manhattan, will be presented at William Paterson University in Wayne on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in the Shea Center for Performing Arts on campus.

https://www.wpunj.edu/articles/news/2023-04-04/blind-visionaries-to-present-multimedia-performance-on-april-12-at-william-paterson-university#:~:text=Blind%20Visionaries%2C%20an%20immersive%20multimedia,presented%20at%20William%20Paterson%20University

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Blind Visionaries - New Jersey City University
Dec
3
7:30 PM19:30
Multi-Media Performance

Blind Visionaries - New Jersey City University

Date/Time TBD 90-minute "Light Painting" Workshop with members of The Seeing With Photography Collective 

Saturday, December 3, 2022 7:30pm - Public Performance of "Blind Visionaries" with the Daniel Kelly Trio and The Seeing With Photography Collective 

November 1-December 14, 2022 - Visual Art Exhibit of "Blind Visionaries" 

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Blind Visionaries - Montgomery County Community College
Nov
3
to Nov 5
Multi-Media Performance

Blind Visionaries - Montgomery County Community College

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Thursday, November 3, 2022 1:00-3:00 pm “Light Painting” Workshop with The Seeing With Photography Collective 

Friday, November 4, 2022 6:00-7:30 pm Meet-the-Artist Reception and Panel Discussion

Saturday, November 5, 2022 7:30 pm 

  • Public Performance of Blind Visionaries by Daniel Kelly Trio and The Seeing With Photography Collective

  • Post-Performance Community Conversation with Daniel Kelly and members of The Seeing With Photography Collective

Two Concurrent Visual Art Exhibits of “Blind Visionaries” by The Seeing With Photography Collective 

October 26-November 23, 2022 “Blind Visionaries” Visual Art Exhibit—Blue Bell, PA Campus 

October 26-November 23, 2022 “Blind Visionaries” Visual Art Exhibit—Pottstown, PA Campus

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Blind Visionaries - University at Albany - Albany, NY
Feb
3
7:30 PM19:30
Multi-Media Performance

Blind Visionaries - University at Albany - Albany, NY

February 03, 2022 

  • Lobby Exhibit "Blind Visionaries" Works by The Seeing With Photography Collective

  • Afternoon (time TBA) - Light Painting" Workshop with The Seeing With Photography Collective

  • 7:30 pm Public Performance of "Blind Visionaries" by the Daniel Kelly Trio and The Seeing With Photography Collective 

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