Two nights only see amazing jazz talent at NY’s hip Meatpacking District’s Highline Ballroom with 100% of ticket proceeds going straight to Japan Relief and Recovery Fund spearheaded by Direct Relief. Monday, April 18 confirmed artists include Renee Fleming, Madeleine Peyroux, Joe Lovano, Karrin Allyson, Sonny Fortune, Antonio Hart, Eldar, Eddie Gomez, Janis Siegel, Allan Harris, Bob Mover, Harry Allen, Tony Middleton, Ben Allison, Lauren Kinhan, Steve Williams, Clifton Anderson, David Kikoski, Sarah Hayes, Bob Albanese, Randy Napoleon, Danny Walsh and Frank Senior. And Tuesday, April 19 see Madeleine Peyroux, Ron Carter, John Scofield, Michel Camilo, Kenny Barron, Paquito D’Rivera, Robert Glasper, Roy Hargrove, Dave Valentin, Roberta Gambarini, Richard Bona, Lionel Loueke, Gretchen Parlato, Christian Scott, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Ann Hampton Callaway, Lew Tabackin, Jose James, Gregoire Maret, Alex Brown, and Ferenc Nemeth. Price is around $45. For more info go to www.highlineballroom.com or call 212-414-4314. Highline ballroom is way cool and has great food.