Notorious Jazz

PHIL DEGREG TRIO
2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Caffè Vivace, 975 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
The Phil DeGreg Trio will highlight the music of Bill Evans, widely considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. Evans’ use of harmony and his inventive and impressionistic interpretation of the jazz repertoire has few peers. His introspective lyricism and subtle Western classical flourishes have echoes in a legion of fellow keyboard players. Phil DeGreg is a Cincinnati-based pianist who has made his mark in the jazz world over the past four decades as a recording artist, composer, and pedagogue. He has toured with The Woody Herman Orchestra and performed with Randy Brecker, Ira Sullivan, Claudio Roditi, J.J. Johnson, Harry Allen, Conrad Herwig, and many others.
He has released 12 albums as a leader. As an educator, Phil retired after 27 years as a Professor of Jazz Studies at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. He continues to teach private students and master classes locally and worldwide and has taught with Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshops for 36 years. If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.
The Band: Phil DeGreg — piano | Aaron Jacobs — bass | John Taylor — drums
Tickets: $15.00

PHILIP HARPER SEXTET
2025-10-03 19:00 - 2025-10-04 23:00 (America/New_York) | Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
From first tasting fame as one of the ’80’s “Young Lions” and co-leader of the acclaimed Harper Brothers Quintet, trumpeter Philip Harper has always kept great company.
He apprenticed with organ master Jimmy McGriff, then spent two years with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Following the Harper Brothers, he played with giants Benny Golson and Cedar Walton and joined the Mingus Big Band. He’s made over 50 recordings and constantly tours both here and in Europe.
The Band: Philip Harper ~ trumpet & vocals | Rico Jones ~ tenor saxophone | Raphael Silverman ~ guitar | Maki Nientao ~ piano | Jason Maximo Clotter ~ bass | David Hawkins ~ drums
Tickets: $30.00 Student | $35.00 Adult +fee for both

ALEXIS COLE
2025-10-05 16:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Jazz Forum Arts, 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
For over two decades, through 14 albums, including a forthcoming recording she’ll be previewing, Alexis has inhabited standards, especially blues and ballads, in the manner of Sarah Vaughan and Anita O’Day.
She’s also an innovative jazz educator via jazzvoice.com, and an early mentor to Grammy-winner Samara Joy at SUNY Purchase. The legendary DJ/musicologist Jonathan Schwartz called Alexis Cole “one of the great voices of today” an assessment that proves more true with each passing year.
The Band: Sean Fitzpatrick ~ piano; Tony DiPaolis ~ bass | Reid Hoyson ~ drums
Cover: $30.00 +fee

DIEGO RIVERA QUARTET
2025-10-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Blue Llama, 314 S Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
A world-class musician, composer, arranger and educator, Diego Rivera has entertained audiences for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Director of Jazz Studies at the Butler School of Music, University of Texas at Austin.
The Ann Arbor, Michigan native was born into a Mexican-American family and his heritage has shaped his musical voice and creative endeavors. He attended Michigan State University where he studied with Andrew Speight, Branford Marsalis, Ron Blake and Rodney Whitaker.
He has toured with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, performed concerts with Grammy winning vocalist Kurt Elling, Juno winning vocalist, Sophie Milman and The Rodney Whitaker Quintet. He is a member of several big bands and has performed with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Christian McBride, Wycliffe Gordon, PRISM Saxophone Quartet, the Gerald Wilson Big Band and the Lincoln Center Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra.
The Band:
Diego Rivera: Saxophone
Xavier Davis: Piano
Rodney Whitaker: Bass
Michael Reed: Drums
Cover: $25.00

JOHNATHAN BLAKE
2025-10-07 06:30 - 22:35 (Europe/London) | Ronnie Scott’s, 47 Frith Street, Soho London, England, W1D 4HT, United Kingdom
Drummer-composer Johnathan Blake returns to Ronnie Scott’s with music from his powerful new Blue Note album My Life Matters. Originally commissioned by The Jazz Gallery, the suite is both personal and political – a reflection on racial injustice, resilience, and family legacy. With themes that resonate deeply in today’s world, the music moves between contemplation and confrontation, anchored by Blake’s unmistakable rhythmic voice.
Heralded by NPR as the ultimate modernist, the Philadelphia-raised Johnathan Blake has been one of the most creative drummers of recent times, backing up heavyweights from the Mingus Big Band, Pharoah Sanders, Q-Tip and Dr. Lonnie Smith, to post-bop innovators Tom Harrell, Maria Schneider and countless other distinctive voices.
The Band: John Ellis ~ saxophone, ewi | Fabian Almazan ~ piano, electronics | Jalen Baker ~ vibraphone | Ben Street ~ bass
Cover: £40 – £55 | $40.96 ~ $64.36

RON CARTER FEATURING BILL FRISELL
2025-10-08 08:00 - 2025-10-11 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific and influential bassists in jazz with more than 2,000 albums to his credit. Beginning his career in the 1960s with Jaki Byard and Eric Dolphy, Cannonball Adderley, and a five year stint with the Miles Davis’ Quintet, Ron also performed and recorded with notables including Bill Evans, B.B. King, and Dexter Gordon. Ron Carter’s various ensembles, big band to trio, feature a who’s who of the finest players on the NYC scene with, “an absolute commitment to musical sublimity [that] exudes refined elegance and sonic power.” (amazon.com)
Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade.”
Tickets: $45.76 ~ $61.21

MADISON MCFERRIN
2025-10-10 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, 310 E. Main Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Madison McFerrin brings her genre-defying sound and vocal brilliance to Missy Lane’s for a night that feels both futuristic and deeply personal. Blending a cappella roots with electronic soul, Madison crafts rich sonic landscapes that are as intimate as they are expansive. With powerful lyrics, bold musicality, and hypnotic vocal loops, her set invites you to feel, move, and reflect. Expect a night of self-love anthems, layered harmonies, and electrified energy from an artist carving her own lane in modern music.
Known for her rich tone and pitch-perfect control, Madison’s vocals layer effortlessly to create a one-woman harmony machine. Fusing soul, R&B, and electronic textures, her sound feels experimental yet deeply grounded in tradition—what she calls “future soul.” From stripped-down vulnerability to danceable joy, her live sets take you on a journey of self-reflection, resilience, and freedom.
Tickets: $56.00 ~ $200.00

BEN WILLIAMS
2025-10-13 19:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, 310 E. Main Street, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
Washington, D.C. has produced its share of game-changers and that long list of musicians that include Duke Ellington, Chuck Brown, Marvin Gaye, Shirley Horn, Roberta Flack, and Meshell Ndegeocello. Added to that list is bassist Ben Williams
For more than a decade Williams has become an acclaimed bassist in modern jazz. He has won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, which got him a recording contract with Concord Records and he has gone on to release several albums. He has performed with Pat Metheny, George Benson, Stefon Harris, David Sanborn, Lauryn Hill, Wynton Marsalis, Robert Glasper, Maxwell and Nicholas Payton to name a few.
Cover: $45.00 | $70.00 | $200.00

ADONIS ROSE & NOJO
2025-10-16 19:00 - 2025-10-19 22:30 (America/New_York) | Dizzy’s Club, 10 Columbus Circle, New York City, NY, 10019, United States
Feel the soul of New Orleans come alive as Grammy winner Adonis Rose and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra present Sacred Spaces, a powerful ballet that blends music and dance in a celebration of resilience, community, and hope. Created in collaboration with the renowned Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company, the piece was inspired by the burning of three historic Black churches in Louisiana.
With gospel, funeral dirges, and second lines woven throughout, this unforgettable performance transforms tragedy into a stirring tribute to healing and strength and features vocalist Andromeda Turre.
Performance Lineup:
Adonis Rose, drums / Artistic Director
Andromeda Turre, vocals
David Navarro, trumpet
Miles Berry, tenor saxophone
itch Butler, trombone
Brandon McCune, piano
Tickets: $25.00 ~ $50.00

NICOLE HENRY
2025-10-17 20:00 - 2025-10-18 22:00 (America/New_York) | Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach, FL, 33444, United States
Nicole Henry is a jazz vocalist out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her debut release, The Nearness of You received critical acclaim and earned Henry the “Best New Jazz Artist” award by HMV Japan and landed on most jazz radio playlists in the United States. Henry’s Teach Me Tonight reached #1 in Japan and was named HMV Japan’s Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005. She won the 2013 Soul Train Music Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance.
She has recorded eight albums to date with her latest Time to Love Again hit the online shelf in 2021. She continually performs around the States. From classic jazz to classic soul, and a sprinkling of everything in between, Nicole Henry will perform material including “A Lot of Living to Do,” “You Taught My Heart to Sing,” and more.
Nicole has also enjoyed four national “TOP 10” CDs in the U.S., Japan and the U.K. and has headlined stages in 20 countries throughout her career garnering worldwide rave reviews by Japan Times, El Pais, DownBeat, Essence and more. Among her numerous accolades, Henry received the Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance” & Artist” by HMV Japan, and “Best Solo Musician” by the Miami New Times.
The Band:
Nicole Henry ~ Vocals
Pete Wallace ~ Piano
Bass ~ James McCoy
Trumpet ~ Jean Caze
Drums ~ TBD
Tickets: $60.50 ~ $65.50 (fees included)

ARTURO O'FARRILL
2025-10-19 00:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Born in Mexico and raised in New York, Arturo O’Farrill is a prolific pianist, composer, and passionate promoter of Latin music and its cultural heritage. The son of Latin jazz musician, arranger and bandleader Chico O’Farrill, and pianist, composer, and director for the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra.
He is best known for his contributions to contemporary Latin jazz, more specifically Afro-Cuban jazz, having received Grammy Awards and nominations, though he has trained in other forms such as free jazz and experimented briefly with hip hop.
grew up in New York City. Arturo’s professional career began with the Carla Bley Band and continued as a solo performer with a wide spectrum of artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Lester Bowie, Wynton Marsalis, and Harry Belafonte.
In 2007, he founded the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the performance, education, and preservation of Afro Latin music.
Arturo has performed with orchestras and bands including his own Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and Arturo O’Farrill Sextet, as well as other Orchestras and intimate ensembles in the US, Europe, Russia, Australia, and South America.
Tickets: $40.00 General Admission | Dinner & Show $85.00

AL WEST | GREG CHAKO TRIO
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Caffè Vivace, 975 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Al West, Jr., conceived in Mississippi, born in St. Louis, and raised in Chicago, is a jazz vocalist whose journey follows the genealogy and geography of this uniquely American musical art form. His silky smooth vocals and classic-man vibe naturally suit his expansive repertoire.
Al interprets a broad range of selections from the Great American Songbook with emotion, sensitivity, and vitality that poignantly conveys each story. Straddling classic and contemporary jazz worlds, he easily moves from intimate lounge settings to larger performance halls.
A $15.00 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.
The Performers:
Al West Jr. — vocalist
Greg Chako — guitar
David Lloyd — bass
Michael Meloy — drums
Cover: $15.00

SCOTT BELCK QUINTET FEATURING GREGORY TARDY
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Caffè Vivace, 975 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Dr. Scott Belck is Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), where he leads the CCM Jazz Orchestra and teaches jazz trumpet. A versatile performer, he’s played lead trumpet with the Cincinnati Pops, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Bootsy Collins’ Funk Unity Band, and numerous symphonies and jazz festivals.
He co-founded several ensembles including Tromba Mundi, Jazz Central Big Band, and the Flying Circus Big Band. Belck is also a published author and the founder of Lip Slur World Headquarters. Gregory Tardy is a saxophonist and clarinetist known for his soulful, expressive style rooted in jazz tradition yet always pushing forward. Originally a classical clarinetist, he shifted to jazz after hearing Coltrane and Monk’s “Monk’s Mood,” eventually immersing himself in the New Orleans scene alongside artists like Nicholas Payton and Brian Blade.
Tardy gained national attention with Elvin Jones’ Jazz Machine and went on to perform and record with jazz luminaries such as Wynton Marsalis, Tom Harrell, Andrew Hill, Betty Carter, and Bill Frisell. His work as a leader includes acclaimed albums for Impulse!, Palmetto, and Steeplechase Records, most recently If Time Could Stand Still on WJ3. Now a professor at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville, Tardy continues to perform internationally and inspire the next generation of jazz musicians.
The Band:
Scott Belck — trumpet
Gregory Tardy— tenor saxophone/clarinet
Dan Karlsberg — piano
Justin Dawson — bass
John Taylor — drums
Cover: $15.00

MANDY GAINES & BRAD MYERS
2025-10-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Caffè Vivace, 975 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45206, United States
Mandy Gaines began singing at an early age in school and church. She holds a B.A. from the College of Wooster in Speech/Arts. She has continued her studies through private vocal instruction and workshops emphasizing oral interpretation, jazz improvisation, vocal technique, theatre, and broadcasting/media studies.
Brad Myers is a jazz, rock, and roots musician, composer, teacher, producer, and engineer. He plays acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, and mandolin and sings. A $15 food/drink minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.
Performers: Mandy Gaines — vocalist, Brad Myers — guitar
Cover: $15.00

GEOF BRADFIELD
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Andy’s, 11 E Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Saxophonist and composer Geof Bradfield blends modern jazz, African rhythms, and the roots music of his native South into a style that is “explicitly adventurous and forward-looking” (AllAboutJazz.com). Born in Houston and based in Chicago, Bradfield has performed throughout North America, Europe, Russia, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, sharing the stage and recording studio with artists such as Randy Weston, Dana Hall, Clark Sommers, Brian Blade, Ben Goldberg, Anna Webber, Orrin Evans, Jeff Parker, Matt Ulery, and Ryan Cohan.
His work is featured on 50+ CDs including ten albums as a leader that have garnered critical accolades from the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and NPR. He has received grants and awards from Chamber Music America, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, DCASE, Illinois Arts Council, and the Mellon Foundation. The Downbeat Critics Poll has named him a Rising Star Tenor Saxophonist and Arranger multiple years.
Cover: $20.00

BRANDEE YOUNGER TRIO
2025-10-28 21:30 - 23:00 (America/Denver) | Dazzle, 1080 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harps’ role in modern music. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy® Award for Best Instrumental Composition.
That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest album Brand New Life. Ever-expanding as an artist, she has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders and Christian McBride.
Brandee Younger: harp
Rashaan Carter: bass
Allan Mednard: drums
Cover: $26.83

DE'SEAN JONES & URBAN ART ORCHESTRA
2025-10-30 19:00 - 2025-11-02 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Black Cat, 400 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109, United States
Prepare for a once in a lifetime explosive music collaboration between the mind bending awe inspiring drumming of Blaque Dynamite accompanied by the colorful n lush textures of Urban Art Orchestra, brought to you by Detroit’s very own Legendary Powerhouse Saxophonist and 3x Grammy nominated composer De’Sean Jones.
Special Guest: Blaque Dynamite
Tickets: $20.00, $30.00, $40.00, $50.00 | Price includes fees

JESSY KYLE
2025-11-01 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | South, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Jessy Kyle is a Philadelphia jazz/soul singer, songwriter, & pianist. Years of studio sessions & over 2000 live performances have cultivated her rich, raspy voice. Jessy has performed worldwide including Madison Square Garden, & the White House.
Jessy grew up in a family of music lovers and says her childhood lullabies were Barbra Streisand, Dionne Warwick, and Ella Fitzgerald. Often times, the TV was turned off, her father sat at the piano, and Jessy and her sisters would sing. Route 66 is the first song she remembers singing, and it’s still in her sets to this day.
Tickets: $25.00 +$3.95 fee

NICOLE HENRY
2025-11-04 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | City Winery Atlanta, Ponce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308, United States
Nicole Henry returns to Atlanta’s City Winery with her 4-piece band and their distinctive blend of jazz, soul, pop and blues. The winner of a Soul Train Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance and has four national Top 10 releases in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan, vocalist Nicole Henry tells real stories through real emotion in her performances and recordings.
Nicole Henry’s versatile and emotionally driven performances have captivated audiences in 20 countries. She has established herself among the jazz world’s most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Heralded by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and more, Ms. Henry tells real stories through peerless interpretations of repertoire from the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular standards, blues and originals.
Featuring Shedrick Mitchell On Piano
Cover: $25.00 ~ $40.00

DR. PROFESSOR LEONARD KING
2025-11-06 19:00 - 2025-11-08 20:30 (America/New_York) | Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
In late 1962, at age 14, he decided it was time to be a band leader and, with his two brothers and a few neighborhood youngsters, started The Jazz Sextet which later became known as Leonard King and the Soul Messengers (1963-73). The group became very popular providing accompaniment for a variety of single artists and groups who did not have their own bands. Additionally the group provided music for fashion shows, industrial presentations, and many social events.
These experiences served as a basis for other ensembles: Strata Nova (1976-88), Visger Road Drum Band (1991-2006) Proportioned Orchestra (1989-present), Oopapada (1995-present), Dr. Prof. Leonard King “Drum Fun & Vocals, Too” in 1990, and the Dr. Prof. Leonard King Orchestra in 2010 and leads both to the present.
Cover: $20.00

ANDROMEDA TURRE
2025-11-08 18:00 - 2025-11-09 23:00 (America/New_York) | South, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Celebrated for her emotionally resonant performances, Turre has captivated audiences across more than seventeen countries across Europe and Asia and in renowned performance spaces in America.
Raised within the legacy of jazz’s foremost Innovators—immersed in the presence of legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Ray Charles, and Wynton Marsalis—Andromeda Turre absorbed invaluable insights into jazz’s artistry, observing their mastery firsthand from birth.
As the daughter of trombonist Steve Turre and cellist Akua Dixon, this lineage not only informs her artistry but also provides a foundation from which she redefines boundaries, bridging heritage with innovation. Educated at The Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, Turre developed a voice uniquely her own, seamlessly integrating classical, contemporary, and theatrical frameworks into jazz, reshaping the genre to engage with its modern context.
Saturday Showtimes |7:00pm & 9:30pm
Sunday Showtimes 6:00pm & 8:30pm
Tickets: $37.00 +$3.95

STRAIGHT AHEAD
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 48236, United States
Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene, comes the ground breaking, Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. A group of strong, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Straight Ahead was the first all-woman group signed to Atlantic Jazz.
Widely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music, Straight Ahead is in the Detroit Music Awards Hall of Fame. with a sound that ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz to Latin jazz and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy!
The Group:
Alina Morr- Piano
Marion Hayden – Bass
Gayelynn McKinney- Drums
Kymberli Wright – Vocals
Ingrid Racine – Trumpet
Cover: $20.00

BRANDEE YOUNGER
2025-11-14 17:30 - 2025-11-16 23:00 (America/New_York) | South, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harps’ role in modern music. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black woman to be nominated for a Grammy® Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she was also nominated for an NAACP Image Award and later, the winner of the 2024 NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Jazz Album for her latest album Brand New Life.
Ever-expanding as an artist, she has worked with cultural icons including Common, Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Pharoah Sanders and Christian McBride.
Check available seatings for each day.
Tickets: $38.00 +$3.95 fee

KEMBA COFIELD & BERNARD LINNETTE INTERACTIVE
2025-11-15 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Celebrity Lounge, 10459 Tara Boulevard, Suite 107, Jonesboro, GA, 30236, United States
Vocalist Kemba Cofield joins the Bernard Linnette Interactive for the Unity Jazz “Brunch n Sip” Benefit event for Jazz 91.9FM WCLK. Two days filled with smooth, classic and contemporary jazz and blues vibes, delicious brunch bites, and refreshing sips and featuring some of the top performers Atlanta has to offer.
Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 PM
The Soul Brothers Quintet with Ron Adwaters
8:00 pm
Bernard Linnette Interactive with Kemba Cofield
Kebbi Williams
Kevin Griffin
Sunday, November 16 at 1:00 PM
Tomi Berry
Edwin Williams
Tony Hightower
Marcella Jones
Kevin McCoy
Tickets: $55.20 General Admission | Student $14.64
2 for 1 Deal: Sold Out

DAVE POTTER
2025-11-21 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves Street, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Drummer Dave Potter leads a stellar sextet playing a musical tribute to Jazz legend Miles Davis and his classic bands from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s, featuring Miguel Alvarado on tenor saxophone, Desmond Ng on trombone, Dr. Andrew Sioberg on trumpet, Daniel Kuk on piano and Rob “El Ton” Linton on bass.
Following his graduation from Florida State, Potter was chosen from a national pool of applicants to be a member of the Louis Armstrong Quintet at the University of New Orleans, which Katrina ended his hopes. Unfortunately, the tragedy of hurricane Katrina temporarily ended his hopes for a career in Louisiana. Soon after, Potter was awarded a full scholarship to The Julliard School in New York City. However, after several days of intense meditation he declined the offer and returned to Florida State University, where he received his master’s degree after further collaboration with his mentor Marcus Roberts.
The drummer is now based in Atlanta where he maintains a busy teaching and performing schedule while also touring with The Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet, Greg Tardy, Eric Reed, and Marcus Roberts, as well as his main project as a leader, Retro Groove.
Dave Potter – drums
Miguel Alvarado – tenor saxophone
Desmond Ng – trombone
Dr. Andrew Sioberg – trumpet
Rob “El Ton”Linton – bass
Martin Bejerano – piano (11/21)
Daniel Kuk – piano (11/22)
Tickets: $23.00

NICOLE HENRY
2025-11-28 18:00 - 2025-11-30 23:00 (America/New_York) | South, 600 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Since her debut, Nicole Henry has established herself among the jazz world’s most acclaimed performers, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.
Her passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance,” and four Top-10 jazz albums on U.S. Billboard, Jazz Week, HMV Japan & UK Sweet Rhythms charts. Heralded by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and more, Ms. Henry tells real stories through peerless interpretations of repertoire from the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular standards, blues and originals.
Friday & Saturday Showtimes | 7PM & 9:30PM
Sunday Showtimes 6:00PM & 8:30PM
Tickets: $40.00 +$3.95 fee

RUSSELL GUNN & BLACKHAWK
2025-11-28 19:30 - 2025-11-29 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Russell Gunn is a titan of contemporary jazz, takes the stage for a two-night run that promises to be the highlight of your holiday. Whether you are looking to impress out-of-town guests with Atlanta’s world-class music scene or simply need a sophisticated escape from the family chaos, this is the place to be.
The project’s name, Blackhawk, is a nod to the legendary 1961 album Miles Davis In Person Friday and Saturday Nights at the Blackhawk. That record is famous for capturing Miles Davis at his most raw and hard-swinging, performing in a gritty San Francisco club with no rehearsals and no safety net.
Russell Gunn taps directly into that spirit. He isn’t just playing Miles Davis covers; he is channeling the fearless, high-wire energy of that era. Expect a set that swings hard, takes risks, and captures the visceral excitement of 1960s post-bop jazz.
Blackhawk:
Russell Gunn ~ Trumpet
Kevin Smith ~ Bass
Kevin Bales ~ Piano
Jeremy Clemons ~ Drums
Andre Hayward ~ Trombone
Kendrick Smith ~ Saxophone
Tickets: $54.00

THE CENTURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA
2025-12-01 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | The Century Room, 311 E Congress St #1811, Tucson, AZ, 85701, United States
Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra, plus classics from Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and much more! An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other and is supported by the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!

Some of the musicians you can expect to see on Mondays: drummers Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster, Fred Hayes; bassists Colin McIlrath and Scott Black; pianist Angelo Versace, Chris Peña, Peter Saxe; Matt Mitchell on guitar; Tim Buechler baritone saxophonist; Ben Canfield, Simeon Roth, Dave Long are the tenor saxophonists; alto saxophonists are Eric Nakanishi and Joseph Rader; trombonists Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield; and trumpeters Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jibrael Alsooz, and Jason Carder.
Tickets: ($20.00 ~ $30.00 + fees

EMMET COHEN TRIO
2025-12-02 19:30 - 2025-12-06 23:59 (America/New_York) | Birdland, 315 W 44th Street, #5402, New York City, NY, 10036, United States
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition.
He headlines regularly at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, and Birdland, and has appeared at the Newport, Monterey, and North Sea jazz festivals. His artistry has taken him to venues and festivals in over 30 countries. Cohen’s entrepreneurial energies led to his developing “Live From Emmet’s Place,” a live-streamed “Harlem rent party” that unites a worldwide audience via tens of millions of internet views. Cohen has released over ten albums as leader and has performed or recorded with Ron Carter, Benny Golson, Jimmy Cobb, George Coleman, Jimmy Heath, Tootie Heath, Houston Person, Christian McBride, and Kurt Elling.
The Band: Emmet Cohen ~ piano, Yasushi Nakamura ~ bass and Joe Farnsworth ~ drums
Tickets: $45.76 ~ $56.06 | Friday & Saturday 8:30 Shows: Sold Out

DAVE WECKL QUARTET
2025-12-04 21:00 - 2025-12-06 23:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Boulevard, Studio City, CA, 91604, United States
Dave Weckl, the St. Louis, Missouri native is a jazz fusion drummer and the leader of the Dave Weckl Band. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2000.
He was with the Chick Corea Elektric Band from 1985 to 1991. During this time he performed on many albums and also appeared with Corea’s Akoustic Band. He said he “augmented his work with Corea by continuing his session work and appearing often with the GRP All-Star Big Band”.
The Band:
Dave Weckl ~ Drums
Oz Noy ~ Guitar
Chrissi Poland ~ Vocals
Jimmy Haslip ~ Bass
Tickets:
$75.00 1st Set ~ Inside Seating
$70.00 2nd Set Inside Seating
$20.00 Patio Seating The PATIO is a “LIVE VIDEO CONCERT”
you are NOT inside the Club
$4.25 Processing fee on all tickets
