CARMEN SOUZA
Carmen Souza unveils her 11th album – “Port’Inglês”(English port) – through her captivating vocals and unique style, sharing the untold stories of the British occupation of Cape Verde, seamlessly blending jazz and Cabo Verdean influences.
Renowned as the Cape Verdean Ella Fitzgerald, Souza’s charisma and virtuoso vocal technique transcends traditional music genres. With countless tours around the World and eleven critically acclaimed CDs under her German label, Galileo Music, Souza has solidified her status as an award-winning artist in both the World Music and Jazz scenes, promising an unforgettable evening of music and artistry.
Since released in Oct 2024, Port’Inglês has been charted on the WMCE, Transglobal World Music Chart and the Raiz Iberian Roots Music Chart. It was also included in several ‘Best World Music album’ lists for 2024 and was nominated for the German Critics’ Awards – Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik in Jan 2025.
Tickets: $30.00 € ($32.46) ~ 35.00 € ($38.86)
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ARTURO SANDOVAL
A protégé of Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval is one of the most dynamic performers of our time, and has been seen by millions at the Oscars, the Grammy Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. Sandoval has been awarded 10 Grammy Awards, and been nominated 19 times. He has received six Billboard Music Awards and an Emmy Award, the latter for his composing work on the score of the HBO movie based on his life, For Love or Country, which starred Andy Garcia. In 2013, Sandoval was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Sandoval was a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning group Irakere, whose explosive mixture of jazz, classical, rock and traditional Cuban music caused a sensation throughout the world. In 1981, he left Irakere to form his own band, which garnered praise from critics and audiences, and continues to do so.
He is joined internationally renowned Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes.
Tickets: $40.00 ~ $130.00
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AMARYLIS SUEING
Amarylis Sueing began studying the saxophone at the age of eight. Her passion for music led to her artistry in jazz, popular, and inspirational music. She earned her Bachelor’s in Music from Clark Atlanta University and a Master’s in Music Technology from Georgia Southern University. She is a music technology instructor and an audio-visual director at Hoosier Memorial UMC. She has won awards as a faith and spiritual leader.
Jody Mayfield, a seasoned and respected jazz pianist joins her. He has performed with many jazz legends, including Dizzy Gillespie and Grover Washington, Jr. His talents are limited to smooth jazz: he has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, and his company specializes in music for film and television. He earned a Bachelor of Technology degree from Morris Brown College and a Master of Music Technology from Southern Utah University.
Tickets; General Admission $25.00 +fee | Student $10.00 +fee
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JANIS SIEGEL & CHERYL BENTYNE
Thesse two captivating women bring an unforgettable night of musical mastery called Broad Appeal, highlighting the extraordinary talents of these 10x Grammy winning artists, each revered for their distinctive voices and groundbreaking contributions to jazz, pop, swing, vocalese, and harmony music.
Together, Siegel and Bentyne weave a mesmerizing tapestry of sound, seamlessly blending their voices in duets, solos, and improvisations. The show features a diverse repertoire, including jazz standards, pop classics, and original compositions. “Broad Appeal” is a celebration of the female voice and the magic that happens when two extraordinary women unite. You may even hear some of those ground-breaking songs and elements that became a hallmark of The Manhattan Transfer – vocalese, harmony, and more!
Tickets: $47.50
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GRETA MATASSA SEXTET
Award-winning, Hall of Fame jazz vocalist Greta Matassa has a new group these days and is featured in many of the areas best jazz clubs and concert venues. The new group features all new material and arrangements with a contemporary jazz bent. Although the songs may be new, there are classics such as George Shearing, Bill Evans, Chick Corea and Dave Brubeck. As well as jazz interpretations of Stevie Wonder, Sting, Bonnie Raitt, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny and Brazilian composers as well. As always Greta’s concerts also feature tunes from her 11 recordings and many of the classic jazz standards as well.
She was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame in 2014. Her 40 year career has been a whirlwind of exciting opportunities and experiences. Over the last 20 years she has become established as one of the greatest jazz singers of her time. Working with top jazz musicians in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. In 2016 She was featured with bassist John Clayton’s group in a centennial tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.
She has recorded 11 CD’s. Her latest release “Portrait” on Origin Records is receiving rave reviews. She has been teaching for the last 20 years has become one of the most unique and respected educators in the field.
Tickets: $27.50 (includes fee)
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