NICOLE HENRY
Nicole Henry has established herself among the jazz world’s most acclaimed performers, telling real stories through impeccable interpretations of repertoire from the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular standards, blues, and originals.
Among her numerous accolades, Henry’s soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance,” “Best New Jazz Artist” by HMV Japan, “Best Solo Musician” by her hometown Miami New Times, and she was hailed as “One of Eight Black Artists Making Waves in 2024” by Symphonic Distribution. BroadwayWorld Miami named her “Vocalist of the Decade.”
She has released eight albums and enjoyed four Top 10 CDs, including her latest 2021 album, Time to Love Again, which reached #4 on the U.S. JazzWeek chart, remaining in the Top 40 for 20 weeks. In late 2019, Ms. Henry returned to the theatrical stage and garnered critical praise in the musical versions of The Bodyguard, The Color Purple, and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. She also starred in the worldwide debut of the musical A Wonderful World, based on the life of Louis Armstrong.
Cover: $41.45 to $50.65
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The Jazz Voyager
From Oakland and the City By The Bay it’s a cross country flight to the Big Apple. Once landing at LaGuardia I will be heading across the Triboro to downtown Manhattan wherein lies Greenwich village. This Jazz Voyager will be taking in an Afro-Cuban experience for an evening at the Zinc Bar.
On stage the Axel Tosca Trio holds down The Cuban Jam. The three time Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist blends jazz, classical, hip-hop, and Afro-Cuban rhythms to create a genre-defying soundscape that captivates audiences.
Xiomara Laugart has performed Cuban Nueva trova, jazz standards, and Broadway numbers on local and international stages. She joins her son Axel and combines the beloved Cuban sounds of home from the 1950s to today with Tosca’s eclectic take on modern jazz, swing, and bebop.
Cover: $35.00
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AXEL TOSCA’S CUBAN JAM
Axel Tosca Trio and the Legendary Xiomara Laugart | The Cuban Jam
Three time Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Axel Tosca. Blending jazz, classical, hip-hop, and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Tosca creates a genre-defying soundscape that captivates audiences. Born into a prestigious musical family, he was a prodigy on stage by age seven, learning under jazz greats like Miriam Valdez. Tosca has performed with legends such as Roy Hargrove, The Roots, and George Clinton. His weekly “Jam” features collaborations with jazz icons and showcases his virtuosic talent.
Xiomara Laugart has performed Cuban Nueva trova, jazz standards, and Broadway numbers on local and international stages. She joins her son Axel and combines the beloved Cuban sounds of home from the 1950s to today with Tosca’s eclectic take on modern jazz, swing, and bebop.
Cover: $35.00
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The Jazz Voyager
Had a great time last night in San Francisco as my flight plan continued west from Austin to that city across from the city by the bay. Once landed will venture to traverse the Golden Gate Bridge to Oakland, California. This Jazz Voyager enjoys the flavor of the city and always the music and ambience of the club Yoshi’s.
I missed this bassist at the Atlanta Jazz Festival over the Memorial Day weekend but I am resolved not to do so this time. I arrived in plenty of time to hang out in San Fran, have my reservation for the 7:30 performance of Aneesa Strings. I’ve heard that she’s a beacon of light for young women, black artists and creatives. I can only be patient to experience this bassist, singer, composer who blends jazz and pop with r&b.
The venue is located at 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland 94607. For more information contact the venue at yoshis.com.
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The Jazz Voyager
Heading West, the Jazz Voyager will be flying for a little under two hours from Atlanta to the cowboy country known as Texas. I’ll be landing in the city known as the Live Music Capital of the World due to its immense number of music venues. I’ll be heading to downtown Austin’s Warehouse District to the corner of 4th & Colorado Streets where sits the Parker Jazz Club.
On tap for this week is Grammy winner saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón who brings his groundbreaking and influential talent to the stage for one show only. The San Juan, Puerto Rico born musician is a Doris Duke Artist and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow.
He has worked with the SFJAZZ Collective, Charlie Haden, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, David Sánchez, Danilo Perez, The Village Vanguard Orchestra, Kurt Elling, Joey Calderazzo, Steve Coleman, Ray Barreto, Andy Montañez, Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band, The Mingus Big Band and Bobby Hutcherson among others.
The venue is located at 117 W 4th Street, Suite 107B, 78701. For more information contact the venue at https://www.parkerjazzclub.com.
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