CARLOS DE ROSA
Bassist Carlo De Rosa makes his debut as a leader on this stage. He brings an exciting trio featuring Grammy-winning pianist, Luis Perdomo, and one of today’s most in-demand drummers, Adam Cruz. He has released nine critically acclaimed recordings as a leader, and has appeared on over 250 recordings as a sideman.
A long-time veteran of the New York City jazz scene. De Rosa has worked with a diverse group of musical artists including Ray Barretto, Jamie Baum, Ravi Coltrane, Amir ElSaffar, David Gilmore, Vijay Iyer, Ingrid Jensen, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Allison Miller, Arturo O’Farrill, Tyshawn Sorey, Mike Stern, and Ed Thigpen.
Tickets for tonight are $25 each in advance, $30 day of show. This event will not be livestreamed.
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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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SEAN JONES
Sean Jones, Visiting Artist-in-Residence, is a versatile trumpeter, bandleader, composer, educator, and activist from Warren, Ohio. He began his musical journey in church choir before switching from drums to trumpet at age 10. Jones gained prominence as the lead trumpeter for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under Wynton Marsalis from 2004 to 2010 and became a member of the SFJAZZ Collective in 2015.
He has released eight recordings with his group on Mack Avenue Records, with his latest being “Live from Jazz at the Bistro” in 2017. Throughout his career, Jones has collaborated with renowned jazz musicians such as Illinois Jacquet, Nancy Wilson, and Herbie Hancock. He has performed with major symphonies and contributed to various music festivals. As an educator, he serves as the president of the Jazz Education Network and holds a prestigious chair in Jazz Studies at The John Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute. He was previously chair of the Brass department at Berklee College of Music.
He is joined by SmokeFace & Floco Torres.
Tickets: $15.00
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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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