HERLIN RILEY AND FRIENDS

A native of New Orleans, Riley started on the drums when he was three. He played trumpet through high school, but he went back to drums in college. After graduating, he spent three years as a member of a band led by Ahmad Jamal. He has worked often with Wynton Marsalis as a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and of Marsalis’s small groups. He has also worked with George Benson, Harry Connick, Jr., and Marcus Roberts.

Cover Charge: Wednesday: 7:00pm ~ $25~65 | 9:00pm Sold Out | Friday & Saturday: Sold Out | Sunday: 5:00pm & 7:30pm $25~$60

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Dizzy’s Club with a full menu of sumptuous holiday fare and the sounds of Herlin Riley. The celebrated New Orleans drummer, brings his vibrant energy to Dizzy’s Club. Known for his melodic finesse and dynamic rhythms, he has played alongside jazz legends like Ahmad Jamal and Wynton Marsalis. Experience his masterful drumming as he continues to honor the city’s rich musical legacy and inspire the next generation of artists.

Lineup: Herlin Riley ~ drums | Stacy Dillard ~ saxophone | Tyler Bullock ~ piano | Liany Mateo ~ bass

Cover Charge: Thanksgiving ~ $250.00 | Event price includes a three-course menu, gratuity, and admission (does not include alcohol). Please Note: There are no physical tickets for this event. Your reservation will be held under your name at the Dizzy’s host stand, located on the fifth floor of Frederick P. Rose Hall.

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NICOLE HENRY: MY FAVORITE THINGS

She has earned four national TOP 10 jazz CDs and a Soul Train Award, will add her singular twist to songs that remind us of the miraculous gifts of life, love, family and the reason for the season.

Come find out why The New York Times has called this world-renowned jazz vocalist “a pop-soul superwoman,” and why Miami Herald declared her “the vocal love child of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughan.”

“She has been perfecting the art of mesmerizing audiences all around the world.  Henry is a vocalist of beautiful sensitivity and solid phrasing that feels genuine and heartfelt the whole way.” – All About Jazz

“(She) should be standing on the biggest stages of the world, alongside the biggest divas in the world.  Everyone everywhere needs to be exposed to this magical force of musical artistry.” – BroadwayWorld

Tickets: $62 ~ $117 including fees | $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

Use Code HENRY5 for $5.00 Off Main Room and bar Rail Cover Charge

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The Jazz Voyager

From Ann Arbor to the City of Brotherly Love is the travel plan for this Jazz Voyager as I head to Avenue of the Arts where culture and jazz lives. This trip is offering up a two-fer platter of entertainment at South Jazz Kitchen. Serving up elevated comfort food rooted in the food of the south for soul-satisfying dishes.

This Thursday I will be in the company of vocalist, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress and radio host Lori Williams who will be taking the stage. A layover is also going to have me returning to the club on Friday to give me the pleasure of seeing for the first time another amazing vocalist Sy Smith in person.

South Jazz Kitchen is located at 600 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19130. For more information visit southjazzkitchen.com.

CALIFORNIA JAZZ FOUNDATION

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MALAYA SOL QUINTET

Vocalist Malaya Sol breathes fresh life to Boleros and Sambas in her distinct sound described by Allen Foster on AXS.com as “…an incredible excursion that traveled both around the globe and through time…Her tone is a divine gossamer spun from opulent gold fibers, and her intimate style of delivery is utterly captivating.”

Lineup:
Malaya Sol – Vocals
Itai Kriss – Flute/Vocals/Percussion
Leandro Pellegrino – Guitar
Eduardo Belo – Bass
Rogério Boccato – Drums

Cover: $35.00 +2 Drink Minimum

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LORI WILLIAMS

Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner (PositiveMusicPM.org), and artist-in-residence with over 30 years of experience. Her annual vocal jazz tour and performance at music festivals have taken her to Europe (Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Russia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Ukraine), Japan,  The Caribbean (including Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Curaçao, St. Lucia, Turks and Caicos, et. al), Mexico, and across the USA. Her vocal jazz artist residencies have allowed her to work with and mentor students on college campuses in the United States and abroad.

Cover: $39.00 +fee

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