DANILO PEREZ, JOHN PATITUCCI, ADAM CRUZ TRIO

As a solo artist and as a collaborator with jazz giants from Dizzy Gillespie to Wayne Shorter, for over three decades Grammy-Award Winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer Danilo Pérez has been lauded as one of the most creative forces in contemporary music. With Jazz as the anchoring foundation, Pérez’s Global Jazz music is a blend of Panamanian roots, Latin American folk music, West African rhythms, European impressionism – promoting music as a borderless and multidimensional bridge between all people. Since 1993 Pérez has released twelve albums which have earned him critical acclaim, and numerous accolades around the world. He is a recipient of the Doris Duke Artist Award in 2021, the United States Fellowship 2018, and the 2009 Smithsonian Legacy Award.

For nearly two decades, Pérez performed alongside bassist John Patitucci as the pianist and key collaborator of the Wayne Shorter Quartet. The quartet became known for an almost telepathic way of communicating musically, winning the Best Jazz Instrumental Album Grammy Award in 2019 for Blue Note Records release, EMANON. Patitucci first came to worldwide acclaim in the mid-1980s, when his work with Chick Corea helped put him at the forefront of the jazz world. Patitucci has recorded and performed throughout the world with his own band and with countless jazz luminaries, pop, and classical artists.

Drummer, composer, and educator Adam Cruz was born in New York City and has been a vital creative force on the international jazz scene. He leads his own group, is an integral part of renowned pianist Danilo Pérez’s trio, and regularly works with artists such as Tom Harrell, The Mingus Big Band, Joey Calderazzo, Chris Potter, Steve Wilson and Edward Simon. Adam currently teaches at CCNY and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

*Please Note: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

Tickets: $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 – Wednesday & Thursday, $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Friday & Sunday, $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 – Saturday

 

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EMMET COHEN

Pianist Emmet Cohen leads his critically acclaimed, fan-favorite trio. Praised by All About Jazz as “one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades,” Cohen has built a dedicated following and introduced new audiences to jazz. One of the genre’s brightest stars, Cohen seamlessly blends stride, swing, bebop, free jazz, and contemporary styles, with a particular focus on the Great American Songbook. He has accompanied numerous jazz legends and plays with the assuredness of a seasoned veteran. Downbeat notes that his “nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary show he’s focused on artistry, not technical showmanship.”

*Please Note: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows

Tickets:

$25 | $30 | $40 | $45 – Wednesday & Thursday

$35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Friday & Sunday

$35 | $50 | $60 | $65 – Saturday

 

The Band: Emmet Cohen – piano | Philip Norris – bass | Kyle Poole – drums

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BETTY SHIRLEY

Longtime New Orleans jazz vocalist, visual artist and educator Betty Shirley has come full circle in her life and is now reaping the benefits of her hard-earned endeavors. The Times-Picayune declares Shirley’s a voice that should be heard round the world.

Shirley’s latest is “The Betty Shirley Band – Live at 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.” Join in as we celebrate her renowned  artistry and legacy of captivating audiences across the Crescent City and beyond. Over her illustrious career, Betty has collaborated with Ellis Marsalis, Alvin Batiste, and James Rivers.

The Players:

Betty Shirley – vocals
Will Thompson – piano
Quinn Sternberg – bass
Simon Lott – drums

Shows: 7:30 & 9:30pm<

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JOE GRANSDEN

Joe Gransden celebrates The Good Life: A Musical Tribute to the Artistry of Tony Bennett!

Joe and the band as they take you on a swingin’ stroll through the life and career of Tony Bennett! One of the greatest performers of the American Songbook, Tony Bennett’s tone, phrasing and feel set him apart from other vocalists of his era.

Tickets: $40.50 

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EUGENIE JONES

Join us at Fountainhead Gallery for an exciting event that combines the elegance of Chris Hopkin’s fine art painting with the exquisite music of award-winning vocalist Eugenie Jones! Experience the flow of creativity and emotive rhythms at this unique live jazz concert.

A raffle will be held at the end of the performance, giving ticket holders in the audience a chance to win this stunning art piece. Increase your chances of winning by purchasing extra raffle tickets before the drawing.

This event supports the 2025 Jackson Street Jazz Walk, so don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience that unites art, music and community in a truly jazzy way!

The Band: Peter Adams on piano | Ryan Donnelly on bass | John Stout on drums

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