JACQUI NAYLOR

Vocalist and composer Jacqui Naylor returns to Snug Harbor following sold-out performances across Europe, Canada, Asia, and the United States.

With twelve albums and a dedicated global following, she is celebrated for her richly soulful voice, impressive vocal range, and distinctive arrangements of standards, covers, and original compositions. Naylor and her trio will perform selections from her 2024 release, Treasures of the Heart, along with fan favorites from throughout her acclaimed career.

She’s also known for her inventive arrangements that blend jazz standards with classic rock grooves and vice versa. She has headlined many of the world’s premier jazz clubs and festivals in the United States, Japan and Italy.

The Band:
Jacqui Naylor – vocals
Art Khu – piano
Jasen Weaver – bass
Jason Marsalis – drums

Shows: 7:30pm & 9:30pm

Tickets: $41.30

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GERALD ALBRIGHT, KANDACE SPRINGS, THE DANGERFIELD NEWBIES

MABRA LAW and 91.9 JAZZ WCLK present The WCLK JazzFest featuring saxophonist Gerald Albright, Kandace Springs and the Dangerfield Newbies for one spectacular night of music.

Gerald Albright is a Los Angeles, California born saxophonist and bass guitarist who has been a central figure in contemporary jazz since the 1980s. He’s known for his R&B instrumentals and has played with artists like Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, and The Temptations. Albright’s solo career began in 1987 with Just Between Us and has included 19 albums, chart-topping hits, and Grammy nominations. He’s also toured with Phil Collins and Summer Horns.

Kandace Springs is a Nashville-based singer and pianist who blends jazz, soul, and pop with contemporary influences. Her smoky voice and piano mastery have led to performances at the Afropunk and Bonnaroo festivals, as well as a sold-out Royal Albert Hall concert. Springs cites Norah Jones, Roberta Flack, and Nina Simone as her biggest influences. Her father, Scat Springs, sang backup for artists like Aretha Franklin and exposed her to a wide range of music.

The Dangerfeel Newbies are Jamal Ahmad, Darren “DJ” Wagner and Mark Angel. Inspired by the story of Dangerfield Newby, one of five African-Americans in the John Brown party, this Atlanta-based trio delivers a set that is deeply rooted in blues, jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop & house.

Tickets: $45.00

Bring your own food and libations. Food trucks on hand to purchase favorites.

 

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LAUREN HENDERSON

A master of world building, of tension and release, Lauren Henderson transforms a song into a dreamlike incantation. The multilingual singer-songwriter has enchanted sold-out audiences in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Poland, Mexico, & South Africa. With bright, bold harmonies and ruminative syncopation, her repertoire features tender ballads, swinging arrangements, flamenco dance patterns, Afro-Latin influences, and heartfelt storytelling. Recognized as a Jazz Artist Blending and Expanding The Sounds Of Latin America by the Recording Academy, her music is featured on GRAMMY.com.

Two-time Cover of the Spotify Vocal Jazz Playlist, Lauren captivates a broad audience and is featured in Netflix series, films, and is the prominent voice of the Stuart Weitzman “How Lovely To Be A Woman” campaign featuring Issa Rae & Lucy Lui. The New York based TIDAL Artist to Watch, blends her roots in Panama, Montserrat, and the Caribbean, creating a seductive, sultry, and sophisticated sound.

Tickets: $24.38 ~ $35.92 | fees included

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ERIC SCOTT REED QUINTET

“Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Eric Scott Reed celebrates the release of his brilliant new album, Out Late, joined by an extraordinary quintet featuring trumpeter Nicholas Payton, saxophonist Eric Alexander, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Willie Jones III. Downbeat praises Reed as “one of those tremendously gifted players, while All About Jazz notes that he has “fully established himself at the forefront of jazz pianists.” A child prodigy who honed his craft in his father’s storefront Baptist Church, Reed has been a key figure in jazz for over three decades. Ahmad Jamal cited Redd as “one of my very favorite pianists.” In addition to his virtuosic playing, he is a gifted composer and Out Late, and these performances will feature his latest original works.

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

The Band: Nicholas Payton – trumpet | Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone | Eric Scott Reed – piano | Dezron Douglas – bass | Willie Jones III – drums

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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