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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EBONI FONDREN QUARTET

Eboni Fondren comes to Sunside as an American jazz singer from Kansas City. She is the lead singer of the famous Kansas City Big Band. Often compared to Nancy Wilson, she was called upon to represent American vocal jazz at the last G20 summit in India. She possesses a unique sensual voice tinged with gospel and R&B and an innate sense of swing. Eboni has performed at numerous international jazz festivals. Attached to France, she formed a band in France with her Parisian jazz friends, pianist and organist Laurent Marode and drummer Stéphane Chandelier.

The Quartet:

Eboni Fondren – vocals

Laurent Marode – piano

Raphael Devers – bass

Stephane Chandelier – drums

Tickets: 20.00 € ~ 30.00 €

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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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