($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) New York City vocalist, Naama, invites audiences to journey through the dreamy soundscape of her latest album, Dream with Me. Known for her elegant velvety voice, Naama and her band create a mesmerizing performance that transports listeners to a world of emotion and imagination. Each concert is a celebration of human connection, exploring the concept of dreams, big, small, sweet and those that will never come true. Naama and the band promise an unforgettable evening of music that inspires and uplifts!

Inspired by the emotionally direct compositions of Rodgers and Hart, Fields and Hugh, Cole Porter and other great composers and lyricists of the 1930s and ‘40s, Naama has established herself as a prominent voice in the New York City jazz scene. Possessed with an urbane and elegant sound, Naama‘s sensitive interpretation and crisp phrasing have become recognizable elements of her signature style and timeless appeal.

(No Cover | 8:30pm-10:30pm) Come relax and grab a cocktail during our Spooky Late Night Record Lounge hosted by DJ Lady Z! She’ll be spinning spooky vinyl records on Halloween Eve.

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) This Halloween, come experience the exotic sounds and spooky grooves of Skip Heller & Voodoo 5! Featuring vocalist Lena Marie Cardinale, Voodoo 5 is tour de force of arrangements for flute, steel guitar, mallet percussion and Latin rhythm section.

Known for his inspired guitar work and fearless approach to American musical traditions, Heller leads the charge with his signature mix of exotica, jazz and surf. Adding to the magic, powerhouse vocalist Lena Marie Cardinale joins the Voodoo 5 to deliver soulful, spine-tingling singing inspired by Yma Sumac.

For this special evening, the band will serve up haunted rhythms, cinematic tones, and plenty of high-energy surprises to keep the party rolling. Come in costume, bring your friends, and celebrate the season with an unforgettable night of tricks, treats, and tunes!.

Lena Marie Cardinale (vocals) Skip Heller (guitar) Joe Rader (flute) Hank Topless (steel guitar) K’ly Carey (vibraphone) Cesar Ventura & Andy Ocampo (percussion)

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Award-winning vibraphonist, composer, arranger and producer, Simon Moullier has distinguished himself as one of the leading voices of his generation.

After being mentored by Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Jimmy Heath at the Thelonious Monk Institute, and Darren Barrett at Berklee College of Music – he has since worked with Gerald Clayton, Ben Wendel, the SF Jazz Collective, Terri-Lyne Carrington, and is featured on recordings with Mark Turner, Kendrick Scott, Miguel Zenon..

As a bandleader Simon has released five albums, one of which was nominated in the “Best New Jazz Artist” category at the Jazz Music Award in 2022.

In 2023, he was recognized for his participation as an arranger on Terri-Lyne Carrington’s GRAMMY-Award winning “New Standards Vol 1”, followed by another GRAMMY-Award recognition for his participation in Laufey’s “Bewitched”.

Simon was voted ‘Rising Star Vibraphone Player of the Year’ in Downbeat’s 71st Annual Critics Poll, ‘25 For the Future’ in DownBeat’s 90th Anniversary Edition, and ‘Up-and-Comer of the Year’ by The New York City Jazz Records.

His most recent album ‘Elements of Light’ was released on Sep 20, 2024 on Candid Records.

Simon is an active touring musician, having performed worldwide at many of the most-respected jazz clubs and festivals, including the Village Vanguard, Blue Note Tokyo & Beijing, Jazz en Tete, and Festival Radio France Montpellier in France, Chiapas Marimba Festival in Mexico, The International Jazz Day Festival in Havana, Cuba & St. Petersburg, Russia.

($20-$30 + taxes & fees | 4:30pm Show) DIANE VAN DEURZEN & LISA OTEY: WILD WOMEN DON’T HAVE THE BLUES

International touring artists Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey are a dynamic duo, a perfect blend of hot jazz, sultry blues and boogie-woogie. They take their act to festivals, clubs and theatres around the world and are known for creating an atmosphere of intimacy with their humor and joyful interactions with the audience.

Performances include the Thredbo Blues Festival in Australia; Box Factory for the Arts, Michigan; Yardbird Suite in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Blues in Bisbee and Tucson Folk Festivals, Arizona; Le Bilboquet and Caveau de la Huchette jazz clubs in Paris; Yoshi’s in California; Festival Alfonso Ortiz Tirado in Sonora, Mexico; Wild Rose Moon in Indiana; Silver City Blues Fest in New Mexico; and the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland.

Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey have been inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. Lisa has also been inducted into the Tucson Music Hall of Fame and appeared on the Grammy-nominated CD, “Ladies Man” with Pinetop Perkins.

Diane and Lisa have co-produced several CDs on their label, Owl’s Nest Productions, including Diane’s “I Never Knew”, Lisa’s “Trio”, “Bring Your Own Boa” for Lisa Otey and the Desert Divas, and Diane & Lisa’s duo CDs, “You Got What I Want”, “Wild Women” and their Christmas hit, “Meet Me Under the Mistletoe”.

Diane grew up in rural Wisconsin, one of 7 children in a blue-collar community that centered around the paper mill and dairy farms near Appleton. Her father nurtured her love of singing by introducing her to the albums of Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald. Diane also loved poetry, which influenced her style as a lyricist. Diane always created opportunities to perform professionally, singing in bands, working in theatre and making recordings, alongside her career as a nurse in Wisconsin and, since 1992, as a teacher in Arizona. Lisa grew up in a rural community outside of Portland, OR, one of 3 children in a family of musicians. Lisa moved to Arizona in 1984 to study jazz piano and begin her career performing and also working in theatre. In 2005, Diane & Lisa began performing as a duo. They tour across Europe, Australia, the US, Canada, and Mexico. They now live in St. Joe, Michigan, and tour extensively throughout the Midwest.

“Diane is one of the finest instinctually pure singers I have heard” -Tucson Weekly

“Van Deurzen’s voice is warm and soothing, pouring out the lyrics with effortless control.” -Tucson Lifestyle

“Whenever these two artists perform together, people comment on their easy rapport and emotional connection. Otey’s piano and vocals are hot and steamy. Van Deurzen sings sweetly. Together they blend like a musical cappuccino with extra foam on top.” -Chuck Graham

“Fun stuff from Lisa Otey and Diane Van Deurzen. (Wild Women) is a tribute in song to 100 years of women blues singers with a great mix of sass, sentimentality, and humor.” -Duncan Hudson, KXCI

“They put their hearts and souls into each song they sang and the fun they exuded on stage was infectious as it engulfed the audience. Hand clapping, toe tapping, smiles, hoots and hollers prevailed throughout their 2 hour performance. People are still talking about their uplifting performance and can’t wait for them to return” -Clearwater Tribune

($20-$30 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Drummer Danny Coots, bassist Steve Pikal and pianist Brian Hollad form the trio Groovusl, playing classic swing and early jazz mixed with blues and boogie woogie.

“Exciting, exhilarating, and exhausting!” is probably the best (and most alliterative) way to describe this mighty trio. It began with Danny Coots and Brian Holland getting together after performing individually on the Jazz and Ragtime circuits honing their skills on drums and piano, respectively. Since joining forces, they’ve been on a mission to introduce audiences all over the world to their style of music and fun. With a delightful mix of jazz, blues, stride, boogie, pop, and ragtime, Holland & Coots have created something for every taste. Then the duo added bassist Steve Pikal and created Groovus, which made their performances even more fun than before – and, yes, it’s possible!

“In Honor of Songwriters”

The trio will focus on the works of past songwriters Irving Berlin, Fats Waller, Nacio Brown, Jelly Roll Morton, Eubie Blake, Scott Joplin, Cole Porter and George Gershwin. And also touch on living composers Abdullah Ibrahim, Chris Walters, Tom Brier and Brian Holland.

Brian Holland (piano) Steve Pikal (bass) Danny Coots (drums)

($15-$25 + DICE fees | 6:30 Show) Familiar pop hits and timeless jazz standards, reimagined in fresh, romantic arrangements. The Jazzmantics bring new life to beloved melodies, blending nostalgia with sophistication.

The Jazzmantics are a romantic jazz ensemble spanning multiple generations, blending experience and fresh energy into a unique sound. This six-piece group brings together seasoned players from diverse musical backgrounds — from jazz and blues to pop, soul, and classical — creating performances that are both timeless and contemporary.

With lush harmonies, inventive arrangements, and a focus on romance, The Jazzmantics reimagine pop and jazz standards in a way that resonates with audiences of all ages. Their style bridges eras and genres, offering listeners an evening of elegance, nostalgia, and surprise.

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Tenor saxophonist Cory Weeds teams up with powerhouse organist Chris Hazelton to deliver a hard-swinging night of music in the classic organ quartet format. Joined by the soulful guitar stylings of David Rourke and the impeccable groove of drummer Rudy Petschauer, this group brings a perfect blend of grit, swing, and soul to the stage. The chemistry between Weeds’ robust, lyrical tenor sound and Hazelton’s deep-pocket Hammond organ playing makes for an irresistible combination that channels the golden era of jazz organ groups.

Audiences can expect a dynamic program filled with blues-drenched originals, cleverly arranged standards, and a surprising twist: reimagined versions of songs from Huey Lewis and the News’ iconic Sports album from 1983. Whether diving into a greasy shuffle, stretching out on a ballad, or giving new life to a pop classic, this quartet’s energy and musicality promise a performance that is both steeped in tradition and refreshingly inventive.

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) oin the Tucson Modern Jazz Quartet for the release of their debut album, 8 Myths—a genre-bending exploration of modern jazz, mythology, and groove.

Blending original compositions with forward-looking interpretations, the Tucson Modern Jazz Quartet pushes the boundaries of the jazz tradition with deep grooves, lush harmonies, and fearless improvisation. The group features the dynamic interplay of Keaton Wilson (keys/synth), Zach White (drums), Patrick Morris (bass), and Trey Bryant (saxophone).

Recorded at St. Cecilia Studios in Tucson, 8 Myths is a vivid journey through eight evocative tracks—each one a sonic take on a different kind of myth, from folkloric funk (“Sasquatch”) to surreal electronic lo-fi soundscapes (“A Goddess Technicolor”) to third-stream montunos (“Messiaen Around”). The album features original compositions by Wilson, Morris, and Bryant, and melds modern jazz with elements of funk, fusion, and electronic sound design.

Come celebrate a night of myth-making, music, and movement as the TMJQ brings their debut record to life at Southern Arizona’s premier jazz venue — live and loud. Expect some special guests, details on how to get your hands on the album, and two completely distinct sets.

($25-$35 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Join us this Veterans Day for a nostalgic musical journey with The Manhattan Dolls, a dynamic vocal trio that brings the timeless charm of the 1940s to life. Performing a special tribute in the style of the Andrews Sisters, The Manhattan Dolls will transport audiences back to the swing era with hits like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” and “Rum and Coca-Cola.” With authentic costumes, tight harmonies, and engaging stage presence, this concert promises to be a heartfelt salute to those who served.

Perfect for audiences of all ages, this unforgettable evening will honor our veterans through music that once boosted morale on the front lines and united a nation at home. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Andrews Sisters or discovering their music for the first time, The Manhattan Dolls deliver an uplifting and entertaining experience steeped in patriotic spirit and historical tribute. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Veterans Day with music that still resonates with joy, gratitude, and American pride.

Featuring Chelsee Hicks, Heather Stricker, Vanessa Helms (vocals) Rick Peron (trumpet) Alassane Diarra (piano) Jack Wood (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

($20-$30 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm Show) Award winning Blues and Boogie Woogie pianist Arthur Migliazza makes his Century Room debut!

Arthur began playing the piano professionally at the age of 13. It was through his love of Blues music and his dedication to the piano that he came under the wing of such mentors/teachers as Henry Butler, Ann Rabson and Mr. B.

Arthur has been inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame, was a finalist at the 2010 and 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, and in his 30+ years of performing has played on some of the world’s greatest stages, including Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow as part of the sold out Kings of Boogie Tour, Birdland Jazz Club in New York City, Benaroya Hall in Seattle, as well as on National Public Radio in the US. As a star of the critically acclaimed Off Broadway show BOOGIE STOMP!, Arthur also performed at the Elektra Theater in Times Square, NYC for five months in 2015.

In 2014 he received the Best of the Blues Award for Best Keyboardist in Washington State and his album Laying It Down reached #20 on the national Roots Music Report chart, and appeared on the GRAMMY Entry List for the 2015 Grammy award nominations.

In 2016, Arthur started the world’s first online boogie woogie piano school, School of Boogie, to provide people around the world with access to free boogie woogie piano lessons. He has also authored two textbooks, considered to be benchmarks in blues and boogie woogie piano instruction, entitled How to Play Boogie Woogie Piano, and How to Play New Orleans Piano.

In 2020, Arthur attended New York University to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and now works full time as a PT, while still teaching piano lessons and performing on the weekends.

($30-$40 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Bassist Brian Bromberg returns to the Century Room for a special two night residency with his Classic Jazz Quintet.

Brice Winston (sax) Jason Catder (trumpet) Tom Zink (piano) Brian Bromberg (bass) Charles Ruggiero (drums)

BRIAN BROMBERG

Born into a family of musicians in Tucson, Arizona, Brian Bromberg began his journey as a drummer at just two years old. By age 13, he was playing professionally and later discovered his passion for the bass in junior high. After years of dedicated practice, he caught the attention of jazz great Stan Getz, joining his quintet at 19 and touring the world.

Brian’s solo career began in 1986 with A New Day, followed by several successful albums, including Magic Rain and BASSically Speaking, which solidified his reputation as a virtuoso bassist and composer. He seamlessly blends genres, from straight-ahead jazz to smooth and funky grooves, gaining recognition for both his innovative bass techniques and captivating compositions.

His versatility shines across diverse projects like Thicker Than Water and the holiday-themed Celebrate Me Home, showcasing his ability to blend jazz, R&B, and Latin rhythms. With numerous chart-topping albums, Bromberg remains a dynamic force in jazz, continually pushing musical boundaries.

($30-$40 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Bassist Brian Bromberg returns to the Century Room for a special two night residency with his Classic Jazz Quintet.

Brice Winston (sax) Jason Catder (trumpet) Tom Zink (piano) Brian Bromberg (bass) Charles Ruggiero (drums)

BRIAN BROMBERG

Born into a family of musicians in Tucson, Arizona, Brian Bromberg began his journey as a drummer at just two years old. By age 13, he was playing professionally and later discovered his passion for the bass in junior high. After years of dedicated practice, he caught the attention of jazz great Stan Getz, joining his quintet at 19 and touring the world.

Brian’s solo career began in 1986 with A New Day, followed by several successful albums, including Magic Rain and BASSically Speaking, which solidified his reputation as a virtuoso bassist and composer. He seamlessly blends genres, from straight-ahead jazz to smooth and funky grooves, gaining recognition for both his innovative bass techniques and captivating compositions.

His versatility shines across diverse projects like Thicker Than Water and the holiday-themed Celebrate Me Home, showcasing his ability to blend jazz, R&B, and Latin rhythms. With numerous chart-topping albums, Bromberg remains a dynamic force in jazz, continually pushing musical boundaries.

($40-$55 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)

Following great success at some of the world’s great jazz festivals and venues with her Tentet, GRAMMY-nominated Clarinetist and composer Anat Cohen shifts her focus to an intimate group sound with her newest band, the endlessly colorful Quartetinho (pronounced “quar-te-CHIN-yo,” i.e., little quartet).

The group of New York-based international multi-instrumentalist-virtuosos are all drawn from the ranks of her aforementioned Tentet featuring bassist Tal Mashiach, pianist/accordionist Vitor Gonçalves, and vibraphonist/percussionist James Shipp. The idea of instrumental doubling to achieve a wide stylistic range comes from the larger group, and the spirit of this cross-cultural/stylistic ensemble rings true throughout their performances. They share a deep love for music in all its heterogeneity and it’s all amply represented in both recordings and the band’s own live show. The result is boundlessly melodic and lyrical, with a wide array of timbres and subtle details of orchestration.

($40-$55 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)

GRAMMY Award-winning pianist Sullivan Fortner issued Aria (2015), Moments Preserved (2018) and Solo Game (2024) to critical acclaim, the lattermost receiving 4-star reviews in DownBeat and Telerama Magazine. His 2025 release Southern Nights features Peter Washington and Marcus Gilmore. Winner of the 2024 DownBeat Critics Poll for Rising Star Jazz Group: Sullivan Fortner Trio, the New Orleans native has worked with Wynton Marsalis, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Paul Simon, Diane Reeves, Etienne Charles and John Scofield, Ambrose Akinmusire, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Stefon Harris, Kassa Overall, Tivon Pennicott, Peter Bernstein, Nicholas Payton, Billy Hart, Gary Bartz, Chief Adjuah and Roy Hargrove. His works and insights have been featured in culture drivers from The New York Times to The Root. Further accolades include the American Pianists Association’s Cole Porter Fellowship, Leonore Annenberg Arts Fellowship, the Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists, the Shifting Foundation Grant and the Western Jazz Presenters Grant.

($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)

Drummer and leader of “Boom Clap,” Jonathan Pinson is an international artist and educator who aspires to bring joy and healing to the listener through the power of storytelling. Daring and versatile, he has made his mark across genres and generations. Whether it’s jazz legend Herbie Hancock, saxophone colossus Kamasi Washington, or artistic icon Seal, Pinson brings his bold and empathic musicality to every composition and scenario.

A drum student from the age of 7, Pinson holds music degrees from the Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (M.M.) and Berklee College of Music (B.A.). Pinson has performed or collaborated with Seal, Herbie Hancock, Wanye Shorter, Kamasi Washington, Braxton Cook, Gerald Clayton, Terrace Martin, Kiefer, Marquis Hill, Mark Turner, Gilad Hekselman, Moses Sumney, Christian Kuria, and Ben Williams.

Mario Castro (tenor) Andrew Renfroe (guitar) Taber Gable (piano) Kyle Miles (bass) Jonathan Pinson (drums)

($35-$50 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)

Terell Stafford is renowned in the jazz world as an educator, performer and leader and has received countless award nominations and accolades. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player, he combines a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism. Stafford’s exceptionally expressive and well-defined musical talent allows him to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads.

60 YEARS OF MONDAY NIGHTS

Since 2005, Terell has been a member of the trumpet section for the legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, which was founded in 1966 by Thad Jones & Mel Lewis. The year 2026 marks 60 years of Monday night big band at the Village Vanguard and Terell has prepared a program celebrating the history and ongoing legacy of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra and now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Expect music from Thad Jones, Bob Brookmeyer, Jim McNeely and more.

CENTURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Inspired by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece Century Jazz Orchestra performs every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 6:30pm. An intergenerational ensemble, the CJO fosters community with students, teachers and professionals performing alongside each other and is supported by the Sonora Arts & Music Initiative 501(c)3. Come relive the magic of the big band era every Monday as the CJO keeps the music alive and thriving in the 21st Century!

($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)

Terell Stafford is renowned in the jazz world as an educator, performer and leader and has received countless award nominations and accolades. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player, he combines a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism. Stafford’s exceptionally expressive and well defined musical talent allows him to dance in and around the rich trumpet tradition of his predecessors while making his own inroads. He has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner.

Since the mid-1990’s, Stafford has performed with groups such as Benny Golson’s Sextet, McCoy Tyner’s Sextet, Kenny Barron Quintet, Frank Wess Quintet, Jimmy Heath Quintet and Big Band, Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band and Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Alumni Band. He has been an integral member in bands led by esteemed artists such as Cedar Walton, Sadao Watanabe, Herbie Mann, and Matt Wilson. Stafford has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Rosie O’Donnell Show, and You Bet your Life. Stafford can be heard along with Bobby Watson on the soundtrack for the feature film A Bronx Tale and in the documentary Treme: Untold Story of Black New Orleans. Stafford has performed as a guest artist with the Billy Taylor Trio on National Public Radio’s Billy Taylor’s Jazz at the Kennedy Center. He can be heard performing on over 130 albums.

Stafford is now the Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental Studies at Temple University, founder and band leader of the Terell Stafford Quintet, Managing and Artistic Director of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia (JOP), and plays 2nd trumpet in the legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra on Monday nights in New York CIty.

Terell Stafford (trumpet) Brice Winston (tenor) Angelo Versace (piano) Scott Black (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)

Braxton Cook is an Emmy‑winning, Juilliard‑trained alto saxophonist, vocalist,songwriter, and producer whose dynamic sound seamlessly blends jazz, R&B, soul,funk, and hip-hop. Named a “jazz prodigy” by The Fader in 2017 and listed among Ebony’s “top five jazz artists to watch” in 2018, Cook has performed and toured with luminaries like Christian Scott, Christian McBride, Marquis Hill, Jon Batiste, Mac Miller, Rihanna, and Solange. His latest album, Not Everyone Can Go—due August 29, 2025 via Nettwerk—is a reflective, genre-blurring meditation on love, fatherhood, and the transitions that shape us. With a reputation for emotional intimacy and technical mastery, Cook continues to expand jazz’s boundaries while bringing soulful storytelling to the forefront of contemporary Black American music.

($30-$45 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)

Jenny Scheinman is an acclaimed violinist and composer who spent 13 years on the NYC downtown music scene, leading both her own bands, as well as working alongside artists ranging from Jason Moran to Brian Blade, Lucinda Williams to Lou Reed, among numerous others. The New York Times praised her “distinctive vision of American music, suffused with plainspoken beauty and fortified by country, gospel, and melting-pot folk, along with jazz and the blues.” Upon moving back to the Pacific

Northwest, Scheinman was reawakened to the extraordinary biodiversity of the region known as “The Lost Coast,” where she was raised, a stretch of mud-slide- and earthquake-prone coastline cut off from the main thoroughfares. This would ultimately inspire Scheinman to write All Species Parade, an epic and sprawling double album with an A-list ensemble, featuring guitarists Bill Frisell, Julian Lage and Nels Cline, pianist Carmen Staaf, bassist Tony Scherr and drummer Kenny Wollesen. Though the album does evoke a sense of pastoral wonder, it also strives to capture in Jenny’s words, “a charged relationship to nature, a feeling of being part of something bigger than ourselves, powerful, and fragile, and constantly changing. Something alive. With All Species Parade, I set out to musically reflect that experience of awe.”

Jenny Scheinman (violin) Carmen Staaf (piano) Tony Scherr (bass) Kenny Wollesen (drums)

JENNY SCHEINMAN

In addition to her extensive work in jazz and improvised music with Jason Moran, Brian Blade, Ron Miles and Allison Miller and many more, Jenny Scheinman has toured and recorded with songwriting legends such as Lucinda Williams, Bruce Cockburn, Robbie Fulks, Rodney Crowell, Lou Reed, Ani DiFranco and Joni Mitchell. She is featured on the original cast recording of Anais Mitchell’s hit musical Hadestown, and has written several feature length movie scores, including the forthcoming Avenue Of The Giants.

In March 2015 she premiered a multimedia performance at Duke University entitled Kannapolis: A Moving Portrait, which she continues to present in theaters around the country. On October 11 she will release her eleventh studio album All Species Parade as an epic double-vinyl celebration of wild biodiversity, featuring lifelong cohorts Carmen Staaf, Tony Scherr, Kenny Wollesen and the extraordinary guitarists Bill Frisell, Julian Lage and Nels Cline.

This concert is sponsored in part by Elliot and Lorraine Glicksman.

($40-$55 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)

Virtuoso pianist ELEW brings his electrifying Rockjazz style to Sting’s timeless catalog in ELEW Plays Sting. Fusing classical mastery, jazz improvisation, and raw energy, he transforms familiar hits into bold new creations. So compelling was his artistry that Sting invited him to open his My Songs 3.0 Tour.

ELEW (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) Arthur Vint (drums)

ELEW

Every once in a while, an artist comes along who changes everything. Producing something completely new and meaningful, this person fills a void within the fabric of our culture—a hole we didn’t even know was there. Past generations have laid claim to this type of iconoclast—Liszt, Warhol, and Coltrane are among the artistic beacons of years gone by. Today, another joins their number—an innovator, musical revolutionary and unmatched performer: ELEW, aka Eric Robert Lewis. Fusing traditional jazz with elements of modern rock and pop, ELEW’s masterful originals and blistering re-interpretations have ignited the interest of the country’s tastemakers and those in the cultural know. But more than this, he possesses that ineffable spark that we only associate with true genius. Everything that he creates bears his singular mark—the stamp of something that we have never seen or heard, but have always wanted to feel.

($40-$55 Tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows)

Inspired by Joe Farnsworth’s recent album The Big Room (Smoke Sessions Records, 2025), The Big Room Quartet channels the drummer’s vision of music as a spiritual space where creativity transcends boundaries. Twice Grammy-nominated and celebrated as one of the foremost drummers of his generation, Farnsworth brings both power and nuance to the ensemble. He is joined by rising saxophonist Sarah Hanahan, the inventive pianist Luther Allison, and the deeply lyrical bassist Yasushi Nakamura—each contributing a distinctive voice rooted in the jazz tradition. Together, they create a sound that honors the masters while charting new artistic territory, inviting audiences into “the big room” of sound and spirit.

Sarah Hanahan (saxophone) Luther Allison (piano) Yasushi Nakamura (bass) Joe Farnsworth (drums)