Concerts

2026 ARTISTS

Sunday July 5 • 6:00-8:00PM • A Celebration of Jazz in America

Anthony Wilson“grammy nominated... celebrated for his imagination, artistry, improvisational authority, commands your ear and emotions from start to finish.” - JazzTimes

Godwin Louis “one of the great saxophonists of the new generation…you will be mesmerized by his sound.” - JazzTimes

Simon Moullier “his music is fresh, and speaks to everyone… never heard anyone play vibes like that before… best vibes player I’ve heard.” - Quincy Jones

Matt Dwonszyk “one of today's bright, young stars … melodic, grooving, creative… always connecting with fellow musicians and the audience.” - JazzTimes

Harvel Nakundi “Harvel is a gem… his style of drumming is powerful, passionate and provocative.” - All About Jazz

Bennie Wallace “gorgeous big-toned sound, exciting, inventive, and full of the blues.” - DownBeat

Sunday July 26 • 6:00-8:00PM • Matt Dwonszyk Quintet

Matt Dwonszyk • Matt Knoegel • Joshua Bruneau • Taber Gable • Jonathan Barber+ guest artist Sarah Hanahan

"The Matt Dwonzcyk Quintet explodes with hard bop crispness and power. Trumpeter Josh Bruneau and tenor saxophonist Matt Knoegel are fiery, pianist Taber Gable comps with authority and bassist Matt Dwonszyk and drummer Jonathan Barber keep everything tight and driving.The band dances, swaggers, and gracefully waltzes with deep roots in the bop tradition. Downszyk reminds us that jazz isn’t just a great art form – it’s also a damn good time.” - The Big Takeover

Sarah Hanahan -named #1 rising star alto saxophonist in DownBeat Critics Poll 2025. “Plays with pure fierceness and lyrical conviction.” - Veronica Johnson, DownBeat

Sunday August 9 • 6:00-8:00PM • Duduka Da Fonseca & Quarteto Universal Yes!!! 

Duduka Da Fonseca • Vinicius Gomes • Helio Alves • Gili Lopes + guest artist Maucha Adnet

"Drummer extraordinaire and 4 time Grammy nominated Duduka Da Fonseca unites with guitarist Vinicius Gomes, bassist Gili Lopes, and pianist Helio Alves in his dynamic super-band, Quarteto Universal. This critically acclaimed boundary pushing quartet delivers a rich, modern mix of Jazz and Brazilian rhythms with brilliance, profound chemistry, impeccable instincts, and dizzying ability. It is always a jaw-dropping experience." JazzTimes

"Maucha Adnet is the most soulful Brazilian vocalist performing today; her voice is warm, textured, sexy, and her delivery is passionate, classy, and informed by a keen musical intelligence. The great Antonio Carlos Jobim knew all this, choosing to perform and record with Adnet for the last decade of his life."- All About Jazz

Sunday August 23 • 6:00-8:00PM Maucha Adnet Sextet “Bossa Always Nova” 

Maucha Adnet "the most soulful Brazilian vocalist performing today; her voice is warm, textured, sexy, and her delivery is passionate, classy, and informed by a keen musical intelligence. The great Antonio Carlos Jobim knew all this, choosing to perform and record with Adnet for the last decade of his life."- All About Jazz

Duduka Da Fonseca "Four-time Grammy nominee, Duduka's drumming is textural and muscular, and his samba jazz workouts are blissful and blistering." - Jazz Legends

Guilherme Monteiro "Acclaimed Brazilian guitarist Monteiro performs and records with some of the world’s most respected musicians." - Just Jazz Guitar

Bennie Wallace “gorgeous big-toned sound, exciting, inventive, and full of the blues.” - DownBeat

Donald Vega "Grammy-nominated Vega can go from cool to hot in the blink of an eye and is one of the most exciting pianists on the scene today." - JazzTimes

Peter Washington "2026 Grammy-winning bassist Washington “is always swinging with a high level  of finesse and mastery.” - JazzTimes

Sunday September 13 • 5:30-7:30PM

Godwin Louis “one of the great saxophonists of the new generation…you will be mesmerized by his sound.” - JazzTimes

Bennie Wallace “gorgeous big-toned sound, exciting, inventive, and full of the blues.” - DownBeat

Ed Cherry “elegantly lyrical and deeply soulful… Cherry has a hip, melodic, fluid approach, blending elements of blues, bebop.” - All About Jazz

Chris Morrison “with a beautiful sound, great phrasing, perfect musicality, warmth and expression, Chris is one of the outstanding guitarists in the world today." - JazzTimes

Peter Washington "2026 Grammy-winning bassist Washington “is always swinging with a high level  of finesse and mastery.” - JazzTimes

Harvel Nakundi “Harvel is a gem… his style of drumming is powerful, passionate and provocative.” - All About Jazz

Sunday September 27 • 5:00-7:00PM Tim Warfield and His Organ Band

Tim Warfield

Terell Stafford

Pat Bianchi

Byron Landham

Daniel Sadownick

Jimmy Rowles Centennial Event • date tba
one of the greatest masters of the American jazz piano tradition