Beginning on Wednesday, July 1, Smoke Jazz Club features three of today’s leading vocalists in jazz:
Wed-Fri July 1-5 TIERNEY SUTTON with RANDY BRECKER (7/1-7/3) & HOUSTON PERSON (7/4-7/5) featuring special guest LEWIS NASH
Tierney Sutton – vocals
Randy Brecker – trumpet (Wed-Fri)
Houston Person – tenor saxophone (Sat-Sun)
Tamir Hendelman – piano
Ricky Rodriguez – bass
Lewis Nash – drums
Nine-time Grammy®-nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton shares the stage first with multi-Grammy®-winning virtuoso trumpeter Randy Brecker (Wed-Fri) then tenor saxophonist and living legend Houston Person (Sat-Sun) for an incredible musical dialogue, also featuring special guest drummer Lewis Nash, pianist Tamir Hendelman, and bassist Ricky Rodriguez. One of the most acclaimed jazz vocalists, Sutton is renowned for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of standards, and she has received GRAMMY nominations for every project she has released in the last decade.
Wed-Sun July 15-19 JANE MONHEIT SINGS THE COLE PORTER SONGBOOK
Jane Monheit – vocals
Max Haymer – piano
Neal Miner – bass
Rick Montalbano – drums
Vocalist Jane Monheit brings her signature warmth, elegance, and interpretive depth to the timeless songs of Cole Porter, joined by her acclaimed trio: pianist Max Haymer, bassist Neal Miner, and drummer Rick Montalbano. Widely regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Monheit has been a leading voice in jazz for more than two decades. Over the course of her career, she has collaborated with legendary artists including Tommy Flanagan, Ron Carter, Kenny Barron, Terence Blanchard, John Pizzarelli, and Christian McBride, while earning acclaim for her luminous vocals, impeccable phrasing, and deeply expressive performances.
Wed-Sun July 22-26 THE MUSIC OF ELLINGTON & STRAYHORN FEATURING THE ERIC SCOTT REED TRIO PLUS SPECIAL GUEST RENÉ MARIE
Two of jazz’s most compelling artists unite to celebrate the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Pianist and composer Eric Scott Reed and acclaimed vocalist René Marie explore the elegance, sophistication, and swing of one of the greatest songwriting partnerships in American music. From “Take the ‘A’ Train” and “Chelsea Bridge” to “Lush Life” and beyond, Reed and company honor the enduring legacy of their singular collaboration.
Tickets: General $25+ Livestream $15 (Fri only). For more information and to make reservations, please visit SMOKEjazz.com.
SMOKE Jazz Club is located at 2751 Broadway (between 105/106th Streets), New York
