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You’ll Love This… National Acts Galore!

Middle C Jazz heads into fall 2021 with our incredible lineup of artists. There’s something for every music lover on our calendar! 

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Crowd favorite, Joey Santo, returns for another Remember Whensdays: Joey Santo sings Broadway – Accompanied by the Sean Higgins Trio on Wednesday, October 13 at 7pm!

Come get funky with us at Middle C Jazz on Thursday, October 14 at 7pm with the dynamic vocal stylings and Gospel tinged instrumentation of The Groove Masters Band…it’s guaranteed to be groovy!

Come join us at Middle C Jazz for a night with two-time Grammy Nominated contemporary jazz artist, Jeff Kashiwa on October 15 at 7pm and 9:15pm! You won’t want to miss it!

Featured Artist of the Week:
TWO TIME Grammy Award Winner and Rippingtons Saxophonist, Jeff Kashiwa!

 
Having Established himself in the 1990s as one of the most diverse saxmen in contemporary jazz during his decade long tenure with The Rippingtons, Kashiwa’s instincts led him to more dynamic endeavors through his solo career. In 2004, Kashiwa founded The Sax Pack, a trio of saxophone headliners, featuring himself, Steve Cole and Kim Waters. The group released two CDs together and charmed audiences with their Rat Pack style reparte’ in tours across the U.S and abroad.

In 2006, Jeff reunited with The Rippingtons for their 20th anniversary Tour and continues to record and tour with the group as often as his busy schedule will allow. His CD let It Ride features a host of great musicians in the world of Contemporary Jazz; Russ Freeman, David Benoit, Chuck Loeb and Tom Schuman of Spyro Gyra. Let It Ride has been in the top 4 Best Sellers in Smooth Jazz on Amazon.com for the past few weeks.

Robyn Springer presents her Jazzy Soul Series on October 16 at 7pm and 9:15pm! A native of New York City, Springer has recorded on such labels as Atlantic, Transparent and Verve/ Forecast. Springer, a first-alto, boasts a versatile and sultry style known to transport audiences from church pews to Delta juke joints to downtown jazz cafes.

Livestream is available for both Saturday shows when you join Middle C On Demand at $9.99 per month.

Gospel Sunday at Middle C Jazz returns on Sunday, October 17 at 2pm with the El Lambert Band! Join us for their One Year Anniversary Celebration with the El Lambert Band Featuring Dennis Reed, Jr.!

Rodney Shelton and Eric Brice Present Kevin Jones: The Songs of Bill Withers and Al Jarreau! Join us for the continuation of our most popular series on October 21 at 7pm!

Join us for a show you will not want to miss… Wayne Powers: Swing Tunes and Saloon Songs will be here at Middle C on Friday, October 22 and Saturday, October 23 at 7pm and 9:15pm! From the Great American Songbook of jazz standards, Powers gives voice to some truly classic, compelling tunes, telling a personal yet universal saga of a love lost and love found.

Livestream is available for both Saturday shows when you join Middle C On Demand at $9.99 per month.

John Dillard, returns to Middle C with his Sunday series! On Sunday, October 24 at 6pm, JD Presents: FLO’n with Marcus Johnson! Johnson is an independent Billboard-ranked, internationally acclaimed jazz keyboardist, and NAACP Image Award Nominee and has the distinction of having his groundbreaking 2008 Billboard Top 20 Contemporary Jazz FLO (For the Love Of) Anthology.

Maria Howell presents… “Tryin’ To Tell You Something”! This inaugural workshop will focus on STAGE PRESENCE! Participants will learn how to be intentional, authentic, and purposeful…while gaining a deeper connection with their audience.

If interested in an opportunity to demonstrate on stage, please submit your music chart by October 19 to: talk2maria@mariahowell.com
Ages 16 & up

Sean Mason

Sean Mason

MAY 03-04

When Sean Mason speaks about music, you can hear the notes falling into place. The cadence of his ideas unfolds with deliberate tempo, each exploring and resolving tension like an inspired chord progression.

Sean Mason

A Night of Smooth Jazz with Marcus Click

MAY 05

As a native of the Louisville, Kentucky, Marcus grew up with aspirations of becoming a pro football player, but his goals changed after having committed over 13 years of his young life to the U.S. Navy honorably.

Sean Mason

Marion Meadows

MAY 10-12

Meadows was born in West Virginia and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut. He began playing the clarinet and studying classical music at the age of nine. He started playing tenor sax in high school, and then migrated to soprano sax.

Marcus Anderson

Albert Cummings

MAY 15

In the trajectory of watching great musicians develop, there is no set timetable. Some appear full-blown right from the start, and others can take a whole career to get to that elevated place.

Marcus Anderson

A Night with World Renowned Jazz Pianist Alex Bugnon

MAY 17-18

A night you won’t want to miss… world renowned jazz pianist, Alex Bugnon, will be performing at Middle C Jazz. Come join us for a night filled with outstanding contemporary music!!

Marcus Anderson

A Night with #1 Billboard Artist Julian Vaughn

May 25

A Julian Vaughn show includes the works: love songs, funky songs, dance songs, ballads, and the occasional fusion tune. Julian has a total of 8 Billboard #1 songs under his belt!

Marcus Anderson

An Evening with Vincent Ingala

May 31 - Jun 01

One of the fastest emerging contemporary jazz recording artists in recent history, multiinstrumentalist, composer and producer, Vincent Ingala has blasted into an exciting stratosphere of his own making since his 2010 critically acclaimed debut album, ‘North End Soul.’

Peter White

Peter White

Jun 07-08

Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape.

Marcus Anderson

Brubeck Brothers Quartet

JUN 09

Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966—nearly a half century ago.

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