Martin Bejerano presents The Purple Project: Reimagining the Music of Prince

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.  Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis, with preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

A sophisticated and high-energy reimagining of Prince’s “golden period” hits, transformed through a modern, funky jazz-fusion lens. Led by Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Martin Bejerano and the soulful vocals of Nicole Yarling, the show replaces traditional rock guitars with intricate piano improvisations and rich string arrangements. Fans of the High Priest of Pop will experience beloved classics like “Purple Rain” and “Kiss” in entirely new forms, blending deep R&B grooves with the adventurous spirit of a live jazz session.

Acclaimed Latin GRAMMY-nominated pianist/composer/educator Martin Bejerano has performed/recorded with numerous jazz luminaries, including his 20 year association with jazz Lifetime GRAMMY Achievement winner and drumming legend Roy Haynes, nine year tenure with guitarist Russell Malone, as well as artists such as Christian McBride, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, Dafnis Prieto, Jonathan Kreisberg, and many others, performing at nearly all of the major jazz clubs, festivals and concert halls around the world. He is featured on over 25 recordings, including his most recent Latin GRAMMY nominated album #CubanAmerican, and numerous other GRAMMY nominated albums. In 2025, Martin created “The Purple Project” to celebrate and honor his love and admiration for the music of the legendary artist PRINCE.

 

Personnel:

Nicole Yarling- vocals

Martin Bejerano- piano

Kurt Hengstebeck- bass

David Chiverton- drums