This week, as part of Shanghai Jazz’s continuing “Tuesday Jazz Trio Series,” Bassist Hal Slapin and Drummer John Vourtsis welcome guitarist and singer Grover Kemble and special guest Jerry Vezza. Grover is an entertaining singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a distinctive and engaging style. His unique originals and colorful interpretations of jazz, rock, Latin, and R&B have garnered acclaim for over five decades with seven album releases. Grover began playing professionally in his early teens and performed with local recording acts before touring nationally with Sha Na Na. He fronted several popular east coast metropolitan bands, most notably Za Zu Zaz, with whom he recorded the album “All That Zaz.” In the 1980s, he played in a duo with world renowned jazz artist John Pizzarelli and accompanied his band at the JVC Jazz Festival at Carnegie Hall. The album “Grover Kemble and Jazz Jump… Live at Shanghai Jazz” features distinctive guest artists, including John Pizzarelli. His 2023 album, “I’m Serious,” is highlighted in many outstanding reviews and internet blogs.

Pianist Jerry Vezza is a musician who embodies the classic jazz values of melodic warmth, rhythmic subtlety and true elegance. Jazz critic Zan Stewart of the Star Ledger wrote that "Vezza sings with his hands" and "plays resplendent jazz piano."

And come early to hear Rich Court playing solo piano. Standards, Beatles & beyond. He starts at 5:30. Happy Hour from 4:30 - 6:00 with half-price beers, select wines and dim sum offerings.

Tonight’s Trio begins at 6:30 and performs two sets. Reservations are always recommended.