World entertainers, Ty Stephens & (the) Soul Jazz, have been packing in audiences globally for many years. Catching them at the world famous Blue Note in NYC, witnessing repeated standing ovations from the international crowd, brought industry icon, Buzz Willis, out of semi-retirement, and caused Robert "Kool" Bell *(Kool & The Gang) to put his name behind these original, versatile, “elegantly funky” Jazz/R&B musicians.

From New York, to Monte Carlo, to Korea, to Japan, to Russia, to Brazil, to Haiti, to Zimbabwe, this band of accomplished, polished artists, Ty Stephens & (the) SoulJaazz, has performed with and opened for the likes of Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, Tony Bennett, Steely Dan, Johnny Halliday, Gilberto Gil, Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Mario Biondi, Charles Aznavour, Erykah Badu, Diana Ross, Grace Jones, Al Jarreau, George Benson, and many more! They have recorded 4 studio albums, to date, and won awards in jazz vocals, recording and production. Their performances have been featured in the films "Petunia" starring Thora Birch (2013) and "Jazz Club", an award-winning thesis film by Paul Guerin (2014).

Winner of JazzMobile's Anhueser/Busch Jazz Vocalist competition 2006, and, more recently, the 2018 Audelco Award for Best Actor In A Musical, for the Off-Broadway show "On Kentucky Avenue", Ty has been featured with Japanese superstar Toshi Kubota in 8 tours over 25 years; appeared on Broadway in the original companies of “Sophisticated Ladies” and “Marilyn, An American Fable”, and recorded with Harry Belafonte, Peggi Lee, Alyson Williams, Baba Olatunji, Chuck Mangione, Gwen McCrae and many more. Songwriter, vocal arranger, producer, actor, dancer, choreographer, director. A master showman.

Doors open at 4:30. Seating times are 5:00-6:05 and 8:35-8:45. Respective performances begin at 7:00 and 9:05 with $8 Entertainment Fee and $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended.

Acclaimed guitarist Dave Stryker has been an integral part of the Shanghai Jazz family of musicians since our beginning and we are ecstatic to help him celebrate his birthday. His latest cd, As We Are was released this year and has already shot up the charts! Dave is one of the finest guitarists in jazz today and consistently puts on spectacular performances at Shanghai Jazz

Dave has released new material each year for several years and every effort sees tons of air time and generally spends multiple weeks atop the charts!

$8 music charge, $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended for seatings at 6:15 and 8:45.

Marty Eigen’s AMANI performs regularly here at Shanghai Jazz. He doubles on Sax, clarinet, and flute. He is also a regular at the Morris Museum’s Bickford Theatre and the Watchung Arts Center. His group, FLUTE JUICE, featuring Gene Perla, has also debuted at Shanghai Jazz.

Anyone who has listened to Rio Clemente play piano comes away in awe. This master pianist combines a strong classical background with a deep understanding of jazz history, then adds an exceptional sense of creativity and interpretation, seamlessly intertwining classical themes. The result is music that is different from others. Reo has played with such luminaries as Clark Terry, Joe Venuti, Benny Golson, Milt Hinton, Les Paul, Jose Feliciano, Milt Jackson, Florence Henderson, and many more. He also concertized in Europe and performed at the White House.

Laurie Vega is a classically trained vocalist who hails from the sizzling streets of Spanish Harlem in New York City. She has performed throughout the village in NYC for ten years with an original blues, rock, and rhythm and blues band, where she served as lead vocalist while also doubling as the band's drummer. She also performs regularly with The Soul Experience Band.

Performance begins at 7:00 with a $5 entertainment fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservatoins are always recommended.

Stephanie Nakasian is an internationally celebrated vocalist and jazz artist first garnering attention while touring with Jon Hendricks. Truly part of Jazz Royalty, she performed with her husband, the late Hod O’Brien, Urbie Green, Pat Metheny, Clark Terry, Scott Hamilton, and many, many more.

Accompanying Stephanie this evening will be pianist Phil DeGregg and bassist Karl Kimmel and it will be a memorable night of jazz, to be sure!

Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 7:00 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

This week, as part of the continuing “Tuesday Trio Series,” bassist Hal Slapin and Drummer John Vourtsis welcome Pianist Bob Himmelberger. Bob is an exciting jazz pianist, composer and educator who has played at Shanghai Jazz for several years. He is an alum of William Paterson University’s Jazz Studies Program and has toured through the United States, including Carnegie Hall. Bob has also performed in St. Marten, London, Argentina, and Uruguay.

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.

Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 6:30 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

SaRon Crenshaw learned to play guitar at the age of ten. He is an extremely talented guitarist who travels the country playing Jazz and Rhythm and Blues. In the 70's and 80's he made his living playing bass for several bands in New Jersey, New York and South Carolina. He has shared stages with talented recording artists such as Lee fields, Roy Roberts, Denise lasalle, Bobby Rush, Jessie James, Tyrone Davis, and Chuck Roberson. He performs intensely at the Blues venues and festivals in the east coast for the past decade and has a large following in the Tri-state area. In 2010 and 2011, SaRon had the honor of opening up for Robert Cray and B.B.King on the big stages in Connecticut and won love from the audience with his acoustic performances. Saron's love is the Blues and he has been inspired by some of the greatest singers and players of all time, B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Buddy Guy to name a few. SaRon plays a Gibson “Lucille” model guitar signed by B.B.King himself. He is a powerful entertainer and is never afraid to take his performance straight into the audience.

His diverse performing and recording credits also include: Mark Anthony, Chuck Berry, Michael Bolton, John Fogerty, Whitney Houston, Al Jarreau, Marilyn McCoo/Billy Davis Jr., Michael McDonald, Wilson Pickett, Pink, Bonnie Raitt, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Smokey Robinson, Carly Simon, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Grover Washington Jr., among many others.

Doors open at 4:30. Seating times are 6:05 and 8:35-8:45. Respective performances begin at 7:00 and 9:10 with $8 Entertainment Fee and $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

This is truly a “not to be missed” performance!

Where Bill Graham’s Fillmore East meets Detroit’s Club Mozambique you will find the sounds of NYC’s, Eldorado Slim. Led by Little Feat guitarist, Scott Sharrard, the 6 piece lineup consists of some of NYC’s finest musicians. The band takes it’s name from an obscure Little Feat jam from the early ‘70’s

Sharrard describes Elorado Slim’s mix of 1970’s instrumental covers as a “blend of acid funk and space spirituals.” The band takes their sound and repertoire from one of the richest chapters in American roots music history. Inspired by the consciousness expanding and hypnotic, impovisational funk of the era, music by artists like Grant Green, Eddie Harris, Lonnie Smith, the Crusaders, Cannonball Adderley, King Curtis, Chico Hamilton and Stuff. Eldorado Slim also nods to Scott Sharrard’s work with Greg Allman and Little Feat by occasionally doing their own instrumental interpretations of tunes from those iconic rock & roll songbooks.

Since the fall of 2008, Scott Sharrard has been the touring guitarist for the Gregg Allman Band. He’s been called “One of the best guitarists in the country” by Billboard and “the next Eric Clapton or Mike Bloomfield” by the Indianapolis Star Tribune . Gregg Allman, has high praise for the guitarist. “I know all about guitar players —I’ve seen the very best — and Scott Sharrard is the perfect guitarist for my band. He understands that you don’t need to play just for the sake of playing; Scott isn’t one of those guys who thinks they’re getting paid by the note. He never steps on the vocals, and leaves plenty of room for everyone else to do their thing, but when it’s time to solo, Scott delivers, boy.” This will be the first of a summer series with Scott’s band and every show will be different and amazing!

We will offer seatings at at 6:05 and 8:35for two separate performances at 7:00 and 9:00, respectively, along with a prix fixe menu $85 per person for the 6:05 seating and $75 at the 8:35 plus drinks, tax and gratuity. Each set will be unique. Reservations required!

Eldorado Slim Prix Fixe Menu

Tasting of Starters:

Crisp thai shrimp, little dragon dumplings, chicken pot stickers, vegetable spring rolls, green salad

 Main Offerings

 Korean Beef Spicy garlic sauce, butter lettuce wraps

 ½ Beijing Style Duckling Scallion, cucumber, steamed pancakes, plum sauce ($9 supplement)

 Crisp Whole Branzino Spring vegetables, thai cucumber vinaigrette ($9 ssupplement) (gf)

 Roasted Norwegian King Salmon Celery root, fresh citrus & cucumber, carrot-ginger glace (gf)

 Wild Shrimp & Noodles Black bean sauce, scallion, mint & basil

Roasted Chicken Breast Grilled asparagus, jasmine rice, smoked almond romesco sauce (gf)

Crisp Tofu & Broccoli House made hummus & brown rice, Nashville hot honey sauce (gf)

 Tasting of Sweets

Ilhan Saferali From Vancouver, Canada, now in New York City, 22 year young Ilhan has established himself as an artist and is pursuing studies at The New School's prestigious jazz program. Gus Hurteau "This was one of my favorite moments on the gig with the great Gene Perla at the Deer Head Inn! (at 24 years young), I'm looking forward to great future things with this group!"

Gus Hurteau "This was one of my favorite moments on the gig with the great. Gene Perla at the Deer Head Inn! (at 24 years young). I'm looking forward to great future things with this group!"

Gene Perla At 84 years young, Gene has played with many great artists and continues to do so. And he's totally excited with his new group of Tigers as they cover the essence of jazz music from it's origins to today's explorations.

Willie Bowman At 22, the youngest member of the Quartet, Mr. Bowman brings a deep understanding of the fundamentals of jazz drumming along with a keen sense of time using his elephant ears to support the dynamics of his surroundings.

Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 7:00 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

Steve Johnson is a Northern NJ live music mainstay. A fabulous guitarist with the vocals to back. This Thursday evening will feature an array of tunes from jazz to blues to r&b and beyond. Steve has payed at Shanghai Jazz and Encore Speakeasy in the past with another of our favorites, Steve Myerson.

Reservations are always appreciated. The first show will begin at 7:00 with a $5 music charge and $25 food & drink minimum per person.

“Karl Latham's Living Standards II offers a daring sonic voyage, boldly blending jazz and classic rock into a transformative musical journey . . . Latham's achievement lies in his ability to honor the spirit of classic rock while infusing it with jazz's spontaneity and sophistication . . . The album creates a unique auditory experience where musical genres converge and evolve. Jazz techniques and rock riffs interweave in a dynamic display of musical prowess, moving fluidly between nostalgic reflection and captivating exploration. Living Standards II transcends the typical cover album; it represents a sophisticated musical dialogue that challenges listeners to reconsider genre limitations.” All About Jazz Jan 31, 2025

Karl Latham “Living Standards” group is a culmination of both Latham’s protean imagination for transformative musical projects which unite sophisticated musicianship with themes that embrace a wider listenership. 

Mark Egan - 

One of the premier electric bassists of contemporary jazz, Mark Egan has distinguished himself over the past five decades with his distinctive fretless bass sound that has graced countless jazz and pop albums as well as award-winning movie and television soundtracks. An in-demand New York City studio musician who has played on multi-gold and platinum-selling recordings by Sting, Arcadia, Marc Cohn,GRP Christmas, Mecano and Joan Osborne, Egan has also recorded with a wide variety of artists from pop stars like Roger Daltrey, Sophie B. Hawkins, Marianne Faithfull, Judy Collins, Cyndi Lauper and Art Garfunkel to jazz notables like David Sanborn, John McLaughlin, John Abercrombie, Randy Brecker, Gato Barbieri, Freddy Cole, Jim Hall, Joe Beck, Pat Martino, Mark Murphy and Larry Coryell.

Mitch Stein - 

Mitch Stein is a genuine NY guitar hero, born and raised in the mythic Gotham. Mitch has played with a who's who list of contemporary artists including: David Sanborn, The Brecker Brothers, Randy Brecker, Tania Maria, Stone Alliance, Cyndi Lauper, Steve Kimock and many others.

Karl Latham -

Karl’s career has spanned the globe performing, recording, and producing with Grammy Award winning artists, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members and multitude of internationally acclaimed musicians.  Karl has performed with notable artists including: John Lee with Claudio Roditi, Slide Hampton, Clark Terry, Freddie Hendrix,  and Cyrus Chestunt;  The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars; Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Latin Experience with Paquito D’Rivera; The Fantasy Band including Dave Valentine, Dave Samuels,  Chuck Loeb, Noel Pointer, Roy Ayers; The Bernie Worrell Orchestra; Michael Urbaniak; Andy Snitzer; Edgar Winter; Johnny Winter; The Shirelles (Music Director); Howard Paul with guests Tom Scott and Anat Cohen; Ali Ryerson; Wolfgang Lackerschmid with Atilla Zoller, Ed Cherry, Cameron Brown; Karl has subbed on the Broadway productions of “Bring It On”, “Hamilton”, “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”, and “Ain’t Too Proud”.

Karl Latham "Living Standards II" on Spotify

Karl Latham "Living Standards II" on Apple Music

Karl Latham "Living Standards II" on Amazon Music

"Latham offers a blaze of freshness, invention, adventure and new, exciting ways of understanding the connections between alternative jazz and rock."

Doors open at 4:30. Seating times are 6:15 and 8:35-8:45. Respective performances begin at 6:50 and 9:00 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

Joe Elefante is a pianist, saxophonist, vocalist, composer, arranger, and bandleader.

"Elefante is a thoroughly modern musician... talented, charismatic." - Dave Marash, ABC News

Joe has traveled 4 continents playing and conducting jazz and musical theater. Joe founded the Joe Elefante Big Band in 2001, which was the house band at Cecil's Jazz Club for three years, and was featured on ABC's Nightline and in the Wall Street Journal.  He was named a Jazz Ambassador by the Kennedy Center, and has toured Eastern Europe and the Middle East as a jazz pianist for the U.S. State Department.  He has also been selected to the prestigious BMI Jazz Composers Workshop in NYC and the Betty Carter: Jazz Ahead program at the Kennedy Center. He has also musically directed, conducted or played countless theater productions, including several at the Paper Mill Playhouse and Jersey Boys on Broadway and National Tour.

After majoring in jazz saxophone and piano at New Jersey City University, Joe performed and recorded music full time for the next fifteen years before settling down to raise a family. He worked as a school teacher and part-time musician for the next decade, losing touch with his jazz roots as the years passed and responsibilities piled up. After the tragic death of his wife of 16 years to cancer in 2024, Joe realized that life is too precious and fragile to not follow his true north: writing and performing vital, original jazz music with the best artists on the scene. 

Joe's latest project is Joe Elefante's Wheel of Dharma, a jazz quintet featuring Freddie Hendrix on trumpet, Erena Terakubo on saxophone, Sameer Shankar on bass, and David Heilman on drums. WOD performs all original material, but with a reverent eye on the past, present, and future of the music.

Reservations strongly recommended for this amazing show! $8 music charge & $40 food & drink minimum per person for two seatings at 6:15 & 8:45.

Audio: https://soundcloud.com/joe-elefante/sets/joe-elefantes-wheel-of-dharma

Video: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNJseY5gjv_XMhQnuViR6cD0PzLwEz5Rc&si=-pzO0fGOAfHqKTFG

EPK: https://wodquintet.com  

Joe Elefante

www.joeelefantemusic.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joeelefantemusic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoeElefanteMusic

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Leonieke had the distinct honor of headlining at the 2025 World’s Fair held in Osaka, Japan from mid April to mid June. This festive event marks her return to the US.

Please join us in welcoming Leonieke back to her home at Shanghai Jazz and be prepared to be thoroughly entertained by this phenomenal young international artist!

Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 7:00 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

This week, as part of Shanghai Jazz’s continuing “Tuesday Trio Series,” Bassist Hal Slapin and Drummer John Vourtsis welcome Pianist John Bianculli to the stage! Pianist, composer and educator, John brings his lyrical, soulful sound and creative arrangements to Shanghai Jazz. You’ll hear a unique blend of Jazz, Latin, Brazilian, R&B and World Music.

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.

Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 6:30 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

Ben Cassara performed at Carnegie Hall when he was 16 and he has been enthralling audiences since. "He connects emotionally with a song’s sentiments and actions—and does so without overstatement or fuss. He’s one jazz singer for whom words aren’t just syllables on which to hang notes. They’re the very center of the song." No music charge, $25 food & drink minimum. Performance will begin at 6:00. Reservations strongly recommended.

Doors open at 4:30. Performance begins at 6:00 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

“New York Blues” can be described like the global phenomenon that it is: edgy, honest and one-of-a-kind. From Lionel Hampton to Ruth Brown …from Michael Hill to King Solomon Hicks — New York can claim its own unique blues experience.

BLUES People is a NY/NJ blues band featuring...KELTON COOPER (vocals/guitar), MIKE GRIOT (bass), RON THOMPSON (keys) and GENE LAKE (drums). Early comparisons to the Meters, Luther Allison, Keb Mo' and Buddy Guy are starting to roll in!

Having released two promotional singles in 2022 ("The Skin I'm In" and "Troubled Times"), the band has independently released its 2024 debut album "The Skin I'm In". 

These seasoned veterans have certainly paid their dues; as individual side men, they have supported a who’s-who of touring “A-listers”, including Sue Foley, Josh Smith, Kool & the Gang, Ruf’s Blues Caravan, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Bo Diddley, Jr. and Michael Hill’s Blues Mob… just to name a few.

BLUES People’s arrival on the global blues scene marks a dynamic shift in the present and future state of blues music… and the culmination of a story over 40 years in the making. Lead singer- guitarist Kelton Cooper and Bassist Mike Griot met as teenagers in rival bands in Orange, NJ… just a stone’s throw from NYC.

 

Cooper (who played drums, guitar and bass) and Griot (who was a classical cellist and electric bassist) shared early stages on local talent shows. Hungry to play the  music of the time, these inspired teenagers took every opportunity to play their instruments for any who would listen. Whether it was a friend’s basement, garage or backyard — these two talents literally loaded their equipment in shopping carts (if necessary) to the next place they could play their music.

 

FAST FORWARD (2017): Having separately amassed years of pro touring credits, recording sessions and collaborations with a literal “Who’s Who” in entertainment, Cooper and Griot found themselves back together again — this time in Griot’s live music club in New Jersey. Cooper moonlighted as a sound engineer…as well as continuing his relentless freelance schedule. It was fellow sideman/drummer Gene Lake (David Sanborn/Boz Scaggs/Meshell Ndegeocello) who suggested Cooper should do an original project. Upon presenting this to Griot, Griot agreed, stating “if we become a cover band, lose my number”! This proved to be the catalyst for band’s birth.

 

THE PANDEMIC (2020): When COVID shut down the music industry, the three musical comrades did what many did: write and record. With access to multiple studios, they began crafting what has now become their “NYC/North Jersey Blues Sound” - while sharing stories of their life and struggles. Their important together work has resulted in their 2024 debut album: “The Skin I’m In”.

Blues People musically explores the effects of the blues on modern American culture on many universal levels... and is a modern chronicle of four "real-life blues brothers" living in THIS time in America... while surviving the NY/NJ-Metro urban landscape. 

BLUES People WINS THE NJBS/INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE!!

BLUES People was born during the pandemic… but the band members have authentically lived their truths - as lifelong working musicians, producers and recording artists for over 30 years.

After taking the NY-metro area by storm for 4 years with their incredible shows and musicianship, the band has won the North Jersey Blues Society International Blues Challenge in 2023 and 2024… and (in their very first attempt) made the SEMIFINALS in the 2024 Memphis International Blues Challenge!

Doors open at 4:30. Seating times are 5:00-6:15 and 8:35-8:45. Respective performances begin at 7:00 and 9:05 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended.

Ty Stephens, Greg Buford, Alva Nelson, Miho Nobuzane, and Bill Dotts bring a phenomenal night honoring the musical genius of Stevie Wonder! The band executes the music perfectly and Ty Stephens’ vocals are engaging, soulful, and too much fun!

A consummate multi-talented entertainer and performer, Ty Stephens has performed around the world, gaining an international audience with a cool, urban-tinged adult-contemporary sound, based on jazz, funk and R&B.

"Stephens' voice is like honey... pure and sweet..." 
- The Philadelphia Tribune

"...a must-see band to be experienced live...!" 
- The New York Amsterdam News

Doors open at 4:30. Seating times are 5:00-6:05 and 8:35-8:45. Respective performances begin at 7:00 and 9:05 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended.

This week, as part of the continuing “Tuesday Trio Series,” Bassist Hal Slapin and Drummer John Vourtsis are thrilled to welcome The Master of the Telecaster, George Naha back to the Shanghai Jazz stage. George  has gigged with Aretha Franklin, Donald Fagen, Steve Cropper, Duck Dunn, Steve Forbert, Roy Orbison, Melissa Manchester, Willie Dixon, Wilson Pickett, Junior Walker, Sam & Dave and countless others. He has recorded with Bill Doggett, Allen Toussaint, Livingston Taylor, Bernard Purdie, Jack DeJohnette, Gerald Albright and Cornell Dupree.  George has done Jingles, TV and Movie work, played on Broadway, produced records, arranged for live dates and recordings, and worked as Musical Director for many artists. This promises to be a special night of music with George, Hal and John.

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.

Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 6:30 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

Luciano Salvatore began piano lessons at the age of nine. By ten, he was already composing music and performing at recitals and local functions. After finishing high school, Luciano continued his studies at the Berklee College of Mucis in Boston learning from the world’s best musical instructors and received his Bachelor of Music degree in 1975. Subsequently, Luciano accepted a faculty position at Berklee while continuing his education at Boston University. Shortly after earning his Master’s degree, Luciano moved to NY and founded North Jersey Music Labs, a private firm specializing in piano, theory, composition, improvisation, and voice. Luciano’s diverse performing career has taken him throughout the US, Japan, Italy, and Canada. During this time, he also established himself as a producer of award-winning music whose credits include one of the ten best records of 1996, according to Jazz Times Magazine.

Mike Richmond has been featured on over 350 recordings (16 solo) and has recorded/performed internationally with Miles Davis, Stan getz, Charles Mingus Dynasty/Big Band/Orchestra, Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby McFerrin, Raci Shankar, Horace Silver and many more. He has won Grammy Awards with Miles Davis, Quincy Jones, and the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Sergio Slavatore began recording at the remarkable age of 11 and his superb musicianship has led to recordings that have featured such notable players as Chick Corea, Michale & Randy Brecker, Gary Burton, Jay Anderson, Danny Gottlieb, and William Kennedy. He has also played in shows with Gary Burton, Dave Drusin, Delfeayo Marsalis, Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, and Grover Washington Jr.

Sergio began playing an a very early age and was performing in public by the time he was 4. In 1992 a video of Sergio playing was brought to the Director of A & R at GRP Records. A live audition followed and resulted in the recording of Sergio’s self titled debut album for the label, cutting seven original tunes and receiving critically favorable response! His career has not slowed down since then.

Doors open at 4:30, performance begins at 6:00. $5 entertainment & $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations are recommended.

This is sure to be an epic night of music! Four of the most incredible musicians in the world are bringing their friendships and talents to Madison.

John Lee, current leader of the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band and long time bassist for Dizzy himself, leads a tremendous quartet this Saturday night! John is a celebrated musician, band leader, composer, engineer, and producer. He has performed on over 50 albums and performed with the likes of, in addition to Dizzy Gillespie, Paquito D’Rivera, Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner, James Moody, Jimmy Heath, Joe Henderson, Larry Coryell, Paquito D'Rivera, Gregory Hines, Claudio Roditi, Arturo Sandoval, Joachim Kühn and Philip Catherine.

Drummer Karl Latham's career has spanned the globe performing, recording and producing with Grammy Award winning artists, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members and multitude of internationally acclaimed musicians. Karl is best known for his exceptional ability to dig into a variety of musical styles. Karl is included in the Drummerworld Top Drummers list. In addition to performing as a freelance drummer, Karl can be heard drumming when leading his own group “Living Standards”, as a co-leader of Big Fun(K) with saxophonist/composer Don Braden and co leader with Ryan Carniaux and Mark Egan of the “2016 BMW Welt Jazz Award”nominated group “Constellations”. Karl is a proud endorsing drum artist for Yamaha Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, Innovative Percussion and Big Fat Snare.

Freddie Hendrix: Over the past two decades, Freddie Hendrix has become one of the most in demand trumpeters in Jazz, and beyond. Also an accomplished composer, arranger and educator, the Teaneck, New Jersey native's skill and versatility has resulted in him working with a wide array of performers that range from the Count Basie Orchestra and The Christian McBride Big Band, to Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Alicia Keys.

Alex Collins Alex Collins is a New York City based pianist, composer, arranger and vibraphonist. Alex made his debut at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival with the Brandon Wright Quartet in 2010. Alex is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music (M.M. Jazz Composition) and earned his undergraduate degree from the Eastman School of Music (B.M. Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media (Piano)). He received the Wynton Kelly Jazz Foundation Award for Jazz Achievement (2003) and participated in the prestigious Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program (2006). Aside from leading his own trio, Alex has performed in the bands of Ronnie Burrage, Micelle Coltrane, Big Funk, Gerry Gibbs, Karl Latham, John Lee, Lonnie Plaxico, Lenny White, and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars.

Seatings at 6:15 and 8:35 with no music charge, $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended.

Rob Paparozzi is co-lead singer of The Original Blues Brothers Band and a masterful harmonica player. He has opened for Bruce Springsteen and toured or recorded with everyone from Dolly Parton to Whitney Houston, Blood Sweat & tears, Cyndi Lauper and Bobby McFerrin. He is also a founder of the Hudson River Rats with legendary performers, and our friends, Bernard Purdie, John Korba, and Dan Boone.

Always a performer who gets our audiences on their feet as the shows are too much fun to stay seated!

Doors open at 4:30. Seating times are 5:00-6:05 and 8:35-9:00. Respective performances begin at 7:00 and 9:15 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended.

Louisiana born bassist, composer, arranger, educator, inventor and author Thaddeus Expose always brings a fun groove to our bandstand. Thaddeus always brings magnificent musicians to accompany him and ensure a fabulous night of live jazz. Featured this Thursday night, Brandon McCune on Piano and Ocie Davis on drums! Music will begin at 7:00

Tomoko Ohno, an established pianist in the jazz scene in NYC. has been performing with Slide Hampton, Rufus Reid, The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni Big Band, and is the pianist for the Diva Jazz Orchestra. Ms. Ohno has also released albums as a leader in Japan, U.S., and Argentina.

Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 7:00 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

Celebrating the Great American Songbook, Jan Findlay is a favorite vocalist of ours and a good friend. She brings a band brimming with talent and who have the kind of fun playing together that permeates the whole room! Featuring the piano of Tomoko Ohno, guitar of John Zweig, and bass of Rick Crane. Join us for a night of fabulous jazz, enormous fun and great cuisine and cocktails!

Credits of the quartet's members include performing at Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, Dizzy's, Carnegie Hall, Tavern on the Green, and the Newport Jazz Festival; performing with Wynton Marsalis, Benny Golson, Lou Rawls, Bucky Pizzarelli, Claudio Roditi, Frank Sinatra, Henry Mancini, and Les Elgart; performing in London, Sweden, Japan, Moscow, Argentina, and throughout the U.S.

No music charge, $25 food & drink minimum with performance beginning at 6:00. Reservations are always recommended

One of the most celebrated jazz musicians in the world is back in Madison! Harry Allen is the preeminent tenor saxophonist in the world.

The great John Pizzarelli says, “Harry Allen’s playing is nothing less than perfect.” He is a multi-award winning recording artist, tours extensively and has performed with Rosemary Clooney, Ray Brown, Hank Jones, Frank Wess, Flip Phillips, Scott Hamilton, Harry 'Sweets' Edison, Kenny Burrell, Herb Ellis, John Pizzarelli, Bucky Pizzarelli, Gus Johnson, Jeff Hamilton, Terry Gibbs, Warren Vache, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mandel, Ray Brown, Tommy Flanagan, James Taylor, to name a few!

Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 7:00 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

Endorsed by The Great Ty Stephens! Sherma Andrews is no stranger to the stage, and if you haven’t seen her in action, now is your chance! Her repertoire explores a wide range of genres including jazz, blues, gospel,

Pop and R&B. Never a dull moment!

Sherma’s original music has been syndicated on internationally acclaimed TV shows and movies.

Sherma is captivating with a beautiful voice and all-star band.is no stranger to the stage, and if you haven’t seen her in action, now is your chance! Her repertoire explores a wide range of genres including jazz, blues, gospel,

Pop and R&B. Never a dull moment!

Sherma’s original music has been syndicated on internationally acclaimed TV shows and movies.

Sherma is captivating with a beautiful voice and all-star band.

“Influenced by singers Sara Bareilles and Michael Buble...Brynn Stanley has developed a style that is also reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones and Rosemary Clooney.” David Laurell, LA TIMES

Brynn Stanley is a local artist who has been building her repertoire and her career from Shanghai Jazz to the Marmot Hotel in Los Angeles and between for several years. Tonight’s performance will feature Brynn’s creative arrangements of Beatles songs as well as a sprinkling of tunes from her Pop Classics Show and beyond. Joining Brynn on our stage tonight will be composer, arranger Ted Brancato/Piano and Shanghai Jazz veterans, Rick Crane/Bass and John Vourtsis/Drums.

$5 music charge and $40 food & drink minimum per person with seatings at 6:15 and 8:35. Reservations strongly recommended.

For over three decades, drummer Steve Johns has been a major presence on the jazz scene, collaborating with many of the music’s most renowned practitioners.  Artists from all points on the musical spectrum have consistently sought him out because they know his musicianship, versatility, deep commitment to his craft, and enthuaism will enrich any performance.  Leaders such as Nat Adderley, Stanley Turrentine, Larry Coryell, Randy Brecker, Ronnie  Cuber, Jimmy Owens, Dr. Billy Taylor, Benny Carter, Thomas Chapin and Sonny Fortune appreciated the fact that, no matter what the gig, from the world’s greatest concert stages to the smallest clubs, Steve brings the same total commitment, utmost professionalism, and pure joy at making music.  He is also a total musician, who continues to expand his musical horizons by studying piano and trumpet.

This evening will feature Steve Johns -drums, John Hart- guitar, Greg Murphy-piano, & Yuriy Galkin-bass. These incredible musicians will be playing some classics along with a selection of Their new release, Mythology

New World Jazz writes: For his debut Steeplechase album under his own name as a leader, New York City veteran drummer/composer Steve Johns engaged a uniquely configured crew of versatile players he’s long known and often collaborated with. Johns teams up with guitar great John Hart, the amazing vibraphonist and vocalist Monte Croft, piano wiz Greg Murphy and the incomparable bassist Joris Teepe. Two of Steve’s compositions get the ball rolling, followed by his band mates’ songs, with a few classics sprinkled in. Steve says, he’s always enjoyed tales from ancient civilizations; mystical legends as depicted in the stories of Icarus, Perseus and Medusa. “Mythology” is an album full of imagination, stories and some fantastic playing by this amazing lineup of world-class musicians.

Join us for this exciting cd release party! Performance begins at 7:00 with a $5 music charge and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations are always recommended.

www.stevejohnsjazz.com

Critically acclaimed bassist/composer Mark Wade returns to Shanghai Jazz for another performance with his dynamic trio. A five-time finalist for bassist of the year in teh prestigious Downbeat Magazine Readers Poll, Wade has been described as “one of the preeminent musicians of his generation” by UK Vibe Magazine. He gained international recognition for his trio with the 2015 recording Event Horizon on Edition 46 Records and the 2018 follow up Moving Day on AMP Music & Records. In 2020 he launched a unique solo project entitled Songs From Isolation - a visual album which debuted online from the Center for Jazz and Popular Music in Durban, South Africa. His 2022 release, True Stories was hailed as “a living work of modern art” by Downbeat Magazine. Midwest Records called Wade “a stand up bass player that’s Christian McBride good.” Don’ miss this exciting performance by one of Morris County’s own!

Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 7:00 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

Pianist Ben Collins-Siegel is a young rising star in the NY/NJ Jazz community who gave a riveting performance during his debut Tuesday Jazz Trio Series at Shanghai Jazz. Ben has performed at prestigious venues and festivals including the Monterey Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Steinway Hall in New York City. He has played alongside prominent jazz artists like Christian McBride, John Pizzarelli, and Winard Harper. His accolades include being named a 2023 YoungArts finalist, a member of the 2023 Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, and a participant in the 2024 Vail Jazz Workshop. Ben currently plays in the Baker Street Trio with drummer Ben Schwartz and bassist Ryoma Takenaga. Bassist Hal Slapin and Drummer John Vourtsis are thrilled to welcome Ben back to the Shanghai Jazz stage for his next performance in the Tuesday Trio Series.

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.

Doors open at 4:30 for Happy Hour. Performance begins at 6:30 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended

You don’t want to miss this! Don’s collection of grooving modern jazz arrangements of classic songs my musit titans Earth Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder. Following Don’s acclaimed first Earth Wind and Wonder CD, he and his group are all set to record Volume 2 on February 20 and this night will be a unique opportunity to hear this brand new music right before it is recorded. We look forward to seeing you there.

The band will feature: Don Braden, tenor sax, flue and alto flute; Jill McCarron, piano; Ben Rubens, bass; Steve Johns, Drums.

Don Braden is a masterful saxophone and flute player and has composed and recorded a new CD blending and celebrating the genius of Earth Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder. The recording has received tremendous reviews and a lot of air play from terrestrial radio like our favorite, WBGO, and Sirius XM's Real Jazz station! Musical performances begin at 7:00 and 9:15. No music charge, $40 food and drink minimum for seatings at 6:15 and 8:45, reservations required.

Join us at Shanghai Jazz on Sunday, June 1, 2025, for an unforgettable afternoon of music featuring the dynamic talents of The Elefantes — Al Elefante and Joe Elefante — and The DeVicos — Joe DeVico and Curren DeVico. This special performance will also showcase the captivating vocals of special guest Yvonne Green. This family-powered ensemble promises a show filled with passion, groove, and classic jazz energy. Showtime is from 6 PM to 8:30 PM — come witness the magic live!

Doors open at 4:30, performance begins at 6:00. $5 entertainment & $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations are recommended.