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.

Jerry Vivino has accompanied the likes of Tony Bennett, Dr. John, Lyle Lovett, Donald Fagen, Max Weinberg and many others. His saxophone & clarinet skills are mesmerizing, exciting, and will keep you groovin’ in your seat! Jerry will take you on a musical adventure that you do not want to miss.

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.

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

This week, as part of the continuing “Tuesday Jazz Trio Series,” Bassist Hal Slapin and Drummer John Vourtsis welcome Tomoko Ohno back to our stage. Tomoko, an established pianist in the jazz scene in NYC and an esteemed member of our musical family here in Madison, is a truly special pianist. Originally from Tokyo, Japan she has been playing piano since her teens. She is a proud member of Sherrie Maricle's Diva Jazz Orchestra and has played at Lincoln Center, Weill Recital, Carnegie Hall, The Blue Note, Birdland , and has performed and/or recorded with Slide Hampton, Claudio Roditi, James Spaulding, Rufus Reid, The John Lee Quartet and The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni Big Band. Ms. Ohno has also released albums as a leader in Japan, U.S., and Argentina.

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.

Recently, returning from 9 weeks in Japan headlining at the Osaka Expo 2025 (World’s Fair), a subsequent tour in the US, achieving multiple awards, numerous features in publications, and being a much sought after Artist among New York’s finest Jazz musicians, Leonieke is well on her way to being one of the major figures in Jazz. Come experience for yourself the artistry of this fine young talent and her outstanding group.

“WE THREE” is comprised of Leonieke on piano, Tim Givens on bass and Nick Scheuble on drums. A special guest will be joining the group this evening.

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

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.

Alex Gressel, Bass Since his start playing in Austrian theaters, bassist Alex Gressel has had the great fortune to play with world-class but somewhat obscure musicians such as the originator of Bossa Nova and Samba Jazz drumming Edison Machado, his mentor, the Danish multi-talent Marilyn Mazur, alto sax giant Clarence “C” Sharpe, the genius piano player Mark Thompson, Johnny O’Neal, Gene Bertoncini, Warren Vaché, Houston Person, Roni Ben-Hur and many others.

Doors open at 4:30 with Amani’s performance beginning at 7:00. $5 music charge and a $25 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations are always 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 $8 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 absolute “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

"In Vaché, jazz has found a creator whose prodigious, hard-earned skills enable him to craft swinging performances of beauty, emotion and surprise."  Warren is a tremendous trumpet and cornet player and, with his acerbic wit between songs he keeps the entertainment rolling.  Joined this evening by Earl Sauls on bass, and acclaimed accordionist Eddie Monteiro!

No music charge, $25 food and drink minimum, performance begins at 7:00. Reservations strongly recommended.

Champian Fulton, Hot House Magazine’s Female Vocalist of the Year, 2017 returns to our bandstand after a very busy summer! Champian is constantly touring and working so we are thrilled when we can get her out to Madison! Along with Fukushi Tainaka on drums, Hide Tanaka on bass, their performances alway knock audiences out!

So much talent, a joy to be around, and a fabulous entertainer are some of the reasons we love when Champian comes to Madison! $8 music fee and $40 food and drink minimum per person for seatings at 6:15 and 8:45. Reservations required

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 week, as part of Shanghai Jazz’s continuing “Tuesday Jazz Series,” Bassist Hal Slapin and Drummer John Vourtsis welcome Madison’s own Jerry Vezza on Piano and special guest Bob Hanlon on Sax. Jerry 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.

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

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, $40 food & drink minimum per person. $8 entertainment fee. Reservations strongly recommended.

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.

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.

Dan Crisci, pianist and composer, has been performing in the New York/New Jersey area since 1984. He has performed jazz as a soloist and in various group settings at venues such as Birdland and The Squire in New York City, and Trumpets, The Old Bay, Watchung Arts Center, Van Gogh's Ear, and Shanghai Jazz in New Jersey. Dan has performed regularly with Brynn Stanley since 2013 at venues such as Shanghai Jazz in Madison, Rod’s Steakhouse in Morristown, Rudolph’s in Bernardsville, the Morristown Performing Arts Center Summer Concert Series, and the Parsippany Library Concert Series.

Seating is limited so reservations are strongly recommended. Music begins at 7:00 with a $5 music charge & $25 per person food & drink minimum.

The Deep Groove Trio features multi-award winning Hammond Organist Leonieke Scheuble, Guitarist Leo Jordan and Drummer John Vourtsis.  Funk, Monk, Wes, Horace, Stevie, Standards & beyond. 

Leonieke was just 10 years old when jazz great Dr. Lonnie Smith was shown a clip of her playing piano and gifted her with a Hammond organ. Three years later, she would go on to win “Best Up and Coming Young Artist” at the Hot House Fan Decision Awards.  A recipient of the Governor’s Award for “Exceptional Promise in Music” as well as two International Women in Jazz awards, Leonieke is also a TEDx speaker. Her first of two CDs, “Debut” was recorded by renowned engineer, Rudy van Gelder and features NEA Jazz Master, Jimmy Cobb. In July, 2022 Leonieke signed an agreement with the Hammond Organ Company and became a “Hammond Artist”.

 Leo Jordan, a graduate of the William Paterson Jazz Studies program has performed extensively in the NY area for over 30 years in the Jazz, Blues and Rock genres. 

 John Vourtsis, a multi-instrumentalist is a Shanghai Jazz regular, drumming with Jerry Vezza, Tomoko Ohno, Leonieke, Ed Laub, Grover Kemble, George Naha and Bob Himmelberger, among others.  

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,” Drummer John Vourtsis is 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.

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

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.

Reservations are always recommended for dinner and this inspiring 2 set show. $5 music charge and $25 food & drink minimum per person.

Jay D’Amico

Jay’s sound has evolved over the years, honed in performances with his own trio and a variety of other musicians, most notably bassist and lifelong friend Milt “the Judge” Hinton, whom the pianist credits as one of the primary influences on his career. Hinton joined his protégé on Jay’s recording debut in 1982, Envisage, which also featured Bob Rosengarden. Another musician whose influence Jay cites as key is Mike Longo, established pianist/composer and musical director for many of Dizzy Gillespie’s bands. Longo’s CAP Records has released all five of Jay’s CD recordings, which include: Envisage; From the Top; Ponte Novello; Tuscan Prelude; Nocturne; and Tango Caliente. Jay has also appeared on Hinton’s The Judge’s Decision (1985) as pianist and composer.

Jay has also performed with Ben Brown, Marc Johnson, and Ronnie Zito. From 1984 through September 10, 2001, Jay performed as the Pianist in Residence at New York’s Windows on the World and at the Plaza Hotel from 2002 to 2004.

Jay D’Amico: Press Room

“Jay D’Amico plays piano with a gossamer touch and canny sense of style… there is a certain shapeliness to each solo and a tangible sense of touch, like good sculpture “ Fred Bouchard - Downbeat Magazine

Doors open at 4:30, with seating times to 6:15 and 8:45 for 2 respective performances. $8 music charge plus $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations are always recommended.

This week, as part of Shanghai Jazz’s continuing “Tuesday Trio Series,” Drummer John Vourtsis welcomes Pianist John Bianculli and Bassist Sue Williams 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.

Acoustic and electric bassist Sue Williams is a New York City based freelance musician who has performed with Eric Clapton, Steve Cropper, Joe Walsh, Eddie Brigati, Bernard Purdie, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Vanessa Williams, Darlene Love, Ben E. King, Robert Palmer, South Side Jonny and The Asbury Jukes, Phoebe Snow, Milt Hinton Bass Quartet, Cab Calloway’s Swing Orchestra, and many others. Sue’s performances include Broadway shows, blues and rock shows and recording studio work. As a Broadway pit musician, Sue has played in numerous Broadway shows including Mr Saturday Night starring Billy Crystal,  Little Shop of Horrors and Jersey Boys.

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

With Glen Merritt on piano, Alan Hayes on bass, Pete Omelio on drums, and John Higgins on trumpet, Meant To Be keeps audiences swinging throughout the night! These four fantastic musicians have been playing together for over 25 years and each feeds off of the others’ enthusiasm and improvisations.

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

Blue Soul’s music is a unique fusion of Blues, Jazz, New Orleans, Soul, Rock, and R&B styles. In December '23, Blue Soul celebrated the 15-year anniversary of their first performance at Shanghai Jazz.

 Featuring songs by artists including:  Bill Withers, Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Marvin Gaye, B.B. King, Otis Redding, Al Green, George Benson, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Taj Mahal – and many others.

 Blue Soul features the soulful vocals of Herb Woodson, and musical director/ bassist/ vocalist Bailey Gee. They are accompanied by: Ted Brancato on piano, Mike Hogan on guitar, Joseph DeVico on drums and Frank Elmo on Tenor Saxophone.

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.

Champian Fulton, Hot House Magazine’s Female Vocalist of the Year, 2017 returns to our bandstand after a very busy summer! Champian is constantly touring and working so we are thrilled when we can get her out to Madison! Along with Fukushi Tainaka on drums, Hide Tanaka on bass, their performances alway knock audiences out!

So much talent, a joy to be around, and a fabulous entertainer are some of the reasons we love when Champian comes to Madison! $8 music fee and $40 food and drink minimum per person for seatings at 6:15 and 8:45. Reservations required

This week, as part of the continuing “Tuesday Jazz Trio Series,” Bassist Hal Slapin and Drummer John Vourtsis welcome pianist Ted Brancato to our stage. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Ted has spent most of his 40+ year career in the New York City area. For 15 years he was musical director for jazz singer Jeanie Bryson, creating arrangements for her and playing on three of her recordings. He had a fruitful 30+ year song-writing collaboration with singer/songwriter Eugene McDaniels (“One Hundred Pounds Of Clay”, “Feel Like Making Love”) writing songs for Nancy Wilson, Les McCann, and Jeanie Bryson recordings. Ted has toured to the far corners of the globe, playing in Brazil, Japan, Greece, and the Netherlands with Jeanie Bryson, and doing two USIA tours to West Africa with jazz singer Dee Daniels. In November 2018 Ted travelled to Switzerland to play with Dee once again. For the last 15 years Ted has operated a recording studio in Springfield, NJ where he recorded his first solo recording entitled “The Next Step” in 2013 featuring Ron Carter on bass and Terry Silverlight on drums. He came out with a second solo album in March 2017 entitled “Bicoastal” featuring Lou Marini on sax and a fine ensemble of New Jersey based musicians: Lee Finkelstein on drums, Gregory Jones on bass, and Ben Williams on trombone. Both of Ted’s albums feature his original compositions. In addition to his work at Mahogany Studio, Ted is currently the Director of Music Ministry at Clinton Presbyterian Church, and has been the keyboard player for the "Blue Soul" R&B band for the past 13 years. He also freelances as a jazz pianist. 

And come early to hear Rich Court playing solo piano. Standards, Beatles & beyond. He starts at 5:30. Happy Hour runs 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

Swinging Bossa Nova and Latin beats start the weekend off with this trio of acclaimed musicians.

Saxophone player and composer John Snauwaert has a very wide scope and is an artistic world traveler. Thus he made acquaintance with Petar Elmazof (Bulgaria), Chergio de Susa and Pipo Fernandes (Cuba, the latter member of the B V S C), Mahbub & Satar Khan (India). He also played on stage with jazz masters as Lowell Fulson, Isaac Hurley, Jacques Pelzer, Bob Mover, Gary Smulyan, Nilson Matta, Roni Ben-Hur… As a composer and musician he worked for Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg, het Muziek Lod, De Werf, Victoria, De Vieze Gasten and Circus Picolini. He loves the music/image combination and wrote music for the animated movies ‘papa trumpet’ and ‘Meme’ by Eveline Verschorre and also for ‘The Bed’ by Luc Degryze. He really can handle any genre.

Marcello Pellitteri is an exciting drummer to experience and, similarly, a professor and alumnus of the prestigious Berklee College of Music. He has performed with Grammy Winners and acclaimed musicians including: Paquito D’Rivera, Claudio Roditi, Wynton Marsalis, Slide Hampton, Woody Shaw, and many more.

Gapplegate Music writes , “The pianism of George Dulin has all the linear thrust and power of a Bud Powell, but different notes! He's rather young but his play does not sound like it. There is a fully formed vision of how to go about his art.”

Nilson Matta has worked with Trio da Paz, Yo Yo Ma, Claudio Roditi, Paquito D’Rivera, and many more. He is always a favorite of our audiences and the trio has an infectious amount of fun performing!

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.

GOOD STUFF is the World's ONLY Tribute to 

STEELY DAN, STING, STEVIE WONDER and GINO VANNELLI all in one great show.

 GOOD STUFF is a collaboration of some of the finest musicians and singers in the NY/NJ area.

Members of GOOD STUFF have worked with B.J. Thomas, Allan Schwartzberg, The Les Paul Trio, Jose Feliciano, Chuck Berry, The Crests, Jimmy Webb, Lenny Welch, The Drifters, Frank Zappa’s Band from Utopia, Keith Emerson of ELP, Bucky Pizzarelli, Gloria Lynne, Jay Leonhart, The Vivino Brothers, The Marvelettes, Dizzy Gillespie, Thad Jones, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, The Saturday Night Live Band, Tommy James and The Shondells, Madonna, David Bowie, The NJ Ballet, Larry Gatlin, Carly Simon, Keely Smith, Roseanne Cash, Marie Osmond, The Shirelles, Marc Anthony, Morton Harkett, The Mystics, The Bernie Worrel Orchestra, Hanson, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Mariah Carey, Jon Bon Jovi, Michael McDonald, Dave Mathews, Jewel, Natalie Merchant, Rob Thomas, Tony Bennett, Cindi Lauper, Trisha Yearwood, Gary US Bonds, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Gloria Gaynor, Lloyd Price, Max Weinberg, Southside Johnny, The Jimmy Dorsey Band, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Bo Diddley, The Duprees, The Asbury Jukes, Randy Brecker, Steve Swallow, Darlene Love, Roy Hargrove, Dionne Warwick, Jon Herington, The New Orleans Suspects, BD Lenz, Tom Brislin, Glen Burtnik, Bobby Kimball, The Churchills, Fossil, Hyperactive, and Blowup.

goodstuffband.netDoors 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 $8 Entertainment Fee and $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations strongly recommended.

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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

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Tonight, The John Bianculli Trio with John/Piano, Sue Williams/Bass and John Vourtsis/Drums. Pianist, composer and educator, John Bianculli brings his lyrical, soulful sound and creative arrangements to Shanghai Jazz. You’ll hear a unique blend of Jazz, Latin, R&B, Brazilian, and World Music.

Acoustic and electric bassist Sue Williams is a New York City based freelance musician who has performed with Eric Clapton, Steve Cropper, Joe Walsh, Eddie Brigati, Bernard Purdie, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Vanessa Williams, Darlene Love, Ben E. King, Robert Palmer, South Side Jonny and The Asbury Jukes, Phoebe Snow, Milt Hinton Bass Quartet, Cab Calloway’s Swing Orchestra, and many others. Sue’s performances include jazz trios, Broadway shows, blues and rock clubs, and recording studio work. As a Broadway pit musician, Sue has played in numerous Broadway shows including Mr Saturday Night starring Billy Crystal,  Little Shop of Horrors and Jersey Boys.

 John Vourtsis, a multi-instrumentalist is a Shanghai Jazz regular, drumming with Jerry Vezza, Kenny Barron, Tomoko Ohno, Leonieke, Ed Laub, Grover Kemble, George Naha and Bob Himmelberger, among others.

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

In 1993, Joris Teepe recorded his first CD, with a band co-led by Don Braden and featuring Cyrus Chestnut, Carl Allen and Tom Harrell. From that point everything really took off for Joris and he became a bassist in great demand. He has been working with the “who-is-who in Jazz”, such as Benny Golson, Sonny Fortune, Rashied Ali, Billy Hart and Randy Brecker.

Don Braden is a world class saxophonist and flutist as well as a bandleader, composer and educator. Don is one of the hardest working and most in demand musicians in jazz today, constantly recording and performing. He has played with greats like: Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, Roy Haynes, and many others.

Adding to the musical experience are pianist Jon Davis and drummer Mike Clark. Mike is a legendary jazzman who performed with Herbie Hancock in the '70's on one of his most important albums, Thrust

This evening we celebrate the release of two cd's from these two brilliant musical minds, In the Spirit of Herbie Hancock and Chemistry. Surely another not-to-be-missed night of swinging music

Doors open at 4:30. Seating times are 6:15 and 8:35-8:45. Respective performances begin at 7:00 and 9:10 with $5 Entertainment Fee and $40 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

Blue Soul’s music is a unique fusion of Blues, Jazz, New Orleans, Soul, Rock, and R&B styles. In December '23, Blue Soul celebrated the 15-year anniversary of their first performance at Shanghai Jazz.

 Featuring songs by artists including:  Bill Withers, Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Marvin Gaye, B.B. King, Otis Redding, Al Green, George Benson, Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Taj Mahal – and many others.

 Blue Soul features the soulful vocals of Herb Woodson, and musical director/ bassist/ vocalist Bailey Gee. They are accompanied by: Ted Brancato on piano, Mike Hogan on guitar, Joseph DeVico on drums and Frank Elmo on Tenor Saxophone.

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.

“All the foundational elements of jazz and blues piano are here with the signature Katz touch. Katz is in top form, again demonstrating why he is so highly acclaimed in the roots and blues genres,” raves GLIDE MAGAZINE. “I know all about guitar players I’ve seen the very best and Scott Sharrard is the perfect guitarist,” stated GREGG ALLMAN.

CKS Band is a Roots Rock, Blues & Americana Powerhouse Organ Trio, with Blues Music Award-Winner & 10x-Blues Music Award Nominated Keyboardist/B-3 Organist BRUCE KATZ, Renowned & Prolific Drummer and Vocalist RANDY CIARLANTE, and 2x-GRAMMY® Nominated Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter SCOTT SHARRARD. CKS performs the music of The Band, Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers Band, Ronnie Earl and Levon Helm alongside some of their own originals, including songs they wrote & performed with these legendary artists over many years of albums & tours. BRUCE KATZ has been Nominated 7 Times for "Piano Player of the Year" at the Blues Music Awards, and was a regular member of Gregg Allman & Friends (2007-2013). RANDY CIARLANTE occupied the second drum chair throughout the THE BAND's decade-long resurgence in the 1990s. SCOTT SHARRARD is best known as the Musical Director & Lead Guitarist of the GREGG ALLMAN BAND (2008-2017) and is now the Lead Guitarist for the Legendary Rock 'n' Roll band LITTLE FEAT.

This special evening will feature seatings from 6:15-7:00 for a very special tasting dinner from Chef Thomas Donohoe, with wine pairings available, followed by a 2 hour performance from this historic band! This special 5 course menu will be $185 per person, plus drinks, tax and gratuity, no addional music charge.