This week, as part of the continuing “Tuesday Jazz Trio Series,” Bassist Hal Slapin and Drummer John Vourtsis are excited to welcome Leonieke Scheuble to the Shanghai Jazz stage. 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”.

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

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