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Andromeda Turre with Laurence Hobgood, Karl Latham, &

  • Shanghai Jazz 24 Main Street Madison, NJ, 07940 United States (map)

Andromeda Turre is a consummate performer and composer who has honed her craft over a lifetime immersed in music. Born into a family of jazz musicians, Andromeda was fortunate to glean from the greats including, Dizzy Gilespie, Max Roach, Wynton Marsalis, as well as her parents Steve Turre & Akua Dixon.

Formally trained at the Boston Conservatory where she focused on vocal performance, her talents have taken her around the world. From touring with Ray Charles, to reigning as the “Queen of the Blues,” at Tokyo Disney and headlining festivals with her own music in 17 countries worldwide. Turre’s artistic practice is rootedd in providing her audience with an immersive experience, inviting them into new depths of perspective and self discovery.

Jazz pianist, composer, arranger, producer, Yamaha® artist and Grammy® winner Laurence Hobgood has enjoyed a 30+year career. Highlights include: three consecutive Fellowships to the Aspen Music Festival (1990, '91, '92), being chosen as a 1995 Chicagoan of the Year in the Arts, a 2003 Deems Taylor Award given by ASCAP for the year’s out- standing music journalism, multiple Grammy® nominations and a 2010 Grammy® Award. He's played at many of the world’s most prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the White House, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Tanglewood, Hollywood Bowl, and the Sydney Opera House. 

James Robbins is an international bassist and composer. He has played with jazz giants past and present such as Clark Terry, Billy Taylor, George Benson, James Moody, Freddy Hubbard, Eric Lewism Johnny O’Niel, Gerald Clayton, Sullivan Fortner, and many more. He also played in Columbian electro group Delsonido and rock band Thank You Scientist. James teaches at the American School of Moder Music in Paris.

Karl Latham’s career has spanned the globe performing, recording with and producing with Grammy Award winning artists, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members and multitude of internationally acclaimed musicians. Including: Ali Ryerson; The Bernie Worrell Orchestra; Jerry Vivino; Andy Snitzer; Mark Egan; Johnny Winter; The Shirelles (Music Director); John Lee Quartet; The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars; The Fantasy Band; Howard Paul with Laurence Hobgood, Anat Cohen and Tom Scott; and has co led 2016 BMW World Jazz Award nominated “Constellations” with Mark Egan and Ryan Carniaux and Don Braden/Karl Latham Big Fun(K). Karl toured Europe extensively for nearly 25 years in the groups of Wolfgang Lackerschmid and Johannes Mossinger.  Karl has subbed on the Broadway  productions of “Bring It On”, “Hamilton”,  “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”, and “Ain’t Too Proud”. 

Seatings at 6:15 and 8:35 with performances beginning about 45 minutes after seating times. No music charge, $40 food & drink minimum per person. Reservations required