Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club presents an unforgettable celebration of blues royalty, featuring multiple vocalists honoring the legendary Three Kings of the Blues. You'll hear hits and carefully chosen deep cuts from the catalogs of B.B., Albert, and Freddie, performed with soul, passion, and conviction. Featured performers include blues legend Toni Lynn Washington, 2x-Blues Music Award-nominated guitarist Peter Parcek (Pinetop Perkins), singer-songwriter Danielle Miraglia, and Blues Music Awards nominee Diane Blue (Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters). Toni Lynn Washington has received multiple nominations for Soul-Blues Performer and Album of the Year. Buddy Guy on Parcek: "You're as bad as Eric Clapton & I know Eric Clapton." Ronnie Earl on Diane Blue: "She's got so much soul, she blows me away." The Boston Globe raves, "Miraglia has a voice that can go from a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt."

A rare and intimate evening of acoustic music featuring Tim O'Brien, Sam Grisman, and Victor Furtado. This special trio performance brings together three musicians whose shared love of song, storytelling, and instrumental mastery continues the timeless lineage of American acoustic music. The legendary Tim O'Brien is one of the most beloved and influential singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists in American acoustic music and the impact that his songs and musicianship have had on our tribe of acousticians is immeasurable. When I was a Junior in high school if you would have asked me what my dream job would be, without a doubt I would have answered "to be in the Tim O'Brien Band." It is a great honor to get to play some of my favorite Tim tunes with the man himself, and to get to do it in a trio setting with the great Victor Furtado, one of my favorite pickin' pals who also grew up on Tim's music, is going to make for a special experience for everyone on stage and in the audience!

Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and producer Bill Laurance is internationally acclaimed for his genre-defying blend of jazz, classical, and electronic music. A founding member of Snarky Puppy, he has earned five Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for Empire Central, Live at the Royal Albert Hall, Culcha Vulcha, and Sylva, as well as Best R&B Performance for the band's collaboration with Lalah Hathaway. Laurance's versatility has made him a sought-after collaborator across film, television, and dance. His work has appeared in campaigns for Apple and Sky, and in films including Un Traductor and Initials S.G., for which he composed original themes. He also collaborated closely with David Crosby, including on the documentary Remember My Name. His compositions have been performed by major ensembles such as the WDR Big Band Cologne and Metropole Orkest. Recent releases: Keeping Company (with Michael League, 2024) and his 12th solo album Lumen (2025)

"Just saw THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND, unbelievable. Hard as hell, free as a ray of light, there is not a band on earth that is better. Stunning." Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers For nearly four decades, the GRAMMY-winning Rebirth Brass Band has been "stunning" audiences with their fiery live shows and unmistakable New Orleans sound. Blending the city's brass band tradition with elements of jazz, funk, soul, and R&B, Rebirth captures the heartbeat of the Crescent City like no other. Founded by brothers Phil and Keith Frazier, the group began playing on the streets of the French Quarter before becoming fixtures at second lines and eventually global ambassadors of New Orleans music. Their legendary Tuesday residency at the Maple Leaf and collaborations with artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Grateful Dead, and Trombone Shorty have cemented Rebirth as one of the most dynamic live bands in the world.

Jazz saxophonist Jacob Chung moved from Toronto to New York City in 2022 to study with Vincent Herring, whose early advocacy led to a record deal for Jacob's sophomore album The Sage (2024) on Cellar Music Group. Featuring Herring and drummer Joe Farnsworth, The Sage was named one of the best Canadian jazz releases of 2024 (Peter Hum, Ottawa Citizen). In 2025, Jacob released Live at Frankie's Jazz Club, recorded with the Tyler Henderson Trio. In 2024, Jacob continued his studies with Grant Stewart at the Tribeca Jazz Institute and connected with mentors such as Chris Byars, Eric Alexander, Ari Roland, and Ken Peplowski--relationships that helped launch his growing NYC performance career. He now appears regularly at The Django, Smalls, Mezzrow, Dizzy's Club, and more, while performing with groups led by Rodney Green, Erena Terakubo, James Sarno, and others. A rising voice in modern jazz, Jacob tours actively across the U.S. and Canada.

CROWNED28 is a powerhouse live tribute concert honoring 28 iconic women who shaped generations of music. From Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin to Whitney Houston, Cher, Lady Gaga, and Adele, the show celebrates the voices, styles, and stories of the legends who continue to inspire. Created and led by vocalist Jordan Quinn, CROWNED28 blends stunning live vocals, choreography, and dazzling costume transformations with the energy of a full live band. Each performance takes audiences on a journey through the greatest eras of music--a night of powerhouse hits, nostalgia, and pure celebration. CROWNED28 has quickly gained momentum across New England, earning standing ovations at venues like Blue Ocean Music Hall, where the group opened for Foreigner's Journey. With performances at The Rex and The Cut Gloucester, and an upcoming show at The Theatre at North in Scranton, PA, CROWNED28 continues to expand its reach and captivate audiences wherever it goes.

Stanley Plays The Dead is guitarist Stanley Jordan's vibrant tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead and the legacy of Jerry Garcia. A lifelong fan of the band, Jordan formed this four-piece unit to share his deep connection to their repertoire--music he calls "an important part of the Great American Songbook." Drawing on his diverse influences, Jordan brings "cosmic vibe variations" to the Dead's catalog, expanding harmonic structures and jazz elements while preserving the original feel and trippy spirit. Jordan's relationship with this music runs deep. Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area during the era that birthed the Dead, he later became a frequent guest with Phil Lesh and Friends, gaining insight directly from one of the band's founders. Joined by drummer Kenwood Dennard, bassist Greg Koerner, and keyboardist/guitarist Jesse Hiatt, Stanley Plays The Dead delivers a fresh, heartfelt, and exploratory take on a timeless musical legacy.

World-renowned guitarist Stanley Jordan brings his long-running tribute Stanley Plays Jimi to the stage--a deeply personal and imaginative homage to Jimi Hendrix. Rather than imitate, Stanley re-imagines Hendrix's music, channeling his spirit while exploring how Jimi's sound might have evolved today. "This is my fantasy Hendrix concert if Jimi were still alive," Stanley says. A four-time Grammy nominee with a signature two-hand tapping technique, Stanley first connected with Hendrix as a child, making this project both a musical and emotional full circle. Though widely celebrated for his groundbreaking jazz career--including his landmark album Magic Touch, which spent 51 weeks at #1 on Billboard's jazz chart--Stanley has always kept one foot in rock and blues. With Stanley Plays Jimi, he blends Hendrix's explosive energy with his own exploratory style, honoring the legend while expanding the vocabulary he left behind.

Bassist and composer Sean Pentland, leader of Ensemble Caduceus, has been making his mark with premieres at the Seoul Arts Center Summer Festival (2023), the Naju Contemporary Music Festival (2021), and other venues across Korea. His works, along with pieces co-led with saxophone legend Jerry Bergonzi in the Pentland/Bergonzi Quartet, will appear on forthcoming 2025 albums. Shaped by years in Great Britain, Germany, and South Korea, Sean has toured internationally with Don Braden, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Luciana Souza, Bobby Wellins, Tina May, Damon Brown, Johannes Enders, and Bergonzi himself. He studied at New England Conservatory and Berklee's Global Jazz Institute and has taught at Paekche Institute of the Arts, Edinburgh University, and Litchfield Jazz Camp. Tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is celebrated worldwide for his innovative playing, prolific recordings, and influential teaching.

Paul Hughes hails from Manchester, England, and has been performing jazz and swing since the age of twelve. With an instrumental approach to the voice reminiscent of Sinatra, Hughes channels impeccable phrasing, rhythmic subtlety, and timeless style, making him a consummate storyteller (Bill Schnee, Producer/Engineer). His artistry reflects the poise and elegance of legends such as Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, and Nat King Cole. Over the years, he has honed his performance skills traveling the world on leading cruise ships and delighting audiences worldwide, including a private performance for David and Victoria Beckham. Paul is currently recording a new album of original songs co-written by Nashville Hall of Fame recipients Byron Hill and Roger Brown. Produced by Sal Oliveri at legendary Capitol Records Studio in Los Angeles, the album features standout tracks such as "My Lucky Stars," "Then Came You," and "I Bet You Weren't Expecting This," showcasing Hughes' vocal range.

Through an inimitable voice that The New York Times calls "a smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather," renowned vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright offers a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. Her music transcends social divides with an abiding sense of love, humanity, and belonging, embodying a tradition that invites listeners home. Wright's 2024 studio album Shadow presents her in a gentle yet triumphant light. Anchored by acoustic guitars and layered with strings, gospel vocals, Carnatic influences, and raw emotion, the album explores intimacy, loss, community, and healing. Produced by Chris Bruce and engineered by Ryan Freeland, Shadow features guest artists Angelique Kidjo and Meshell Ndegeocello. This will be a duo show with Lizz and Kenny Banks Sr. on piano and organ. 

Sunny Jain's career is a celebration of cultural diaspora' deep-rooted tradition rippling outward, shaping and reshaping the cultures it touches. A composer, drummer, dhol player, and thought leader, Jain has been hailed by Songlines (UK) as ?one of the leading figures in North America's burgeoning Asian music scene.' His wide-ranging work includes being named a 2025 commissioned artist by Soho Repertory Theater, appearing as 'Mr. Tambourine Man' in the Oscar-nominated A Complete Unknown, and serving as a 2023-24 Visiting Scholar and Artist-in-Residence at Wesleyan University. Best known as the founder of Red Baraat, Jain has reached new heights with Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East (Smithsonian Folkways), a project praised by The New Yorker for its maximalist vision and conceptual depth. Blending Bollywood, Punjabi folk, jazz improvisation, and psychedelia, the band has delivered standout NPR Tiny Desk and KEXP sessions and toured major festivals and cultural institutions worldwide.

A ground-breaking new supergroup featuring three of the most exhilarating voices in modern music. Spirit Fingers Trio is a bold, electrifying ensemble that brings together the genre-defying talents of Greg Spero on piano, Mike Mitchell on drums, and Mohini Dey on bass ? a trio that distills virtuosic technique, deep groove, and expansive musical imagination into a singular, unforgettable sound. About The Trio: At its core, Spirit Fingers Trio is a celebration of rhythmic daring, soulful improvisation, and the rich intersections of jazz, fusion, funk, and global music traditions. With a lean configuration that strips music to its most elemental power-piano, bass, and drums. This trio creates a sonic world that is both intimate and explosive, rooted in tradition yet defiantly forward-looking.

Joel Ross is one of the most distinctive vibraphonists of his generation, known for music that blends rhythmic sophistication, lyrical clarity, and deep collective interplay. Since his Edison Award-winning Blue Note debut KingMaker (2019), Ross has earned widespread acclaim for a body of work that treats improvisation as conversation and composition as storytelling. His subsequent releases, including Who Are You? and The Parable of the Poet, cemented his reputation as a thoughtful bandleader and a central voice in contemporary jazz. Ross' latest album, Gospel Music, draws from the spiritual and communal traditions of the Black church in Chicago, exploring ideas of service, renewal, and shared purpose through layered harmony and collaborative improvisation. Leading his ensemble Good Vibes, Ross creates music that is both technically expansive and emotionally direct. A sought-after collaborator and frequent headliner at major venues and festivals worldwide.

Multi-Grammy winning pianist, vocalist, and composer Eliane Elias brings the warmth and elegance of Brazil to the stage in The Art of Bossa Nova. With her luminous voice, virtuosic piano, and signature style, she reimagines classics like "The Girl from Ipanema" and "Desafinado," alongside fresh Bossa Nova takes on jazz standards such as "Come Fly With Me." Joined by acclaimed bassist Marc Johnson and Brazilian percussionist Rafael Barata, Eliane creates an evening of groove, sophistication, and pure joy-inviting audiences to sway, dream, and delight in the magic of Bossa Nova.

Mathew's musical journey began at age three with a keyboard gifted by his grandfather. Since then, he has captivated audiences worldwide, with appearances on Showtime at the Apollo, The Today Show, Ellen, and 60 Minutes. A versatile and sought-after artist, Mathew starred in, produced, and scored the Emmy-nominated documentary About Tomorrow, composed the score for Hulu's Starkeisha, and contributed music to Apple's Emmy-winning commercial The Greatest. In 2023, he made his musical director debut with the award-winning production Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For, premiering in Pittsburgh. Mathew has appeared as a guest soloist with the Aspen Chamber Symphony and the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, composed for the 82-piece Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra, and created Finding Free for Alvin Ailey Dance Company's 2024?25 season. His fourth album, On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute, earned an NAACP Image Award nomination.

The instantly recognizable voice of the legendary Linda Ronstadt was launched in the mid 1960's when her band The Stone Poneys released their mega hit "Different Drum." For the next several decades, she hit the Billboard charts with dozens of incredible songs, including "When Will I Be Loved", "That'll Be the Day", "Heat Wave", "It's So Easy", "Blue Bayou", "Poor Poor Pitiful Me", "You're No Good", "Tumblin' Dice" and many more. Ronstadt Rewind is the Ultimate Linda Ronstadt Tribute Concert. The performance features American Idol Star Katherine Winston, who along with her outstanding band recreate the Linda Ronstadt concert experience like no other in a show that features the legendary singer's great hits and more. Katherine's emotionally charged, power house vocal prowess has captivated audiences nationwide and her incredible performance in Ronstadt Rewind is nothing short of amazing. Prepare for an unforgettable tribute to the iconic Linda Ronstadt with Ronstadt Rewind.

Charlie Hunter is a guitarist, producer, and composer known for his groundbreaking approach to hybrid guitar. He first gained recognition for his custom eight-string technique, allowing him to play bass lines, chords, and melodies simultaneously. Today, he performs on 6- and 7-string instruments built by Hybrid Guitars Co., the fanned-fret guitar company he co-founded in 2015 with Clay Conner and Wes Lambe. Throughout his thirty-five-year career, Hunter has developed a sound that blends jazz, funk, blues, and rock with effortless groove and improvisational depth. He has released numerous albums, toured internationally, and collaborated widely, including the acclaimed project SuperBlue with Kurt Elling. Recent highlights include work with Victoria Victoria, Butcher Brown, Jubu Smith, Sam Fribush, and Candice Ivory, as well as a Tiny Desk appearance with Carrtoons, Kiefer, and Nate Smith. Hunter also leads SideHustle Records and continues his deep study of Blind Blake's music on Patreon.

Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, 2020 International Blues Challenge Winner, and JUNO Award nominee JW-Jones is a Canadian singer, guitarist, and bandleader renowned for his electrifying live performances. After earning 'Best Guitarist' at the 2020 IBC in Memphis, Jones began work on his twelfth release, Everything Now (2023), an all-original album featuring special guest Jimmie Vaughan and produced by Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar). A passionate songwriter, Jones balances fiery guitar work with deeply personal storytelling, drawing praise from blues legends Buddy Guy and Chuck Leavell of The Rolling Stones. A frequent fixture on Billboard's Top 10 Blues charts and a roots radio favorite, JW-Jones continues to build momentum worldwide-performing in 23 countries across four continents, opening for George Thorogood, and earning personal sit-in requests from some of the genre's most respected icons.

For over three decades, jazz virtuoso Peyroux has travelled the world and graced the grandest concert halls to do just that - "share the magic of music with audiences, connect with people and uplift their spirits." From entertaining passersby as a busker on the streets of Paris, to captivating thousands on sold out world tours - singular Peyroux has channeled the power of music to bring people together, dialogue with audiences and build a community. "I am part of this great Jazz story, a long tradition of music greats" she explains, "from Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to Allen Toussaint and countless others, the incredible innovators who built a beautiful legacy and created a new musical language - Jazz is one of the greatest things that America has brought to the world; and I am here to continue the story."

For over three decades, jazz virtuoso Peyroux has travelled the world and graced the grandest concert halls to do just that - "share the magic of music with audiences, connect with people and uplift their spirits." From entertaining passersby as a busker on the streets of Paris, to captivating thousands on sold out world tours - singular Peyroux has channeled the power of music to bring people together, dialogue with audiences and build a community. "I am part of this great Jazz story, a long tradition of music greats" she explains, "from Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to Allen Toussaint and countless others, the incredible innovators who built a beautiful legacy and created a new musical language - Jazz is one of the greatest things that America has brought to the world; and I am here to continue the story."