Saxophonist Rich Williams has been captivating listeners for decades with his soulful style. Within Rich’s playing you can hear the whispery lyricism of Paul Desmond, the soulful and bluesy bop lines of Lou Donaldson, the joyfulness of Cannonball Adderley and the syncopated funk of Maceo Parker. Rich has performed with members of Phish, moe, Twiddle, the Greg Allman Band, Floodwood, Maceo Parker and Melvin Sparks. As an educator, Rich Williams is currently the Band Director at Mahopac High School in Mahopac, NY where he has received numerous awards for the ensembles that he directs.

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Walk-ins are based upon availability for the 9pm set / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged / RESERVE/CHOOSE YOUR SEATS

Rich Hinman vs Adam Levy is an instrumental quartet featuring Rich Hinman on pedal steel and lap steel, and Adam Levy on guitar. Having played together, on and off, for nearly 30 years, these two share a common musical language. Their repertoire of jazz, blues, country and soul songs ranges from standards to obscure numbers, and original tunes as well. Their New York-based rhythm section comprises Chris Morrissey on bass and Dan Rieser on drums. The quartet’s vibe is at once funky and atmospheric, festive and melancholy. Collectively, these four musicians have worked with K.D. Lang, Norah Jones, Mark Guiliana, Allen Toussaint, Rosanne Cash, Sara Bareilles and many many others. They released a record in 2019 called ‘VS’, which is available exclusively on Bandcamp. Their second record, ‘Fan Favorites’, comes out May 17. Please join us for this special album release party!!!

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability

7:30 PM SHOW TICKETS $20-$30

Antoine Drye, hailing from Washington D.C., is a NYC-based, freelance trumpeter, where he has been a mainstay on the music scene since 1999. Drye’s warm, inviting tone and lyrical style are often noted. He plays a wide range of music from American music’s vast songbook, as well as originals. BAMONO (Black American Music Of New Orleans) is a collective group that highlights the music of New Orleans composers and musicians. Drye has worked across musical genres with a wide range of artists including Ellis Marsalis, Brian Blade, Paul Simon, The Brand New Heavies among many others.

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability

7:30PM SHOW TICKETS $20-$30

New York based Gili Lopes is a distinguished bassist and composer who has garnered international acclaim for his exceptional talent and musical prowess. His unique blend of Brazilian roots and international experiences has led him to stages such as Queen Elizabeth Hall, Ronnie Scotts, Frederic Chopin Philarmonic, Adrienne Arsch Center, and London Jazz Festival.

Doors 11:30am / Sets at 12pm & 1pm / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged / RESERVE/CHOOSE YOUR SEATS

The Brighton Beat is a unique and engaging spectacle, whose influences range from Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, to modern cutting-edge NYC Jazz with a heavy helping of classic New Orleans brass band Funk. Performing up and down the East coast since 2010, the band has developed a style of performance that is incredibly uplifting and infectiously danceable - a trademark of The Brighton Beat sound. The band's passion for music and family-friendly entertainment is paramount, with each performance being a unique, shared experience that showcases the pure unbridled joy the band has playing together, and invites new listeners to join this heartwarming family.

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Walk-ins are based upon availability for the 9pm set / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged / RESERVE/CHOOSE YOUR SEATS

The Crescent City brass band tradition meets the electrifying, bluesy, soulful music of famed organist, Jimmy Smith, in the group that saxophonist, Craig Handy has successfully blended. The foot-stomping rhythms of the 2nd line tradition, birthed in New Orleans with the funky sounds of Smith’s B3 Hammond organ is electryfing. Handy began his career performing with jazz masters that included Art Blakey, Roy Haynes, Abdullah Ibrahim, Betty Carter and the Mingus Dynasty Band. Known for his technical mastery, prodigious post-bop talent, as well as his versatility. The Oakland, California native who remains a first call musician can also be seen in the 1996 film, Kansas City, playing the role of Coleman Hawkins.

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability

7:30PM SHOW TICKETS $20-$30

Pianist, composer, educator Pete Malinverni has been a fixture on the New York City Jazz scene since moving there in the early 1980’s. Pete has recorded sixteen times as a leader and has established performing, recording and inspirational contact with a host of masters including Joe Lovano, Vernel Fournier, Charles Davis, Mel Lewis, Dennis Irwin, Karrin Allyson, Steve Wilson and many, many others. Please welcome Mr Malinverni back to the UC stage for what will most certainly be an incredible evening of enriching, swinging entertainment!

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability

7:30PM SHOW TICKETS $20-$30

With a deep and versatile voice, rising star vocalist Jamile is leaving her mark wherever she goes. Currently based in New York City and one of the most sought-after vocalists on the scene, Jamile has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in NYC including Birdland, Mezzrow, Minton's Playhouse, Smalls Jazz Club, and Jazz At Lincoln Center. She captivates audiences with her unique phrasing and heartfelt tone, and impresses listeners with her virtuosity. Influenced by the vocal jazz and blues tradition, and rooted in the Brazilian rhythms, Jamile’s talent shines in any style or genre.

Doors 11:30am / Sets at 12pm & 1pm / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged / RESERVE/CHOOSE YOUR SEATS

East Coast Meeting is a collective group of New York’s A list studio and concert performing musicians who perform a hybrid of soul, jazz fusion and funk! With a combined experience in contemporary jazz, pop and R&B that is unrivaled, members of E.C.M. have recorded and performed with everyone from Ray Charles to Bob Dylan, Herbie Hancock to Quincy Jones, Roberta Flack, Ralph MacDonald to Aretha Franklin, David Bowie to Sting and everyone in between.

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability

7:30 PM SHOW TICKETS $15-$25

Grammy Nomimated drummer Richard Baratta moved to NYC in 1975 to pursue his musical career and has performed with the likes of John Stubblefield, Joe Ford, Frank Strozier, Vernon Reid, Cyro Baptista, Hank Mobley, Johnny Hartman and many more. In 1984, Baratta decided to dramatically alter paths, and pursued a career in movie production. Since working on his first film, Desperately Seeking Susan, Baratta has worked on over 50 movies. In 2016 he decided to return to his roots and main love and began performing music again, while continuing to produce films. From Baratta’s lips, “I’m telling you, I’m in heaven. A light bulb has gone off in my head and the music seems clearer, fresher and more illuminating than ever.” He has recorded four records since 2019, and has been leading his two different bands, THE GOTHAM CITY LATIN JAZZ SEPTET, AND THE 3B’s + 2, in Jazz Clubs, Music Festivals, Summer Concerts, etc. on a regular basis.

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability

7:30 PM SHOW TICKETS $15-25

World renowned vibraphonist Tyler Blanton presents Brazilian Jazz Brunch featuring a rotating cast of the most accomplished Brazilian Jazz musicians in NYC. Expect an infectious array of Bossa Nova, Sambas, and selections from the great Brazilian songbook both familiar and lesser known. This week's show features pianist TBA, bassist TBA, and drummer TBA. Collectively they've performed with a long list of the most recognized artists of the Brazilian musical tradition.

“A Young Vibraphonist with strong lyrical footing”
-Nate Chinen, New York Times

Doors 11:30am / Sets at 12pm & 1pm / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged / RESERVE/CHOOSE YOUR SEATS

Our house band “Grease Patrol” which makes semi regular appearances on Thursdays is a hard hitting instrumental funky soul all star group playing an enticing mix of covers and originals on the highest level. Every live show is a total party! Come see what all the buzz is about, you will not regret it! These are life long professional NYC working musicians playing music their hearts out for the beautiful people of the Hudson Valley. Who doesn’t love a funky good time?

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Walk-ins are based upon availability for the 9pm set / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged RESERVE/CHOOSE YOUR SEATS

Moses Patrou is an NYC based singer/songwriter with a distinct and warm baritone voice that's complimented by his Hammond organ playing that seamlessly blends Blues, Soul, Country and Jazz, much like one might be accustomed to hearing in places like Memphis or New Orleans, creating a cozy atmosphere, sometimes subtle, sometimes exciting, always entertaining. Whether on big festival stages or cozy Jazz clubs, Moses Patrou brings a fresh take on an old school sound and delivers a quality of music that is becoming harder and harder to find in 2024.

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability

7:30PM SHOW TICKETS $15-25

Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the world of jazz. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early on, as his career progressed, Pelt built upon these relationships and many others which eventually lead to collaborations with some of the genre's greatest masters. These projects include performances and recordings with Cliff Barbaro, Keter Betts, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Ravi Coltrane, Frank Foster, Winard Harper, Jimmy Heath, Vincent Herring, John Hicks, Charli Persip, Ralph Peterson, Lonnie Plaxico, Bobby Short, Cedar Walton, Frank Wess, Nancy Wilson and The Skatalites, to name a few. Pelt was voted Rising Star on the trumpet, five years in a row by Downbeat Magazine and the Jazz Journalist Association. Pelt is currently touring throughout the United States and Europe in support of his latest release, "Soundtrack".

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability

7:30 PM SHOW TICKETS $15-25

Chiara Izzi is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Italy who has been based in NYC since 2014, three years after Quincy Jones awarded her first prize in the 2011 Montreux International Jazz Festival Vocal Competition. Since arriving, she’s become one of New York’s busiest vocalists, sharing bandstands with such luminaries as Kevin Hays, Leon Parker, Ken Peplowski, Diego Figueiredo, Jeff Hamilton, Aaron Goldberg, Bruce Barth, Eliot Zigmund, Warren Wolf, and Anthony Wonsey. In an All About Jazz review Michael Bailey praised Izzi as “force of nature,” while in Jazz Times Travis Rogers described her as “a talent to be heard, admired and anticipated.” Chiara states: “My own music includes Brazilian influences, influences from classical music, and things from Pop and Jazz. I take ideas from whatever music I feel an affinity with, and then I try to make it my own."

Doors 11:30am / Sets at 12pm & 1pm / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged / RESERVE/CHOOSE YOUR SEATS

Amidst a sea of musical artists, the soul-stirring vocal talents of Connecticut-based singer-songwriter Drew Angus stands far apart. With indelible hooks, savvy craftsmanship, and relatable lyrics, he brings a certain verve to his work that resonates with audiences and fellow performers alike. Drew describes his music as the intersection of Americana and Rock 'n Roll with a little bit of Funk and Retro Soul. Drew has shared stages with Stevie Nicks, Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan, Harry Styles, Nile Rogers (on SNL), Pat Benatar, Ann Willson of Heart, and Andrea Bocelli (on Live with Kelly & Ryan) and has toured with Marc Broussard. The quickly-rising artist is rapidly gaining a following with his lively performances and soulful singing.

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Walk-ins are based upon availability for the 9pm set / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged / RESERVE/CHOOSE YOUR SEATS

Exciting band leader & drummer Wayne Henderson heads up a great sextet of some of the best musicians in the tri-state area. This band lives up to it's creedo of presenting "Jazz with a Pulse"... commanding attention with their exceptional musicianship, energy, polished appearance and huge appreciation for the audience. Whether ballad or bebop, the band pays homage to greats like Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons, Hank Mobley and more. Over the last four decades Wayne has performed as a bandleader and sought after sideman at numerous NYC venues such as Birdland, Smoke Jazz Club, Showman's, BB Kings, The Roxy Hotel, Village Gate, The Jazz Forum, NYU, Jazz at the Lodge, Mezzrow, Smalls, Churchill Grounds, Zinc Bar, Swing 46, Avery Fisher Hall, Maureen's Jazz Cellar, Lincoln Center, Chelsea Table & Stage, The Deer Head Inn and Jazz on Main.

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability

7:30PM SHOW TICKETS $15-$25

The music of guitarist/singer-songwriter Adam Falcon has been widely considered to be absent of genre, and yet ranges from folk to rhythm and blues. In the past, as a sideman, Falcon has worked with and shared the stage with some of the brightest luminaries in music including: Roberta Flack, Nona Hendryx, Jim Lauderdale, Sophie B. Hawkins, Steve Jordan, Marcus Miller, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Robert Palmer and Peter Gabriel. Stepping out on his own, he’s opened for the The Wailers, Tower of Power, Danielle Ponder, Ruthie Foster, the late great blues giants James Cotton Blues Band, and Matt “Guitar” Murphy. Writing a couple of Grammy nominated songs for jazz guitarist George Benson and having songs on national television, Falcon became noticed by The SongWriters Hall of Fame, which honored him with The Abe Olman Scholarship Award for Songwriting. For his composition “Woke Up Cryin’“ Falcon became an International Songwriters Competition semi-finalist and was also nominated for an Independent Music Award.


“If you are unfamiliar with this stellar artist, take some time to get to know Adam Falcon as his career continues to ascend.” -Living Blues Magazine

Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Walk-ins are based upon availability for the 9pm set / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged / RESERVE/CHOOSE YOUR SEATS