This week, as part of the continuing “Tuesday Jazz Trio Series,”  Drummer John Vourtsis welcomes pianist extraordinaire Leonieke!  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.”

Joining Leonieke and John in tonight’s performance will be Earl Sauls on Bass.  Earl has developed an original and highly musical approach to the acoustic bass. During a career that has spanned four decades, he has played with some of the all-time jazz greats such as Stan Getz, Howard McGhee, Woody Herman, Pepper Adams, Warne Marsh, Charlie Rouse, Chuck Wayne, Warren Vache and many more.

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.