Emmet Cohen Trio

Emmet Cohen Trio

Residency

Wed, Jun 11

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Wed, Thur,Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Emmet Cohen – piano Philip Norris – bass Kyle Poole – drums “A young piano virtuoso with a delicate touch, a confident, swinging feel, and a debonair flow.” – The New York Times Pianist Emmet Cohen leads his critically acclaimed, fan-favorite trio. Praised by All About Jazz as “one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades,” Cohen has built a dedicated following and introduced new audiences to jazz. One of the genre’s brightest stars, Cohen seamlessly blends stride, swing, bebop, free jazz, and contemporary styles, with a particular focus on the Great American Songbook. He has accompanied numerous jazz legends and plays with the assuredness of a seasoned veteran. Downbeat notes that his “nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary show he’s focused on artistry, not technical showmanship.” 

Emmet Cohen Trio

Emmet Cohen Trio

Residency

Thu, Jun 12

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Wed, Thur,Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Emmet Cohen – piano Philip Norris – bass Kyle Poole – drums “A young piano virtuoso with a delicate touch, a confident, swinging feel, and a debonair flow.” – The New York Times Pianist Emmet Cohen leads his critically acclaimed, fan-favorite trio. Praised by All About Jazz as “one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades,” Cohen has built a dedicated following and introduced new audiences to jazz. One of the genre’s brightest stars, Cohen seamlessly blends stride, swing, bebop, free jazz, and contemporary styles, with a particular focus on the Great American Songbook. He has accompanied numerous jazz legends and plays with the assuredness of a seasoned veteran. Downbeat notes that his “nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary show he’s focused on artistry, not technical showmanship.” 

Emmet Cohen Trio

Emmet Cohen Trio

Residency

Fri, Jun 13

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Wed, Thur,Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Emmet Cohen – piano Philip Norris – bass Kyle Poole – drums “A young piano virtuoso with a delicate touch, a confident, swinging feel, and a debonair flow.” – The New York Times Pianist Emmet Cohen leads his critically acclaimed, fan-favorite trio. Praised by All About Jazz as “one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades,” Cohen has built a dedicated following and introduced new audiences to jazz. One of the genre’s brightest stars, Cohen seamlessly blends stride, swing, bebop, free jazz, and contemporary styles, with a particular focus on the Great American Songbook. He has accompanied numerous jazz legends and plays with the assuredness of a seasoned veteran. Downbeat notes that his “nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary show he’s focused on artistry, not technical showmanship.” 

Emmet Cohen Trio

Emmet Cohen Trio

Residency

Sat, Jun 14

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Wed, Thur,Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Emmet Cohen – piano Philip Norris – bass Kyle Poole – drums “A young piano virtuoso with a delicate touch, a confident, swinging feel, and a debonair flow.” – The New York Times Pianist Emmet Cohen leads his critically acclaimed, fan-favorite trio. Praised by All About Jazz as “one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades,” Cohen has built a dedicated following and introduced new audiences to jazz. One of the genre’s brightest stars, Cohen seamlessly blends stride, swing, bebop, free jazz, and contemporary styles, with a particular focus on the Great American Songbook. He has accompanied numerous jazz legends and plays with the assuredness of a seasoned veteran. Downbeat notes that his “nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary show he’s focused on artistry, not technical showmanship.” 

Emmet Cohen Trio

Emmet Cohen Trio

Residency

Sun, Jun 15

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Wed, Thur,Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Emmet Cohen – piano Philip Norris – bass Kyle Poole – drums “A young piano virtuoso with a delicate touch, a confident, swinging feel, and a debonair flow.” – The New York Times Pianist Emmet Cohen leads his critically acclaimed, fan-favorite trio. Praised by All About Jazz as “one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades,” Cohen has built a dedicated following and introduced new audiences to jazz. One of the genre’s brightest stars, Cohen seamlessly blends stride, swing, bebop, free jazz, and contemporary styles, with a particular focus on the Great American Songbook. He has accompanied numerous jazz legends and plays with the assuredness of a seasoned veteran. Downbeat notes that his “nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary show he’s focused on artistry, not technical showmanship.” 

Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio

Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio

Residency

Wed, Jun 18

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Danilo Pérez – piano John Patitucci – bass Adam Cruz – drums As a solo artist and as a collaborator with jazz giants from Dizzy Gillespie to Wayne Shorter, for over three decades Grammy-Award Winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer Danilo Pérez has been lauded as one of the most creative forces in contemporary music. With Jazz as the anchoring foundation, Pérez’s Global Jazz music is a blend of Panamanian roots, Latin American folk music, West African rhythms, European impressionism – promoting music as a borderless and multidimensional bridge between all people. Since 1993 Pérez has released twelve albums which have earned him critical acclaim, and numerous accolades around the world. He is a recipient of the Doris Duke Artist Award in 2021, the United States Fellowship 2018, and the 2009 Smithsonian Legacy Award. For nearly two decades, Pérez performed alongside bassist John Patitucci as the pianist and key collaborator of the Wayne Shorter Quartet. The quartet became known for an almost telepathic way of communicating musically, winning the Best Jazz Instrumental Album Grammy Award in 2019 for Blue Note Records release, EMANON. Patitucci first came to worldwide acclaim in the mid-1980s, when his work with Chick Corea helped put him at the forefront of the jazz world. Patitucci has recorded and performed throughout the world with his own band and with countless jazz luminaries, pop, and classical artists. Drummer, composer, and educator Adam Cruz was born in New York City and has been a vital creative force on the international jazz scene. He leads his own group, is an integral part of renowned pianist Danilo Pérez’s trio, and regularly works with artists such as Tom Harrell, The Mingus Big Band, Joey Calderazzo, Chris Potter, Steve Wilson and Edward Simon. Adam currently teaches at CCNY and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. 

Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio

Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio

Residency

Thu, Jun 19

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Danilo Pérez – piano John Patitucci – bass Adam Cruz – drums As a solo artist and as a collaborator with jazz giants from Dizzy Gillespie to Wayne Shorter, for over three decades Grammy-Award Winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer Danilo Pérez has been lauded as one of the most creative forces in contemporary music. With Jazz as the anchoring foundation, Pérez’s Global Jazz music is a blend of Panamanian roots, Latin American folk music, West African rhythms, European impressionism – promoting music as a borderless and multidimensional bridge between all people. Since 1993 Pérez has released twelve albums which have earned him critical acclaim, and numerous accolades around the world. He is a recipient of the Doris Duke Artist Award in 2021, the United States Fellowship 2018, and the 2009 Smithsonian Legacy Award. For nearly two decades, Pérez performed alongside bassist John Patitucci as the pianist and key collaborator of the Wayne Shorter Quartet. The quartet became known for an almost telepathic way of communicating musically, winning the Best Jazz Instrumental Album Grammy Award in 2019 for Blue Note Records release, EMANON. Patitucci first came to worldwide acclaim in the mid-1980s, when his work with Chick Corea helped put him at the forefront of the jazz world. Patitucci has recorded and performed throughout the world with his own band and with countless jazz luminaries, pop, and classical artists. Drummer, composer, and educator Adam Cruz was born in New York City and has been a vital creative force on the international jazz scene. He leads his own group, is an integral part of renowned pianist Danilo Pérez’s trio, and regularly works with artists such as Tom Harrell, The Mingus Big Band, Joey Calderazzo, Chris Potter, Steve Wilson and Edward Simon. Adam currently teaches at CCNY and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. 

Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio

Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio

Residency

Fri, Jun 20

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Danilo Pérez – piano John Patitucci – bass Adam Cruz – drums As a solo artist and as a collaborator with jazz giants from Dizzy Gillespie to Wayne Shorter, for over three decades Grammy-Award Winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer Danilo Pérez has been lauded as one of the most creative forces in contemporary music. With Jazz as the anchoring foundation, Pérez’s Global Jazz music is a blend of Panamanian roots, Latin American folk music, West African rhythms, European impressionism – promoting music as a borderless and multidimensional bridge between all people. Since 1993 Pérez has released twelve albums which have earned him critical acclaim, and numerous accolades around the world. He is a recipient of the Doris Duke Artist Award in 2021, the United States Fellowship 2018, and the 2009 Smithsonian Legacy Award. For nearly two decades, Pérez performed alongside bassist John Patitucci as the pianist and key collaborator of the Wayne Shorter Quartet. The quartet became known for an almost telepathic way of communicating musically, winning the Best Jazz Instrumental Album Grammy Award in 2019 for Blue Note Records release, EMANON. Patitucci first came to worldwide acclaim in the mid-1980s, when his work with Chick Corea helped put him at the forefront of the jazz world. Patitucci has recorded and performed throughout the world with his own band and with countless jazz luminaries, pop, and classical artists. Drummer, composer, and educator Adam Cruz was born in New York City and has been a vital creative force on the international jazz scene. He leads his own group, is an integral part of renowned pianist Danilo Pérez’s trio, and regularly works with artists such as Tom Harrell, The Mingus Big Band, Joey Calderazzo, Chris Potter, Steve Wilson and Edward Simon. Adam currently teaches at CCNY and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. 

Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio

Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio

Residency

Sat, Jun 21

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Danilo Pérez – piano John Patitucci – bass Adam Cruz – drums As a solo artist and as a collaborator with jazz giants from Dizzy Gillespie to Wayne Shorter, for over three decades Grammy-Award Winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer Danilo Pérez has been lauded as one of the most creative forces in contemporary music. With Jazz as the anchoring foundation, Pérez’s Global Jazz music is a blend of Panamanian roots, Latin American folk music, West African rhythms, European impressionism – promoting music as a borderless and multidimensional bridge between all people. Since 1993 Pérez has released twelve albums which have earned him critical acclaim, and numerous accolades around the world. He is a recipient of the Doris Duke Artist Award in 2021, the United States Fellowship 2018, and the 2009 Smithsonian Legacy Award. For nearly two decades, Pérez performed alongside bassist John Patitucci as the pianist and key collaborator of the Wayne Shorter Quartet. The quartet became known for an almost telepathic way of communicating musically, winning the Best Jazz Instrumental Album Grammy Award in 2019 for Blue Note Records release, EMANON. Patitucci first came to worldwide acclaim in the mid-1980s, when his work with Chick Corea helped put him at the forefront of the jazz world. Patitucci has recorded and performed throughout the world with his own band and with countless jazz luminaries, pop, and classical artists. Drummer, composer, and educator Adam Cruz was born in New York City and has been a vital creative force on the international jazz scene. He leads his own group, is an integral part of renowned pianist Danilo Pérez’s trio, and regularly works with artists such as Tom Harrell, The Mingus Big Band, Joey Calderazzo, Chris Potter, Steve Wilson and Edward Simon. Adam currently teaches at CCNY and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. 

Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio

Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio

Residency

Sun, Jun 22

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Danilo Pérez – piano John Patitucci – bass Adam Cruz – drums As a solo artist and as a collaborator with jazz giants from Dizzy Gillespie to Wayne Shorter, for over three decades Grammy-Award Winning Panamanian Pianist-Composer Danilo Pérez has been lauded as one of the most creative forces in contemporary music. With Jazz as the anchoring foundation, Pérez’s Global Jazz music is a blend of Panamanian roots, Latin American folk music, West African rhythms, European impressionism – promoting music as a borderless and multidimensional bridge between all people. Since 1993 Pérez has released twelve albums which have earned him critical acclaim, and numerous accolades around the world. He is a recipient of the Doris Duke Artist Award in 2021, the United States Fellowship 2018, and the 2009 Smithsonian Legacy Award. For nearly two decades, Pérez performed alongside bassist John Patitucci as the pianist and key collaborator of the Wayne Shorter Quartet. The quartet became known for an almost telepathic way of communicating musically, winning the Best Jazz Instrumental Album Grammy Award in 2019 for Blue Note Records release, EMANON. Patitucci first came to worldwide acclaim in the mid-1980s, when his work with Chick Corea helped put him at the forefront of the jazz world. Patitucci has recorded and performed throughout the world with his own band and with countless jazz luminaries, pop, and classical artists. Drummer, composer, and educator Adam Cruz was born in New York City and has been a vital creative force on the international jazz scene. He leads his own group, is an integral part of renowned pianist Danilo Pérez’s trio, and regularly works with artists such as Tom Harrell, The Mingus Big Band, Joey Calderazzo, Chris Potter, Steve Wilson and Edward Simon. Adam currently teaches at CCNY and the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. 

Eric Scott Reed Quintet “Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Eric Scott Reed Quintet “Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Residency

Wed, Jun 25

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Nicholas Payton – trumpet Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone Eric Scott Reed – piano Dezron Douglas – bass Willie Jones III – drums “From his earliest recordings over 30 years ago, Eric Scott Reed has been a pianist of fiery passion and soulful finesse.” – WRTI Eric Scott Reed celebrates the release of his brilliant new album, Out Late, joined by an extraordinary quintet featuring trumpeter Nicholas Payton, saxophonist Eric Alexander, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Willie Jones III. Downbeat praises Reed as "one of those tremendously gifted players, while All About Jazz notes that he has “fully established himself at the forefront of jazz pianists.” A child prodigy who honed his craft in his father’s storefront Baptist Church, Reed has been a key figure in jazz for over three decades. Ahmad Jamal cited Redd as “one of my very favorite pianists.” In addition to his virtuosic playing, he is a gifted composer and Out Late, and these performances will feature his latest original works. 

Eric Scott Reed Quintet “Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Eric Scott Reed Quintet “Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Residency

Thu, Jun 26

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Nicholas Payton – trumpet Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone Eric Scott Reed – piano Dezron Douglas – bass Willie Jones III – drums “From his earliest recordings over 30 years ago, Eric Scott Reed has been a pianist of fiery passion and soulful finesse.” – WRTI Eric Scott Reed celebrates the release of his brilliant new album, Out Late, joined by an extraordinary quintet featuring trumpeter Nicholas Payton, saxophonist Eric Alexander, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Willie Jones III. Downbeat praises Reed as "one of those tremendously gifted players, while All About Jazz notes that he has “fully established himself at the forefront of jazz pianists.” A child prodigy who honed his craft in his father’s storefront Baptist Church, Reed has been a key figure in jazz for over three decades. Ahmad Jamal cited Redd as “one of my very favorite pianists.” In addition to his virtuosic playing, he is a gifted composer and Out Late, and these performances will feature his latest original works. 

Eric Scott Reed Quintet “Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Eric Scott Reed Quintet “Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Residency

Fri, Jun 27

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Nicholas Payton – trumpet Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone Eric Scott Reed – piano Dezron Douglas – bass Willie Jones III – drums “From his earliest recordings over 30 years ago, Eric Scott Reed has been a pianist of fiery passion and soulful finesse.” – WRTI Eric Scott Reed celebrates the release of his brilliant new album, Out Late, joined by an extraordinary quintet featuring trumpeter Nicholas Payton, saxophonist Eric Alexander, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Willie Jones III. Downbeat praises Reed as "one of those tremendously gifted players, while All About Jazz notes that he has “fully established himself at the forefront of jazz pianists.” A child prodigy who honed his craft in his father’s storefront Baptist Church, Reed has been a key figure in jazz for over three decades. Ahmad Jamal cited Redd as “one of my very favorite pianists.” In addition to his virtuosic playing, he is a gifted composer and Out Late, and these performances will feature his latest original works. 

Eric Scott Reed Quintet “Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Eric Scott Reed Quintet “Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Residency

Sat, Jun 28

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Nicholas Payton – trumpet Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone Eric Scott Reed – piano Dezron Douglas – bass Willie Jones III – drums “From his earliest recordings over 30 years ago, Eric Scott Reed has been a pianist of fiery passion and soulful finesse.” – WRTI Eric Scott Reed celebrates the release of his brilliant new album, Out Late, joined by an extraordinary quintet featuring trumpeter Nicholas Payton, saxophonist Eric Alexander, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Willie Jones III. Downbeat praises Reed as "one of those tremendously gifted players, while All About Jazz notes that he has “fully established himself at the forefront of jazz pianists.” A child prodigy who honed his craft in his father’s storefront Baptist Church, Reed has been a key figure in jazz for over three decades. Ahmad Jamal cited Redd as “one of my very favorite pianists.” In addition to his virtuosic playing, he is a gifted composer and Out Late, and these performances will feature his latest original works. 

Eric Scott Reed Quintet “Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Eric Scott Reed Quintet “Out Late” Record Release Celebration

Residency

Sun, Jun 29

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Nicholas Payton – trumpet Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone Eric Scott Reed – piano Dezron Douglas – bass Willie Jones III – drums “From his earliest recordings over 30 years ago, Eric Scott Reed has been a pianist of fiery passion and soulful finesse.” – WRTI Eric Scott Reed celebrates the release of his brilliant new album, Out Late, joined by an extraordinary quintet featuring trumpeter Nicholas Payton, saxophonist Eric Alexander, bassist Dezron Douglas, and drummer Willie Jones III. Downbeat praises Reed as "one of those tremendously gifted players, while All About Jazz notes that he has “fully established himself at the forefront of jazz pianists.” A child prodigy who honed his craft in his father’s storefront Baptist Church, Reed has been a key figure in jazz for over three decades. Ahmad Jamal cited Redd as “one of my very favorite pianists.” In addition to his virtuosic playing, he is a gifted composer and Out Late, and these performances will feature his latest original works. 

The Cookers

The Cookers

Residency

Wed, Jul 02

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $45.00 - Wed & Thur $35.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 | $55.00 - Fri & Sun $35.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 - Sat Eddie Henderson – trumpet David Weiss – trumpet Donald Harrison – alto saxophone Azar Lawrence – tenor saxophone George Cables – piano Cecil McBee – bass Billy Hart – drums “Player for player, there’s 
no better working band in jazz than The Cookers.” - The Boston Globe. The Cookers are a powerhouse, collaborative septet uniting some of the most revered jazz masters of the past six decades. Legendary figures like Eddie Henderson, Azar Lawrence, Cecil McBee, George Cables, and Billy Hart channel the bold, exploratory spirit of the 1960s—a transformative era they helped shape through their groundbreaking work with some of jazz’s most influential ensembles. Since then, each has emerged as a leading voice in their own right. David Weiss and Donald Harrison are the youngest members of the group, but they share many of the same formative experiences, having worked most notably with Art Blakey, Bobby Hutcherson, Freddie Hubbard, Charles Tolliver, Roy Haynes, and Herbie Hancock. The band’s repertoire spans iconic jazz anthems and rare gems from their incredible catalogs. The Los Angeles Times notes, “This hard-hitting septet wears its name like a mission statement. Rich with a mix of classic elegance and exploration, the group might reference the past by name, but it never sounds less than current.” The New York Times calls them “a dream team of forward-leaning hard bop.” 

The Cookers

The Cookers

Residency

Thu, Jul 03

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $45.00 - Wed & Thur $35.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 | $55.00 - Fri & Sun $35.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 - Sat Eddie Henderson – trumpet David Weiss – trumpet Donald Harrison – alto saxophone Azar Lawrence – tenor saxophone George Cables – piano Cecil McBee – bass Billy Hart – drums “Player for player, there’s 
no better working band in jazz than The Cookers.” - The Boston Globe. The Cookers are a powerhouse, collaborative septet uniting some of the most revered jazz masters of the past six decades. Legendary figures like Eddie Henderson, Azar Lawrence, Cecil McBee, George Cables, and Billy Hart channel the bold, exploratory spirit of the 1960s—a transformative era they helped shape through their groundbreaking work with some of jazz’s most influential ensembles. Since then, each has emerged as a leading voice in their own right. David Weiss and Donald Harrison are the youngest members of the group, but they share many of the same formative experiences, having worked most notably with Art Blakey, Bobby Hutcherson, Freddie Hubbard, Charles Tolliver, Roy Haynes, and Herbie Hancock. The band’s repertoire spans iconic jazz anthems and rare gems from their incredible catalogs. The Los Angeles Times notes, “This hard-hitting septet wears its name like a mission statement. Rich with a mix of classic elegance and exploration, the group might reference the past by name, but it never sounds less than current.” The New York Times calls them “a dream team of forward-leaning hard bop.” 

The Cookers

The Cookers

Residency

Fri, Jul 04

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $45.00 - Wed & Thur $35.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 | $55.00 - Fri & Sun $35.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 - Sat Eddie Henderson – trumpet David Weiss – trumpet Donald Harrison – alto saxophone Azar Lawrence – tenor saxophone George Cables – piano Cecil McBee – bass Billy Hart – drums “Player for player, there’s 
no better working band in jazz than The Cookers.” - The Boston Globe. The Cookers are a powerhouse, collaborative septet uniting some of the most revered jazz masters of the past six decades. Legendary figures like Eddie Henderson, Azar Lawrence, Cecil McBee, George Cables, and Billy Hart channel the bold, exploratory spirit of the 1960s—a transformative era they helped shape through their groundbreaking work with some of jazz’s most influential ensembles. Since then, each has emerged as a leading voice in their own right. David Weiss and Donald Harrison are the youngest members of the group, but they share many of the same formative experiences, having worked most notably with Art Blakey, Bobby Hutcherson, Freddie Hubbard, Charles Tolliver, Roy Haynes, and Herbie Hancock. The band’s repertoire spans iconic jazz anthems and rare gems from their incredible catalogs. The Los Angeles Times notes, “This hard-hitting septet wears its name like a mission statement. Rich with a mix of classic elegance and exploration, the group might reference the past by name, but it never sounds less than current.” The New York Times calls them “a dream team of forward-leaning hard bop.” 

The Cookers

The Cookers

Residency

Sat, Jul 05

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $45.00 - Wed & Thur $35.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 | $55.00 - Fri & Sun $35.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 - Sat Eddie Henderson – trumpet David Weiss – trumpet Donald Harrison – alto saxophone Azar Lawrence – tenor saxophone George Cables – piano Cecil McBee – bass Billy Hart – drums “Player for player, there’s 
no better working band in jazz than The Cookers.” - The Boston Globe. The Cookers are a powerhouse, collaborative septet uniting some of the most revered jazz masters of the past six decades. Legendary figures like Eddie Henderson, Azar Lawrence, Cecil McBee, George Cables, and Billy Hart channel the bold, exploratory spirit of the 1960s—a transformative era they helped shape through their groundbreaking work with some of jazz’s most influential ensembles. Since then, each has emerged as a leading voice in their own right. David Weiss and Donald Harrison are the youngest members of the group, but they share many of the same formative experiences, having worked most notably with Art Blakey, Bobby Hutcherson, Freddie Hubbard, Charles Tolliver, Roy Haynes, and Herbie Hancock. The band’s repertoire spans iconic jazz anthems and rare gems from their incredible catalogs. The Los Angeles Times notes, “This hard-hitting septet wears its name like a mission statement. Rich with a mix of classic elegance and exploration, the group might reference the past by name, but it never sounds less than current.” The New York Times calls them “a dream team of forward-leaning hard bop.” 

The Cookers

The Cookers

Residency

Sun, Jul 06

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 | $45.00 - Wed & Thur $35.00 | $40.00 | $50.00 | $55.00 - Fri & Sun $35.00 | $50.00 | $60.00 | $65.00 - Sat Eddie Henderson – trumpet David Weiss – trumpet Donald Harrison – alto saxophone Azar Lawrence – tenor saxophone George Cables – piano Cecil McBee – bass Billy Hart – drums “Player for player, there’s 
no better working band in jazz than The Cookers.” - The Boston Globe. The Cookers are a powerhouse, collaborative septet uniting some of the most revered jazz masters of the past six decades. Legendary figures like Eddie Henderson, Azar Lawrence, Cecil McBee, George Cables, and Billy Hart channel the bold, exploratory spirit of the 1960s—a transformative era they helped shape through their groundbreaking work with some of jazz’s most influential ensembles. Since then, each has emerged as a leading voice in their own right. David Weiss and Donald Harrison are the youngest members of the group, but they share many of the same formative experiences, having worked most notably with Art Blakey, Bobby Hutcherson, Freddie Hubbard, Charles Tolliver, Roy Haynes, and Herbie Hancock. The band’s repertoire spans iconic jazz anthems and rare gems from their incredible catalogs. The Los Angeles Times notes, “This hard-hitting septet wears its name like a mission statement. Rich with a mix of classic elegance and exploration, the group might reference the past by name, but it never sounds less than current.” The New York Times calls them “a dream team of forward-leaning hard bop.” 

“The Coltrane Legacy” with The Tenor Titans Quintet feat. Wayne Escoffery & Jimmy Greene with special guest Lenny White

“The Coltrane Legacy” with The Tenor Titans Quintet feat. Wayne Escoffery & Jimmy Greene with special guest Lenny White

Residency

Wed, Jul 09

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Wayne Escoffery – tenor saxophone Jimmy Greene – tenor saxophone Orrin Evans – piano Peter Washington – bass Lenny White – drums Back by popular demand, the Tenor Titans Quintet features two old friends and leading voices of the tenor saxophone: Wayne Escoffery and Jimmy Greene. Escoffery and Greene met while former students and protégés of the great Jackie McLean and have remained close collaborators and mutual inspirations ever since. Their style embodies the passion and fire of McLean’s, as well as the profound influence of John Coltrane, whose music they will celebrate with this group. Jazzwise (UK) calls Greene “without doubt one of the most striking young tenors of recent years,” while The New York Times describes Escoffery as “a powerful, passionate player.” Joining these two powerful saxophonists is an auspicious rhythm section trio with pianist Orrin Evans, bassist Peter Washington, and the legendary drummer Lenny White. 

“The Coltrane Legacy” with The Tenor Titans Quintet feat. Wayne Escoffery & Jimmy Greene with special guest Lenny White

“The Coltrane Legacy” with The Tenor Titans Quintet feat. Wayne Escoffery & Jimmy Greene with special guest Lenny White

Residency

Thu, Jul 10

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu $35 | $40 | $50 | $55 -Fri & Sun $35 | $50 | $60 | $65 - Sat Wayne Escoffery – tenor saxophone Jimmy Greene – tenor saxophone Orrin Evans – piano Peter Washington – bass Lenny White – drums Back by popular demand, the Tenor Titans Quintet features two old friends and leading voices of the tenor saxophone: Wayne Escoffery and Jimmy Greene. Escoffery and Greene met while former students and protégés of the great Jackie McLean and have remained close collaborators and mutual inspirations ever since. Their style embodies the passion and fire of McLean’s, as well as the profound influence of John Coltrane, whose music they will celebrate with this group. Jazzwise (UK) calls Greene “without doubt one of the most striking young tenors of recent years,” while The New York Times describes Escoffery as “a powerful, passionate player.” Joining these two powerful saxophonists is an auspicious rhythm section trio with pianist Orrin Evans, bassist Peter Washington, and the legendary drummer Lenny White.