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Smoke Jazz Club's Upcoming Shows

Jeremy Pelt Quartet feat. Buster Williams and Lenny White

Jeremy Pelt Quartet feat. Buster Williams and Lenny White

Residency

Wed, May 06

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat


Jeremy Pelt – trumpet

Orrin Evans – piano

Buster Williams – bass

Lenny White – drums


“Pelt is a technical marvel. He executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity.”

– JazzTimes


Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt celebrates the release of a new album, Our Community Will Not Be Erased, featuring a remarkable quartet: Pianist Orrin Evans, and two living legends: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.


One of the leading trumpet voices of his generation, Pelt’s approach and style place him firmly in the tradition of jazz giants like Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard, while pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The New York Times reports, “Mr. Pelt has an intensely focused sound on trumpet, a warm-blooded gleam.” Burning Ambulance adds that he is “on an extended journey, capturing snapshots along the way,” urging jazz fans to join him on this musical adventure.

Jeremy Pelt Quartet feat. Buster Williams and Lenny White

Jeremy Pelt Quartet feat. Buster Williams and Lenny White

Residency

Thu, May 07

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat


Jeremy Pelt – trumpet

Orrin Evans – piano

Buster Williams – bass

Lenny White – drums


“Pelt is a technical marvel. He executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity.”

– JazzTimes


Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt celebrates the release of a new album, Our Community Will Not Be Erased, featuring a remarkable quartet: Pianist Orrin Evans, and two living legends: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.


One of the leading trumpet voices of his generation, Pelt’s approach and style place him firmly in the tradition of jazz giants like Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard, while pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The New York Times reports, “Mr. Pelt has an intensely focused sound on trumpet, a warm-blooded gleam.” Burning Ambulance adds that he is “on an extended journey, capturing snapshots along the way,” urging jazz fans to join him on this musical adventure.

Jeremy Pelt Quartet feat. Buster Williams and Lenny White

Jeremy Pelt Quartet feat. Buster Williams and Lenny White

Residency

Fri, May 08

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat


Jeremy Pelt – trumpet

Orrin Evans – piano

Buster Williams – bass

Lenny White – drums


“Pelt is a technical marvel. He executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity.”

– JazzTimes


Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt celebrates the release of a new album, Our Community Will Not Be Erased, featuring a remarkable quartet: Pianist Orrin Evans, and two living legends: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.


One of the leading trumpet voices of his generation, Pelt’s approach and style place him firmly in the tradition of jazz giants like Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard, while pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The New York Times reports, “Mr. Pelt has an intensely focused sound on trumpet, a warm-blooded gleam.” Burning Ambulance adds that he is “on an extended journey, capturing snapshots along the way,” urging jazz fans to join him on this musical adventure.

Jeremy Pelt Quartet feat. Buster Williams and Lenny White

Jeremy Pelt Quartet feat. Buster Williams and Lenny White

Residency

Sat, May 09

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat


Jeremy Pelt – trumpet

Orrin Evans – piano

Buster Williams – bass

Lenny White – drums


“Pelt is a technical marvel. He executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity.”

– JazzTimes


Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt celebrates the release of a new album, Our Community Will Not Be Erased, featuring a remarkable quartet: Pianist Orrin Evans, and two living legends: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.


One of the leading trumpet voices of his generation, Pelt’s approach and style place him firmly in the tradition of jazz giants like Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard, while pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The New York Times reports, “Mr. Pelt has an intensely focused sound on trumpet, a warm-blooded gleam.” Burning Ambulance adds that he is “on an extended journey, capturing snapshots along the way,” urging jazz fans to join him on this musical adventure.

Jeremy Pelt Quartet feat. Buster Williams and Lenny White

Jeremy Pelt Quartet feat. Buster Williams and Lenny White

Residency

Sun, May 10

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat


Jeremy Pelt – trumpet

Orrin Evans – piano

Buster Williams – bass

Lenny White – drums


“Pelt is a technical marvel. He executes intricate solos with ease, plays gorgeous ballads in a tasteful manner, and never lacks flair or sensitivity.”

– JazzTimes


Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt celebrates the release of a new album, Our Community Will Not Be Erased, featuring a remarkable quartet: Pianist Orrin Evans, and two living legends: bassist Buster Williams and drummer Lenny White.


One of the leading trumpet voices of his generation, Pelt’s approach and style place him firmly in the tradition of jazz giants like Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard, while pushing the boundaries of modern jazz. The New York Times reports, “Mr. Pelt has an intensely focused sound on trumpet, a warm-blooded gleam.” Burning Ambulance adds that he is “on an extended journey, capturing snapshots along the way,” urging jazz fans to join him on this musical adventure.

Billy Childs Trio

Billy Childs Trio

Residency

Wed, May 13

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Billy Childs – piano Matt Penman – bass Ari Hoenig – drums “One of the most critically acclaimed pianists in modern jazz”
– All About Jazz Renowned pianist and composer Billy Childs performs the music for his new album, Triumvirate, his first trio recording in 25 years. This exciting new release harnesses the energy and creative prowess of his touring group — bassist Matt Penman and drummer Ari Hoenig — who appear with him here. A native of Los Angeles, Childs grew up immersed in jazz, classical, and popular music influences, which he blends in a powerful and personal compositional and performing voice. A child prodigy who started performing at age six and studying at USC at 16, he was “discovered” by trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard, with whom he embarked on a successful performing and recording tour. He also recorded and performed with a number of other influential jazz musicians, including J.J. Johnson, Joe Henderson, Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, and Dave Holland, among many others, and with such varied artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Renee Fleming, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Kronos Quartet. Downbeat reports, “The same creative spirit that’s propelled him from the bands of bop giants as a twenty-something side-player to a composer renowned throughout concert halls and across jazz festival stages remains unhampered.” The Los Angeles Times adds, “As a pianist, he possesses the improvisatory skills and powerful sense of swing one associates with world-class artists… Childs is an inventive composer and arranger whose effort in those areas consistently expand the dimensions of the jazz genre - and beyond.”
Billy Childs Trio

Billy Childs Trio

Residency

Thu, May 14

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Billy Childs – piano Matt Penman – bass Ari Hoenig – drums “One of the most critically acclaimed pianists in modern jazz”
– All About Jazz Renowned pianist and composer Billy Childs performs the music for his new album, Triumvirate, his first trio recording in 25 years. This exciting new release harnesses the energy and creative prowess of his touring group — bassist Matt Penman and drummer Ari Hoenig — who appear with him here. A native of Los Angeles, Childs grew up immersed in jazz, classical, and popular music influences, which he blends in a powerful and personal compositional and performing voice. A child prodigy who started performing at age six and studying at USC at 16, he was “discovered” by trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard, with whom he embarked on a successful performing and recording tour. He also recorded and performed with a number of other influential jazz musicians, including J.J. Johnson, Joe Henderson, Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, and Dave Holland, among many others, and with such varied artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Renee Fleming, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Kronos Quartet. Downbeat reports, “The same creative spirit that’s propelled him from the bands of bop giants as a twenty-something side-player to a composer renowned throughout concert halls and across jazz festival stages remains unhampered.” The Los Angeles Times adds, “As a pianist, he possesses the improvisatory skills and powerful sense of swing one associates with world-class artists… Childs is an inventive composer and arranger whose effort in those areas consistently expand the dimensions of the jazz genre - and beyond.”
Billy Childs Trio

Billy Childs Trio

Residency

Fri, May 15

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Billy Childs – piano Matt Penman – bass Ari Hoenig – drums “One of the most critically acclaimed pianists in modern jazz”
– All About Jazz Renowned pianist and composer Billy Childs performs the music for his new album, Triumvirate, his first trio recording in 25 years. This exciting new release harnesses the energy and creative prowess of his touring group — bassist Matt Penman and drummer Ari Hoenig — who appear with him here. A native of Los Angeles, Childs grew up immersed in jazz, classical, and popular music influences, which he blends in a powerful and personal compositional and performing voice. A child prodigy who started performing at age six and studying at USC at 16, he was “discovered” by trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard, with whom he embarked on a successful performing and recording tour. He also recorded and performed with a number of other influential jazz musicians, including J.J. Johnson, Joe Henderson, Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, and Dave Holland, among many others, and with such varied artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Renee Fleming, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Kronos Quartet. Downbeat reports, “The same creative spirit that’s propelled him from the bands of bop giants as a twenty-something side-player to a composer renowned throughout concert halls and across jazz festival stages remains unhampered.” The Los Angeles Times adds, “As a pianist, he possesses the improvisatory skills and powerful sense of swing one associates with world-class artists… Childs is an inventive composer and arranger whose effort in those areas consistently expand the dimensions of the jazz genre - and beyond.”
Billy Childs Trio

Billy Childs Trio

Residency

Sat, May 16

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Billy Childs – piano Matt Penman – bass Ari Hoenig – drums “One of the most critically acclaimed pianists in modern jazz”
– All About Jazz Renowned pianist and composer Billy Childs performs the music for his new album, Triumvirate, his first trio recording in 25 years. This exciting new release harnesses the energy and creative prowess of his touring group — bassist Matt Penman and drummer Ari Hoenig — who appear with him here. A native of Los Angeles, Childs grew up immersed in jazz, classical, and popular music influences, which he blends in a powerful and personal compositional and performing voice. A child prodigy who started performing at age six and studying at USC at 16, he was “discovered” by trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard, with whom he embarked on a successful performing and recording tour. He also recorded and performed with a number of other influential jazz musicians, including J.J. Johnson, Joe Henderson, Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, and Dave Holland, among many others, and with such varied artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Renee Fleming, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Kronos Quartet. Downbeat reports, “The same creative spirit that’s propelled him from the bands of bop giants as a twenty-something side-player to a composer renowned throughout concert halls and across jazz festival stages remains unhampered.” The Los Angeles Times adds, “As a pianist, he possesses the improvisatory skills and powerful sense of swing one associates with world-class artists… Childs is an inventive composer and arranger whose effort in those areas consistently expand the dimensions of the jazz genre - and beyond.”
Billy Childs Trio

Billy Childs Trio

Residency

Sun, May 17

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Billy Childs – piano Matt Penman – bass Ari Hoenig – drums “One of the most critically acclaimed pianists in modern jazz”
– All About Jazz Renowned pianist and composer Billy Childs performs the music for his new album, Triumvirate, his first trio recording in 25 years. This exciting new release harnesses the energy and creative prowess of his touring group — bassist Matt Penman and drummer Ari Hoenig — who appear with him here. A native of Los Angeles, Childs grew up immersed in jazz, classical, and popular music influences, which he blends in a powerful and personal compositional and performing voice. A child prodigy who started performing at age six and studying at USC at 16, he was “discovered” by trumpet legend Freddie Hubbard, with whom he embarked on a successful performing and recording tour. He also recorded and performed with a number of other influential jazz musicians, including J.J. Johnson, Joe Henderson, Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, and Dave Holland, among many others, and with such varied artists as Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, Renee Fleming, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Kronos Quartet. Downbeat reports, “The same creative spirit that’s propelled him from the bands of bop giants as a twenty-something side-player to a composer renowned throughout concert halls and across jazz festival stages remains unhampered.” The Los Angeles Times adds, “As a pianist, he possesses the improvisatory skills and powerful sense of swing one associates with world-class artists… Childs is an inventive composer and arranger whose effort in those areas consistently expand the dimensions of the jazz genre - and beyond.”
Luciana Souza

Luciana Souza

Residency

Wed, May 20

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat


Luciana Souza – vocals

Chico Pinheiro – guitar

Rogério Boccato – percussion


“[Luciana Souza] continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders.” — Billboard


Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza joins guitarist Chico Pinheiro and percussionist Rogério Boccato in a captivating, intimate trio exploring Brazilian music, jazz improvisation, and lyrical storytelling.


Born in São Paulo to a family of Bossa Nova innovators, Souza has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Entertainment Weekly notes that her performances trace “a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries.”


Souza “uses her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent,” writes The New York Times, bringing profound depth to every note and transforming each performance into a storytelling journey that is both personal and universal.

Luciana Souza

Luciana Souza

Residency

Thu, May 21

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat


Luciana Souza – vocals

Chico Pinheiro – guitar

Rogério Boccato – percussion


“[Luciana Souza] continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders.” — Billboard


Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza joins guitarist Chico Pinheiro and percussionist Rogério Boccato in a captivating, intimate trio exploring Brazilian music, jazz improvisation, and lyrical storytelling.


Born in São Paulo to a family of Bossa Nova innovators, Souza has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Entertainment Weekly notes that her performances trace “a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries.”


Souza “uses her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent,” writes The New York Times, bringing profound depth to every note and transforming each performance into a storytelling journey that is both personal and universal.

Luciana Souza

Luciana Souza

Residency

Fri, May 22

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat


Luciana Souza – vocals

Chico Pinheiro – guitar

Rogério Boccato – percussion


“[Luciana Souza] continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders.” — Billboard


Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza joins guitarist Chico Pinheiro and percussionist Rogério Boccato in a captivating, intimate trio exploring Brazilian music, jazz improvisation, and lyrical storytelling.


Born in São Paulo to a family of Bossa Nova innovators, Souza has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Entertainment Weekly notes that her performances trace “a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries.”


Souza “uses her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent,” writes The New York Times, bringing profound depth to every note and transforming each performance into a storytelling journey that is both personal and universal.

Luciana Souza

Luciana Souza

Residency

Sat, May 23

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat


Luciana Souza – vocals

Chico Pinheiro – guitar

Rogério Boccato – percussion


“[Luciana Souza] continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders.” — Billboard


Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza joins guitarist Chico Pinheiro and percussionist Rogério Boccato in a captivating, intimate trio exploring Brazilian music, jazz improvisation, and lyrical storytelling.


Born in São Paulo to a family of Bossa Nova innovators, Souza has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Entertainment Weekly notes that her performances trace “a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries.”


Souza “uses her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent,” writes The New York Times, bringing profound depth to every note and transforming each performance into a storytelling journey that is both personal and universal.

Luciana Souza

Luciana Souza

Residency

Sun, May 24

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 – Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sat


Luciana Souza – vocals

Chico Pinheiro – guitar

Rogério Boccato – percussion


“[Luciana Souza] continues her captivating journey as a uniquely talented vocalist who organically crosses genre borders.” — Billboard


Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza joins guitarist Chico Pinheiro and percussionist Rogério Boccato in a captivating, intimate trio exploring Brazilian music, jazz improvisation, and lyrical storytelling.


Born in São Paulo to a family of Bossa Nova innovators, Souza has released more than a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, receiving multiple Grammy nominations, and has collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Bobby McFerrin. Entertainment Weekly notes that her performances trace “a landscape of emotion that knows no boundaries.”


Souza “uses her voice as an instrument of empathy and intimacy, cultural linkage and poetic disquisition… singing wordlessly but with full expressive intent,” writes The New York Times, bringing profound depth to every note and transforming each performance into a storytelling journey that is both personal and universal.

Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart

Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart

Residency

Wed, May 27

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun – $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00

Sat –$25.00 / $60.00 / $70.00 / $75.00


Eddie Henderson – trumpet

Gary Bartz – alto saxophone

Kevin Hays – piano

Ben Street – bass

Billy Hart – drums


“Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.”

– Quincy Jones


A very special group—with numerous connections to the great Miles Davis—convenes for the 2026 edition of our Miles Davis Festival, celebrating his life and music, as well as his May 26th birthday. And this year also marks the centennial of his 1926 birth.


The five-night festival features a powerhouse acoustic quintet featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson—praised by DownBeat as “a masterful improviser with a deeply expressive voice”—and alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, whom Connecticut Public Radio hailed as “one of the music’s all-time great alto saxophonists,” and drum legend Billy Hart, described by The Guardian as “one of the great modern jazz drummers.”


Each also has personal connections to Miles: NEA Jazz Masters Bartz and Hart appeared, in the 1970s, on his groundbreaking albums Live-Evil and On the Corner, respectively, while Henderson often credits his remarkable career in music to advice and encouragement from Miles, a close friend of his parents. In fact, Davis stayed with the Hendersons in 1958 and took a young Eddie Henderson, still in high school, with him to the gig where he heard Miles’ sextet with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. It was a decisive moment for Henderson, and the rest is history.

Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart

Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart

Residency

Thu, May 28

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun – $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00

Sat –$25.00 / $60.00 / $70.00 / $75.00


Eddie Henderson – trumpet

Gary Bartz – alto saxophone

Kevin Hays – piano

Ben Street – bass

Billy Hart – drums


“Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.”

– Quincy Jones


A very special group—with numerous connections to the great Miles Davis—convenes for the 2026 edition of our Miles Davis Festival, celebrating his life and music, as well as his May 26th birthday. And this year also marks the centennial of his 1926 birth.


The five-night festival features a powerhouse acoustic quintet featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson—praised by DownBeat as “a masterful improviser with a deeply expressive voice”—and alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, whom Connecticut Public Radio hailed as “one of the music’s all-time great alto saxophonists,” and drum legend Billy Hart, described by The Guardian as “one of the great modern jazz drummers.”


Each also has personal connections to Miles: NEA Jazz Masters Bartz and Hart appeared, in the 1970s, on his groundbreaking albums Live-Evil and On the Corner, respectively, while Henderson often credits his remarkable career in music to advice and encouragement from Miles, a close friend of his parents. In fact, Davis stayed with the Hendersons in 1958 and took a young Eddie Henderson, still in high school, with him to the gig where he heard Miles’ sextet with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. It was a decisive moment for Henderson, and the rest is history.

Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart

Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart

Residency

Fri, May 29

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun – $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00

Sat –$25.00 / $60.00 / $70.00 / $75.00


Eddie Henderson – trumpet

Gary Bartz – alto saxophone

Kevin Hays – piano

Ben Street – bass

Billy Hart – drums


“Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.”

– Quincy Jones


A very special group—with numerous connections to the great Miles Davis—convenes for the 2026 edition of our Miles Davis Festival, celebrating his life and music, as well as his May 26th birthday. And this year also marks the centennial of his 1926 birth.


The five-night festival features a powerhouse acoustic quintet featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson—praised by DownBeat as “a masterful improviser with a deeply expressive voice”—and alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, whom Connecticut Public Radio hailed as “one of the music’s all-time great alto saxophonists,” and drum legend Billy Hart, described by The Guardian as “one of the great modern jazz drummers.”


Each also has personal connections to Miles: NEA Jazz Masters Bartz and Hart appeared, in the 1970s, on his groundbreaking albums Live-Evil and On the Corner, respectively, while Henderson often credits his remarkable career in music to advice and encouragement from Miles, a close friend of his parents. In fact, Davis stayed with the Hendersons in 1958 and took a young Eddie Henderson, still in high school, with him to the gig where he heard Miles’ sextet with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. It was a decisive moment for Henderson, and the rest is history.

Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart

Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart

Residency

Sat, May 30

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun – $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00

Sat –$25.00 / $60.00 / $70.00 / $75.00


Eddie Henderson – trumpet

Gary Bartz – alto saxophone

Kevin Hays – piano

Ben Street – bass

Billy Hart – drums


“Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.”

– Quincy Jones


A very special group—with numerous connections to the great Miles Davis—convenes for the 2026 edition of our Miles Davis Festival, celebrating his life and music, as well as his May 26th birthday. And this year also marks the centennial of his 1926 birth.


The five-night festival features a powerhouse acoustic quintet featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson—praised by DownBeat as “a masterful improviser with a deeply expressive voice”—and alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, whom Connecticut Public Radio hailed as “one of the music’s all-time great alto saxophonists,” and drum legend Billy Hart, described by The Guardian as “one of the great modern jazz drummers.”


Each also has personal connections to Miles: NEA Jazz Masters Bartz and Hart appeared, in the 1970s, on his groundbreaking albums Live-Evil and On the Corner, respectively, while Henderson often credits his remarkable career in music to advice and encouragement from Miles, a close friend of his parents. In fact, Davis stayed with the Hendersons in 1958 and took a young Eddie Henderson, still in high school, with him to the gig where he heard Miles’ sextet with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. It was a decisive moment for Henderson, and the rest is history.

Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart

Miles Davis 100th Celebration with the Eddie Henderson Quintet feat. Gary Bartz and Billy Hart

Residency

Sun, May 31

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6PM and 8PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun – $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00

Sat –$25.00 / $60.00 / $70.00 / $75.00


Eddie Henderson – trumpet

Gary Bartz – alto saxophone

Kevin Hays – piano

Ben Street – bass

Billy Hart – drums


“Miles Davis was the artist who defined jazz for me, and who, in his own way, defined American music in the 20th century.”

– Quincy Jones


A very special group—with numerous connections to the great Miles Davis—convenes for the 2026 edition of our Miles Davis Festival, celebrating his life and music, as well as his May 26th birthday. And this year also marks the centennial of his 1926 birth.


The five-night festival features a powerhouse acoustic quintet featuring trumpeter Eddie Henderson—praised by DownBeat as “a masterful improviser with a deeply expressive voice”—and alto saxophonist Gary Bartz, whom Connecticut Public Radio hailed as “one of the music’s all-time great alto saxophonists,” and drum legend Billy Hart, described by The Guardian as “one of the great modern jazz drummers.”


Each also has personal connections to Miles: NEA Jazz Masters Bartz and Hart appeared, in the 1970s, on his groundbreaking albums Live-Evil and On the Corner, respectively, while Henderson often credits his remarkable career in music to advice and encouragement from Miles, a close friend of his parents. In fact, Davis stayed with the Hendersons in 1958 and took a young Eddie Henderson, still in high school, with him to the gig where he heard Miles’ sextet with John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, and Philly Joe Jones. It was a decisive moment for Henderson, and the rest is history.

John Patitucci Quartet featuring special guests

John Patitucci Quartet featuring special guests

Residency

Wed, Jun 03

*PLEASE NOTE: All 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows


Joey Calderazzo – piano

John Patitucci – bass

Adam Cruz – drums


With special guests:

Steve Wilson – alto saxophone (wed)

Chris Potter – tenor saxophone (thu & fri)

Michael Rodriguez – trumpet (sat & sun)


“One of the finest bassists of his generation” – Pop Matters


Bassist John Patitucci makes his highly anticipated bandleader debut at Smoke with an exciting quartet featuring pianist Joey Calderazzo and drummer Adam Cruz, as well as special guest saxophonists Steve Wilson (Wednesday), Chris Potter (Thursday & Friday), and trumpeter Michael Rodriguez


Patitucci—a multiple Grammy Award winner, accomplished on acoustic and electric basses—is a prolific powerhouse in the music world. Well known for his extensive tenures with legendary artists Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock, Patitucci also recorded or performed with Stan Getz, Pat Metheny, Wynton Marsalis, Joshua Redman, Michael Brecker, McCoy Tyner, and scores of others. Some of the many pop and Brazilian artists he has played with include Sting, Joni Mitchell, Milton Nascimiento, Astrud and Joao Gilberto, Airto and Flora Purim. His virtuosity and ability to span these genres have made him a vital force in music. He is also an accomplished and decorated composer who has written for film, chamber, and orchestral groups, as well as for jazz.


While Patitucci earns frequent applause and praise from audiences and critics alike, perhaps it’s his fellow artists who are most enthusiastic. As Joe Lovano told The New York Times, “John is one of the most amazing musicians. He’s a virtuoso on his instrument, yet he plays with so much tuneful taste and feeling.” Or Chick Corea stated, “John isn't just a bassist—he's a musician with a deep vision.”