*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $40.00 / $45.00 / $50.00 - Wed & Thu Shedrick Mitchell – piano Eric Wheeler – bass Charles Haynes – drums Christie Dashiell – special guest vocalist Pianist, producer, composer, and bandleader Shedrick Mitchell leads a very rewarding quartet with bassist Daniel Winshall and drummer Charles Haynes that features award-winning vocalist Christie Dashiell. After releasing his debut recording in 1997, Mitchell began a history-making run supporting some of the biggest names in music, including Maxwell, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Jay-Z, Whitney Houston, Christian McBride, and Dianne Reeves. After a 25-year hiatus from recording as a leader, Mitchell released a follow-up and has been refocusing on a personal musical style that synthesizes classical, jazz, blues, and gospel. 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $40.00 / $45.00 / $50.00 - Wed & Thu Shedrick Mitchell – piano Eric Wheeler – bass Charles Haynes – drums Christie Dashiell – special guest vocalist Pianist, producer, composer, and bandleader Shedrick Mitchell leads a very rewarding quartet with bassist Daniel Winshall and drummer Charles Haynes that features award-winning vocalist Christie Dashiell. After releasing his debut recording in 1997, Mitchell began a history-making run supporting some of the biggest names in music, including Maxwell, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Jay-Z, Whitney Houston, Christian McBride, and Dianne Reeves. After a 25-year hiatus from recording as a leader, Mitchell released a follow-up and has been refocusing on a personal musical style that synthesizes classical, jazz, blues, and gospel. 

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 -- Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Chief Adjuah – trumpet & harp Morgan Guerin – saxophone & EWI Lawrence Fields – piano Ryoma Takenada – bass Brian Richburg – drums Trumpeter Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) makes his highly anticipated SMOKE debut, leading an exciting group of fellow innovators, including multi-instrumentalist Morgan Guerin, pianist Lawrence Fields, bassist Ryoma Takenada, and drummer Brian Richburg. A sonic architect, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments, Adjuah is “jazz’s young style God,” according to JazzTimes, who “ushers in a new era of jazz,” adds NPR. He is also the heir to a rich heritage and a member of an extended family central to New Orleans music and culture. He is the grandson of Louisiana luminary and legend, the late Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr., founder of the Guardians Institute and Grand Griot, Herreast Harrison. And is the nephew of jazz innovator and NEA Jazz Master saxophonist, Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. Adjuah (and his twin brother Kiel) joined his grandfather’s Guardians of the Flame banner in 1989 at the age of 5. Since 2002, Adjuah has released 12 critically acclaimed studio recordings, three live albums, and one greatest hits collection. Around the globe, fans and critics alike herald Adjuah’s live performance prowess. Notable highlights include a sold-out Carnegie Hall concert and NPR’s Jazz Night in America global broadcast. He has received numerous Grammy nominations and has collaborated with artists such as Prince, Thom Yorke, McCoy Tyner, Marcus Miller, Eddie Palmieri, and Mos Def, among many others. A progenitor of Stretch music, a jazz-rooted, genre blind musical form that attempts to “stretch” jazz’s rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms, languages, and cultures, Adjuah is one of the artists leading jazz in the 21st century. 

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 -- Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Chief Adjuah – trumpet & harp Morgan Guerin – saxophone & EWI Lawrence Fields – piano Ryoma Takenada – bass Brian Richburg – drums Trumpeter Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) makes his highly anticipated SMOKE debut, leading an exciting group of fellow innovators, including multi-instrumentalist Morgan Guerin, pianist Lawrence Fields, bassist Ryoma Takenada, and drummer Brian Richburg. A sonic architect, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments, Adjuah is “jazz’s young style God,” according to JazzTimes, who “ushers in a new era of jazz,” adds NPR. He is also the heir to a rich heritage and a member of an extended family central to New Orleans music and culture. He is the grandson of Louisiana luminary and legend, the late Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr., founder of the Guardians Institute and Grand Griot, Herreast Harrison. And is the nephew of jazz innovator and NEA Jazz Master saxophonist, Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. Adjuah (and his twin brother Kiel) joined his grandfather’s Guardians of the Flame banner in 1989 at the age of 5. Since 2002, Adjuah has released 12 critically acclaimed studio recordings, three live albums, and one greatest hits collection. Around the globe, fans and critics alike herald Adjuah’s live performance prowess. Notable highlights include a sold-out Carnegie Hall concert and NPR’s Jazz Night in America global broadcast. He has received numerous Grammy nominations and has collaborated with artists such as Prince, Thom Yorke, McCoy Tyner, Marcus Miller, Eddie Palmieri, and Mos Def, among many others. A progenitor of Stretch music, a jazz-rooted, genre blind musical form that attempts to “stretch” jazz’s rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms, languages, and cultures, Adjuah is one of the artists leading jazz in the 21st century. 

$25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 -- Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Chief Adjuah – trumpet & harp Morgan Guerin – saxophone & EWI Lawrence Fields – piano Ryoma Takenada – bass Brian Richburg – drums Trumpeter Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) makes his highly anticipated SMOKE debut, leading an exciting group of fellow innovators, including multi-instrumentalist Morgan Guerin, pianist Lawrence Fields, bassist Ryoma Takenada, and drummer Brian Richburg. A sonic architect, trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments, Adjuah is “jazz’s young style God,” according to JazzTimes, who “ushers in a new era of jazz,” adds NPR. He is also the heir to a rich heritage and a member of an extended family central to New Orleans music and culture. He is the grandson of Louisiana luminary and legend, the late Big Chief Donald Harrison Sr., founder of the Guardians Institute and Grand Griot, Herreast Harrison. And is the nephew of jazz innovator and NEA Jazz Master saxophonist, Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. Adjuah (and his twin brother Kiel) joined his grandfather’s Guardians of the Flame banner in 1989 at the age of 5. Since 2002, Adjuah has released 12 critically acclaimed studio recordings, three live albums, and one greatest hits collection. Around the globe, fans and critics alike herald Adjuah’s live performance prowess. Notable highlights include a sold-out Carnegie Hall concert and NPR’s Jazz Night in America global broadcast. He has received numerous Grammy nominations and has collaborated with artists such as Prince, Thom Yorke, McCoy Tyner, Marcus Miller, Eddie Palmieri, and Mos Def, among many others. A progenitor of Stretch music, a jazz-rooted, genre blind musical form that attempts to “stretch” jazz’s rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic conventions to encompass multiple musical forms, languages, and cultures, Adjuah is one of the artists leading jazz in the 21st century. 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $40 | $50 | $55. - Wed & Thu 7 PM $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu 9 PM $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 -- Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Melissa Aldana – tenor saxophone Walter Smith III – tenor saxophone George Garzone – tenor saxophone Glenn Zaleski – piano Linda May Han Oh – bass Bill Stewart – drums Smoke’s 13th Annual Coltrane Festival, Countdown 2026, opens with an incredible all-star sextet featuring three (!) great tenor saxophone masters: Melissa Aldana, Walter Smith III, and the legendary George Garzone. This tenor trio will be joined by the equally impressive rhythm section of pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Linda May Han Oh, and drummer Bill Stewart. Aldana, who assembled this sextet, originally from Chile, is one of the new stars in jazz who embodies “a new sense of possibility and direction in jazz,” according to The Washington Post. Since arriving in New York from Boston in 2009, she won the 2013 Monk Competition and numerous accolades for her music. The New York Times calls her “one of the more exciting young tenor saxophonists today.” Since his debut nearly two decades ago, Walter Smith II has become a cornerstone of the jazz scene, contributing to legendary groups such as Roy Haynes’ Fountain of Youth Band, the Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland’s Voyager, and the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, as well as collaborations with Jason Moran, Christian McBride, Gerald Clayton, and the Sean Jones Quintet, among many others. Both Aldana and Smith, as well as legions of saxophonists, count George Garzone as a primary influence, mentor, and teacher. A mainstay of the Boston scene for over half a century, Garzone has performed with his legendary trio, The Fringe, since 1972. Michael Brecker said, “I’m not the master of the saxophone, George Garzone is.” And, All About Jazz reports, “Few can play John Coltrane's music with such verve. I don't believe that anyone has dissected, analyzed, and understands Coltrane's music with the broad scope and finite level of Garzone.” Coincidentally (cosmically?), Garzone and Coltrane also share a September 23rd birthday. 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $40 | $50 | $55. - Wed & Thu 7 PM $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu 9 PM $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 -- Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Melissa Aldana – tenor saxophone Walter Smith III – tenor saxophone George Garzone – tenor saxophone Glenn Zaleski – piano Linda May Han Oh – bass Bill Stewart – drums Smoke’s 13th Annual Coltrane Festival, Countdown 2026, opens with an incredible all-star sextet featuring three (!) great tenor saxophone masters: Melissa Aldana, Walter Smith III, and the legendary George Garzone. This tenor trio will be joined by the equally impressive rhythm section of pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Linda May Han Oh, and drummer Bill Stewart. Aldana, who assembled this sextet, originally from Chile, is one of the new stars in jazz who embodies “a new sense of possibility and direction in jazz,” according to The Washington Post. Since arriving in New York from Boston in 2009, she won the 2013 Monk Competition and numerous accolades for her music. The New York Times calls her “one of the more exciting young tenor saxophonists today.” Since his debut nearly two decades ago, Walter Smith II has become a cornerstone of the jazz scene, contributing to legendary groups such as Roy Haynes’ Fountain of Youth Band, the Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland’s Voyager, and the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, as well as collaborations with Jason Moran, Christian McBride, Gerald Clayton, and the Sean Jones Quintet, among many others. Both Aldana and Smith, as well as legions of saxophonists, count George Garzone as a primary influence, mentor, and teacher. A mainstay of the Boston scene for over half a century, Garzone has performed with his legendary trio, The Fringe, since 1972. Michael Brecker said, “I’m not the master of the saxophone, George Garzone is.” And, All About Jazz reports, “Few can play John Coltrane's music with such verve. I don't believe that anyone has dissected, analyzed, and understands Coltrane's music with the broad scope and finite level of Garzone.” Coincidentally (cosmically?), Garzone and Coltrane also share a September 23rd birthday. 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $40 | $50 | $55. - Wed & Thu 7 PM $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu 9 PM $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 -- Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Melissa Aldana – tenor saxophone Walter Smith III – tenor saxophone George Garzone – tenor saxophone Glenn Zaleski – piano Linda May Han Oh – bass Bill Stewart – drums Smoke’s 13th Annual Coltrane Festival, Countdown 2026, opens with an incredible all-star sextet featuring three (!) great tenor saxophone masters: Melissa Aldana, Walter Smith III, and the legendary George Garzone. This tenor trio will be joined by the equally impressive rhythm section of pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Linda May Han Oh, and drummer Bill Stewart. Aldana, who assembled this sextet, originally from Chile, is one of the new stars in jazz who embodies “a new sense of possibility and direction in jazz,” according to The Washington Post. Since arriving in New York from Boston in 2009, she won the 2013 Monk Competition and numerous accolades for her music. The New York Times calls her “one of the more exciting young tenor saxophonists today.” Since his debut nearly two decades ago, Walter Smith II has become a cornerstone of the jazz scene, contributing to legendary groups such as Roy Haynes’ Fountain of Youth Band, the Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland’s Voyager, and the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, as well as collaborations with Jason Moran, Christian McBride, Gerald Clayton, and the Sean Jones Quintet, among many others. Both Aldana and Smith, as well as legions of saxophonists, count George Garzone as a primary influence, mentor, and teacher. A mainstay of the Boston scene for over half a century, Garzone has performed with his legendary trio, The Fringe, since 1972. Michael Brecker said, “I’m not the master of the saxophone, George Garzone is.” And, All About Jazz reports, “Few can play John Coltrane's music with such verve. I don't believe that anyone has dissected, analyzed, and understands Coltrane's music with the broad scope and finite level of Garzone.” Coincidentally (cosmically?), Garzone and Coltrane also share a September 23rd birthday. 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $40 | $50 | $55. - Wed & Thu 7 PM $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu 9 PM $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 -- Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Melissa Aldana – tenor saxophone Walter Smith III – tenor saxophone George Garzone – tenor saxophone Glenn Zaleski – piano Linda May Han Oh – bass Bill Stewart – drums Smoke’s 13th Annual Coltrane Festival, Countdown 2026, opens with an incredible all-star sextet featuring three (!) great tenor saxophone masters: Melissa Aldana, Walter Smith III, and the legendary George Garzone. This tenor trio will be joined by the equally impressive rhythm section of pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Linda May Han Oh, and drummer Bill Stewart. Aldana, who assembled this sextet, originally from Chile, is one of the new stars in jazz who embodies “a new sense of possibility and direction in jazz,” according to The Washington Post. Since arriving in New York from Boston in 2009, she won the 2013 Monk Competition and numerous accolades for her music. The New York Times calls her “one of the more exciting young tenor saxophonists today.” Since his debut nearly two decades ago, Walter Smith II has become a cornerstone of the jazz scene, contributing to legendary groups such as Roy Haynes’ Fountain of Youth Band, the Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland’s Voyager, and the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, as well as collaborations with Jason Moran, Christian McBride, Gerald Clayton, and the Sean Jones Quintet, among many others. Both Aldana and Smith, as well as legions of saxophonists, count George Garzone as a primary influence, mentor, and teacher. A mainstay of the Boston scene for over half a century, Garzone has performed with his legendary trio, The Fringe, since 1972. Michael Brecker said, “I’m not the master of the saxophone, George Garzone is.” And, All About Jazz reports, “Few can play John Coltrane's music with such verve. I don't believe that anyone has dissected, analyzed, and understands Coltrane's music with the broad scope and finite level of Garzone.” Coincidentally (cosmically?), Garzone and Coltrane also share a September 23rd birthday. 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25 | $40 | $50 | $55. - Wed & Thu 7 PM $25 | $30 | $40 | $45 - Wed & Thu 9 PM $25.00 / $40.00 / $50.00 / $55.00 -- Fri & Sun $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 -- Sat Melissa Aldana – tenor saxophone Walter Smith III – tenor saxophone George Garzone – tenor saxophone Glenn Zaleski – piano Linda May Han Oh – bass Bill Stewart – drums Smoke’s 13th Annual Coltrane Festival, Countdown 2026, opens with an incredible all-star sextet featuring three (!) great tenor saxophone masters: Melissa Aldana, Walter Smith III, and the legendary George Garzone. This tenor trio will be joined by the equally impressive rhythm section of pianist Glenn Zaleski, bassist Linda May Han Oh, and drummer Bill Stewart. Aldana, who assembled this sextet, originally from Chile, is one of the new stars in jazz who embodies “a new sense of possibility and direction in jazz,” according to The Washington Post. Since arriving in New York from Boston in 2009, she won the 2013 Monk Competition and numerous accolades for her music. The New York Times calls her “one of the more exciting young tenor saxophonists today.” Since his debut nearly two decades ago, Walter Smith II has become a cornerstone of the jazz scene, contributing to legendary groups such as Roy Haynes’ Fountain of Youth Band, the Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland’s Voyager, and the Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, as well as collaborations with Jason Moran, Christian McBride, Gerald Clayton, and the Sean Jones Quintet, among many others. Both Aldana and Smith, as well as legions of saxophonists, count George Garzone as a primary influence, mentor, and teacher. A mainstay of the Boston scene for over half a century, Garzone has performed with his legendary trio, The Fringe, since 1972. Michael Brecker said, “I’m not the master of the saxophone, George Garzone is.” And, All About Jazz reports, “Few can play John Coltrane's music with such verve. I don't believe that anyone has dissected, analyzed, and understands Coltrane's music with the broad scope and finite level of Garzone.” Coincidentally (cosmically?), Garzone and Coltrane also share a September 23rd birthday. 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 | $60.00 | $70.00 | $75.00 – Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun LINEUP: Ravi Coltrane – tenor saxophone Jonathan Finlayson – trumpet Adam Rogers – guitar Chris Lightcap – bass Elé Howell – drums “A worthy heir to his father, jazz legend John Coltrane.” – The Telegraph (UK) Critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane makes a highly anticipated encore appearance to elevate the festival dedicated to his father once again, with an inspired quintet featuring trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson, guitarist Adam Rogers, bassist Chris Lightcap, and drummer Elé Howell. An artist whose career occupies a singular niche in modern jazz, Ravi Coltrane has established a sound and concepts that stand undeniably on their own, extending far beyond the shadow of his iconic name. Over a twenty-plus-year career, Coltrane has worked as a sideman to many and recorded noteworthy albums for himself and others, including McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Terence Blanchard, Geri Allen, and many more. All About Jazz reviewed his group, saying, “The band is dynamite. Coltrane mainly played tenor, on which his sound is massive but softer-edged and less biting than that of his father.” The New York Times adds, "There are few saxophonists in jazz today as silvery and deft as Ravi Coltrane." 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 | $60.00 | $70.00 | $75.00 – Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun LINEUP: Ravi Coltrane – tenor saxophone Jonathan Finlayson – trumpet Adam Rogers – guitar Chris Lightcap – bass Elé Howell – drums “A worthy heir to his father, jazz legend John Coltrane.” – The Telegraph (UK) Critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane makes a highly anticipated encore appearance to elevate the festival dedicated to his father once again, with an inspired quintet featuring trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson, guitarist Adam Rogers, bassist Chris Lightcap, and drummer Elé Howell. An artist whose career occupies a singular niche in modern jazz, Ravi Coltrane has established a sound and concepts that stand undeniably on their own, extending far beyond the shadow of his iconic name. Over a twenty-plus-year career, Coltrane has worked as a sideman to many and recorded noteworthy albums for himself and others, including McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Terence Blanchard, Geri Allen, and many more. All About Jazz reviewed his group, saying, “The band is dynamite. Coltrane mainly played tenor, on which his sound is massive but softer-edged and less biting than that of his father.” The New York Times adds, "There are few saxophonists in jazz today as silvery and deft as Ravi Coltrane." 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 | $60.00 | $70.00 | $75.00 – Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun LINEUP: Ravi Coltrane – tenor saxophone Jonathan Finlayson – trumpet Adam Rogers – guitar Chris Lightcap – bass Elé Howell – drums “A worthy heir to his father, jazz legend John Coltrane.” – The Telegraph (UK) Critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane makes a highly anticipated encore appearance to elevate the festival dedicated to his father once again, with an inspired quintet featuring trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson, guitarist Adam Rogers, bassist Chris Lightcap, and drummer Elé Howell. An artist whose career occupies a singular niche in modern jazz, Ravi Coltrane has established a sound and concepts that stand undeniably on their own, extending far beyond the shadow of his iconic name. Over a twenty-plus-year career, Coltrane has worked as a sideman to many and recorded noteworthy albums for himself and others, including McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Terence Blanchard, Geri Allen, and many more. All About Jazz reviewed his group, saying, “The band is dynamite. Coltrane mainly played tenor, on which his sound is massive but softer-edged and less biting than that of his father.” The New York Times adds, "There are few saxophonists in jazz today as silvery and deft as Ravi Coltrane." 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 | $60.00 | $70.00 | $75.00 – Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun LINEUP: Ravi Coltrane – tenor saxophone Jonathan Finlayson – trumpet Adam Rogers – guitar Chris Lightcap – bass Elé Howell – drums “A worthy heir to his father, jazz legend John Coltrane.” – The Telegraph (UK) Critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane makes a highly anticipated encore appearance to elevate the festival dedicated to his father once again, with an inspired quintet featuring trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson, guitarist Adam Rogers, bassist Chris Lightcap, and drummer Elé Howell. An artist whose career occupies a singular niche in modern jazz, Ravi Coltrane has established a sound and concepts that stand undeniably on their own, extending far beyond the shadow of his iconic name. Over a twenty-plus-year career, Coltrane has worked as a sideman to many and recorded noteworthy albums for himself and others, including McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Terence Blanchard, Geri Allen, and many more. All About Jazz reviewed his group, saying, “The band is dynamite. Coltrane mainly played tenor, on which his sound is massive but softer-edged and less biting than that of his father.” The New York Times adds, "There are few saxophonists in jazz today as silvery and deft as Ravi Coltrane." 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 | $60.00 | $70.00 | $75.00 – Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun LINEUP: Ravi Coltrane – tenor saxophone Jonathan Finlayson – trumpet Adam Rogers – guitar Chris Lightcap – bass Elé Howell – drums “A worthy heir to his father, jazz legend John Coltrane.” – The Telegraph (UK) Critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Ravi Coltrane makes a highly anticipated encore appearance to elevate the festival dedicated to his father once again, with an inspired quintet featuring trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson, guitarist Adam Rogers, bassist Chris Lightcap, and drummer Elé Howell. An artist whose career occupies a singular niche in modern jazz, Ravi Coltrane has established a sound and concepts that stand undeniably on their own, extending far beyond the shadow of his iconic name. Over a twenty-plus-year career, Coltrane has worked as a sideman to many and recorded noteworthy albums for himself and others, including McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Terence Blanchard, Geri Allen, and many more. All About Jazz reviewed his group, saying, “The band is dynamite. Coltrane mainly played tenor, on which his sound is massive but softer-edged and less biting than that of his father.” The New York Times adds, "There are few saxophonists in jazz today as silvery and deft as Ravi Coltrane." 

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Wed & Thu Eddie Henderson – trumpet Vincent Herring – alto saxophone George Cables – piano John Webber – bass Willie Jones III – drums “[Henderson’s] musical wisdom, gleaned during decades spent on the best jazz bandstands, informs every unerring note.” – Downbeat Trumpet legend Eddie Henderson is the special guest with the Vincent Herring Quintet featuring legendary pianist George Cables. The New York Times says Henderson’s “deft feel and plush sound made him a central figure in the worlds of jazz-funk and hard-bop in the 1970s. The Chicago Reader adds, “His progressive, assured, and imaginative improvisations roll out in a glorious sun-splashed tone… he seems to dance through his solos, balancing his quick clockwork technique with bursts of bluesy soul.” The eternally youthful Henderson has proven again that he is still making some of the most important music of his career into his 80s. Henderson is featured alongside old friend and fellow legend, pianist George Cables, in this quintet. All About Jazz writes, “Anyone who is serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists.” Finally, it’s all helmed by the incredible Vincent Herring, one of the great alto saxophonists, who the New York City Jazz Record says “has firmly established himself as one of his generation’s masters.” 

$25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Wed & Thu Eddie Henderson – trumpet Vincent Herring – alto saxophone George Cables – piano John Webber – bass Willie Jones III – drums “[Henderson’s] musical wisdom, gleaned during decades spent on the best jazz bandstands, informs every unerring note.” – Downbeat Trumpet legend Eddie Henderson is the special guest with the Vincent Herring Quintet featuring legendary pianist George Cables. The New York Times says Henderson’s “deft feel and plush sound made him a central figure in the worlds of jazz-funk and hard-bop in the 1970s. The Chicago Reader adds, “His progressive, assured, and imaginative improvisations roll out in a glorious sun-splashed tone… he seems to dance through his solos, balancing his quick clockwork technique with bursts of bluesy soul.” The eternally youthful Henderson has proven again that he is still making some of the most important music of his career into his 80s. Henderson is featured alongside old friend and fellow legend, pianist George Cables, in this quintet. All About Jazz writes, “Anyone who is serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists.” Finally, it’s all helmed by the incredible Vincent Herring, one of the great alto saxophonists, who the New York City Jazz Record says “has firmly established himself as one of his generation’s masters.” 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Fri & Sat Steve Turre – trombone & seashells Vincent Herring – alto saxophone George Cables – piano John Webber – bass Willie Jones III – drums Trombone and seashell innovator Steve Turre makes a special guest appearance with the Vincent Herring Quintet featuring legendary pianist George Cables. Rolling Stone called Turre “perhaps the leading trombonist of this generation.” His storied career includes work alongside music legends Ray Charles, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and Woody Shaw. He has consistently won both the Readers’ and Critics’ polls in JazzTimes, Downbeat, and Jazziz for “Best Trombone” and “Best Miscellaneous Instrumentalist (shells).” He is a versatile master and a true jazz original. Downbeat says, “Few artists ‘own’ their instrument to the degree that trombonist Steve Turre does. Whether playing the music of Rahsaan Roland Kirk, performing as a member of the Saturday Night Live house band, or with one of his own groups, his voice is distinctive and memorable.” Turre is featured in this quintet alongside the beloved pianist George Cables. All About Jazz writes, “Anyone who is serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists.” Finally, this auspicious quintet is led by the incredible Vincent Herring, one of the great alto saxophonists, who The New York City Jazz Record says, “has firmly established himself as one of his generation’s masters.” 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Fri & Sat Steve Turre – trombone & seashells Vincent Herring – alto saxophone George Cables – piano John Webber – bass Willie Jones III – drums Trombone and seashell innovator Steve Turre makes a special guest appearance with the Vincent Herring Quintet featuring legendary pianist George Cables. Rolling Stone called Turre “perhaps the leading trombonist of this generation.” His storied career includes work alongside music legends Ray Charles, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and Woody Shaw. He has consistently won both the Readers’ and Critics’ polls in JazzTimes, Downbeat, and Jazziz for “Best Trombone” and “Best Miscellaneous Instrumentalist (shells).” He is a versatile master and a true jazz original. Downbeat says, “Few artists ‘own’ their instrument to the degree that trombonist Steve Turre does. Whether playing the music of Rahsaan Roland Kirk, performing as a member of the Saturday Night Live house band, or with one of his own groups, his voice is distinctive and memorable.” Turre is featured in this quintet alongside the beloved pianist George Cables. All About Jazz writes, “Anyone who is serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists.” Finally, this auspicious quintet is led by the incredible Vincent Herring, one of the great alto saxophonists, who The New York City Jazz Record says, “has firmly established himself as one of his generation’s masters.” 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Sun Steve Davis – trombone Vincent Herring – alto saxophone Eric Scott Reed – piano David Wong – bass Carl Allen – drums “Steve Davis is the Poet Laureate of the trombone."
– Chick Corea Special guest Steve Davis joins the Vincent Herring Quintet with legendary pianist George Cables. “A major jazz trombonist since he joined Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in 1990,” according to The New York City Jazz Record, Davis has also been a Smoke favorite for many years. “He has established himself as one of the most accomplished and lyrical improvisers on his instrument as well as a prolific composer,” says JazzTimes, while Downbeat adds, “Davis thoughtfully balances modernism, lyricism, and drive—as a writer and a player.” Davis is featured in this quintet alongside the beloved pianist George Cables. All About Jazz writes, “Anyone who is serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists.” Finally, this auspicious quintet is led by the incredible Vincent Herring, one of the great alto saxophonists, who The New York City Jazz Record says, “has firmly established himself as one of his generation’s masters.” 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Mon & Tue Sarah Hanahan – alto saxophone Vincent Herring – alto saxophone Eric Scott Reed – piano David Wong – bass Carl Allen – drums “Hanahan plays with an intense and driving conviction.” – WBGO Alto saxophone phenom Sarah Hanahan is a special guest with the Vincent Herring Quintet with legendary pianist George Cables. Hanahan is a fiery soloist and one of the most exciting young players to arrive in New York City in years. WBGO says, “While she's comfortable building phrases within the language of Charlie Parker, Hanahan is also confident exploring along the outer edges of the music.” Originally from Massachusetts, she was based in Hartford while she attended the Jackie McLean Institute. The Hartford Courant raves, “It’s not hard to hear the connection to the legacy of McLean in her work.” Hanahan is featured in this quintet alongside the beloved pianist George Cables. All About Jazz writes, “Anyone who is serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists.” Finally, Hanahan will be matching wits with one of the very best, the renowned fellow alto player Vincent Herring, who The New York City Jazz Record says, “has firmly established himself as one of his generation’s masters.” 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Mon & Tue Sarah Hanahan – alto saxophone Vincent Herring – alto saxophone Eric Scott Reed – piano David Wong – bass Carl Allen – drums “Hanahan plays with an intense and driving conviction.” – WBGO Alto saxophone phenom Sarah Hanahan is a special guest with the Vincent Herring Quintet with legendary pianist George Cables. Hanahan is a fiery soloist and one of the most exciting young players to arrive in New York City in years. WBGO says, “While she's comfortable building phrases within the language of Charlie Parker, Hanahan is also confident exploring along the outer edges of the music.” Originally from Massachusetts, she was based in Hartford while she attended the Jackie McLean Institute. The Hartford Courant raves, “It’s not hard to hear the connection to the legacy of McLean in her work.” Hanahan is featured in this quintet alongside the beloved pianist George Cables. All About Jazz writes, “Anyone who is serious about jazz will tell you that George Cables belongs in the pantheon of the greatest jazz pianists.” Finally, Hanahan will be matching wits with one of the very best, the renowned fellow alto player Vincent Herring, who The New York City Jazz Record says, “has firmly established himself as one of his generation’s masters.” 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows 7:00- $250 + tax + tip 9:30- $350 + tax + tip Jazzmeia Horn – vocals Vincent Herring – alto saxophone Cyrus Chestnut – piano Johnathan Blake – drums SMOKE’s New Year’s Eve Celebration is a perennial highlight of the year-end Coltrane Festival. This year features an encore performance by popular demand of the acclaimed vocalist Jazzmeia Horn with the SMOKE Jazz All-Stars, featuring alto saxophonist Vincent Herring, pianist Cyrus Chestnut, and drummer Johnathan Blake. It is a group guaranteed to deliver the best festive, swinging New Year’s Eve Celebration anywhere, accompanied by a special 4-course, prix-fixe menu. Billboard reports that Horn is “undoubtedly among the jazz world’s most exciting young vocalists.” Herring, Chestnut, and Blake are reunited from Herring’s celebrated 2021 album Preaching to the Choir, which NPR’s Fresh Air said: “is aimed at folks who like their jazz with a dollop of swing, rhythm, and blues feeling, music steeped in the African American vernacular and played by a soloist with swagger.” These four instrumentalists know how to deliver a good time, and with the great Jazzmeia Horn, this will be a New Year’s Eve celebration for the ages. Two Seatings: 7:00 p.m. includes a 4-course holiday dinner and one show ($250 + tax & tip) 9:30 p.m. includes a 4-course holiday dinner, two shows, midnight celebration with prosecco champagne toast, hats & noise makers ($350 plus tax & tip) 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun Vincent Herring – alto saxophone Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone Eric Scott Reed – piano Peter Washington – bass Johnathan Blake– drums “Herring fuses instrumental mastery with equal and unified parts of jazz’s holy trinity of heart, mind, and soul.” – WNPR Radio “Eric Alexander can play the tenor saxophone—never doubt that. He has the chops, power, and passion that make him one of the most blazingly bad-assed saxophonists of his generation.” – Downbeat Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander—two of the greatest saxophonists around—on alto and tenor respectively, close out our 13th Annual Coltrane Festival, Countdown 2026, as only they could, with the help of special guest pianist Eric Scott Reed and two of the very best in bassist Peter Washington and drummer Johnathan Blake. Alexander and Herring released a new album together in 2025 called Split Decision to rave reviews. Jazz Weekly called it “a knockout!” Paris Move, “a high-caliber classic,” and JazzWise, a “tour de force.” When these two virtuosos meet, the sparks fly, and the temperature rises. It’s been 20 years since they first went head-to-head on record for 2005’s The Battle: Live at Smoke. Both were already acclaimed among the powerhouse reedmen of their generation, and they have only garnered more acclaim in the two decades since. All About Jazz says, “For those who long for the time when hard bop reigned supreme... here's a sure cure for any lament that those days are lost and gone forever.” 

*PLEASE NOTE: All 7PM and 9PM shows at Smoke are Dinner Shows $25.00 / $50.00 / $60.00 / $65.00 – Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun Vincent Herring – alto saxophone Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone Eric Scott Reed – piano Peter Washington – bass Johnathan Blake– drums “Herring fuses instrumental mastery with equal and unified parts of jazz’s holy trinity of heart, mind, and soul.” – WNPR Radio “Eric Alexander can play the tenor saxophone—never doubt that. He has the chops, power, and passion that make him one of the most blazingly bad-assed saxophonists of his generation.” – Downbeat Vincent Herring and Eric Alexander—two of the greatest saxophonists around—on alto and tenor respectively, close out our 13th Annual Coltrane Festival, Countdown 2026, as only they could, with the help of special guest pianist Eric Scott Reed and two of the very best in bassist Peter Washington and drummer Johnathan Blake. Alexander and Herring released a new album together in 2025 called Split Decision to rave reviews. Jazz Weekly called it “a knockout!” Paris Move, “a high-caliber classic,” and JazzWise, a “tour de force.” When these two virtuosos meet, the sparks fly, and the temperature rises. It’s been 20 years since they first went head-to-head on record for 2005’s The Battle: Live at Smoke. Both were already acclaimed among the powerhouse reedmen of their generation, and they have only garnered more acclaim in the two decades since. All About Jazz says, “For those who long for the time when hard bop reigned supreme... here's a sure cure for any lament that those days are lost and gone forever.”