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Jazz Cafe

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Jason Jenkins

Wed, Oct 9, 2024
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

The Jason Jenkins Quartet seamlessly blends classic jazz standards with innovative improvisation, creating an electrifying atmosphere that captivates audiences. Their deft interplay across saxophone, piano, bass, and drums showcases each member's virtuosity while maintaining a cohesive sound. Swing is the order of the day. Featuring James Gates on sax, Anthony Dowd on keyboard, Jason Jenkins on bass, and Keith Willingham on drums. Drink specials in Best Café start at 5:30 pm, and the music begins at 6 pm.

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Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Kurt Crandall

Wed, Oct 16, 2024
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Hey, hey the blues is all right! According to the Chicago Blues Guide, "Kurt Crandall shines like a diamond on his latest release, mixing Windy City blues, West Coast swing, jazz, and more— showing why experts consider him to be one of the most stylish chromatic players in the world today." Featuring Kurt Crandall on vocals and harmonica, Dave Sherman on guitar, Andy Burdetsky on bass, Lucy Kilpatrick on piano, and Johnny Hott on drums.

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Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Atiba Taylor's Ascension Project

Wed, Oct 30, 2024
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Atiba Taylor is no stranger to Jazz Café audiences. He has also performed at such prestigious events as the DC Jazz Festival, Richmond's 2nd Street Festival, and the Williamsburg Winter Jazz Festivals. The saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist will showcase contemporary jazz and some new compositions with Lucy Kilpatrick on keyboard, Juan Nelson on bass, and Brian Young on the drums. Drink specials in Best Café start at 5:30 pm, and the music starts at 6 pm.

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