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Jazz Cafe

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Kozy Cats

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

The Kozy Cats return for their third summer show at the Jazz Café, bringing with them a danceable mix of smooth jazz, R&B, and classic pop. The Cats will be joined by vocalist Mackenzie Manning, who is winning rave reviews with fans. Featuring Marshall Smith on vocals, Mike McNamara on guitar and vocals, Kim Ruder on drums and vocals, Alfred Walker on keyboards, Carter Blough on bass, Neal Bowens and Allen Burris on saxophones, and Dave Triplett on trumpet.

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Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Debra Dean

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Back by popular demand: the dynamic duo of song stylist Debra Dean and guitarist Patrick Lawler! They regularly entertain audiences on the elite club circuit from New York to Florida and abroad. Everyone loves their fun mix of jazz, blues and popular tunes. “The Chanteuse” and Patrick will be joined by Lucy Kilpatrick on keys, Mike Hawkins on bass, and Todd Woodson on drums.

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Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Klaxton Brown

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Klaxton Brown is back! Who says a jazz band can't party, get down, and get funky? Brown will be joined by Robert Bohannon on alto and tenor sax and Yamaha Keyboards. With this combination of old with new plus rock-steady grooves, prepare to get “Klaxton-ized.”

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Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Sista Nickey McMullen

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

Jazz Café welcomes the debut performance of Sista Nickey McMullen, a powerhouse vocalist interpreting jazz, soul, R&B and some of Latin music’s most recognizable tunes. Her musical collaborators include Carl Lester-El on bass, Chris Beasley on guitar, JL Harris on keys, Marcus EShadd Parker on drums, and BB Hamilton on trombone.

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Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Kurt Crandall

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

According to the Chicago Blues Guide, harmonica player and vocalist Kurt Crandall “shines like a diamond. . . 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." Don't miss this chance to see him live at VMFA!

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