Music & Performing Arts

Sun, Apr 16, 3–4 pm | Marble Hall

Experience works of art in VMFA's galleries as the Richmond Symphony serenades your visit with a live performance. VMFA and the Richmond Symphony have collaborated to bring you this free concert. Tickets required. 

Free, tickets required.

Wed, Apr 5, 2023 | 6–8 pm
Cochrane Atrium

The dynamic duo of Debra Dean and Patrick Lawler are back by popular demand! 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 pop. Debra, “the chanteuse,” and Patrick, the guitarist, will be joined by Mike Hawkins on bass and Todd Woodson on drums.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

Free; no registration required. Artists subject to change.

Wed, Apr 12, 2023 | 6–8 pm
Cochrane Atrium

Join The Jazz Warriors as they play classic jazz favorites and music celebrating the 83rd birthday of Herbie Hancock!  Jonathan Greenberg will be on trumpet, Eric Lyttle on piano, Jonathan Wheelock on bass, and Todd Woodson on drums. Happy Birthday to Herbie Hancock—RVA style!

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

Free; no registration required. Artists subject to change.

Wed, Apr 19, 2023 | 6–8 pm
Cochrane Atrium

Dr. Weldon Hill, one of Dominion Energy Jazz Café’s favorite pianists, introduces his newest band, RECON. Featuring Carl Lester El on bass, Phil Foster on drums, and James “Saxsmo” Gates on alto sax, RECON is short for "Reconciliation," which in this case means the uniting of multiple musical genres on one stage. It's a movement that defines “The Richmond Sound.” Dr. Hill and RECON are dedicating this performance to Richmond Jazz Society in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month in April.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

Free; no registration required. Artists subject to change.

Wed, Apr 26, 2023 | 6–8 pm
Cochrane Atrium

Don't miss this performance by Taylor Barnett with The VCU Jazz Studies Student/Faculty Combo. For nearly 40 years, the VCU Jazz Studies program has been known as one of the best jazz performance and writing programs in the region. VCU Jazz alumni include artists/producers such as Steve Wilson (Chick Corea, Christian McBride), Nate Smith (Kinfolk), Butcher Brown, No BS! Brass, Matthew E. White, and many others. The VCU Jazz Studies Student/Faculty Combo features Dr. Taylor Barnett on trumpet and flugelhorn, Prof. JC Kuhl on saxophones, Danny Dupes on trombone, Thomas Windley on guitar, Minjee Jang on piano, Aniyah Rickson bass, and Charles Brown on drums.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

Free; no registration required. Artists subject to change.