Ellington Legacy Band: Led by Duke Ellington’s grandson, this eight-piece ensemble is dedicated to keeping the Duke’s music alive with the great Norman Simmons on piano, Virginia Mayhew on sax, Paul Wells on drums and Jami Dauber on trumpet.
Allan Harris Quartet: A gifted singer in demand all over the world, Harris is often compared to the great Nat King Cole who plays an electrifying guitar.
The Winard Harper Sextet: An explosive group led by one of the most exciting drummers in music today, the group will be joined by Phillip Harper for a reunion of the world renowned Harper Brothers.
Ken Peplowski Quartet: Equally at home in all styles from Dixieland to contemporary jazz, Peplowski is not only a virtuoso player but a charismatic entertainer and one of the legends of the jazz world. The Ken Peplowski quartet features Ehud Asherie, piano, Joel Forbes, bass, and Tom Melito, drums.
Jay Leonhart Trio: Bassist and songwriter Leonhart is one of the wittiest and most talented players around and will be joined by two equally first rate musicians: Joe Cohn and Harry Allen.
Jazz Lobsters Big Band: This hot big band from the Jersey Shore has been a crowd favorite for more than two decades. The Lobsters will be featuring tenor saxophonist/arranger Larry McKenna and vocalist Carrie Jackson.