Renowned for his musicality, groove, and knowledge of various genres, Alex Kautz stands out as a distinguished percussionist, educator, and composer. With an unwavering passion for jazz and world music, he has crafted a captivating and distinct musical voice and unique artistic expression. Alex has been an important part of the NY competitive music scene for the last decade and has played and/or recorded with some of the top artists in the industry today including Tim Ries, Magos Herrera, Nilson Matta, Chico Pinheiro, Steve Willson, Lenny Andrade, Fabio Gouvea, Helio Alves, Victor Prieto and Lionel Loueke among others. In addition to his work with various artists, Alex has taken the lead in various projects where he combines the sounds of Brazilian music fused with jazz. Doors 4:30pm / Sets at 5:30pm & 7pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability 5:30PM SHOW TICKETS $10-$20 

Join Bianca Grooves and her all-star band for a funky joy-fest performing originals and covers that are a dynamic blend of deep funk, sultry blues, smooth soul and swinging jazz.  With Clifford Carter on keys, Jeff Barone on guitar, Chris Conte on bass, Sammy Wags on drums and special guest John Smith on guitar, you're in for a booty shaking, head bopping night of music inspired by soulful blues and jazz from the 40's, playful hammond organ pop of the 60's, bass-line heavy groove funk from the 70's and beats and hooks from the 90's!  It's a wild ride that gets your head bopping and your booty shaking! Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged 

LA based drummer Charles Ruggiero is highly respected artist with 7 albums as a leader to his credit and many years of touring the globe with some of the planet's finest. His style, at once elegant and devastatingly powerful, is a sound all it's own. Uniquely original, fiercely swinging, entertaining and empathetic at heart, Charles is a highly sought after drummer for those seeking the "real deal". Mr Ruggiero presents an all-star group of NYC veteran jazz masters at this one-off show at Uncle Cheef! We don't get the pleasure of his company often, so this is an important one not to be missed. Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability 7:30PM SHOW TICKETS $15-$25 

A native of São Paulo, Brazil, pianist Helio Alves combines the rhythmic complexity of modern Brazilian music with the edgy energy of contemporary jazz. A resident of NYC since the '90s, Alves has received high praise as an in-demand sideman with the likes of Joe Henderson, Yo-Yo Ma, Sadao Watanabe, Slide Hampton, Airto Moreira & Flora Purim, Paquito D'Rivera, Joyce, and Rosa Passos to name but a few. Helio has also released four albums under his own name: "Trios" (1998), "Portrait in Black & White" (2004), "It's Clear" (2009) and most recently, "Musica" featuring Antonio Sanchez, Reuben Rogers, Claudio Roditi and Romero Lubambo. Doors 4:30PM, sets at 5:30pm and 7pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 7pm set is based upon availability 5:30 PM SHOW TICKETS $10-$20 

A Hudson Valley legend, guitarist and singer Jay Prince has been packing houses full of smiling, dancing music lovers for as long as anyone can remember. Known for his soulful style and impeccable taste in material you can expect an evening of rockin, bluesy, familiar good times. Members of the band have performed with: Roberta Flack, Luther Vandross, Bruce Springsteen Ashford & Simson, Rippingtons, Michael McDonald, Special EFX, Bill Evans, Bernie Williams, Paul Simon, Janet Jackson, Keith Urban, Average White Band, Jose Feliciano, Donna Summer & many more! With a killer band that knows exactly how to do it, this will be a fun one, folks! You know what to do! Get your seats soon! Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability 7:30PM SHOW TICKETS $15-25 

Queens based pianist Marius Van Den Brink is one of the most in demand musicians of his generation and for good reasons. His perfect accompaniment along with his fierce leading style make him a double threat and one to be reckoned with. He has performed and recorded with well-known artists such as Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Joel Frahm, Willie Jones III, Ingrid Jensen, Ara Dinkjian, Sean Jones, Haley Reinhart, the Birdland Big Band and the Tonkunstler Orchestra. Marius has performed at world class stages such as the North Sea Jazz Festival (Rotterdam), Birdland Jazz Club (NYC), GroudUp Festival (MIA), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC) Dizzy’s Club (NYC), Sony Music Hall (NYC), The Cretan World Music festival (Greece), Mezzrow (NYC) Jazz Forum and the Bimhuis (Amsterdam). Please help us welcome Mr Van Den Brink back to the UC stage! Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability 7:30PM SHOW TICKETS $15-$25Queens 

Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith (Uncle Cheef) brings a powerhouse band of NYC’s top shelf musicians to entertain you with high energy, fun and exciting soul jazz that will simultaneously make you wanna wiggle and challenge your intellect. Ian is a six time grammy award winner and currently plays saxophone on the Tonight Show with the Roots. He’s recorded/toured with: Amy Winehouse, Al Green, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Dr Lonnie Smith, Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, and many more. Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability 7:30 PM SHOW TICKETS $20-$30 

Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith (Uncle Cheef) brings a powerhouse band of NYC’s top shelf musicians to entertain you with high energy, fun and exciting soul jazz that will simultaneously make you wanna wiggle and challenge your intellect. Ian is a six time grammy award winner and currently plays saxophone on the Tonight Show with the Roots. He’s recorded/toured with: Amy Winehouse, Al Green, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Dr Lonnie Smith, Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, and many more. This will be a night with an emphasis on the BLUES. Some classics, some originals… but all with that feeling. Doors 4:30pm / Sets at 5:30pm & 7pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability 5:30 PM SHOW TICKETS $10-$20 

John H. Smith is a native New Yorker with deep roots in the Harlem and Long Island Jazz and Roots Music scenes. Raised in a house full of music with influences including Gospel, Classical, Blues and Jazz, John couldn’t help but pursue music. Boasting a robust, swinging sound all his own, Mr Smith is a voice worth attention and a talent not to be missed. John has appeared at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, the legendary Apollo and Beacon Theatres, The Red Rooster (Harlem), and nearly every famous Jazz café in New York City including the Blue Note, Showman’s Jazz Club, Fat Cat Club, Dizzy’s Coca-Cola Club, and Patrick’s Place (Harlem) and Jazz venues throughout the country. Please join us for his return performance as a leader at Uncle Cheef! A house favorite and sure fire entertainment, folks. Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability 7:30PM SHOW TICKETS $10-$20 

Master guitarist and educator Rodney Jones has toured worldwide, performed and recorded with a who’s who of music including Dizzy Gillespie, James Brown, Lena Horne, Quincy Jones, Christian McBride, Stevie Wonder, Elvin Jones, Kenny Burrell, Stan Getz, and countless others. His highly popular Blue Note album “Soul Manifesto” is widely regarded as one of the most important works in modern history. Please welcome Mr Jones and his incredible band back to the UC stage! A house favorite!! Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability 7:30 PM SHOW TICKETS $15-25 

Mike Clark gained worldwide recognition as one of America’s foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with Herbie Hancock in the early seventies. His incisive playing on Hancock’s “Actual Proof” garnered him an international cult following and influenced generations of drummers. While Mike digs the funk, he consider jazz his first love, and playing that music is what he says feeds his soul. Mike has performed and recorded with such well-known jazz greats as Christian McBride, Chet Baker, John Scofield, Nicholas Payton, Tony Bennett, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Donald Harrison, Eddie Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Vince Guaraldi, Woody Shaw, Albert King, Larry Coryell, Mike Wolff, Wallace Roney, Billy Childs, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Chris Potter, Bobby McFerrin, Nat Adderly, Oscar Brown Jr., and Gil Evans and his Orchestra. Come witness a master at work at his UC debut!!! Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability 7:30 PM SHOW TICKETS $15-25 

The Junco Partners play uptown roots, groove, New Orleans soul music and features Jamie McLean on guitar (Aaron Neville/Dirty Dozen Brass Band), Andy Hess on bass (Black Crowes, Govt. Mule), Eric Kalb on drums (Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, John Scofield), and Eric Finland keyboards (Daptone, Krasno/Moore). Laissez les bons temp rouller and come shake, bop and groove with The Junco Partners! Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / One ticket is valid for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability 7:30PM SHOW TICKETS $15-$25