Violinist Zach Brock (Snarky Puppy) and Pianist Henry Hey (David Bowie) present their quartet - featuring the incredible driving force of bassist Matt Brewer and drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts. These four musicians will share an evening of original music from all four band members as well as some well loved jazz standards. Each performance offers audiences a rare opportunity to witness four of the most formidable voices in jazz come together for a thrilling night of music. Come out and enjoy the vibe! Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Your 7:30pm ticket ($15-$25) guarantees your seat for both sets, walk-in seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability. There is a $25 food/beverage minimum per person/per set. 

Joshua2 is a prolific visual artist, civil rights activist, and singer/songwriter. Since moving to New York in 2013, he has created a unique blend of Pentacostal Blues music, Black history, and civil rights storytelling. While performing throughout Harlem and Manhattan in such clubs as Red Rooster, Silvana’s, Minton’s, Lenox Saphire, Paris Blues, Smoke, Ashford and Simpson’s Sugar Bar. he earned the nickname “The Reverend.” His band is comprised of notable musicians Ken Hatfield (lead guitar), George Gray (drums), Gene Torres (bass), and Marcus Persiani (keyboard). They have toured and performed with some of the best musicians and bands known, such as Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Tito Puente, Stephanie Mills, Pat Benatar, Toni Braxton, Ben E. King, Eartha Kitt, Talking Heads, Earth, Wind, & Fire, and Sun Ra Arkestra, just to name a few. Joshua2 and the Dark Horse Band are returning to Uncle Cheef, and are looking forward to having a “wang-dang-doodle” of a night celebrating not just Black History Month, but the history of the country through the music of Blues! Doors 4:30pm / Sets at 5:30pm & 7pm / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged 

Veteran NYC drummer Brian Floody presents a band of brothers properly known as “Floodgates”! These are life long friends and NYC professionals doing their thing on the highest level. Mr Floody has played with a veritable “who’s who” of music including Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings and many, many others. Come get funky as these gentleman of music display the history of soul jazz and where it may very well be heading. A sure fire entertainment juggernaut, folks! Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / $20 per person cash donation to the band encouraged. Your 7:30pm reservation guarantees your seat for both sets, walk-in seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability. There is a $25 food/beverage minimum per person/per set. 

Our house band “Grease Patrol” which makes semi regular appearances at Uncle Cheef is a hard hitting instrumental funky soul all star group playing an enticing mix of covers and originals on the highest level. Every live show is a total party! Come see what all the buzz is about, you will not regret it! These are life long professional NYC working musicians playing music their hearts out for the beautiful people of the Hudson Valley. Who doesn’t love a funky good time? Featuring some of the worlds finest artists right at your doorstep. Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Your 7:30pm ticket ($15-$25) guarantees your seat for both sets, walk-in seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability. There is a $25 food/beverage minimum per person/per set. 

KJ Denhert is an NYC-based, award-winning songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader who has shared stages with artists ranging from Alicia Keys, Roberta Flack, Robert Cray, and more. An internationally touring artist, KJ’s career spans 40 years, numerous albums, and legions of devoted fans worldwide. A child of the 60s, KJ’s music is both a rich tapestry of Urban Folk & Jazz and a reflection of the fiery time of cultural upheaval in which she lived. Echoes of James Taylor, Joni Mitchel, Carole King, Laura Nyro and, Steely Dan’s combine with KJ’s own unique musical voice to create music that is both unique and relevant for today. Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Your 7:30pm ticket ($15-$25) guarantees your seat for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability. There is a $25 food and beverage minimum per person/per set. 

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 4:30pm / Sets at 5:30pm & 7pm / Your 5:30pm ticket ($15-$25) guarantees your seat for both sets, walk-in seating for the 7pm set is based upon availability. There is a $25 food/beverage minimum per person/per set. 

Pianist Jeremy Manasia has been a fixture on the New York City jazz scene for over 20 years, as an in-demand sideman, bandleader, composer, recording artist, and educator. His 6 records as a leader spotlight more than 40 compositions, and his bebop rooted, soulful, impressionistic sound on the piano. He has performed all over the world with many of the greatest living jazz musicians, including Gary Bartz, Al Foster, Jimmy Heath, Eddie Gomez, Louis Hayes, Javon Jackson, Willie Jones III, Peter Bernstein and Jimmy Cobb, and can be seen regularly in NYC venues: the Village Vanguard, Smalls, Mezzrow, Smoke, Dizzy’s and the Iridium. Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Your 7:30pm ticket ($15-$25) guarantees your seat for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability. There is a $25 food and beverage minimum per person/per set. 

Sasha Dobson has performed all over the world in diverse contexts as a leader and first-call collaborator. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist represents one-third of hit trio Puss n Boots, alongside Catherine Popper and Blue Note Artist Norah Jones, with whose band Sasha has toured fairly regularly for the past eleven years. In addition to traveling the world as a three-dimensional performer, Sasha spent her early days in New York hitting as a leader at many of the city’s noted venues including Jazz at Lincoln Center and Smalls Jazz Club where she and her band are a regular fixture. In recent years, she’s led her own project at Farm Aid and opened for Willie Nelson. In 2020, Sasha released Simple Things, her anticipated EP featuring Don Was on bass and production and Jay Lane on drums. Her 2021 release of Girl Talk featuring guitarist Peter Bernstein reflects her most personal contribution to the music to date. Please join us and welcome Sasha back to the UC stage with an incredible all-star line up! Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Your 7:30pm ticket ($15-$25) guarantees your seat for both sets, walk-in seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability. There is a $25 food/beverage minimum per person/per set. 

Trumpeter PHILIP HARPER is a NYC based living legend of jazz and an Uncle Cheef favorite. He’s worked and recorded extensively with such musicians as “Little” Jimmy Scott, Jimmy McGriff, Betty Carter, Etta Jones, Harry “Sweets” Edison and Cedar Walton. Between the years 1986 and 1988 he was a member of Art Blakey´s Jazz Messengers, with whom he made several live recordings. His soulful, fiery and lyrical style has earned him the adoration of audiences worldwide through decades of touring and recording. Come see what everyone's talking about! And….. It’s Mr Harper’s BIRTHDAY!!! A milestone one, too. Doors 6:30pm / Sets at 7:30pm & 9pm / Your 7:30pm ticket ($20-$30) guarantees your seat for both sets, seating for the 9pm set is based upon availability. There is a $25 food and beverage minimum per person/per set.