Fri, May 09
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.
Sat, May 10
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.
