SEPTEMBER 2026

Artists subject to change

SEPTEMBER 2

MILESTONES

Contemporary Jazz, R&B and Swing led by drummer Mike Hoggard with William Hall on keyboard; Matthew Steele on bass; Quincy Harmon on trumpet and vocalist Lynee Harmon.

SEPTEMBER 9

KLAXTON BROWN

Klaxton Brown is Back!! Who says a Jazz band can’t Party, get down, and get funky?! Klaxton Brown features ROBERT BOHANNON on alto and tenor sax and Yamaha Keyboards. The band combines old with new with Rock Steady grooves. Prepare to get “Klaxtonized”.

SEPTEMBER 16

BLUE ORCHID

Celebrating 13 incredible years at the Jazz Cafe, Blue Orchid returns to the stage for an unforgettable evening of live music featuring the amazing vocals of special guest Shelly Thiss! An evening of classic Swing, soulful Blues, energetic Bop, and spicy Latin rhythms. Myrick Crampton on sax & flute; Nathan Hittle on keyboards; Nate Bernard on bass, and Patrick Zampetti on drums. Don’t miss this night of exceptional Jazz.

SEPTEMBER 23

LAWRENCE OLDS BAND

The Lawrence Olds Band interprets the American Songbook and Old School Blues! Compositions written by Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer and Duke Ellington brought back to the Stage with one of Richmond’s favorite ensembles featuring vocalist Lawrence Olds. Charlie Kilpatrick on keyboard; Randall Pharr on bass; and drummer David Drubin.

SEPTEMBER 30

SPELL & CO.

Classic covers are reimagined with a sound that honors the past and embraces the future. Jazz & funk, past & present – drawing inspiration from Ryan Porter and Herbie Hancock. Myrish Spell on trombone; George Cruz – Keys; Jeff Harper on Bass; Cameron Patterson – Drums.

Programmed by Richmond Jazz Society