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Eric Alexander – tenor saxophone

Nicholas Payton – trumpet

David Kikoski – piano

Alexander Claffy – bass

Carl Allen – drums

“Even by the standards of a music that prizes individuality, Mr. Rollins stood out, as both a musician and a personality.” – The New York Times

Sonny Rollins, the iconic "Saxophone Colossus," was one of the most influential and distinctive voices in music. Across more than seven decades, his singular sound, boundless creativity, and adventurous spirit inspired generations of musicians. In this special tribute, acclaimed saxophonist Eric Alexander celebrates Rollins’ enduring legacy, leading an exceptional quintet featuring renowned trumpeter Nicholas Payton and a stellar rhythm section of pianist David Kikoski, bassist Alexander Claffy, and drummer Carl Allen.

Since emerging in the early ’90s, Alexander himself has been “one of the giants of the tenor sax,” according to All Music Guide, and “one of the finest bebop saxophonists in the world,” according to National Public Radio. He has built a substantial discography while frequently collaborating with his one-time teacher, the late Harold Mabern. In addition to leading his own groups, Alexander has worked notably with Pat Martino, Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner, George Coleman, Freddie Cole, and the cooperative sextet One for All. All About Jazz calls him “one of the more emotive and resourceful improvisers on the scene,” while DownBeat described him as “one of the most blazingly bad-assed saxophonists of his generation.”

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Tierney Sutton – vocals

Randy Brecker – trumpet

Christian Jacob – piano

Ricky Rodriguez – bass

Lewis Nash – drums

“Ms. Sutton is a pure jazz spirit who respects a song. Even when going out on an improvisatory limb, she

never lets its essence slip away.” – The New York Times

“Brecker has the chops to play it cool or hot, laid-back or virtuosic.” – Downbeat

9-time Grammy-nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton and legendary multi-Grammy-winning trumpeter Randy Brecker share a stage with a special group that features special guest drummer Lewis Nash, pianist Christian Jacob, and bassist Ricky Rodriguez.

One of the most acclaimed jazz vocalists, Sutton is renowned for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of standards, and she has received GRAMMY nominations for every project she has released in the last decade.

The New York Times calls her “A serious jazz artist who takes the whole enterprise to another level.” As for

Brecker, JazzTimes wrote, “It’s hard to think of another accomplished jazz musician who has excelled in so many different styles of popular music.”

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Emmet Cohen – piano

Peter Washington – bass

Joe Farnsworth – drums

“A young piano virtuoso with a delicate touch, a confident, swinging feel, and a debonair flow.”
– The New York Times

Pianist Emmet Cohen leads a powerful, hard-swinging quartet with two of the best: Bassist Peter Washington and drummer Joe Farnsworth. Praised by All About Jazz as “one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades,” Cohen has built a dedicated following and introduced new audiences to jazz. One of the genre’s brightest stars, Cohen seamlessly blends stride, swing, bebop, free jazz, and contemporary styles, with a particular focus on the Great American Songbook.

He has accompanied numerous jazz legends and plays with the assuredness of a seasoned veteran. Downbeat notes that his “nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary show he’s focused on artistry, not technical showmanship.”

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Jane Monheit – vocals

Max Haymer – piano

Neal Miner – bass

Rick Montalbano – drums

“A voice of phenomenal beauty.” – The New York Times

Vocalist Jane Monheit brings her signature warmth, elegance, and interpretive depth to the timeless songs of Cole Porter, joined by her acclaimed trio: pianist Max Haymer, bassist Neal Miner, and drummer Rick Montalbano.

Widely regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Monheit has been a leading voice in jazz for more than two decades. Over the course of her career, she has collaborated with legendary artists including Tommy Flanagan, Ron Carter, Kenny Barron, Terence Blanchard, John Pizzarelli, and Christian McBride, while earning acclaim for her luminous vocals, impeccable phrasing, and deeply expressive performances. As DownBeat writes, “Monheit continues to dazzle,” while All About Jazz praises her “great chops” and “terrific voice.”