FEBRUARY 2026

Artists subject to change

FEBRUARY 4

KURT CRANDALL

According to the Chicago Blues Guide, harmonicist/vocalist KURT CRANDALL “shines like a diamond … mixing Windy City blues, West Coast swing, Jazz and more – showing why experts consider him to be one of the most stylish chromatic players in the world today. It’s always a fun band with Lucy Kilpatrick on keyboard. “Hey, Hey the Blues is All right!”

FEBRUARY 11 – JAZZ AROUND THE MUSEUM

JAMES “SAXSMO” GATES QUINTET FEATURING JUSTIN KAUFLIN

James “Saxsmo” Gates Quintet features some of the area’s most talented Jazz artists. Each of these artists are composers and recording artists who have received Grammy recognition. They perform regularly throughout the VA region, North Carolina and Washington DC.
James “Saxsmo” Gates – bandleader and saxophone; Dr. Weldon Hill-keyboards; Michael Hawkins-bass; Billy Williams-drums and, VA Beach recording artist Justin Kauflin on keyboards.
 

FEBRUARY 18

VMFA – CLOSED

FEBRUARY 25

RICHARD D’ABREU & JAZZ IN THE SPIRIT &
Special Guest Vocalist Ms. Ronee Martin

Jazz in the Spirit is back with its blend of high-energy Jazz, Gospel and music from the African diaspora! Bandleader, composer and multi-instrumentalist Richard D’Abreu, Jr. is proud to introduce singer/songwriter Ms. Ronee Martin to the Jazz Café audience. Ms. Martin, a Virginia native, wowed the judges on “America’s Got Talent” and has been singing throughout Los Angeles CA. We are proud to have her back!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

MARCH 4 MY SON THE DOCTOR
MARCH 11 LAWRENCE OLDS BAND
MARCH 18 FATBACK FEATURING PETE ANDERSON
MARCH 25 KEVIN GAINES QUARTET

Programmed by Richmond Jazz Society