Live Music Nightly

Joe Taino started his musical career around 1966 at the age of 11. He toured Europe, Japan and South America in many occasions and played all of the top blues clubs in NY and NJ for many years. Joe was inducted in the New York Blues Hall of Fame in 2013.

Strange Majik is the creative alter ego of David Pattillo, a multi-talented musician, songwriter, and producer based in New York City. Known for his eclectic blend of edgy rock, blues, soul and funk, Pattillo has earned a reputation for his dynamic live performances and incendiary guitar.

Guitarist Ricardo Grilli has played with world renowned artists such as Chris Potter, Chris Cheek, Mark Turner, Aaron Parks, Joe Martin, Eric Harland, Kendrick Scott, Kevin Hays, Taylor Eigsti among others. With a unique approach to his originals as well as standards his music is modern, melodic, dynamic and always grooving and swinging. 

The Creole Cookin’ Jazz Band has been performing the very best Dixieland and swing jazz of the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s at Arthur’s Tavern every Sunday since 1986.

Noé Socha is a Brooklyn-based guitar and harmonica player originally from the small town of Carpi, Italy.

Since moving to the United States in 1995, Eri Yamamoto has established herself as one of jazz's most original and compelling pianists and composers.

The Grove Street Stompers have been performing Dixieland and traditional jazz every Monday night at Arthur’s Tavern since 1962.

Gregory Lewis, a prominent presence in New York City's jazz and blues scenes, is renowned for his proficiency on the Hammond organ and his virtuosity in interpreting the compositions of the legendary pianist-composer Thelonious Monk. Growing up as a 70s kid in Long Island City, part of Lewis' societal foundation is deeply rooted in the height of the soul and funk eras.

Drummer, composer and educator, Tomohiro Mori was born in Fukuoka, Japan in 1992. He started playing the drums at age 3 and piano at age 5. At 17 he was awarded a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music. Since graduating in 2015, he has released two albums as a leader and performed at famous venues in NYC as well as a US tour.

Edsel Goméz is a multi Grammy nominated pianist, arranger, composer, educator producer and musical director. His album 'Cubist Music' was nominated for a Latin Grammy and was considered a favorite of piano legend, Chick Corea.

Xiomara Laugart is “The Voice of Cuba” as she has been representing her country and her people, performing at venues around the globe for over 30 years and with the greatest of international talents. She is a living legend in her native Cuba where she has recorded more than 17 albums.

Performances by independent recording artist Nadine Simmons have been described as awesome, dynamic, inspirational, and uplifting. Backed by her sensational Soul of New York Band, performing R&B, jazz, and gospel, Nadine delivers an unforgettable live music experience that keeps audiences energized and engaged from start to finish.

Matthew Nelson, and Mike Denis and Farah Mbahwe first connected in high school over a shared love of improvisation, rhythm, and jazz storytelling. What began as jam sessions in basements and garages evolved into a tight-knit trio blending saxophone, drums, and piano with soulful precision. Now based in Central Jersey while attending university.

Danny Lipsitz leads his band, The Brass Tacks, in a high-energy mishmash of jazz, swing, early rock ‘n’ roll, jump blues, klezmer, and New Orleans music. It’s captivating, feel-good music for people from all walks of life, performed by some of the top musical talent in the world.

"Terry Waldo, ragtime pianist nonpareil and eminent scholar of the form, is musical director and arranger, at the piano. He acts too. Mr. Waldo is worth the price of a ticket.”

Yuichi Hirakawa Jazz Group first appeared at Arthur’s Tavern in September 2001 and held its stage every Tuesday evening until March 2020. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, his group came back and now appears frequently at this reopened club. The band plays straight ahead jazz covering latin jazz, blues, and R&B.

Linda EPO's musical journey is a testament to the rich tapestry of her Mexican and Haitian heritage, reflected in the vibrant fusion of genres that define her sound. Growing up amidst the diverse musical landscape of New York City, Linda’s artistry transcends borders, captivating audiences worldwide with an eclectic repertoire spanning jazz, funk, R&B, Caribbean, and Latin music.

Bobby Harden, New York City’s acclaimed soul singing sensation, thrills audiences globally as lead singer with the Original Blues Brothers Band, which features the legendary musicians Steve Cropper and ‘Blue Lou’ Marini. Bobby Harden is a classic example of a true “Soul Man.”

Joe Taino started his musical career around 1966 at the age of 11. He toured Europe, Japan and South America in many occasions and played all of the top blues clubs in NY and NJ for many years. Joe was inducted in the New York Blues Hall of Fame in 2013.

Cuban-born pianist Axel Tosca is a dynamic performer known for his genre-bending mix of Jazz, Latin, and Timba music. Born in Cuba in 1983, Tosca grew up in a prestigious musical family. His mother is renowned Trova singer Xiomara Laugart and his father is folk singer-guitarist Alberto Tosca. Introduced to guitar at age four, Tosca was also playing piano by age seven and soon joined his parents on-stage playing his first show at Casa de las Americas.

Strange Majik is the creative alter ego of David Pattillo, a multi-talented musician, songwriter, and producer based in New York City. Known for his eclectic blend of edgy rock, blues, soul and funk, Pattillo has earned a reputation for his dynamic live performances and incendiary guitar.

Guitarist Ricardo Grilli has played with world renowned artists such as Chris Potter, Chris Cheek, Mark Turner, Aaron Parks, Joe Martin, Eric Harland, Kendrick Scott, Kevin Hays, Taylor Eigsti among others. With a unique approach to his originals as well as standards his music is modern, melodic, dynamic and always grooving and swinging. 

The Creole Cookin’ Jazz Band has been performing the very best Dixieland and swing jazz of the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s at Arthur’s Tavern every Sunday since 1986.

John Benitez is a Grammy award-winning bassist, composer, and arranger, particularly known for his work in Latin jazz and Latin American music. He was born in Puerto Rico and has collaborated with many renowned musicians across various genres, including Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri Chick Corea, Danilo Perez, David Sanchez ,Michael Camilo ,Bebo Valdez, Donald Harrison , Yassin Bey , Wayne Krantz ,OzNoy, Wynton Marsalis and Many more.

Since moving to the United States in 1995, Eri Yamamoto has established herself as one of jazz's most original and compelling pianists and composers.

The Grove Street Stompers have been performing Dixieland and traditional jazz every Monday night at Arthur’s Tavern since 1962.

Cortez’s renderings of timeless treasures by Cole Porter, Billie Holiday, Jerome Kern, and so many others deliver sweetness, self-assuredness, and disarming vulnerability with a well-timed wit. Recent performances in distinguished productions such as Live at Emmet’s Place with the Emmet Cohen Trio or Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz at Pride with drummer/bandleader Bryan Carter have marked the vocalist’s career for success.

Drummer, composer and educator, Tomohiro Mori was born in Fukuoka, Japan in 1992. He started playing the drums at age 3 and piano at age 5. At 17 he was awarded a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music. Since graduating in 2015, he has released two albums as a leader and performed at famous venues in NYC as well as a US tour.

In a career spanning over 4 decades, jazz/blues/gospel guitarist/composer Stew Cutler has established himself as a bandleader, composer, arranger and teacher.

Xiomara Laugart is “The Voice of Cuba” as she has been representing her country and her people, performing at venues around the globe for over 30 years and with the greatest of international talents. She is a living legend in her native Cuba where she has recorded more than 17 albums.

Matthew Nelson, and Mike Denis and Farah Mbahwe first connected in high school over a shared love of improvisation, rhythm, and jazz storytelling. What began as jam sessions in basements and garages evolved into a tight-knit trio blending saxophone, drums, and piano with soulful precision. Now based in Central Jersey while attending university.

A fresh take on early jazz with classical trimmings and soulful underpinnings. Mimi and the Podd Brothers pride themselves on re-inventing the classics and retrograding the contemporary.

"Terry Waldo, ragtime pianist nonpareil and eminent scholar of the form, is musical director and arranger, at the piano. He acts too. Mr. Waldo is worth the price of a ticket.”

Yuichi Hirakawa Jazz Group first appeared at Arthur’s Tavern in September 2001 and held its stage every Tuesday evening until March 2020. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, his group came back and now appears frequently at this reopened club. The band plays straight ahead jazz covering latin jazz, blues, and R&B.

Resemblant of his multi-cultural heritage as a Filipino-American, Trevor is inspired by an amalgamation of American music, from jazz to rock and beyond. Weaving the textured sounds of his trombone and soulful voice with sincere storytelling, Trevor is quickly becoming a force on the American music scene with a dazzling yet authentic stage presence.

Bobby Harden, New York City’s acclaimed soul singing sensation, thrills audiences globally as lead singer with the Original Blues Brothers Band, which features the legendary musicians Steve Cropper and ‘Blue Lou’ Marini. Bobby Harden is a classic example of a true “Soul Man.”

Friends of Friends was formed through a web of mutual connections—childhood friends, college roommates, and siblings—brought together in true New York City fashion. Built on the idea that the city links people through unexpected paths, the band reflects that energy in both its story and sound.

Cuban-born pianist Axel Tosca is a dynamic performer known for his genre-bending mix of Jazz, Latin, and Timba music. Born in Cuba in 1983, Tosca grew up in a prestigious musical family. His mother is renowned Trova singer Xiomara Laugart and his father is folk singer-guitarist Alberto Tosca. Introduced to guitar at age four, Tosca was also playing piano by age seven and soon joined his parents on-stage playing his first show at Casa de las Americas.

KJ Denhert is an award-winning songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader living in Ossining, New York.

Guitarist Ricardo Grilli has played with world renowned artists such as Chris Potter, Chris Cheek, Mark Turner, Aaron Parks, Joe Martin, Eric Harland, Kendrick Scott, Kevin Hays, Taylor Eigsti among others. With a unique approach to his originals as well as standards his music is modern, melodic, dynamic and always grooving and swinging. 

The Creole Cookin’ Jazz Band has been performing the very best Dixieland and swing jazz of the 1920’s, 30’s, 40’s at Arthur’s Tavern every Sunday since 1986.

John Benitez is a Grammy award-winning bassist, composer, and arranger, particularly known for his work in Latin jazz and Latin American music. He was born in Puerto Rico and has collaborated with many renowned musicians across various genres, including Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri Chick Corea, Danilo Perez, David Sanchez ,Michael Camilo ,Bebo Valdez, Donald Harrison , Yassin Bey , Wayne Krantz ,OzNoy, Wynton Marsalis and Many more.

Since moving to the United States in 1995, Eri Yamamoto has established herself as one of jazz's most original and compelling pianists and composers.

The Grove Street Stompers have been performing Dixieland and traditional jazz every Monday night at Arthur’s Tavern since 1962.

The New York Nightingales are a vocal trio of vintage harmony songbirds specializing in swing and jazz standards from the Great American Songbook and reminiscent of the Andrews Sisters and the Boswell Sisters. Their arrangements include both well-known favorites and forgotten gems with unique stylings you will not find elsewhere. 

Drummer, composer and educator, Tomohiro Mori was born in Fukuoka, Japan in 1992. He started playing the drums at age 3 and piano at age 5. At 17 he was awarded a scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music. Since graduating in 2015, he has released two albums as a leader and performed at famous venues in NYC as well as a US tour.

The SHC Collective is a jazz fusion group in the LI/NYC area. First formed in 2019 by composer Skye Hamilton-Carranza, the band is prolific in its original music writing, blending various idioms of jazz, classical, funk, blues, and other genres. Within the collective’s perpetual push for creative growth is the ever-present joy of performing together.

Xiomara Laugart is “The Voice of Cuba” as she has been representing her country and her people, performing at venues around the globe for over 30 years and with the greatest of international talents. She is a living legend in her native Cuba where she has recorded more than 17 albums.

Storm Marrero is one of the premier vocalist in NYC. An artist in motion, a classically trained singer and songwriter whose vocal styling are rooted in Contemporary Music, Soul, R&B, Pop and Latin music.

Matthew Nelson, and Mike Denis and Farah Mbahwe first connected in high school over a shared love of improvisation, rhythm, and jazz storytelling. What began as jam sessions in basements and garages evolved into a tight-knit trio blending saxophone, drums, and piano with soulful precision. Now based in Central Jersey while attending university.

Gregory Lewis, a prominent presence in New York City's jazz and blues scenes, is renowned for his proficiency on the Hammond organ and his virtuosity in interpreting the compositions of the legendary pianist-composer Thelonious Monk. Growing up as a 70s kid in Long Island City, part of Lewis' societal foundation is deeply rooted in the height of the soul and funk eras.

"Terry Waldo, ragtime pianist nonpareil and eminent scholar of the form, is musical director and arranger, at the piano. He acts too. Mr. Waldo is worth the price of a ticket.”

Yuichi Hirakawa Jazz Group first appeared at Arthur’s Tavern in September 2001 and held its stage every Tuesday evening until March 2020. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, his group came back and now appears frequently at this reopened club. The band plays straight ahead jazz covering latin jazz, blues, and R&B.

The Blues Lives!! Rich Townsend & the Magnificent NighTrain exudes soul, keeping everything feeling swamp-gospel and New Orleans inspired. Equipped with horns, harmonicas, roaring vocals, and some rippin’ piano playin’, it’s a party from start to finish.

Bobby Harden, New York City’s acclaimed soul singing sensation, thrills audiences globally as lead singer with the Original Blues Brothers Band, which features the legendary musicians Steve Cropper and ‘Blue Lou’ Marini. Bobby Harden is a classic example of a true “Soul Man.”

Friends of Friends was formed through a web of mutual connections—childhood friends, college roommates, and siblings—brought together in true New York City fashion. Built on the idea that the city links people through unexpected paths, the band reflects that energy in both its story and sound.