Saxophonist Ian Hendrickson-Smith (Uncle Cheef) brings a powerhouse band of NYC’s top shelf musicians to entertain you with high energy, fun and exciting Christmas themed jazz that will simultaneously make you wanna wiggle and challenge your intellect. Ian is a six time grammy award winner and currently plays saxophone on the Tonight Show with the Roots. He’s recorded/toured with: Amy Winehouse, Al Green, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Dr Lonnie Smith, Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, and many more.

Joining us for this special evening of Christmas cheer is the towering legend of the baritone saxophone, the one and the only Jason Marshall! Marshall is one of the most sought after baritone saxophonists on the scene today. Gaining wide recognition early in his career as a member of several ensembles led by trumpet star Roy Hargrove, he’s played with the likes of Aretha Franklin, Arturo O’Farrill, the Charlie Mingus Big Band Beyonce, Kenny Latimore, The Roots, Kevin Mahogany, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, the Isley Brothers, and the Temptations. Jason can also be found performing weekly around NYC with his trio. On top of all of that, he is a respected speaker and writer, giving speeches on a variety of subjects, not limited just to jazz, but also Afro-American history, classic menswear, and travel tactics. Summer 2015 will see the release of Jason’s first book “Elegance at Altitude”, the collected wisdom and best practices for the “post – 911” traveling musician.

Featuring: IAN HENDRICKSON-SMITH (Uncle Cheef himself): saxophone / STEVE EINERSON: piano / JIM GREENE: bass / BRIAN FLOODY: drums / SPECIAL GUEST JASON MARSHALL: baritone saxophone

Doors 4:30pm / Sets at 5:30pm & 7pm / One ticket ($15-$25) is valid for both sets, seating for the 7pm set is based upon availability