Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.

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Chieli Minucci 
Guitarist, composer, producer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is longtime leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group SPECIAL EFX featuring Chieli Minucci, a major force on the jazz and world music scene for 40 years.

Besides writing and performing his own music, Chieli shares his guitar brilliance throughout the entertainment world. He has recorded and performed with many top artists, such as Celine Dion, Lou Reed, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Mark Anthony, Michael Bolton, Rupert Holmes, Eartha Kitt, Eddie Fisher, Anastasia, as well as jazz artists Kirk Whalum, Jeff Lorber, Norman Brown, Bernie Williams, Marion Meadows, Lao Tizer, Mindi Abair, Rick Braun, Gerald Veasley, Omar Hakim, and many others.
Nelson Briggs
An American jazz musician and composer from Castle Rock, Colorado. Known for his work with the tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, his primary instrument is the piccolo, which he began playing at the age of 15. Beginning in 1989, he recorded eight albums for GRP. He has recorded with The Rippingtons, Chuck Loeb, Patti Austin, Tom Browne, the GRP All-Star Big Band and is featured on The Hang, an album by Don Grusin that was nominated for a Grammy Award. In the late 1990s he signed with Shanachie Records.
Lao Tizer
One of today’s rising stars of the world-fusion genre. Tizer’s original music has spurred comparisons of a modern twist to the 1970s and early 1980s heyday of jazz fusion, when trailblazing ensembles like Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Weather Report set the aesthetic standard.
David Livolsi
Boston is where he began combining all of his influences of Rock, Jazz, R&B, Blues, Fusion, Funk, and Soul Music to create his "sound" on the bass. David has gone on to work with such notable artists such as, John Scofield, Bill Evans, Jazz Is Dead, T Lavitz, Jerry Goodman, Roberta Flack, Maysa, Najee, Chuck Loeb, Sam Rivers, Kung Fu, John Tropea, David Spinozza, Nelson Rangell, and many more.
Joel Rosenblatt
He has performed and recorded with such greats as: Spyro Gyra, Special EFX, Lee Ritenour, Freddy Jackson, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton. Eileen Ivers, Michel Camilo, Chick Corea, Steps Ahead, Paquito d Rivera, Manhattan Transfer, Randy Brecker, Ken Navarro, Bill Evans and many more. Having toured the world many times over, Joel brings an international musical awareness to the music.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

For information regarding our Baby Grand Membership click here.

Chieli Minucci 
Guitarist, composer, producer, and arranger Chieli Minucci is longtime leader of the Grammy-nominated jazz-fusion group SPECIAL EFX featuring Chieli Minucci, a major force on the jazz and world music scene for 40 years.

Besides writing and performing his own music, Chieli shares his guitar brilliance throughout the entertainment world. He has recorded and performed with many top artists, such as Celine Dion, Lou Reed, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Jewel, Mark Anthony, Michael Bolton, Rupert Holmes, Eartha Kitt, Eddie Fisher, Anastasia, as well as jazz artists Kirk Whalum, Jeff Lorber, Norman Brown, Bernie Williams, Marion Meadows, Lao Tizer, Mindi Abair, Rick Braun, Gerald Veasley, Omar Hakim, and many others.
Nelson Briggs
An American jazz musician and composer from Castle Rock, Colorado. Known for his work with the tenor, alto, and soprano saxophone, his primary instrument is the piccolo, which he began playing at the age of 15. Beginning in 1989, he recorded eight albums for GRP. He has recorded with The Rippingtons, Chuck Loeb, Patti Austin, Tom Browne, the GRP All-Star Big Band and is featured on The Hang, an album by Don Grusin that was nominated for a Grammy Award. In the late 1990s he signed with Shanachie Records.
Lao Tizer
One of today’s rising stars of the world-fusion genre. Tizer’s original music has spurred comparisons of a modern twist to the 1970s and early 1980s heyday of jazz fusion, when trailblazing ensembles like Return To Forever, Mahavishnu Orchestra and Weather Report set the aesthetic standard.
David Livolsi
Boston is where he began combining all of his influences of Rock, Jazz, R&B, Blues, Fusion, Funk, and Soul Music to create his "sound" on the bass. David has gone on to work with such notable artists such as, John Scofield, Bill Evans, Jazz Is Dead, T Lavitz, Jerry Goodman, Roberta Flack, Maysa, Najee, Chuck Loeb, Sam Rivers, Kung Fu, John Tropea, David Spinozza, Nelson Rangell, and many more.
Joel Rosenblatt
He has performed and recorded with such greats as: Spyro Gyra, Special EFX, Lee Ritenour, Freddy Jackson, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton. Eileen Ivers, Michel Camilo, Chick Corea, Steps Ahead, Paquito d Rivera, Manhattan Transfer, Randy Brecker, Ken Navarro, Bill Evans and many more. Having toured the world many times over, Joel brings an international musical awareness to the music. 

 

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

Winston Bell - Sax

Poogie Bell - Drums

James Blaque - Bass

Tristan Ford - Keys

POOGIE & WINSTON BELL
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Winston Bell has been immersed in music since birth, being a third generation musician born into the "Bell" Family. Charles Bell Sr. (Grandfather), pianist and composer, released critically acclaimed recordings on both Atlantic and Columbia records in the 60’s. 

Charles "Poogie" Bell (Son of Charles Sr., father of Winston) is a 3x Grammy and Emmy award winning Drummer, Composer, and Producer.

“Bell Family feat Winston Bell" gives father and son the opportunity too bring this unique generational sound to the forefront. "Bell Family feat Winston Bell" currently touring across America in 2022 blending Winston's warm, soulful tenor saxophone tone, his vivid imagination, and captivating energy. 

His father Poogie Bell brings his pulsating rhythm that has propelled artists like Chaka Khan, Marcus Miller, Erykah Badu, Joe Sample, and Stanley Clarke. Their live performances are something that any audience of any age will enjoy! "Bell Family feat Winston Bell" is music that embraces the best of jazz masters before them and the best of what contemporary jazz offers us today. 

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Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

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The career of Bob James is long, varied and continues to evolve at every turn. Discovered by Quincy Jones at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival in 1963, 58 albums and innumerable awards would follow through five decades.

In 1974, his album, One, launched a lifelong music career and the creation of of his own label, Tappan Zee Records. His own gold seller, Touchdown, included his composition, “Angela”, and was the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi, and possibly James’ best know work. Bob composed all the original music used in that television series for its entire run. One On One, the first in three collaborations with Earl Klugh, was awarded a Grammy in 1980 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, and has sold over a million copies. During this time, James set the standard for the smooth jazz sound in the late 1970s.

Other notable solo and collaborative projects include:
Three classical albums for the CBS Masterworks division including Rameau, The Scarlatti Dialogues & Bach keyboard concertos with the Pekinel Sisters.
Double Vision, Grammy award winning album, in collaboration with David Sanborn, and produced by Tommy LiPuma. 
Multiple albums under the jazz group Fourplay spanning decades with numerous awards.
Collaborative album titled, Flesh & Blood, with his daughter Hilary that proceeded with a 15 U.S. city tour.
Grammy nominated collaborations with Earl Klugh (Cool), Kirk Whalum (Joined At the Hip), and his solo project Joy Ride.
More solo projects include Dancing On the Water and a #1 Contemporary Jazz Radio title track from Morning, Noon, & Night.
Tribute album to pianist who inspired James;  Ahmad Jamal, Duke Ellington, Bill Evans, and Oscar Peterson, among others.
Awarded the George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards in 2006 and also released Urban Flamingo.
In 2009, James released a Christmas album with Hilary James.
Composed music for the Broadway play 'Impressionism'
Plus many more!

Bob continues to maintain a commitment to sophisticated production and arrangements. His complete music career can be found on his website. 

While James is recognized as one of the progenitors of smooth jazz, his music has also had a profound effect on the history of hip hop, having been sampled often. Two of James’ songs–“Nautilus” from 1974’s One and “Take Me to the Mardi Gras” from 1975’s Two–are among the most sampled in hip hop history.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

WEBSITE
The career of Bob James is long, varied and continues to evolve at every turn. Discovered by Quincy Jones at the Notre Dame Jazz Festival in 1963, 58 albums and innumerable awards would follow through five decades.

In 1974, his album, One, launched a lifelong music career and the creation of of his own label, Tappan Zee Records. His own gold seller, Touchdown, included his composition, “Angela”, and was the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi, and possibly James’ best know work. Bob composed all the original music used in that television series for its entire run. One On One, the first in three collaborations with Earl Klugh, was awarded a Grammy in 1980 for Best Pop Instrumental Performance, and has sold over a million copies. During this time, James set the standard for the smooth jazz sound in the late 1970s.

Other notable solo and collaborative projects include:
Three classical albums for the CBS Masterworks division including Rameau, The Scarlatti Dialogues & Bach keyboard concertos with the Pekinel Sisters.
Double Vision, Grammy award winning album, in collaboration with David Sanborn, and produced by Tommy LiPuma. 
Multiple albums under the jazz group Fourplay spanning decades with numerous awards.
Collaborative album titled, Flesh & Blood, with his daughter Hilary that proceeded with a 15 U.S. city tour.
Grammy nominated collaborations with Earl Klugh (Cool), Kirk Whalum (Joined At the Hip), and his solo project Joy Ride.
More solo projects include Dancing On the Water and a #1 Contemporary Jazz Radio title track from Morning, Noon, & Night.
Tribute album to pianist who inspired James;  Ahmad Jamal, Duke Ellington, Bill Evans, and Oscar Peterson, among others.
Awarded the George Benson Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards in 2006 and also released Urban Flamingo.
In 2009, James released a Christmas album with Hilary James.
Composed music for the Broadway play 'Impressionism'
Plus many more!

Bob continues to maintain a commitment to sophisticated production and arrangements. His complete music career can be found on his website. 

While James is recognized as one of the progenitors of smooth jazz, his music has also had a profound effect on the history of hip hop, having been sampled often. Two of James’ songs–“Nautilus” from 1974’s One and “Take Me to the Mardi Gras” from 1975’s Two–are among the most sampled in hip hop history.

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

 

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

NOEL & MARIA
NOEL FREIDLINE WEBSITE
MARIA HOWELL WEBSITE

Maria Howell and Noel Freidline define chemistry.  Musically they breath as one, communicating almost telepathically as they explore and re-interpret some of the best music of the last 80 years.  Always approaching the music from “the left,” Noel and Maria have made a name for themselves as they offer listeners something they have heard, but that they have never heard before.  Combine this fresh musical approach with a rapport and witty banter that harkens back to the days of the Rat Pack, and you have Noel and Maria in their element:  on stage, thrilling an audience at every turn.   

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

NOEL & MARIA
NOEL FREIDLINE WEBSITE
MARIA HOWELL WEBSITE

Maria Howell and Noel Freidline define chemistry.  Musically they breath as one, communicating almost telepathically as they explore and re-interpret some of the best music of the last 80 years.  Always approaching the music from “the left,” Noel and Maria have made a name for themselves as they offer listeners something they have heard, but that they have never heard before.  Combine this fresh musical approach with a rapport and witty banter that harkens back to the days of the Rat Pack, and you have Noel and Maria in their element:  on stage, thrilling an audience at every turn.   

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

NOEL & MARIA
NOEL FREIDLINE WEBSITE
MARIA HOWELL WEBSITE

Maria Howell and Noel Freidline define chemistry.  Musically they breath as one, communicating almost telepathically as they explore and re-interpret some of the best music of the last 80 years.  Always approaching the music from “the left,” Noel and Maria have made a name for themselves as they offer listeners something they have heard, but that they have never heard before.  Combine this fresh musical approach with a rapport and witty banter that harkens back to the days of the Rat Pack, and you have Noel and Maria in their element:  on stage, thrilling an audience at every turn.   

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

NOEL & MARIA
NOEL FREIDLINE WEBSITE
MARIA HOWELL WEBSITE

Maria Howell and Noel Freidline define chemistry.  Musically they breath as one, communicating almost telepathically as they explore and re-interpret some of the best music of the last 80 years.  Always approaching the music from “the left,” Noel and Maria have made a name for themselves as they offer listeners something they have heard, but that they have never heard before.  Combine this fresh musical approach with a rapport and witty banter that harkens back to the days of the Rat Pack, and you have Noel and Maria in their element:  on stage, thrilling an audience at every turn.   

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 5:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

Dave Potter’s newest project features Jazz-flavored arrangements of modern classics from Michael Jackson, Peter Gabriel, Chaka Khan, Living Colour, Michael McDonald and MORE…

Dave Potter - drums
Nathanael Fareed Mahluli - saxophones
Austin Johnson - piano
Terrell Montgomery - bass


DAVE POTTER
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A native of North Carolina, Dave began playing drum set in high school and starting performing with his elders in the RDU area at the age of 16. Following his graduation from Florida State University, he was  chosen from a national pool of applicants to be a member of the Louis  Armstrong Quintet at the University of New Orleans. Unfortunately, the  tragedy of hurricane Katrina temporarily ended his hopes for a career in  Louisiana. Soon after, Dave was awarded a full scholarship to the  prestigious Julliard Jazz Program in New York City. However, after  several days of intense meditation he declined the offer and returned to  Florida State University, where he received his Master’s Degree after  further collaboration with his mentor Marcus Roberts. In 2010, Potter  was featured in a novel entitled "The New Face of Jazz" about the  younger generation of Jazz musicians making an impact in the current  scene. Dave is now located in Atlanta where he maintains a busy teaching  and performing schedule while also touring the globe as a member of The  Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet as well as his new project as a leader,  Retro Groove. 

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Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

Join Kevin Cole, the favorite pianist of songwriters Marvin Hamlisch AND Irving Berlin. Yes he knew them and boy does he have stories to tell you!

And Kevin’s piano playing? Well, the press says, “he’d have Horowitz smiling with envy.” You’ll hear music and personal stories from the 7 songwriters who changed his life; Gershwin, Kern, Berlin, Arlen, Harburg, Martin & Hamlisch. 

You wanna hear a good one? Join us!

KEVIN COLE
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“America’s Pianist,” Kevin Cole, has received accolades from some of the foremost critics in America: “A piano genius...he reveals an understanding of harmony, rhythmic complexity and pure show-biz virtuosity that would have had  Horowitz Vladimir smiling with envy," wrote arts critic Andrew Patner.

When Cole sits down at the piano, you would swear Gershwin himself was at work… Cole stands as the best Gershwin pianist in America today,” Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune.

Cole has performed with over 100 orchestras worldwide including: sold-out performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl; BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall; National Symphony at the Kennedy Center; Hong Kong Philharmonic; San Francisco Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra and many others.

He made his Carnegie Hall debut with the Albany Symphony in May 2013.

Kevin Cole is an award-winning musical director, arranger, composer, vocalist, archivist and producer who garnered the praises of Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, E.Y. Harburg, Hugh Martin, BurtonLane, Marvin Hamlisch, Stephen Sondheim and members of the Jerome Kern and Gershwin families.

He was the only pianist Hamlisch used for his Gershwin concerts from 2004 to his untimely death in 2012 and Kevin was featured soloist for the PBS special, Gershwin at One Symphony Place with the Nashville Symphony.

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members. 

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"Since 1967 I have savored every album and recording while singing along to the incredibly melodic and mystical Irish genius of George Ivan Morrison (Van’s) musical works. I have always been taken by the spiritual intent of his writings and interesting combinations of rhythmic creativity that is uniquely Van Morrison’s signature style.     

Putting together the best of the old, new, and eclectic songs of Van Morrison that spans over 6 decades of musical genius is daunting but worthwhile. Someone needed to help keep the magic and spirit of Van’s incredible musical genius alive.  I have been both blessed and honored to help do just that.

Take a ride with me through Vans collection of Blues, Soul and Rock ballads all blended in a Celtic Stew of uplifting beats, heart- felt searching for understanding, soul touching melodies, and jazzy compilations that deliver you back to a rustic Irish Pub somewhere in the countryside of Ireland where the beer, Irish whiskey and music flow warmly together until the “wee hours of the mornin”.

It has long been a passion of mine to present some of the greatest music on the planet composed and written by ‘Van the Man” Morrison. Join me in that celebration!"
~ Pat Garvey 

Craft cocktails and small plates begin at 6:00 pm.

Middle C Jazz has General Admission seating available on a first-come basis. We also offer preferred seating for our Baby Grand members.