Dominion Energy Jazz Café

Wednesdays, 6–8 pm
Cochrane Atrium

Join us every Wednesday for in-person performances by some of the area’s best jazz musicians.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

 

2024 Schedule

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Afro Zen All Stars

Wed, Jul 3, 2024
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

The Afro Zen All Stars play music from the intersection of African musical traditions and American jazz, and jam. Guitarist George M. Lowe, the combo's leader, said, “This is music for the mind, body and spirit, and with the goal of increasing the amount of joy in the world, we hope to share it far and wide." Lowe will be joined by Keith Cable on percussion and Marc Langelier on bass.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Tine Hashemi Quartet

Wed, Jul 10, 2024
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required.
Cochrane Atrium

Charlottesville-based vocalist Tina Hashemi brings a sweet sensibility to jazz standards and the Great American Songbook. Her pure tone, sense of swing, and creativity as an improviser have made her a favorite with some of the most respected musicians in the Virginia and D.C. area. She will be accompanied by Ayinde Williams on keyboard, Jimmy Trussell on bass, and Stephan LaRue on drums.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Drew Miles & Co.

Wed, Jul 17, 2024
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required.
Cochrane Atrium

Richmond musician and educator Drew Miles serves up a melting pot of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and soul while using his platform to promote music education equity for inner city youth. This performance features Miles on piano and vocals, with Chris Moseley on trumpet, Curt Broadie on bass, Willie Ruffin on guitar, Leonard “Lenny Bones” Jones on drums, and additional vocals by Ashley Shonaè and Marvin Gilliam. The Huguenot High School Jazz Band will also take the stage!

Dominion Energy Jazz Café is in partnership with the Richmond Jazz Society.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | The Rhythmasters

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | The Rhythmasters
Wed, Jul 24, 2024
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required
Cochrane Atrium

It’s time to swing! Join the Rhythmasters for an evening of hip jazz tunes from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. This performance features Charlie Kilpatrick on keyboards, Ford Loving on bass, Tommy Daughtrey on baritone sax and clarinet, Allen Burris on flute, Aaron Binder on drums, and Victoria Myers on vocals.

Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Calvin Brown Trio

Wed, Jul 31, 2024
6–8 pm
Free; no tickets or registration required.
Cochrane Atrium

Pianist Calvin Brown is making a name for himself in Richmond clubs and venues including Gallery5, the Camel, the Hoff, and the Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts. For each set, he curates a live playlist representing favorite artists, elders, and influences, from Billy Strayhorn to Frank Ocean and Donny Hathaway to Roberta Flack. This performance features Brown on piano and vocals, with Charles Brown on drums and vocals.  and Adam Jones on bass and vocals.

View past virtual performances on YouTube.