August 12 – 18

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“Mike Tucker is a great saxophonist with a warm sound, and stunning technique” – Michael “Dr. Sax” Brecker, 11x Grammy winner

Our resident jazz master, Chuck Lamb, has invited Grammy-nominated saxophonist Mike Tucker to join the trio this month. Rich Syracuse will be on bass, and Peter O’Brien on drums. Tucker is most widely known for his work with legendary trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Beyond the jazz world, Tucker’s deep love for R&B and soul have led to gigs and performances with George Duke, Lettuce, Soullive, Melvin Sparks, The Motet, Fred Welsley, Pee Wee Ellis, Robin Mckelle, Nigel Hall, and many others. Expect an exciting, high-energy edition of the Jazz @ Caffe Lena Series tonight!

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This “gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart” has been on our bucket list since we fell in love with them in 2019. Hailing from California, the trio delves into hopeful love, honest self-reflection, and pursuits of social justice. Oh, and they can be seriously funny, as you’ll see if you check out that sample song.

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With a raw and emotive voice, NYC songwriter Pug is known for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica. Paste magazine writes: “Unless your surname is Dylan, Waits, Ritter or Prine, you could face-palm yourself to death trying to pen songs half as inspired.” He has played Newport and Bonaroo and toured with Steve Earle and Levon Helm.

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Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics & Originals

Tony Award nominee and Women Songwriters Hall of Famer Ann Hampton Callaway brings her new show, Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals, to the intimate comfort of Caffe Lena. Along with her own songs, Callaway’s show comprises classics from her main inspirations: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and many more. Expect AHC hits such as Streisand’s “At the Same Time,” as well as AHC originals co-written with Oscar winner Alan Bergman, Grammy winner Melissa Manchester, and Grammy nominee, Amanda McBroom. This will be a spellbinding show of rousing showstoppers and exquisite ballads, as we follow the arc of Ann’s musical inspiration!

Tonight’s concert is sponsored by Allerdice Building Suppy and the Allerdice Family in loving memory of Wallace “Wally” Allerdice (1942-2024).