Musiq Soulchild
2026-08-27 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-28 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-29 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago)
“slyly assured, smoothly sexy… neo-soul” – AllMusic

Musiq Soulchild is a pioneering hip-hop soul artist celebrated for his unique sound and raw talent. Growing up in the vibrant music scene of Philadelphia, Musiq built his reputation by beatboxing for MCs. Additionally, he built his name freestyling on the open mic circuit, and performing acapella for strangers on the streets. Moreover, his musical style is deeply inspired by the R&B and soul sounds of the 1970s. Thus, he adopted the name “Soulchild” to pay homage to his greatest influences: Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, and Marvin Gaye.
Musiq Soulchild’s career took off in the late 1990s. There, he transitioned from street performances to signing a major record deal with Def Jam in 2000. He quickly became a leading figure in the “neo-soul” movement, bringing a fresh and authentic sound that resonated with fans worldwide. Over the years, he has released several successful albums and sold millions of records globally.
In September 2017, Musiq released his eighth studio album, Feel The Real. Here, this twenty-four-track double album featured the hit single “Start Over.” The album’s success was marked by its peak performance on the charts and earned Musiq his thirteenth Grammy nomination. Furthermore, this solidified his status as one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation.
Throughout his illustrious career, Musiq Soulchild has garnered numerous awards and nominations. Also, this includes accolades from Billboard, BET, ASCAP, BMI, and Soul Train. His talent has also been recognized by MTV, the American Music Awards, and the NAACP. His contributions to music have left an indelible mark, making him a true artist and a lasting influence in the world of R&B and soul.
Recommended for fans of D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Bill Withers and Meshell Ndegeocello.

Bettye LaVette Duo
2026-09-11 19:00 - 21:00
“Classic soul singing doesn’t get any better.” – New York Times

An intimate evening with Bettye LaVette, accompanied by Etienne Stadwijk on keyboards.
The New York Times hailed Bettye LaVette as “one of the great soul interpreters of her generation”. Here, she serves as song stylist, able to take a song from any genre and make it completely her own. To quote the late, great George Jones, “Bettye is truly a ‘singer’s singer’.”
These intimate shows feature Bettye performing songs and telling stories from throughout her sixty-four-year career. Furthermore, hearing Bettye in this setting, stripped down to just her voice and keyboards, provides a very captivating experience.
Her career began in 1962, at sixteen years old, in Detroit, Michigan. Atlantic Records released her first single, “My Man-He’s A Lovin’ Man”. Then, throughout the 60s and 70s, she recorded for several major labels, but never broke through. Additionally, she appeared in the Broadway musical Bubbling Brown Sugar alongside Honi Coles and Cab Calloway.
Since her resurgence in 2000, the R&B Foundation awarded her its Pioneer Award, and she has won several Blues Music Awards. Also, both the Blues Hall of Fame and R&B Hall of Fame inducted her. Moreover, the Americana Music Association presented her with the Legacy Award, and she has received seven Grammy nominations.
According to Steve Jordan, who produced her last three albums: “When Bettye gets a hold of a song, it becomes her song. It’s like she wrote it. Bettye LaVette is like a combination of Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday and Miles Davis.”
Now, LaVette is eighty years old and in her sixty-fourth year in show business. Here, she is one of very few who were active during the birth of soul music in the 1960s who still perform and create vital recordings today.
Recommended for fans of Bob Moses, Sam Cooke, Andra Day and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas.

Dominique Fils-Aimé
2026-09-13 19:00 - 23:00
“so much soul… unmistakably sunlit style” – Spin

Dominique Fils-Aimé has established herself as one of today’s leading voices in vocal jazz. Also, the Montreal singer-songwriter has won two Juno Awards. Her latest album, Our Roots Run Deep (2023), earned the 2024 JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Additionally, it received the 2024 Félix Award for Best Jazz Album at ADISQ. There, this affirms the importance of her artistic vision at the crossroads of jazz, soul, and blues.
In February 2026, she unveiled the second chapter of her sophomore trilogy with new album My World Is The Sun. With this project, Fils-Aimé continues her exploration of sonic, creative, and spiritual freedom.
On stage, she offers an immersive performance that invites audiences to delve into the roots of their soul. Moreover, she is guided by a profound quest for connection. She released her first live album Live at the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2025. Here, it stands as a testament to the strength of her stage presence and her ability to forge an intimate bond with her audience.
In recent years, she has performed on many prestigious stages. For example, Blue Note New York, Blue Note Los Angeles, Monterey Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz Festival. Additionally, she has opened for Melody Gardot, Diana Krall, and Jamie Cullum in many European theaters.
In 2026, Dominique Fils-Aimé will bring her new album to the stage on a world tour. Thus, she has announced concerts in Europe at La Maroquinerie (Paris) and Le Botanique (Brussels). Further, dates in Canada at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and across the United States.
Recommended for fans of Erykah Badu, Gregory Porter, Lianne La Havas and José James.
📸: Vladim Vilain

Jon B
2026-09-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-24 21:30 - 23:30
“fusion of seductive hip-hop soul and gushy R&B” – NME

Jon B is a consummate artist. He is an accomplished musician and noted songwriter and producer with several gold and platinum records under his belt. His is a richly textured body of music, a testament to one man’s love for all things soul. His beginning was seasoned by early influences including Duran Duran, Inxs, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Babyface, Prince and Sade. Then, he spent the summer after high school writing, producing and recording forty incredible songs. There, he began making his rounds to all major record labels.
Within a few months, he’d met Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and his wife, Tracy Edmonds. Soon, they signed Jon to their label, Edmonds Record Group. Then, the relationship between Jon and Edmonds immediately bore fruit. His debut album Bonafide went platinum and the single “Someone to Love” received a Grammy nomination. His sophomore effort, Cool Relax, also went platinum and earned him multiple Billboard Music Award nominations. Additionally, he received a Soul Train Music Award nomination for Best Male Single for “Are U Still Down”. This featured the legendary Tupac Shakur collaborating with Jon in the studio.
Jon became an in-demand producer, working with Nas, Faith Evans, and many more. His appreciation for music and modern culture saw him break free of the strictures of R&B. Also, he incorporated hip-hop, rock, reggae and jazz into his versatile sound.
Jon went on to write and produce records for Luther Vandross and Toni Braxton. Also, he worked with Gina Thompson, Color Me Badd, Az Yet, as well as remixing Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone”.
Recommended for fans of Boyz II Men, Babyface, Mint Condition and New Edition.

Kenny Garrett
2026-11-01 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-01 20:00 - 22:00
“genre-blurring, spiritually deep sounds” – Glide

Kenny Garrett’s latest release, 2021’s Sounds from the Ancestors, is a multi-faceted album. The music, however, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom. Here, this is not surprising: the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Miles Davis’s seminal LP, On the Corner, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone. Then, Davis crafted his own unique, polyrhythmic, groove-laden, improv-heavy universe. Thus, Sounds from the Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft.
“The concept initially was about trying to get some of the musical sounds that I remembered as a kid growing up. Sounds that lift your spirit, like John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme”, Aretha Franklin’s “Amazing Grace”, Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”. And the spiritual side of the church,” Garrett explains. “When I started to think about them, I realized it was the spirit from my ancestors.”
Indeed, Sounds from the Ancestors reflects the rich jazz, R&B, and gospel history of his hometown of Detroit. More important though, it also reverberates with a modern cosmopolitan vibrancy. Notably the inclusion of music coming out of France, Cuba, Nigeria, and Guadeloupe.
Garrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s brightest and most influential living masters. His illustrious career includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Donald Byrd, and Freddie Hubbard. Also, Woody Shaw, and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Moreover, he has enjoyed a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than thirty years ago. And with the marvelous Sounds from the Ancestors, the Grammy-winning Garrett shows no signs of resting on his laurels.
Recommended for fans of Joshua Redman, Chris Potter, Branford Marsalis and Miguel Zenón.
📸: Hollis King

Blind Boys of Alabama Present Songs In the Key of Life
2026-11-09 19:00 - 21:00
“always hunting for – and finding – the perfect note or harmony that lifts an old tune into the sublime” – Time

Six-Time Grammy Winners
Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees
The legendary Blind Boys of Alabama bring their transcendent harmonies and spiritual power. Here, they celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Stevie Wonder’s iconic album Songs in the Key of Life. This special presentation pairs many of Stevie Wonder’s classic songs with beloved selections from the Blind Boys’ own celebrated repertoire. Moreover, they blend gospel, soul, and Americana in a joyful performance that honors both musical legacies.
Now, the Blind Boys have lifted spirits and moved souls for over seventy-five years. Furthermore, they continue their mission of spreading light and love through the universal language of music. In 2003, the Blind Boys earned a Grammy Award for an album that included their acclaimed cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground.” Further, this version later featured in film and television, including FX’s Fargo. In 2007, Stevie Wonder presented Blind Boys singer Jimmy Carter with a Vision Award for Lifetime Achievement. Thus, this underscores their enduring impact on music and culture.
Here, this show features classics like: “Sir Duke,” “I Wish,” “As,” and more.
Recommended for fans of Mavis Staples, The Holmes Brothers, Stevie Wonder and Taj Mahal.
📸: Cole Weber

Marcus Miller
2027-02-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2027-02-28 20:00 - 22:00
“one of the cornerstones of modern electric bass” – Premier Guitar

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Grammy-winning bass virtuoso, Marcus Miller! Celebrating over forty-three years of musical excellence, Marcus will be performing selections from his extensive catalog. Here, he features beloved hits that have graced the careers of Miles Davis, David Sanborn, Roberta Flack, and Luther Vandross. Moreover, prepare to be captivated as Marcus infuses each piece of music with his unparalleled arranging skills. He delivers fresh and exciting interpretations of his music that keep audiences on their toes.
Marcus’ resume speaks for itself. There, he has dozens of movie scores and over 500 recording credits to his name across jazz, R&B, and opera. Also, as a UNESCO Artist for Peace and changemaker, his work on social justice projects continues to be inspiring. In 2020, Marcus created, musically produced, and posted the “Lift Every Voice” get out the vote event. There, he brought together political leaders and musical legends to encourage political participation. Additionally, he contributed to UNESCO’s United Against Racism video alongside countless industry legends. Then, Prince Albert of Monaco commissioned him to create the orchestral arrangement for in Donny Hathaway’s “Someday We’ll All Be Free” video, which he also appeared in.
The year ahead continues to look just as busy for Marcus. Further, he is a member of the Board of Directors for the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz. Also, he joined Herbie for a virtual celebration of International Jazz Day on April 30th. In 2022, Marcus composed the score for the documentary film SIDNEY for Apple TV+. There, the film told the story of legendary actor, filmmaker and iconic civil rights activist, Sidney Poitier.
Recommended for fans of Miles Davis, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clarke and Jaco Pastorius.
