Events

'Red, White & Louis' commences Thursday, Oct. 15, with a special presentation by historian Ricky Riccardi, director of research collections at the Louis Armstrong House Museum and a leading authority on Armstrong’s life and music. Riccardi will offering audiences an engaging look at Armstrong’s remarkable career, personality and lasting influence on American music at Gregory’s […]

Musical ambassador and interpreter of “America’s” music, Wycliffe Gordon is one of the world’s most renowned and award-winning jazz trombonists touring today. His signature sound and mastery of the plunger mute have helped solidify his impressive musical career. A veteran member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet and an original member of Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, […]

Songstress Paula Johns will perform her Ella Fitzgerald tribute. Fitzgerald was a longtime collaborator of Armstrong’s, and did three albums together: “Ella and Louis,” “Ella and Louis Again” and “Porgy and Bess.” Paula Johns - VocalsDave Hartl - PianoSteve Beskrone - BassGrant MacAvoy - Drums This event is Free!

Known around the world as one of the most innovative and inspiring jazz trumpeters of our time, Jon Faddis is also a conductor, composer and educator. His friend and mentor Dizzy Gillespie actually said of Faddis, “He’s the best ever, including me!” Inspired by Armstong and Gillespie, Faddis has worked in Lionel Hampton’s band and […]

Saturday late night at Gregory’s will feature Trumpeter Terell Stafford, who has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player whose exceptionally expressive and well-defined musical talent allows him to dance in and […]