Live Jazz & Wine Tasting ::: Luther S. Allison sextet
Join us for a night of Jazz music and delicious wine tasting!
Come join us for a groovy evening filled with Live Jazz tunes and exquisite wine tasting at 402 N Howard Street! Our wine expert will guide you through a selection of exquisite wines, teaching you about different varietals and regions. This in-person event is perfect for wine enthusiasts looking to expand their palate and knowledge. Whether you’re a jazz aficiaonado or just looking for a fun night out, this event is sure to delight your senses. Don’t miss out on this unique experience! We are looking forward to hosting Luther S. Allison. for this edition.
Luther S. Allison is an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, pianist, drummer, composer and educator recognized as one of the leading voices in contemporary jazz. A Charlotte, North Carolina native, his blues-based, gospel-inspired style is deeply rooted in the traditions of bebop and soul.
After earning degrees in jazz studies from the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University, Allison launched an international touring career performing with artists including Jazzmeia Horn, Samara Joy, Helen Sung, Rodney Whitaker, Etienne Charles, The Baylor Project, and Ulysses Owens Jr.
His debut album, I Owe It All To You (Posi-Tone Records), earned 4.5 stars from DownBeat, which praised him as “a straight-ahead pianist who seems to have no weak points in his arsenal.” He also appears on numerous recordings, including the GRAMMY Award-winning single “Tight” with Samara Joy.
Allison has performed at premier venues including the Village Vanguard, Dizzy’s Club, Birdland, the Kennedy Center, and Blue Note Milano, as well as major festivals such as Newport, Monterey, North Sea, Umbria, Marciac, and Jazz à Vienne.
Beyond performing, Allison is an accomplished educator, curator, and composer. He has served on the faculty of The Calhoun School, Brevard Jazz Institute, and Stanford Jazz Workshop, and has curated programs for the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and the Louis Armstrong House Museum. His recent commissions include an original work for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra by invitation of Wynton Marsalis, as well as music directing and arranging Duke Ellington’s Sacred Works for Jazz at Lincoln Center. Allison also appears as an actor and musician in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s upcoming film The Bride.
After the live music, stay for an exciting jam session where musicians can showcase their talents and create spontaneous, magical moments. This is an opportunity for both performers and audience members to engage directly with the music in an intimate and interactive setting. Don’t miss it !!!
Doors open at 6 pm
Wine Tasting 6-7 p.m.
Live Jazz Band 7-9 p.m.
Jam Session 9-10 p.m.
