Vocalist Carolyn Lee Jones begins the evening Jazz Vignettes with her band Carolyn Lee Jones Quintet. She made her Sammons debut with this band in March 2010 and they have been some of her steady recording and gigging partners since then. The band includes Brad Williams on piano, Jonathan Fisher on bass, Andrew Griffith on drums, and Mario Cruz on sax. The evening features music from her four jazz albums. Harkening back to early jazz, the Ron and the Rowdies…

The multi-talented Angie McWhirter is a sought-after cabaret performer. Her gifts of song, humor, and positive spirit are matched by her mastery of multiple genres, from country to cabaret to the blues which she will demonstrate this month in “Little Bit Country, Little Bit Cabaret.” This concert is sold out. To be placed on the wait list, call the Sammons Center  at (214) 520-7788.

The Dr. Block Jazz Collective pays tribute to the great jazz trombonist, J. J. Johnson, in the opening set. Trombonist and bandleader Dr. Tyrone Block is joined by guitarist Kevin Arellano, bassist Carlos Carrasco, pianist Denise Monterrosso and drummer Nicholas Brewer. With Django Reinhardt’s repertoire of gypsy jazz as a departure point for its creative expression, Jazz Manouche features Kim Platko on guitar, Ginny Mac on accordion, Chris McGuire on clarinet and sax, Drew Phelps on bass, and Andrew Griffith…

Writer and award-winning actor/singer Christopher Deaton earned thundering applause at his debut Cabaret & Cabernet appearance in 2019. With more than 75 professional productions to his credit, he is currently general manager of the acclaimed Lyric Stage. Christopher’s formidable talent prompted a critic to state “Deaton’s name and voice deserve to be all over the city.” We are sure you will agree! Admission includes valet parking, light refreshments, and beverages.