Late-Night Sessions continue with a special tribute to “the uncrowned king” Kenny Dorham.

Lineup:
James Haddad, trumpet 
Wallace Roney, Jr., trumpet 
Kal Ferretti, trumpet 
Andrew Wagner, trumpet 
Luther Allison, piano 
Jayla Chee, bass 
Willie Bowman, drums

Note: Friday night begins with an abbreviated 30-minute set by the KD Festival Band proceeded by an open Jam Session hosted by trumpeter Bruce Harris where musicians of all levels are invited to join the stage. Thursday and Saturday are featured performances only.

Colombian pianist and composer Alex Pastrana brings his powerful blend of tradition and innovation to Late-Night Sessions.

Lineup:

Alex Pastrana, piano
John Benitez, bass
Ari Hoenig, drums
María Escobar, vocals
Sam Dillon, tenor saxophone (Sep 5 & 6 only)
Troy Roberts, tenor saxophone (Sep 4 only)
Simon Cifuentes, bass (Sep 5 only)

Note: Friday night features an open Jam Session by a designated host, where musicians of all levels are invited to join the stage. Thursday and Saturday are featured performances only.

Italian vocalist Simona Daniele offers a rich, after-hours mix of jazz standards and nocturnal moods at Late-Night Sessions.

Lineup:

Simona Daniele, vocals 
Alberto Pibiri, piano 
Marco Panascia, bass 
Kevin Congleton, drums

Note: Friday night features a special Vocal Jam Session hosted by Simona Daniele, inviting singers and musicians of all levels to join the stage. Thursday and Saturday are featured performances only.

Dandy Wellington and His Band bring vintage swing, sharp style, and Harlem charm to the Late-Night Sessions stage.

Lineup:

TBA

Note: Friday features an open Jam Session hosted by Joel Ross, welcoming musicians of all levels. Saturday is a lively Dance Session with Dandy Wellington, inviting dancers and music lovers of all ages to join the floor. Thursday is a featured performance only.

Tenor saxophonist Ruben Fox brings his rich tone and deep love of ballads to Late-Night Sessions. 

Lineup:

Ruben Fox, tenor saxophone 
Rashaan Salaam, trombone
Trunino Lowe, trumpet
Noah Stoneman, piano
Nolan Nwachukwu, bass 
Curtis Mcphatter Jr., drums

Note: Friday night features an open Jam Session hosted by trumpeter Trunino Lowe, where musicians of all levels are invited to join the stage. Thursday and Saturday are featured performances only.