Chromatic harmonica virtuoso Yvonnick Prené pays homage to Django Reinhardt, giving a fresh and spirited voice to the gypsy jazz tradition at Dizzy’s Late-Night Sessions.

Line up:
• Yvonnick Prene, chromatic harmonica 
• Dion Berardo, guitar 
• Josh Kaye, guitar 
• Clovis Nicolas, bass

Note: No LNS Jam Session this week.

Bassist and composer Ilya Osachuk makes his Dizzy’s debut as a leader with The Answer, blending swing, Ukrainian roots, and tributes to jazz greats in a bold new trio set.

Line up:
• Ilya Osachuk, double bass
• Tyler Henderson, piano
• Kai Craig, drums

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

Saxophonist and bandleader Morgan Faw brings his fiery quintet, The Flame, to Late-Night Sessions with a sound that blends Kansas City swing, a modern edge, and boundless creativity.

Lineup:
• Morgan Faw, alto saxophone
• Brandon Woody, trumpet
• Isaac Coyle, bass
• Jt Ho-Mueller, piano
• Miles Lennox, piano
• Sam Bolduc, drums

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

Award-winning vocalist April Varner celebrates the release of her new holiday album Winter Songs Vol. 2, blending classic seasonal favorites with the warmth and sophistication of modern jazz.

Lineup:
• April Varner, voice
• Luther Allison, piano
• Caleb Tobocman, bass
• Ulysses Owens Jr., drums
• Special guests (Nov 20 only): Theo Bleckmann and the Sunhouse Singers Trio featuring June Cavlan, Kate Kortum, and Joie Bianco

Note: Friday night features a Vocal Jam Session hosted by Simona Daniele, welcoming singers and musicians of all levels to join the stage. There is no Saturday Late-Night Dance Session this week. Thursday is a featured performance only.

Drummer, producer, and composer Brian Richburg Jr. brings his project New Legaxy to Late-Night Sessions, fusing New Orleans rhythm, modern sound, and the spirit of a new jazz generation. 

Lineup:
• Brian Richburg, Jr., drums 
• Brandon Woody, trumpet 
• Joel Ross, vibes 
• Ryoma Takenaga, bass 
• Kofi Huter, congas 
• Gabrielle Cavassa, vocals

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

GRAMMY Award–winning drummer and composer Dan Pugach brings both his Big Band (12/4 & 12/6) and Nonet (12/5) to Late-Night Sessions for three nights of original music and inventive arrangements.

Lineup:
Big Band (Dec 4 & 6)
• Dan Pugach, drums
• Nicole Zuraitis, vocals
• Sam Weber, bass
• Nitzan Gavrieli, piano
• Pete McCann, guitar
• Sam Hoyt, David Smith, Dave Adewumi, Jonathan Saraga, and Justin Mullens, trumpets
• Mike Fahie, Nick Vayenas, Jasim Perales, and Jen Hinkle, trombones
• Alejandro Aviles and Patrick Cornelius, alto saxophones
• Jeremy Powell and Eitan Gofman, tenor saxophones
• Andrew Hadro, baritone saxophone

Nonet (Dec 5)
• Dan Pugach, drums
• Nicole Zuraitis, vocals
• Sam Weber, bass
• Nitzan Gavrieli, piano
• David Smith, trumpet
• Mike Fahie, trombone
• Jen Hinkle, bass trombone
• Alejandro Aviles, alto saxophone
• Jeremy Powell, tenor saxophone
• Andrew Hadro, baritone saxophone

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

Pianist Alberto Pibiri brings his lively touch and unmistakable swing to Late-Night Sessions.

Lineup:
• TBA

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