JULY 2026 @ SMOKE Jazz Club

NEW YORK, NY — Hailed as the “#1 Jazz Club in New York City (SecretNYC),” SMOKE Jazz Club today announced an exciting line-up for July 2026. The month begins with the return of multi-Grammy®-nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton whose trio is joined by legendary artists Randy Brecker, Houston Person, and Lewis Nash. A fellow formidable interpreter of the Great American Songbook is Jane Monheit who returns to the SMOKE stage singing the timeless songs of Cole Porter. Rounding out July are three of today’s most acclaimed pianists, Emmet Cohen, Eric Scott Reed, and Cyrus Chestnut, leading their respective trios. For the most updated July schedule, please visit SMOKEjazz.com. As always, all Friday night concerts are livestreamed!

About SMOKE
Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side at the junction of Broadway and 106th Street (aka Duke Ellington Boulevard), Smoke Jazz Club is one of New York City’s premier live music venues. Renowned for offering top-notch programming of accessible, timeless jazz featuring legendary performers, modern masters, and rising stars, Smoke stands apart with its candlelit dining room, stellar acoustics, and classic American cuisine. Founded in 1999, SMOKE also boasts a Grammy®-nominated label, Smoke Sessions Records, and a celebrated streaming concert series, Smoke Screens.

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JULY 2026 @ SMOKE Jazz Club
When: Wednesday-Sunday at 6:30 p.m. + 8:30 p.m. and additional 10:00 p.m. (Fri & Sat only). Doors open at 4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
Where: SMOKE Jazz Club, 2751 Broadway (between 105/106th Streets),
New York, NY, Train: 1 to 103rd Street.
Tickets: General $25+. Livestream $15 (Fri only). For more information and to make reservations, please visit SMOKEjazz.com.

Wed-Fri July 1-5 TIERNEY SUTTON with RANDY BRECKER (7/1-7/3) & HOUSTON PERSON (7/4-7/5) featuring special guest LEWIS NASH
Tierney Sutton – vocals
Randy Brecker – trumpet (Wed-Fri)
Houston Person – tenor saxophone (Sat-Sun)
Tamir Hendelman – piano
Ricky Rodriguez – bass
Lewis Nash – drums

“Ms. Sutton is a pure jazz spirit who respects a song. Even when going out on an improvisatory limb, she never lets its essence slip away.” – The New York Times

“Brecker has the chops to play it cool or hot, laid-back or virtuosic.” – Downbeat

“Whatever imponderable talent it takes to stay at the top of one’s game for almost six decades, as Person has, he still has it in abundance.” – All About Jazz

Nine-time Grammy®-nominated vocalist Tierney Sutton shares the stage first with multi-Grammy®-winning virtuoso trumpeter Randy Brecker (Wed-Fri) then tenor saxophonist and living legend Houston Person (Sat-Sun) for an incredible musical dialogue, also featuring special guest drummer Lewis Nash, pianist Tamir Hendelman, and bassist Ricky Rodriguez.

One of the most acclaimed jazz vocalists, Sutton is renowned for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of standards, and she has received GRAMMY nominations for every project she has released in the last decade. The New York Times calls her “A serious jazz artist who takes the whole enterprise to another level.”

As for Brecker, JazzTimes writes, “It’s hard to think of another accomplished jazz musician who has excelled in so many different styles of popular music,” and also that “Houston Person does little things with each tune that reveal thought and planning, but the routines are fitting, not cute… And he is just as honest in his playing, which is free from phony effects and is never meretricious.”

Wed-Sun July 8-12 EMMET COHEN TRIO
Emmet Cohen – piano
Peter Washington – bass
Joe Farnsworth – drums

“A young piano virtuoso with a delicate touch, a confident, swinging feel, and a debonair flow.” – The New York Times

Pianist Emmet Cohen leads a powerful, hard-swinging trio with two of the best: bassist Peter Washington and drummer Joe Farnsworth. Praised by All About Jazz as “one of the finest piano players to emerge in decades,” Cohen has built a dedicated following and introduced new audiences to jazz. One of the genre’s brightest stars, Cohen seamlessly blends stride, swing, bebop, free jazz, and contemporary styles, with a particular focus on the Great American Songbook. He has accompanied numerous jazz legends and plays with the assuredness of a seasoned veteran. Downbeat notes that his “nimble touch, measured stride, and warm harmonic vocabulary show he’s focused on artistry, not technical showmanship.”

Wed-Sun July 15-19 JANE MONHEIT SINGS THE COLE PORTER SONGBOOK
Jane Monheit – vocals
Max Haymer – piano
Neal Miner – bass
Rick Montalbano – drums

“A voice of phenomenal beauty.” – The New York Times

Vocalist Jane Monheit brings her signature warmth, elegance, and interpretive depth to the timeless songs of Cole Porter, joined by her acclaimed trio: pianist Max Haymer, bassist Neal Miner, and drummer Rick Montalbano. Widely regarded as one of the foremost interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Monheit has been a leading voice in jazz for more than two decades. Over the course of her career, she has collaborated with legendary artists including Tommy Flanagan, Ron Carter, Kenny Barron, Terence Blanchard, John Pizzarelli, and Christian McBride, while earning acclaim for her luminous vocals, impeccable phrasing, and deeply expressive performances. As Downbeat writes, “Monheit continues to dazzle,” while All About Jazz praises her “great chops” and “terrific voice.”

Wed-Sun July 22-26 THE MUSIC OF ELLINGTON & STRAYHORN FEATURING THE ERIC SCOTT REED TRIO PLUS SPECIAL GUEST RENÉ MARIE

“Billy Strayhorn was my right arm, my left arm, all the eyes in the back of my head, my brain waves in his head, and his in mine.” – Duke Ellington

Two of jazz’s most compelling artists unite to celebrate the music of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Pianist and composer Eric Scott Reed and acclaimed vocalist René Marie explore the elegance, sophistication, and swing of one of the greatest songwriting partnerships in American music. From “Take the ‘A’ Train” and “Chelsea Bridge” to “Lush Life” and beyond, Reed and company honor the enduring legacy of their singular collaboration.

A leading voice on the contemporary jazz scene for more than three decades, Reed has been praised by DownBeat as “one of those tremendously gifted players,” while All About Jazz notes that he has “fully established himself at the forefront of jazz pianists.” While Marie brings her unmistakable, emotional depth to these enduring classics. JazzTimes has called her “one of contemporary jazz’s finest vocalists,” while another JazzTimes review described her as “utterly transfixing.”

Wed-Sun July 29-August 2 CYRUS CHESTNUT TRIO
Cyrus Chestnut – piano
Mark Lewandowski – bass
Carl Allen – drums

“The best jazz pianist of his generation.” – Time

Pianist Cyrus Chestnut, a virtuoso renowned for his soulful brilliance and harmonic genius, leads an impressive trio with bassist Mark Lewandowski and drummer Carl Allen. Chestnut’s playing, deeply rooted in gospel and blues, infuses each performance with profound emotional depth. As The New York Times notes, his “crisp articulation and blues-inflected harmony evoke another era… multifaceted and dynamic,” seamlessly blending tradition with fresh innovation to captivate audiences. Chestnut’s artistry has earned him widespread acclaim as one of the most distinctive and compelling jazz pianists of his generation. The New York Daily News describes him as “the rightful heir to Bud Powell, Art Tatum, and Erroll Garner.”