Caffe Vivace's Upcoming Shows

Brent Gallaher — tenor saxophone

Michael Mavridoglou — trumpet

Ben Tweedt — piano

Aaron Jacobs — bass

Josiah Wolfe — drums

You can expect to hear some classic and newer tunes, swinging and funky, by Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Wayne Shorter, and other jazz greats, as well as some original songs by some of the Bears! Please come and plan on having fun - without bearly trying! :)

A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum.

Important Notices:

Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.

Joe Alterman - piano

Aaron Jacobs - bass

Jim Leslie - drums

Join us for a special night of remembrance as we celebrate the life of one our most devoted and beloved Caffè VIvace patrons – James Clark. Mr. Clark was a fixture and a true jazz fan. We think of him every night and miss him dearly. So it’s bittersweet for us to announce the First Annual James Clark Memorial Birthday Concert. A time for us to come together and celebrate as Mr. Clark would have, with jazz music and community. 

We’re happy to invite the Joe Alterman Trio to be the first band to kick off this new tradition! Joe Alterman is a jazz pianist devoted to joy, blending swing, soul, and blues-infused warmth into a deeply personal sound. Mentored by Les McCann and Ramsey Lewis, he has released eight acclaimed albums and performed at renowned venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland, and the Blue Note. He serves as Executive Director of Neranenah and hosts The Upside of Jazz on Atlanta’s NPR affiliate, WABE 90.1.

A $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum.

Important Notices:

If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund.

Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.

“For sheer vocal beauty, no contemporary singer matches Ms. Callaway.” – Stephen Holden, The New York Times

"Just as Ella Fitzgerald was the greatest jazz singer of her era, so too is the magnificent Ann Hampton Callaway of hers." - Musical Theatre Review

Don’t miss Here’s to Life, the new, uplifting show by Tony®-nominated singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway. Callaway dazzles us with a night of gorgeous songs that celebrate life’s richness, despite our challenges and because of them. She breathes wisdom and passion into Arlen, Porter, Rodgers, and the Bergmans, as well as contemporary writers and her own originals. Come and see why Christopher Loudon of Jazz Times calls her the “…superbly intelligent, singularly creative pop-jazz stylist who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Streisand, Ronstadt, Shirley Horn, and Dianne Reeves…”

Ann Hampton Callaway is one of America’s most gifted artists in pop and jazz. A leading champion of the great American Songbook, she’s made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host, and producer. Voted by Broadwayworld.com as “Celebrity of the Year” and two years in a row as “Best Jazz Vocalist,” Ann is a born entertainer. She is best known for her Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical “Swing!” and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series “The Nanny.” She made her feature film debut opposite Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon in the Robert De Niro film “The Good Shepherd.” Callaway is a multi-platinum award selling songwriter whose songs are featured on seven of Barbra Streisand’s recent CD’s. She’s recorded 83 CDs as a soloist and guest, and her latest critically acclaimed CD, “Finding Beauty: Originals Volume 1,” debuted at #1 on iTunes Jazz. Ann’s honors include The Theater World Award, 17 MAC Awards, several Bistro Awards, The Mabel Mercer Award, The Johnny Mercer Award for Songwriting, The Blanton Peale Award for Positive Thinking, and her induction into The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame

If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.

Important Notices:

If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund.

Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.

On the 100th anniversary of John Coltrane's birth—September 23, 1926—Caffè Vivace welcomes acclaimed tenor saxophonist Gregory Tardy for a special evening honoring one of the most influential artists in the history of American music. Joined by pianist Dan Karlsberg, bassist Justin Dawson, and drummer Phillip Tipton, Tardy will explore selections from throughout Coltrane's remarkable career—from the hard-swinging intensity of Blue Train and Giant Steps to the spiritual depth and lyrical beauty that defined his later work.

A longtime presence on the international jazz scene, Gregory Tardy has performed and recorded with many of the music's most respected artists, including Elvin Jones, Andrew Hill, Tom Harrell, and Dave Douglas. His powerful sound, deep blues roots, and adventurous spirit make him uniquely suited to celebrate Coltrane's enduring legacy. Tardy brings both scholarship and soul to the music, honoring the tradition while speaking with a distinctive voice of his own.

Few artists transformed jazz as profoundly as John Coltrane. From his groundbreaking harmonic innovations to his deeply spiritual approach to improvisation, Coltrane's music continues to inspire audiences and musicians around the world. This centennial celebration will revisit beloved classics, explore lesser-known gems, and pay tribute to a body of work that remains as vital today as ever.

Whether you're a lifelong admirer of John Coltrane or discovering his music for the first time, this special performance promises an evening of passion, creativity, and world-class jazz in the intimate listening-room setting of Caffè Vivace.

If the total amount of beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum, a $20 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set.

Important Notices:

If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resale your seats with no refund.

Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.