The Jay/Sharptet: A Holiday Celebration with the Music of Chet Baker

Celebrate the season with the Jay/Sharptet for a special holiday performance featuring festive favorites alongside arrangements inspired by the music and career of legendary trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker.

Based in Buffalo, NY, the Jay/Sharptet is known for its fresh approach to jazz, blending original compositions and arrangements with music inspired by artists including Miles Davis, Chet Baker, and Roy Hargrove. Founded by musicians Jacob Jay and Dalton Sharp, the versatile ensemble brings together some of the region’s finest players, creating performances that feel both rooted in the jazz tradition and distinctly their own.

The Jay/Sharptet has appeared at the Northwest Lewiston Jazz Festival, Queen City Jazz Festival, CMC Jazz Festival, and Pappy Martin Jazz Festival, as well as venues including the Palmetto Theatre and PAUSA Art House.

Doors open 6pm