Rust Belt Roots: Randy Napoleon Trio Plays Wes Montgomery, Grant Green & Kenny Burrell

Sat, Apr 26

Show Ticket $20 - $25 Dinner is required with all reservations. *6:30 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 5:15 PM *9:00 PM SHOW - DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM Guitarist George Benson has described Napoleon as “sensational.” Mark Stryker, a critic for the Detroit Free Press, states that Napoleon “plays with a sweet, purring tone that makes you lean in to hear his range of colors and articulations.” Mike Joyce, a critic for the Washington Post, praises his “exceptionally agile fingerstyle technique.” Music critic Michael G. Nastos, comparing him to Wes Montgomery, claims that Napoleon “unfolds a perfect balance between swing, soul, and elements of single-note or chordal lines, showcasing an emerging voice dedicated to universally accessible jazz tradition and values.” Napoleon cut his teeth touring with pianist Benny Green, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Michael Buble, and a thirteen year tenure with Freddy Cole. He has also performed with artists across the jazz spectrum such as Bill Charlap, Natalie Cole, Monty Alexander, Rodney Whitaker and John Pizzarelli. Napoleon has performed or arranged on over seventy records. He arranged as well as performed on Freddy Cole's seven most recent records including the Grammy-nominated releases, Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B and My Mood Is You. He performed on The Clayton Hamilton Orchestra: Live at MCG. Napoleon is featured on Buble's Grammy-nominated CD/DVD Caught in the Act. Napoleon has played on The Tonight Show, Late Night With David Letterman, The View, The Today Show, and The Ellen DeGeneres show as well as TV shows in South America, Europe and Asia. He has performed across the globe at notable venues including Royal Albert Hall, The Sydney Opera House, The Hollywood Bowl, and Lincoln Center.