Thursday Night Jazz: Yoko Suzuki Septet Presents the Music of Shirley Scott

This December, we are excited to welcome Pittsburgh-based saxophonist Yoko Suzuki back to the Alphabet City stage for a Thursday Night Jazz performance featuring the work of Shirley Scott. Yoko’s band will perform Shirley’s music with arrangements by Cliff Barnes, James Johnson III, and Yoko herself. 

Shirley Scott was an American jazz organist. Her music was noted for its mixture of bebop, blues, and gospel elements. She was known by the nickname “Queen of the Organ.”

Featured Musicians:

Tommy Lehman: trumpet

Cliff Barnes: organ

James Johnson III: drums

Jason Neukom: violin

Sean Neukom: viola

Alicia Storin: cello 

Yoko Suzuki: alto saxophone

About the Artist:

Yoko Suzuki is a jazz saxophonist and scholar who aspires to illuminate the work of underrecognized musicians through her research and performance.

About Your Visit: 

The in-house restaurant, Cucina Alfabeto, is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Please visit OpenTable or call 412-435-1111 to make a reservation.