Since 2005, Lydia’s Cafe has earned the reputation for bringing top-tier jazz musicians in from around our area and NYC every Saturday night, presented in an intimate, friendly environment.
Excellent Food! “Best duck in the Hudson Valley”
Reservations are recommended and instead of a Cover charge, we suggest a minimum $20 donation.
Saturday, October 10, 7-10pm - The Saints of Swing featuring Miss Lumiri Tubo
Dynamic vocalist/actress Lumiri Tubo is showcased with Hudson Valley/New York Metropolitan area-based “Ultimate Party Band”. Big-time fun, performing the best of swing, ballroom music, Dixieland Jazz and down-home blues.
David Winograd – bass
Larry Balestra – drums
Barry Bryson – trumpet/vocals
Dale Demarco – reeds/vocals
Ken Foy – trombone/vocals
Peter Tomlinson – piano
Saturday, October 17, 7-10pm -Friends
Originally scheduled as Jimmy Madison & Friends, Jimmy’s health has taken a dramatic downward turn and will not be able to play.
Rather than cancel the evening, we are proceeding as scheduled with acclaimed drummer Graham Hawthorne filling in for Jimmy.
The evening is dedicated to our dear friend Jimmy. Our thoughts and love go out to him and his wife, Sylvia during this difficult time.
Graham Hawthorne – drums
Tim Regusis – piano
Tarik Shah – bass
Peyton Pleninger – saxophone
Absolutely killer musicians all. Between them, they’ve recorded/toured with Patti Austin, Ruben Blades, David Byrne, Celia Cruz, Chuck Mangione, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, Harry Belafonte, Bon Jovi, Beyoncé, Kid Rock, Willie Nelson, Betty Carter, Ahmad Jamal, Abbey Lincoln, Art Taylor, etc.