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. 

Reservations are recommended and instead of a Cover charge, we suggest a minimum $20 donation.

2026 MUSIC CALENDAR

Saturday, August 29, 7-10PM - Peggy Stern Quartet

Peggy Stern – piano

Ron Horton – trumpet/flugelhorn

Lew Scott – bass

Peter O’Brien – drums

Peggy performed as a jazz musician in an octet with Richie Cole and Julian Priester. She was also in R&B and Latin music bands. During the 1990s she worked with Lee Konitz and Vic Juris and recorded albums with her band. In 2004 Stern started the Wall Street Jazz Festival in Kingston, New York.

Saturday, September 5, 7-10PM - Joel Harrison Quartet featuring David Gilmore

Joel Harrison (guitar)
David Gilmore (guitar)
Ben Zwerin (bass)
Bram Kincheloe (drums)
 

The quartet of two guitars, electric bass, and drums will play a mixture of jazz, funk, and soul, including originals and pieces by John Scofield, The Meters, Isley bros. and others. Featuring David Gilmore whose CV includes performances with Wayne Shorter, Steve Coleman, Jack DeJohnette and many more.