Cabaret and Cabernet Fete
Celebrate the opening of the Sammons Cabaret season with an evening of unforgettable entertainment at our annual Cabaret & Cabernet Fête. This festive kickoff brings together some of North Texas’ finest vocalists for a dynamic showcase of songs, stories, humor, and heart. From beloved classics to unexpected favorites, each performance captures the intimacy and artistry that define the Sammons Cabaret experience. I’m excited to accompany these wonderful singers, along with my colleagues in the rhythm section - Jonathan Fisher (bass) and Stockton Helbing (drums).
This concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; Check-in & doors open at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby with a pre-concert reception in Meadows Hall. Tickets are $50 per person or $45 for Sammons members.
Admission includes light refreshments, beverages, a pre-concert reception, and complimentary valet parking. All artists and programs subject to change.
Tickets available online at www.SammonsArtCenter.org or by calling (214) 520-7788.
The Satin Dolls at Steve's Wine Bar
The Dolls are looking forward to returning to Denton to play at Steve’s Wine Bar. This venue is a gem with great sound and a wonderful selection of wines.
Carolyn Jones, vocals | Rebecca Cordes, piano | Claudia Easterwood, bass | Ann MacMillan, drums | Natalie Wagner, saxophone
$15 music cover.
The Satin Dolls play The Mansion at Turtle Creek
I’m looking forward to playing this iconic venue for the first time. The plush and moody interior of The Mansion Bar will transport you back to the days of the speakeasy.
Carolyn Jones, vocals | Rebecca Cordes, piano | Claudia Easterwood, bass | Ann MacMillan, drums
$15 music cover. Learn more at The Mansion Bar Website.
The Satin Dolls Band at FRESH by Brookshires
The Dolls look forward to entertaining you this fall. As always, grab a drink and bite to eat - then join us on the patio.
No cover. Tips appreciated.
Joyce Spencer at The Lowdown in Tulsa, OK
Joyce Spencer is a musical entertainer of the highest caliber. Whether she’s singing, playing the flute, or pouring her soul through the saxophone, her mission is to lift your spirits and give you an evening you won’t forget. I’m honored to join her at this beautiful jazz venue in Tulsa as we present an tapestry of jazz, soul, and R&B.
Learn more at Joyce Spencer’s website.
Piano Night at Windmills Craftworks
Come for dinner or a pint - or both! However you come, I’d love to see you at Windmills Craftworks in The Colony for an evening of solo piano music. I’ll be playing mostly jazz and jazzy pop, with a touch of classical.
www.windmills-usa.com
Piano Night at Windmills Craftworks
I’m very excited to be playing this beautiful venue for the second time in one month. If you’ve never come before, I’d love to see you at Windmills Craftworks in The Colony for an evening of solo piano music. I’ll be playing mostly jazz and jazzy pop, with a touch of classical.
www.windmills-usa.com
The Satin Dolls Band at The Kitchen Cafe
The Kitchen Cafe is a wonderful venue for great food and great music. Join us for two sets of jazz and a delicious meal.
$20 cover. Reservations recommended: (972) 818-3400
Sammons Cabaret presents Georgia Barge
I’m looking forward to accompanying vocalist and songwriter Georgia Barge as she makes her debut as a featured Sammons Cabaret artist. A rising performer in North Texas, Barge blends influences from jazz, pop, R&B, rock, and musical theatre into a style that is uniquely her own.
This concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:00 p.m. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby with a pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Tickets are $50 per person or $45 for Sammons members.
Admission includes light refreshments, beverages, a pre-concert reception, and complimentary valet parking. All artists and programs subject to change.
Reserve your ticket at www.SammonsArtCenter.org or by calling (214) 520-7788.
The Satin Dolls play The Mansion at Turtle Creek
I hope you can join us at this iconic venue just outside of downtown Dallas. The plush and moody interior of The Mansion Bar will transport you back to the days of the speakeasy.
$15 music cover. Learn more at The Mansion Bar Website.
Making Spirits Bright at Sammons
Celebrate the season with Making Spirits Bright, the Sammons Center’s beloved annual holiday cabaret. In what has become an annual tradition, I’ll be at the piano along with Jonathan Fisher on bass and Stockton Helbing on drums, as we accompany some of Dallas’ finest vocalists.
Filled with festive favorites, timeless classics, and heartwarming performances by some of North Texas’ finest vocalists, this joyful tradition captures the magic and spirit of the holidays. From cherished seasonal songs to unexpected musical moments, each performance brings warmth, laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer. Gather with family and friends for an unforgettable evening of music, celebration, and community as we close the year together in true Sammons style.
This concert begins at 7:00 p.m.; Check-in & doors open at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby with a pre-concert reception in Meadows Hall. Tickets are $50 per person or $45 for Sammons members.
Admission includes light refreshments, beverages, a pre-concert reception, and complimentary valet parking.
Tickets available at www.SammonsArtCenter.org or by calling (214) 520-7788
The Satin Dolls play Denton Arts and Jazz Fest
The Satin Dolls will be the final performance on the River Stage at Denton Arts and Jazz this year. This year’s festival will be held at the North Texas Fairgrounds - a new location! The entire event is free! Learn more at the event website.
The Satin Dolls Band at Stoney's Wine Lounge
Join Carolyn Jones and The Dolls at one of the best listening rooms in Dallas. We’ll play two sets of jazz and jazzy pop.
$15 cover. Online reservations encouraged. Reserve Tickets Here.
The Satin Dolls Band at La Stella Steakhouse
Carolyn Jones and The Satin Dolls are looking forward to their debut at one of the most beautiful music lounges in DFW. La Stella Steakhouse opened earlier this year, and its jazz age decor and delectable menu beg only for the musical sounds of sophisticated ladies.
Reservations available online or by calling (469) 693-3990.
Piano Night at Windmills Craftworks
Come for dinner or a pint. Either way, I’d love to see you at Windmills Craftworks in The Colony for an evening of solo piano music. I’ll be playing mostly jazz and jazzy pop, with a touch of classical.
www.windmills-usa.com
Swingin' Out The Summer with the Stonebriar Jazz Orchestra
Join the Stonebriar Jazz Orchestra in concert for this free and family-friendly event featuring big band arrangements of sacred music. An ice cream social will follow the concert. Stonebriar’s Website.
Plus One Jazz Group at FRESH
Grab a drink and some food, and meet us on the patio. We’ll be playing our signature blend of jazz, funk, soul, and jazzy pop. I’ll be joined by Aaron Irwinsky, saxophone, Mitchell Jantzie, bass, and Alan Green, drums.
No cover. Tips appreciated.
Solo Piano in Jeanne's Pavilion at The Dallas Arboretum
I hope you’ll join me this Independence Day at one of Dallas’ most beautiful locations. I’ll be tickling the ivories for a few hours and would love to entertain you. The playlist will feature solo piano renditions of jazz favorites and jazzy remakes of pop tunes.
Free with park admission.
The Satin Dolls perform for Sammons Jazz Youth Concerts
The Satin Dolls Band presents a fun and educational concert featuring music and stories of the women who made jazz history, as well as the women who are working in jazz today.
This special concert is tailored for children and youth ages 6 and up. We look forward to entertaining our special guests from The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dallas, but also welcome members of the public who would like to attend. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Free admission.
Solo Piano at Frisco Location of la Parisienne French Bistro
I’ll be filling in for my saxophone-playing friend, Pete Branham, at this lovely little spot on the north side. Beautiful decor and beautiful bites, accompanied by some beautiful tones.
Make your online reservation HERE.
The Satin Dolls Band at Stoney's Wine Lounge
Join Carolyn Jones and The Dolls at one of the best listening rooms in Dallas. We’ll play two sets of jazz and jazzy pop.
$15 cover. Online reservations encouraged. Reserve Tickets Here.
The Satin Dolls play for Ballroom Dance Dallas
Carolyn Jones and The Satin Dolls Band are thrilled to play for the dancers of Ballroom Dance Dallas. We’ll provide the tunes and the dancers will provide the foxtrots, waltzes, and tangos.
Doors open at 6:30. Dance lesson from 7:00-8:00. Dance from 8:00-10:30.
$20 for members/$25 for non-members.
Learn more at their website.
Mother's Day Brunch at Windmills Craftworks
Join me at Windmills Craftworks in The Colony to celebrate the mothers in your life. This beautiful venue includes a gorgeous Steinway piano - what a treat! I look forward to providing the soundtrack for the memories you make with those you love most.
Plus One Jazz Group at FRESH
Grab a drink and some food, and meet us on the patio. We’ll be playing our signature blend of jazz, funk, soul, and jazzy pop.
No cover. Tips appreciated.
Keron Jackson & Friends at the D'JAM Jazz Stroll
Join us at St. Paul United Methodist Church to celebrate jazz - America’s art form - with Keron Jackson and his band. Keron is a soulful singer whose repertoire spans opera, gospel, torch songs, and jazz. For this performance, jazz will be the mainstay. It’s always a treat for me to collaborate with Keron. You won’t want to miss it!
Visit the D’JAM website for more details. Sign up for the D’JAM e-newsletter to get the Jazz Stroll schedule delivered personally to your inbox.
Free for everyone!
D'JAM Jazz Stroll
You won’t want to miss this year’s Jazz Stroll - Dallas’ celebration of jazz and the artists who create it. Venture to the Dallas Arts District where multiple venues will be holding performances by Dallas’ best musicians all afternoon.
Visit the website to learn more. Sign up for the D’JAM e-newsletter, so that you’ll be the first to know the schedule and performers. D’JAM Website.
Free for everyone!
When All The Songs Make Sense: A Cabaret Performance with Kevin Hofeditz
When All the Songs Make Sense is a musical journey via songs by Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Stephen Sondheim, Schmidt and Jones, Burt Bachrach, Henry Mancini, and Michel LeGrand that seeks to answer the question, “How do you know when you’re in love?”
I’ll be accompanying Kevin from the piano on this one-of-a-kind show.
Performed at The Point Auditorium on the campus of CC Young. Free admission.
Solo Piano in Jeanne's Pavilion at The Dallas Arboretum
Whether you’re celebrating Easter or simply looking to enjoy a beautiful spring day, I hope you’ll join me at one of Dallas’ most beautiful locations. I’ll be tickling the ivories for a few hours and would love to entertain you. The playlist will feature solo piano renditions of jazz favorites and jazzy remakes of pop tunes.
Free with park admission.
Rebecca Cordes & Plus One Jazz Group play Sammons Jazz
The jazz concert series at The Sammons Center for the Arts has been delivering jazz of the highest caliber for over three decades. It’s a distinct honor to have the opportunity to play on the series again, and I’m thrilled to bring my band along for the ride.
Rebecca & Plus One Jazz at Stoney's Wine Lounge
The band and I are delighted to return to Stoney’s Wine Lounge, one of the best places to hear jazz in Dallas. We’ll be playing our signature fare of soulful jazz, along with some new jazz arrangements of hits from the 80s and 90s.
Rebecca Cordes, piano | Jonathan Fisher, bass | Alan Green, drums | Jason Webb, trumpet & flugelhorn.
$10 cover. Reserve online or by calling (214) 953-3067.
Plus One Jazz Group at FRESH
Rebecca’s Band, Plus One Jazz Group, is excited to return to this great outdoor venue this spring. Grab a drink and some food, and meet us on the patio. We’ll be playing our signature blend of jazz, funk, soul, and jazzy pop.
No cover. Tips appreciated.
The Satin Dolls Band at Stoney's Wine Lounge
Join Carolyn Jones and The Dolls at one of the best listening rooms in Dallas. Stoney’s Wine Shop has a new layout and new ownership, but the great wine and fantastic jazz haven’t changed one bit. We’ll play two sets and share some new tunes.
$10 cover. Online reservations encouraged. Reserve Tickets Here.
Cabaret and Cabernet presented by The Sammons Center for the Arts
Kick off the Spring Sammons Cabaret season with the much-loved Cabaret & Cabernet Fête, a showcase of standout local talent. This bi-annual tradition unites returning favorites along with new voices for an entertaining evening of showstoppers, crowd-pleasers, and unforgettable cabaret moments.
I have the pleasure of serving as pianist and music director with a fabulous rhythm section that includes Jonathan Fisher on bass and Andrew Griffith on drums, as we back up a dozen of Dallas’ finest vocalists. This spring’s program includes Georgia Barge, Corey Breedlove, Xiamara Cooper, Chris Cree, Peter DiCesare, Rob Holbert, Keron Jackson, Carolyn Jones, Joelle Jones, Peggy Lohr, Alan Pollard, and Audra Scott.
Raise a glass, savor the music, and join us as we welcome a new season of cabaret in style.
The Cabaret & Cabernet Fête begins at 7:30 p.m. in Meadows Hall. Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby with a pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $45 for Sammons members. Admission includes valet parking, light bites, and beverages. All artists and programs are subject to change.
Solo Piano Jazz at The Sammons Center
It’s always a treat to play for the best jazz audience in Dallas! I’ll be tickling the ivories for the pre-show cocktail hour held in the Artists’ Lounge on the second floor. Be sure to stick around for the main event at 7:30 when the Larry Spencer Quintet takes the stage. The second set features the Don Ambrose Trio.
Heather Paterson presents “Off the Beaten Path: The Life and Music of Susannah McCorkle”
Elegant, expressive, and effortlessly cool, Heather Paterson brings her crystalline voice and rich jazz interpretations back to the Sammons stage. A longtime favorite among the Sammons Center’s audiences, Heather infuses every song with heartfelt storytelling, impeccable technique, and the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook. Inspired by jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald and backed by decades of musical and life experience, she delivers performances that are as moving as they are masterful.
I have the distinct pleasure of collaborating with Heather from the piano, and we’ll be joined by James Driscoll on bass.
This concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Kurth Hall; doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Making Spirits Bright
Celebrate the season with a joyful cabaret celebration that wraps music, merriment, and a dash of surprise into one dazzling package. Featuring festive favorites, sing-alongs, surprise guests, and maybe even a visit from the jolliest figure of all, this one-of-a-kind holiday concert will leave you humming all the way home.
I look forward to joining Stockton Helbing (drums) and Jonathan Fisher (bass) in the rhythm section for this special seasonal gem.
This concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Meadows Hall. Doors open at 6:30 for dining and mingling.
The Satin Dolls Band at The Kitchen Cafe
Join Carolyn Jones and The Dolls for an evening of holiday jazz that’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit. $20 cover. Reservations recommended, by phone only.
(972) 818-3400
www.kitchencafe.com
Carolyn Jones Duo at Baron’s Creek Vineyards
I’m looking forward to pairing up with my pal, Carolyn Jones, for a quiet afternoon of jazz at this lovely haunt in Oak Cliff. Let us entertain you as you peruse the shops in Bishop Arts District.
Heather Paterson sings Cabaret
Elegant, expressive, and effortlessly cool, Heather Paterson brings her crystalline voice and rich jazz interpretations back to the Sammons stage. A longtime favorite among the Sammons Center’s audiences, Heather infuses every song with heartfelt storytelling, impeccable technique, and the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook. Inspired by jazz legends like Ella Fitzgerald and backed by decades of musical and life experience, she delivers performances that are as moving as they are masterful.
I have the distinct pleasure of collaborating with Heather from the piano.
This concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Kurth Hall; doors open at 7:00 p.m.
The Satin Dolls Band in Concert
To our fans who live on the north side of Dallas’ sprawl - this concert is for you. Join as at the historic Sherman Jazz Museum. Founded in 2010 by Bill Collins, this one-of-a-kind museum features a mind-blowing collection of original vinyl jazz recordings, trumpets, and local artists’ renderings of the likeness of many jazz legends. Jazz is a living art form whose tradition is best upheld in the form of live music. We are honored to be included on their concert series this season.
The Satin Dolls Band at Stoney's Wine Shop
Join Carolyn Jones and The Dolls at one of the best listening rooms in Dallas. Stoney’s Wine Shop has a new layout and new ownership, but the great wine and fantastic jazz haven’t changed one bit. We’ll play two sets and share some new tunes.
$10 cover. Online reservations encouraged. Reserve Tickets Here.