Tickets

• General Ticket: $30

• Member Ticket: $25

• Student/Youth (Ages 8 - 18): $15

Organist Brian Charette brings his powerhouse quartet to the stage, joined by saxophonist Joel Frahm and guitarist Sheryl Bailey. Known for his Grammy-nominated work and modern spin on the Hammond B3 tradition, Charette delivers swinging, funky, and deeply inventive grooves. This all-star lineup blends bebop, soul jazz, and forward-thinking interplay.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Grammy-nominated organist Brian Charette is among the most inventive and versatile Hammond B-3 players of his generation. Fusing a deep knowledge of jazz history with a taste for modern sonic experimentation, Charette has carved out a unique space in contemporary jazz. His music seamlessly bridges the classic soul jazz traditions of Jimmy Smith and Larry Young with cutting-edge influences from electronica and funk.

In this configuration, Charette brings together a powerhouse quartet. Joel Frahm, a commanding tenor saxophonist with a rich tone and spontaneous creativity, has worked with Brad Mehldau, Betty Carter, and Jane Monheit, earning a reputation for his fearless improvisation and melodic clarity. Sheryl Bailey, hailed as one of the most compelling jazz guitarists of her era, brings virtuosic technique and a deep bluesy swing to the ensemble, having led acclaimed projects and taught at top institutions like Berklee College of Music.

With the addition of dynamic drums (often featuring longtime collaborators such as Jordan Young), the Brian Charette Quartet delivers high-energy sets filled with infectious grooves, rapid-fire exchanges, and moments of introspective beauty. Whether playing standards or original compositions, the group exemplifies the thrill of spontaneous interaction and the power of modern organ jazz.

ABOUT HAMPTONS JAZZ FEST

Hamptons Jazz Fest, produced by The Jam Session, Inc., is a series of performances that bring world-class musicians in the fields of jazz, Latin, and world music to a diverse cross-section of populations on the east end of Long Island, held in iconic venues throughout July, August, and September. HJF also stages a Winter Series during the remainder of the year. They present dozens of concerts at no or low cost and collaborate with other non-profit cultural organizations like OLA of Eastern Long Island, the Parrish Art Museum, The Church in Sag Harbor, East Hampton LTV, the Bridgehampton Childcare and Recreation Center, the Shinnecock Nation, and others to engage the diverse groups from the East End in our performance and educational events.

ABOUT THE JAM SESSIONS INC.

The Jam Session, Inc. is a not-for-profit production and education arts organization that produces live jazz music, including Latin and world music, through performances, recording, broadcast, and educational opportunities for the people of the East End of Long Island, primarily Eastern Suffolk County. The Jam Session brings the music to the community it serves in various ways, including at partnering venues that are accessible and well served to the public. The Jam Session’s ultimate purpose is to bring these diverse groups together through music and have shared