presents Re•son•ance

Explore the shared vibrations of musical traditions across time and cultures. Languish in the violin and guitar works of Paganini's breathtaking displays of virtuosity. Shout an Olé! to the raw intensity and sizzle of flamenco voice and guitar. The infectious drive of bluegrass mixes it up. And then (because we're not done) — some hot Jazz for a finger- snapping good time.

Everyone has a great time at Ovations; that's why we love to come back to this unique, iconic and very special venue. See you there!

Jeremy García - Guitar

Irma La Paloma - Cante

Evin Luka Sešik - Violin

Andrés Felix – Percussion, Guitar

Kelli Estes – Lone Star Lyric - Guest Appearance

Time: 7:30 pm - Doors Open 6:45 pm

Tickets:$30.00 - $45.00 / Seating on the steps, $10

Advanced ticket sales: GCGuitar.org/events

Lone Star Lyric presents
All That Jazz

Lone Star Lyric, Houston's premier boutique lyric theater and cabaret company, presents All That Jazz—an evening steeped in swing, standards, and a touch of wanderlust. It may not be April in Paris, but it feels like Memphis in June, with sweet oleander in the air and melodies that make it Easy to Remember those Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars. We'll take you on a musical journey East of the Sun, down Route 66, because frankly… we've Got a Lot of Livin' to Do.

Join us for a one-night-only return at Houston's own New York–style cabaret spot, Ovations Night Club in Rice Village. With our stellar jazz trio setting the groove, expect an intimate, stylish evening full of timeless tunes, smooth vibes, and just the right amount of sparkle.

On Stage
SARAH BRINDLEY,
STEPHONNE SMITH,
KELLI ESTES

DEHNER FRANKS-piano,
ALAN SIMMONS-bass,
BEN ATKINSON-drums
and always JIM ELLIOTT-lights

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $30.00 - $37.50 / Student/Industry $20.00

Advance Tickets at Lone Star Lyric

Paul Hope Cabarets Presents
With a Smile and a Song: A Classic Disney Cabaret

We forget how many classics were added to the Great American Songbook by Disney animated features. "Someday My Prince Will Come," "When You Wish Upon a Star," "When I See an Elephant Fly," "Bibbity Bobbity Boo," "The Bare Necessities," and "I'm Late" are just a handful of the musical gems that have kept us young and enriched our lives for decades. Oh, and don't tell anyone, but this is a cabaret just for grownups. So shhh! Keep it between us!

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 - $40

Advance Tickets at TicketLeap.com

Bob Henchen and Dennis Dotson:
The Aat of the Duo

Pianist Bob Henschen and trumpeter Dennis Dotson are two of Houston finest jazz artists. They recently performed a duet during Bob's "Titans of Jazz" sextet concert at Ovations in February and it received so much praise that they've decided to make of evening of it May 17. Performing duo is something they both enjoy - playing off and supporting each other, and taking advantage of the open acoustic space that's available. This is a rare opportunity to hear Dennis and Bob in this setting and it should be a night to remember.

Time: 7:00pm - Doors at 6:30pm

Tickets: $20 at the door

Paul Hope Cabarets Presents
Bachelor Pad Royale: An Ultra Lounge Cabaret

Order a James Bond Martini or a Rob Roy to cool off at our waaaay cool evening of retro seductive lounge songs. James Bond will be a presence with "From Russia With Love," "Diamonds Are Forever," and "You Only Live Twice." Add "Mona Lisa," "Never On Sunday," "Make It Easy On Yourself," and "Windmills of Your Mind," and you're sure to be stirred - not shaken!

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 - $40

Advance Tickets at TicketLeap.com

Back by Popular Demand: Titans of Jazz

Their debut concert last fall at Ovations was a knock-out. People have been asking for a return engagement. So, the Titans of Jazz - trumpeters Kit Reid and Dennis Dotson, saxophonist John Torres, pianist Bob Henschen, bassist Mike Trevino and drummer Robert Ceballos - some of the best jazz players in the city, will take the stage again for a night of exciting straight ahead jazz. Don't miss it!

Time: 7:00pm - Doors at 6:30pm

Tickets: $25 at the door

Paul Hope Cabarets Presents
Loverly: The Broadway of Lerner and Loewe (and Lane)

After Rodgers and Hammerstein, no songwriting team of the Golden Age of Broadway is as beloved as Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Join us as we visit such classic works as My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Gigi And don't forget Lerner's later teaming with Burton Lane for the beautiful On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. You'll certainly love hearing timeless tunes such as "On the Street Where You Live," "If Ever I Would Leave You," "I Remember It Well," and "Come Back To Me," to name a few. It will truly be "The Night They Invented Champagne" when you join us for Loverly.

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $25 - $40

Advance Tickets at TicketLeap.com

Reunion: Bob Henschen Trio in Concert

Jazz pianist Bob Henschen recorded a well-received trio CD, Cravo e Canela, back in 2013 with two of Houston's finest jazz players, bassist Aric Nitzberg and drummer Tim Solook. It's been a while since they played a trio performance together, so this event at Ovations is a special reunion concert. They'll be playing tunes by Billy Strayhorn, Michel Legrand, Tex Allen, Jack DeJohnette, Milton Nascimento and more. Should be a great evening!

Time: 7:00pm - Doors at 6:30pm

Tickets: $25 at the door

Lone Star Lyric presents
SOUVENIRS
Are you having any fun?

Lone Star Lyric, Houston's premiere boutique lyric theater and cabaret company presents SOUVENIRS. Three former Cougars from the Moores Opera Center are hammin' it up with a Cabaret led by the one and only, Buck Ross! Flanked by the strawberry locks of Julia Laskowski and Kelli Estes, these three will take you from stitches to tears.

It's been 20 years and too many great nights of cool tunes to count 'em all. LSL's jazz trio of crooners takes you back to where we began.

Happy to be back for one-night-only this time at Houston's own NY cabaret room, Ovations Night Club in Rice Village.

Backed by our fantastic jazz trio, this will be a night to remember.

On Stage
BUCK ROSS,
JULIA KAY LASKOWSKI,
KELLI ESTES

ROB HUNT-piano,
ALAN SIMMONS-bass,
JOE BEAM-drums
and always JIM ELLIOTT-lights

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $30.00 - $37.50 / Student/Industry $20.00

Advance Tickets at Lone Star Lyric

Mr. Chair Performs
A Charlie Brown Christmas!

Celebrate the season with a fresh and inventive take on Vince Guaraldi's beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas!

Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, the dynamic piano trio Mr. Chair brings their signature blend of jazz fusion and classical imagination to Houston for the first time. Their performance will feature a reimagined Charlie Brown Christmas alongside a vibrant set of original compositions.

Renowned for their bold artistry, Mr. Chair has captivated audiences nationwide with stunning reworkings of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Stravinsky's Pu/cine/la, and Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Following their acclaimed appearance at Chicago's historic Ravinia Festival, they now make their Houston debut at Ovations Night Club.

Time: 7:30pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $20 at the door

presents A BECKONING
A WORLD PREMIERE
by Alex Nazaretski, composer
with Jay Kacherski (guitar) & Lina Morita (piano)

Hypnotic and dreamy, A Beckoning will transport you to a place, a person, a period in time – the possibilities are endless.

Alex Nazeretski

• Additional original works on both guitar and piano
• Guitar gems by Debussy and Dyens.

The Kacherski-Morita Duo will dazzle with

• Formentera by Bigazzi and Colonna,
• Polyphonia by famed Brazilian composer Clarice Assad,
• Díptico Granadino II by renowned Spanish composer José Galeote.

Jay Kacherski – solo guitar:

• Big Blue Sky by Taylor Counce (world premiere)
• Elegía and Tocata – two pieces by Mexican composer and rock/jazz guitarist, Miguel Ordóñez.
• Familiar chestnuts by Tárrega and Barrios.

A Warm Welcome Back to Ovations Night Club
We are thrilled to be returning to Ovations Night Club in Rice Village for another unforgettable evening. Our 2024 performance sold out, and we sincerely hope you will join us again for an exceptional night. Sit back with a glass of wine and ENJOY!

Time: 7:30 pm - Doors Open 6:45 pm

Tickets: $30 - $45
($10 stair seating for Students & Music Faculty only)

Advanced ticket sales: GCGuitar.org/events

Tatiana Eva-Marie - Paris Je Taime!

Tatiana Eva-Marie is a transatlantic bandleader, singer, and actress, born in Switzerland to a musical family, based in Brooklyn. Her mother is a classical violinist of Romani heritage and her dad is a musician and film composer.

Tatiana lived in Paris from the age of 15 where she fell in love with the music and the city of Paris and earned her living singing on the streets of the city.

Her interests have led her to explore a wide range of musical styles, from 1930s pop to modern jazz. Tatiana Eva-Marie's singing is always inspired by her own French and Balkan heritage; a love for the Parisian art scene era spanning the 1920s to the 60s; a passion for Gypsy music; and a deep connection to the Great American Songbook.

Tatiana's passion for the swirl of music that has thoroughly permeated the city of Paris, and for the city itself, is the focus of Paris Je Taime!

vocals - Tatiana Eva-Marie
violin - Daniel Garlitsky
bass - Wallace Stelzer
accordion - Dallas Vietty

Time: 6:00pm - Doors at 5:30pm

Tickets: $35 available at SimpleTix.

Raphael Gadot Trio

Piano - Raphael Gadot
Bass - Vlad Morakhovsky
Drums - Osama Raad

Time: 8:00pm - Doors at 7:30pm

Tickets: $20 available at the door.

Emi Takada with Bob Henschen Trio

Jazz vocalist Emi Takada returns to Houston to perform a live show with Bob Henschen Trio

Born and raised in Japan, Emi began singing at age ten and in 2010, discovered jazz in New York. While living in Houston, she performed regularly with pianist Bob Henschen and other prominent musicians. In 2017, she moved back to Japan, but visits and performs frequently in NYC and Houston.

Piano: Bob Henschen
Bass:Aric Nitzberg
Drums: Tim Solook

Time: 8:00pm - Doors at 7:30pm

Tickets: $20 available at Ticketleap.com

The Joe Slezak B-3 Band

Come enjoy the Joe Slezak B-3 Band as they present the rhythmic sound and energy of the Hammond organ. Featuring vocalist Sheri Lavo, this quintet displays the style of music made famous by jazz greats such as Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff, Shirley Scott and Ernestine Anderson while presenting a few surprises along the way.

Vocals: Sheri Lavo
Tenor Sax: James Murphy
Organ: Jose Miguel Yamal
Guitar: Mike Owen
Drums: Joe Slezak

Time: 8:00pm - Doors at 7:00pm

Tickets: $20 at the door

Ovations is currently accepting bookngs for Private Parties, Receptions and Recitals! Please call Kevin at 713-806-9228.
(No e-mail inquiries please. E-mails for booking information cannot be answered)

Do you have an Ovations Event that needs to be posted on the web site? Please send your event information or corrections to drew@ovationsnightclub.com
Event information should be sent AT LEAST 14 days before your event. (Booked events only. Drew does NOT book the club or have that info. Please call (713) 806-9228 for booking info.)