Solo Piano Jazz at The Sammons Center
Feb
5

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. Be sure to stick around for the main event at 7:30, when Andrew Griffith and his trio take the stage. The second set features the fabulous jazz pianist Peter Rioux.

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Cabaret and Cabernet presented by The Sammons Center for the Arts
Feb
20

Cabaret and Cabernet presented by The Sammons Center for the Arts

Gearing up for the Spring 2025 Sammons Cabaret, we are pulling out all the stops with the eagerly anticipated Astrid Merriman Cabaret and Cabernet Fête! This concert season staple presents a lineup of local stars, some familiar and some new, singing crowd favorites and show tune hits in a talent show style production of back-to-back vocal sensations. Showcasing artists from a broad range of musical styles and traditions, included in the cast are local legends such as Keron Jackson, Audra Scott, and Carolyn Lee Jones, to name a few.

I have the pleasure of serving as pianist and music director with a fabulous rhythm section featuring Jonathan Fisher on bass and Stockton Helbing on drums.

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The Satin Dolls Band at Sammons Jazz
Mar
5

The Satin Dolls Band at Sammons Jazz

Carolyn Jones and The Satin Dolls are thrilled to be included on Dallas’ premiere jazz performance series at The Sammons Center for the Arts. The March concert is dedicated to celebrating jazz vocalists, and the Dolls’ contribution is sure to please with a brand new set of music that features female composers, lyricists, and arrangers. You also won’t want to miss beloved Dallas vocalist, Garry Williams, who will lead off the concert in the first set.

Tickets are $50 and included two sets of music, valet parking, beverages (including wine and beer) and snacks.

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(214) 520-7788

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Entertainment in Jeanne's Pavilion at The Dallas Arboretum
Apr
20

Entertainment in Jeanne's Pavilion at The Dallas Arboretum

Whether you’re celebrating Easter or simply enjoying a Sunday afternoon, come take in all of the natural beauty The Dallas Arboretum has to offer while listening to some great piano music. The playlist will feature solo piano renditions of jazz favorites and jazzy remakes of pop tunes, as well as Disney favorites for the kiddos.

Free with park admission.

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Entertainment in Jeanne's Pavilion at The Dallas Arboretum
Jul
4

Entertainment 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, as well as Disney favorites for the kiddos.

Free with park admission.

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Entertainment in Jeanne's Pavilion at The Dallas Arboretum
Sep
1

Entertainment in Jeanne's Pavilion at The Dallas Arboretum

I hope you’ll join me on Labor 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, as well as Disney favorites for the kiddos.

Free with park admission.

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Making Spirits Bright at The Sammons Center for the Arts
Dec
20

Making Spirits Bright at The Sammons Center for the Arts

I hope you can join me and a wonderful cast of musicians for a special night as we cherish each other, and all of the wintertime rituals enjoyed in the places we come from. Ring in the holidays with plenty of delectable food, incredible music, and possibly even a special visitor from the North Pole….

This concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Meadows Hall; doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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The Satin Dolls Band at Steve's Wine Bar
Nov
22

The Satin Dolls Band at Steve's Wine Bar

If you live on the north side of the Metroplex, I hope you’ll considering joining Carolyn Jones and The Satin Dolls at Steve’s Wine Bar in Denton. Featuring a great selection of wines and a wonderful listening room, there’s a reason why Steve’s is a favorite hangout.

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Joyce Spencer Band in Concert at The Low Down in Tulsa, OK
Oct
19

Joyce Spencer Band in Concert at The Low Down in Tulsa, OK

Joyce Spencer is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, captivating audiences with her saxophone, flute, and vocals. From traditional jazz to contemporary jazz, R&B, funk, and classic rock, she delivers a dynamic range of soulful ballads and vibrant rhythms. Experience her unique blend of familiar covers and original compositions at LowDown on Saturday, October 19.

The show will feature Joyce (saxophone, flute, vocals), Rebecca Cordes (keys), Bailey Ehrghott (lead guitar), Ed Thompson (bass), and Tammy Mitchell-Woods (drums).

Doors open at 7 p.m. | Show starts at 8 p.m.

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Solo Piano Jazz at The Sammons Center
Oct
2

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. Be sure to stick around for the main event at 7:30, when Efren Guzman and the Buenos Dias Social Club Latin Jazz Take the stage. The second set features jazz vocalist Whitney James and her trio.

The Sammons Center for the Arts

3630 Harry Hines Blvd; Dallas, TX 75219

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Cabaret and Cabernet presented by The Sammons Center for the Arts
Sep
19

Cabaret and Cabernet presented by The Sammons Center for the Arts

Let’s kick off the Fall 2024 Sammons Cabaret season the best way we know how with the eagerly anticipated Astrid Merriman Cabaret and Cabernet Fête! This concert season staple showcases a lineup of local stars, some familiar and some new, singing crowd favorites and show tune hits.

Included in the cast are local legends such as Keron Jackson, Audra Scott, and Carolyn Lee Jones, to name a few. This show is a wonderful sampling of the great talent that Dallas has to offer so come taste the wine, come hear the band, and come to the cabaret!

I have the pleasure of serving as pianist and music director with a fabulous rhythm section featuring Jonathan Fisher on bass and Stockton Helbing on drums.

Admission includes a special wine selection, other beverages (beer, coffee, soft drinks), sweet nibbles, and valet parking. Table hosts of 6 and 8-person tables also receive a gift certificate for two tickets to a Sammons Cabaret concert.

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Joyce Spencer and The Ladies of Jazz in Concert
Jul
27

Joyce Spencer and The Ladies of Jazz in Concert

I couldn’t be more honored to join my friend, Joyce Spencer, as she headlines the Women in Jazz Concert Series in Austin, TX. We’ll be playing a mix of traditional and contemporary jazz. Be ready to swing - and to get funky!

Visit the webpage below to learn more and get your tickets.

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Re: Imagination with Rebecca Cordes and Plus One Jazz, featuring Kara Walton
Jul
26

Re: Imagination with Rebecca Cordes and Plus One Jazz, featuring Kara Walton

I am honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Elevator Project. The Elevator Project is an arts initiative whose mission is to grow the visibility and impact of local performing artists in ways that enrich and benefit the community. 

For this special concert, I’ll be performing with my band Plus One Jazz Group, as we reimagine favorite tunes from the silver screen, the Great White Way, and American Top 40 - painting them onto a colorful canvas of soulful jazz.  We’ll be joined by guest vocalist Kara Walton.

Also featured is a cameo performance of solo piano jazz from my 2024 album, American Blue, which celebrates Rhapsody in Blue’s centennial and the many diverse voices of the blues.

With jazz inspirations that range from Schubert to U2, Stevie Wonder to Rodgers & Hammerstein – you won’t want to miss this unique concert.  One night only!

Tickets: $25.

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Alan Pollard Duo at Taste Addison
May
31

Alan Pollard Duo at Taste Addison

Come out and enjoy one of DFW’s best festivals - Taste Addison! Try some tasty bites and then head over to the Speak Easy where I’ll be accompanying vocalist Alan Pollard. The Speak Easy is located in Water Tower Theatre’s Sculpture Garden. We’ll be doing a mix of standards and pop tunes for all ages.

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Satin Dolls Band in Klyde Warren Park
May
23

Satin Dolls Band in Klyde Warren Park

Carolyn Jones and The Satin Dolls Band return to Klyde Warren Park for another evening of great music. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and a picnic basket and join us for what promises to be a lovely evening of jazz under the stars.

Free and open to the public!

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Staged Reading of CJ Critt's New Musical, BUZZED
May
6

Staged Reading of CJ Critt's New Musical, BUZZED

  • Theatre Too (Downstairs space of Theatre Three) (map)
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Join CJ Critt and a powerhouse cast of local actor/singers for a staged reading and singing of BUZZED - a new musical by CJ Critt. Music in the show was written by Barry Young, Morgan Clarke, John Prestianni, and Rebecca Cordes.

BUZZED is an original, over-the-top, pop-rock creature-feature musical satire, for MA14 audiences, and up. Will shy hero, nerdy lab-partner, Austin Zuckerman, win the heart of his science soulmate, Chloe Edgecombe? And will their pro-procreation pheromone, Bee-agra, save bees from the brink of extinction, or unleash mayhem in Middle America?!

Free!

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David Slater and Carolyn Jones at La Stella Cucina
Apr
27

David Slater and Carolyn Jones at La Stella Cucina

In conjunction with Dallas jazz Appreciation Month, vocalists David Slater and Carolyn Jones invite you to celebrate the wonderful jazz in Big D on the steps of La Stella Cucina in the Arts District. These crooners extraordinaire will be accompanied by yours truly on keys and Evan Tom on bass. Free and open to the public.

La Stella Cucina Versace

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Satin Dolls Band in Klyde Warren Park
Apr
18

Satin Dolls Band in Klyde Warren Park

Carolyn Jones and The Satin Dolls Band return to Klyde Warren Park for another evening of great music. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and a picnic basket and join us for what promises to be a lovely evening of jazz under the stars.

Free and open to the public!

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The Satin Dolls Band at Steve's Wine Bar
Mar
29

The Satin Dolls Band at Steve's Wine Bar

If you live on the north side of the Metroplex, I hope you’ll considering joining Carolyn Jones and The Satin Dolls at Steve’s Wine Bar in Denton. Featuring a great selection of wines and a wonderful listening room, there’s a reason why Steve’s is a favorite hangout.

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