Events at Lucille's

Djangophonique is a virtuosic, instrumentally driven acoustic jazz quartet led by guitar player Andrew Brown. With over a decade of national touring experience, Brown is no stranger to the stage and delivers every performance with personality and enigmatic charm. A true disciple of the style, Brown has spent countless hours immersing himself in the language of Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche, and he’s joined on stage by bandmates that match his skill and passion […]

Based in NW Ohio, the Ariel Kasler Quintet performs original jazz compositions and arrangements influenced by Middle Eastern, Jewish, and Israeli music. While each musician in the ensemble contributes a highly individualistic voice, years of collaboration amongst ensemble members create a coherent group sound. The Quintet released the album “Above the Sound” in 2015 and will release “Make it Bloom” in 2022. Tickets are non-refundable. No DSLR, point-and-shoot, or other digital/film cameras […]

Smooth strong, sultry, crystal clear, and definitive phrasing, strong, sultry, crystal clear, and definitive phrasing detail the vocal talents of Jean Holden. Toledo songstress, Jean Holden is an esteemed voice teacher, winner of three Lake Erie West People's Choice Awards for Best Female Vocalist, and inducted March of 2000, into the Lifetime Achievement Category. In May of 2015, Jean was inducted into the Sylvania Distinguished Artist Hall of Fame. Jean began her […]

Chris Canas “Detroit’s Prince Of The Blues” was born on July 18th, 1984 to Angela and Lenard Cottingham. He has grown with music in his life whether it be his Mom singing to him or taking him to see Ray Charles at Hart Plaza or his Dad singing and dancing him to sleep as a kid. Music is part of his very soul and is the main reason he has grown into […]

Alex Anest is an American guitarist, teacher, and bandleader currently based in Southeast Michigan. His projects as a leader or co-leader have included The Alex Anest Organ Trio/Electric Four, Nomad, The Ann Arbor Guitar Trio, and Giraffe, among others. These groups focus on improvisation, groove, creativity, and most of all a commitment to connection, both among the group members and with the audience. He has released thirteen recordings as leader or co-leader […]

Keller, Kocher and Company are thrilled be invited to Lucille’s to entertain you with their special brand of jazz and song. String bass jazz master and arranger extraordinaire Paul Keller teams with his life-long friend and vibraphone wizard Cary Kocher, the young jazz piano genius Adam Mosley, and the wonderful vocalist Sarah D’Angelo. Keller, Kocher and Co. enjoy bringing elements of the big band and symphony orchestra into their small group jazz […]

Featuring Brandon Monford and Art Bishop Tickets are non-refundable. No DSLR, point-and-shoot, or other digital/film cameras permitted (mobile phones are ok) unless credentialed in advance. Doors: 6:15 pm (There is no admittance until this time) Showtime: 7pm About Lucille's Lucille’s is a cozy venue with clean sight lines & good sound featuring Jazz, Blues & Latin acts, plus eats. Founded in 2021, Lucille's is a publicly accessible jazz lounge which is located [...]

Recognized in both the vocal jazz performance and scholarship worlds, Ellie Martin is a highly respected vocalist, educator, and Jazz studies scholar. She is currently the vocal jazz instructor and vocal jazz ensemble director at the University of Toledo, as well as Toledo School for the Arts. In addition to her teaching, Ellie performs regularly throughout the United States. She performs regularly with Stan Kenton drummer Jerry Mackenzie, Rich Michaels, Tom Dennis […]

In the Hollywood film “Ray,” Ray Charles, played by Jamie Foxx, goes to a nightclub to see legendary Toledo jazz pianist Art Tatum played by Johnny O’Neal. During filming, O’Neal played three or four songs, although only one “Yesterdays” made it to the silver screen. “That was a real honor for me, and for Toledo audiences, to play the part of Tatum—one of the greatest pianists ever.” A lot of people asked […]