($20-$30 + taxes & fees | 6:30pm Show) NYC based drummer Brandon Sanders returns to the Century Room to celebrate the release of his new album “The Tables WIll Turn.” His sophomore recording for Savant pays homage to the influence and memory of his grandmother, Ernestine Parker, in the the album’s first track, “Miss Ernestine.” With his understated, whispery light touch on the drums, Sanders breathes fresh life into favorites, such as Parker’s “Moose the Mooche” and Monk’s “Four in One.” He will also perform selections from his first album, “Compton’s Finest” which chronicles his time growing up in the LA neighborhood.

Featuring Clark Gibson (sax) Angelo Versace (piano) Scott Black (bass) Brandon Sanders (drums)

Sanders moved to New York in 2004 where he has built a career as a social worker, but has also played with many of jazz greats including Joe Lovano, Jeremy Pelt, Esperanza Spalding, Walter Smith III and Warren Wolf. Sanders got a late start on the drums, picking them up at age 25, but now after three decades of drumming he has two albums as a leader under his belt. “It’s about trying to lift people’s spirits,” Sanders says. “That’s what I try to do as a social worker. It’s about making sure that people leave feeling different than when they came in.”

($10-$15 Tickets + taxes & fees | 8:30pm-10:30pm) Join The Century Room every Thursday at 8:30pm for our Soul Jazz Lounge! Each lounge hosts a rotating cast of All-Star house bands and features our Viscount Legend Soul Organ designed by the late great Joey DeFrancesco, complete with the Leslie Speaker. The Viscount Soul organ is a modern recreation of vintage Hammond B3 instruments, which were made famous by jazz organists like Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Larry Young, Brother Jack McDuff & Dr. Lonnie Smith.

This week features gospel organ master Travis Motley and his band!

The Thursday night Soul Jazz Sessions offer a classy and relaxing atmosphere spotlighting the Century Room’s Viscount Legend Soul organ with Vortex rotating speaker, a modern recreation of the legendary Hammond B3 organ/Leslie combo made famous by the great jazz, blues, and rock Hammond B3 organists of yesteryear. The Century Room organ is priovided by the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation.

($30-$40 tickets + taxes & fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Named the youngest (and first female!) winner of Downbeat Critics’ Poll for “Rising Star – Vibraphone” in 2020, Sasha is making her Century Room debut with music from her latest release “Fantôme”. Joining her are Angelo Versace (piano) Colin McIlrath (bass) & Arthur Vint (drums)

Originally from San Francisco, composer, producer, and band leader Sasha Berliner began her musical journey as a rock drummer before discovering her passion for the vibraphone at Oakland School for the Arts. She moved to NYC in 2016 to study under Stefon Harris at The New School, a mentorship that profoundly shaped her artistic voice.

Sasha debuted on the NYC jazz scene at Winter Jazz Fest 2018, later performing at major festivals like Atlanta Jazz Fest. In 2019, she became the first U.S. recipient of the LetterOne “Rising Stars” Jazz Award, touring North America and releasing her acclaimed debut album Azalea, blending jazz, alternative, and political themes. Her groundbreaking work earned a nomination for JazzTimes’ “Best New Release.”

She has headlined global venues like Newport Jazz Festival and collaborated with artists such as Tyshawn Sorey and Cecile McLorin Salvant. Her second album, Onyx (2022), praised for its bold, analog-recorded compositions, topped multiple jazz charts. Currently a UC Irvine professor, Sasha continues to innovate with her new album, Fantome (2025), solidifying her as a leading voice in contemporary jazz.

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm sets) After Saturday night’s show, join drummer Casey Hadland & his quartet for Late Night!

($20-$30 + taxes & fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm Shows) Grammy Nominated Pianist, Max Haymer, makes his Century Room debut bringing his esteemed trio, joined by Aidan Carroll on bass, and Rick Montalbano on Drums. Specializing in re-imagined Broadway and Jazz Standards, as well as Afro-Cuban Jazz, Haymer promises to deliver a memorable show filled with power, emotion, drama, and fire!

Since 2015, Max Haymer has been touring and performing extensively with Grammy Award Winner and trumpet legend, Arturo Sandoval, playing at such places as the Blue Note NYC/Tokyo/Beijing, Newport Jazz Festival, Vancouver Jazz Festival, Teatro Opera de Buenos Aires, Sala Sao Paolo, Focsani Blues Fest, Gazarte Athens, Detroit Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott’s, Jazz Alley, Blues Alley, Yoshi’s Oakland, and Disney Hall. Haymer was the featured pianist on Arturo Sandoval’s scores for Clint Eastwood’s films, The Mule and Richard Jewell. Haymer is also the pianist on Sandoval’s newest Grammy-Nominated album, Rhythm & Soul.

In 2019, Haymer recorded a 2-night live album at LA’s Sam First Bar, which was later compiled and released as WHIRLWIND: Live at Sam First. The album was released to critical acclaim and has been listened to by audiences in 148 countries. To date, this album is the perfect window to peer into Haymer’s current writing style, playing, and artistry. Haymer became a SouthArts JazzRoads recipient last year and was able to tour this project nationwide.

Over the past 5 years, Haymer has also worked with vocalist Jane Monheit, cultivating a new musical relationship that has blossomed into a stellar partnership. This partnership has now blossomed into duo and quartet shows that have been performed worldwide in Brazil, London, Germany, Italy, India, and Switzerland, as well as numerous venues in the U.S. including, Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Yoshi’s Oakland, SF Jazz, Jazz TX, LIBRETTO, Jazz Alley, and the Purple Room Palm Springs. Haymer played and arranged for Monheit’s most recent Self-Titled album, Jane Monheit.

($10-$15 + DICE fees | 10:30pm & 11:30pm sets) After Saturday night’s show, join guitarist Matt Mitchell & his band for Late Night!

($5-$10 + DICE fees | 6:30pm-9:30pm) Come sit in with multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid and the Century Room house band! Band opens up with a short set followed by an instrumental jam until 9:30pm. Musicians who sit in get in FREE!

($15-$25 tickets + DICE fees | 6:30pm & 8pm sets) Inspired by the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the 17-piece CJO performs classic big band repertoire every Monday night at the Century Room starting at 7pm. Expect music from the Count Basie Orchestra, Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Thad Jones/Mel Louis Jazz Orchestra and much more! Drummers Arthur Vint, Pete Swan, Kenji Lancaster and Fred Hayes share the drum chair, alternating each week. Advanced tickets recommended!

Rotating (drums) Scott Black (bass) Angelo Versace (piano) Matt Mitchell (guitar) Joseph Rader (bari sax) Kevin Ravellette & Simeon Roth (tenor sax) Eric Nakanishi & Jonas Heidebrecht (alto sax) Jordan Robison, Joshua Schanie, Benjamin Constantinides, Aidan Schofield (trombone) Morani Sanders, Anthony Gibes, Tony Belletti, Jason Carder (trumpet).

($15-$25 tickets + taxes & fees | 6:30pm show) Connie Brannock, the Granny Rocker, is an R&B Force of Nature! Connie returns to the Century Room for a very special event that will see the release of her album Nite Fool which features an incredible cast of musicians.

With Chris Pena (keys) Rafe Centuori (bass) Joshua Carruthers (drums) Aria Ratcliffe (vocals) and guests!!