Sarah & Jason play Sarah & Clifford

($20-$30 + taxes & fees | 6:30pm & 8:30pm shows) New York City transplant vocalist Sarah Tolar and trumpet virtuoso and University of Arizona professor Jason Carder team up to perform the 1955 album by Sarah Vaughan & Clifford Brown. Lauded as Vaughan’s favorite jazz recording session, the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. Joining Tolar and Carder are Angelo Versace on piano, Adam Gay on bass, and Dom Moio on drums.

The iconic 1955 jazz album recorded by Sarah Vaughan and Clifford Brown is a masterpiece that captures the unparalleled chemistry between the legendary vocalist and the virtuoso trumpeter. Known for her lush vocal tone and impeccable phrasing, Vaughan’s performance on this album showcases her stunning range and emotional depth, while Brown’s trumpet playing is marked by its precision, warmth, and lyrical beauty. In this special performance, vocalist Sarah Tolar and trumpeter Jason Carder bring a fresh interpretation to the timeless music.

Tolar, a vocalist acclaimed for her expressive artistry and deep connection to the jazz tradition, and Carder, a trumpeter renowned for his technical brilliance and musical sensitivity, offer their own personal touch to the tunes from the album. Together, they reimagine classic tracks like “Lullaby of Birdland” and “I’m Glad There Is You” with their own distinct voices as artists. This evening’s performance is not only a reverent nod to jazz history but also a reminder of the enduring power of these legendary musicians’ contributions to the genre.