SHOWTIMES: 7:30PM AND 9:30PM. Jhefte Pierre is a world-class jazz trumpeter, a master painter and multi-instrumentalist. He is a graduate of Fort Valley State University, has performed for former President Obama and has worked with and opened up for GRAMMY-award winners and nominees. Jhefte formed The Truffle Butter Band in an effort to enhance the ordinary musical experience, just as truffles do for cuisine.
Listen to Jhefte’s groove HERE.
Sammy Hanson is a jazz pianist and has been playing piano for 16 years. He has a Bachelor degree in Jazz Performance from Florida State University and has been performing in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area . Sammy has also performed in Carnegie Hall, competed in the Essentially Ellington and Jack Rudin Competitions at Lincoln Center.