Lavay Smith, chanteuse and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, is an internationally recognized Diva of Jazz and Blues, with a singing style influenced by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith, Little Esther Phillips and other legendary greats.

California Pizza Kitchen will serve Happy Hour food and drinks for purchase beginning at 5pm and during the performance for your convenience.

Texas Brown offers big-city blues and R&B originals, soulful vocals, a mixture of Texas shuffles, hard funk grooves and Latin rhythms complimented by smooth and jazzy horn arrangements.

Sambaguru is an ensemble of musicians from Brazil, Sri Lanka and the United States with a rich and extensive repertoire that reflects the bands diversity, while revolving around their collective love of Brazilian music.

Jazz maestro and multi-instrumentalist, James "Red" Holloway has been leader of his own successful ensembles as well as played sideman for many legends. For this afternoon show, Red is joined by singer extraordinaire Ernie Andrews who is known for his "reach 'em by preachin'" energy.

Grammy-nominated artist, Patrice Rushen has fashioned an expansive musical career, wearing such hats as composer, producer and international recording artist. She has worked with a who's who list of artists, including violinist Karen Briggs. Tonight, they headline the finale of our Summer on the Plaza music series.

California Pizza Kitchen will serve Happy Hour food and drinks for purchase beginning at 5pm and during the performance for your convenience.