Since 2005, Lydia’s Cafe has earned the reputation for bringing top-tier jazz musicians in from around our area and NYC every Saturday night, presented in an intimate, friendly environment.
Reservations are recommended and instead of a Cover charge, we suggest a minimum $20 donation.
2026 MUSIC CALENDAR
Saturday, July 11, 7-10PM - Jimmy Madison & Friends
Jimmy Madison – drums
Tim Regusis – piano
Tarik Shah – bass
Peyton Pleninger – saxophone
Drummer Jimmy Madison has performed with the greats of Jazz and Funk for over six decades, from Lionel Hampton, Roland Kirk, Chet Baker and Quincy Jones to James Brown, Maceo Parker and George Benson, among many others. But this quartet format allows he and his compatriots to do what they do best, improvising on themes both familiar and new. It’s pure Jazz at its best.
Saturday, July 18, 7-10PM - Teri Roiger Band feat. Roy Nathanson
Teri Roiger – vocals
Roy Nathanson – saxophone
John Menegon – bass
Bill Ware – vibes
Matt Garrity – drums
“Teri has an intuitive laid back sense of time reminiscent of Abbey Lincoln and Betty Carter but with her own uniqueness.” JACK DEJOHNETTE (legendary jazz drummer & NEA Jazz Master). An American jazz musician vocalist, pianist, songwriter, educator, and producer
Roy Nathanson has had a varied career as a saxophonist, composer, bandleader, poet, actor and teacher. During the thirty years Nathanson has led the Jazz Passengers, the band has recorded 10 CDs and toured extensively.
Saturday, July 25, 7-10PM - the Professors
Vinnie Martucci – keys
Mark Dziuba – guitar
Rich Syracuse – bass
Jeff Siegel – drums
SUNY music professors come together on this special night to perform original works, jazz, world music and other musical gems.
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Breakfast Included, located next door to Lydia’s Cafe
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