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, August 15, 7-10PM - London/Horton/Kirkwood
Amy London – vocals
Ron Horton – trumpet/flugelhorn
Neal Kirkwood – piano
Lew Scott – bass
Enjoy an evening of song by some of New York’s top musicians performing familiar songs and original works led by renown vocalist Amy London.
Amy London is known and loved in New York City jazz and Broadway circles for her effortless sound, impeccable musicianship and depth of emotion. She has enjoyed more than 25 years of performing at New York’s top rooms, such as Dizzy’s, The Rainbow Room, Lincoln Center, Birdland, Blue Note and others.
Saturday, August 22, 7-10PM - Jeff "Siege" Siegel Quintet
The group formed in 2005 as a quartet and has gone between quintet and sextet for the past six years. During its tenure, the band has toured Europe four times, Africa once, performed throughout the New York area and released 4 cds during its time together. The group is currently recording a new cd and will be featuring the music and new repertoire at Lydia’s at this performance. Compositions by all quintet members will be featured. Joining Jeff on drums are tenor saxophonist Erica Lindsay, trumpeter Ron Horton, pianist Francesca Tanksley as well as bassist Rich Syracuse.
Saturday, August 29, 7-10PM - Peggy Stern Quartet
Peggy Stern – piano
Ron Horton – trumpet/flugelhorn
Lew Scott – bass
Peter O’Brien – drums