Every weekend, Mr. Henry’s is delighted to host Jazz Dinner shows upstairs on our historic stage. While there is not a bad seat in the house, we always encourage buying your tickets as son as possible to guarantee yourself a seat.
Doors open at 6pm, and there is a $15 food and beverage minimum per person. Tickets can be purchased via Instantseats for each event by clicking the link below.
April
Sinergia// 04.06.2024 // 8-11pm
Sinergia brings together three artists from the DC Brazilian music scene. We strive to find great Brazilian songs that are rarely, if ever, performed in the U.S., along with bossa/samba classics and occasional adaptations of American tunes we all know and love!
Tatiana Claro (vocals) (“Tati”) was born in Rio de Janeiro where she grew up immersed in the rich sounds and rhythms of Bossa Nova, Samba, and MPB as well as Brazilian and American Rock and popular music. She came to the U.S. in 2003 to attend graduate school and was inspired by the multi-cultural environment and all the opportunities to experience international music. In 2019, Tati decided to dive into her lifelong passion—singing! Her joy for life and love for music and dancing comes across through her interpretations of Brazilian songs and standards of the Great American Songbook. She loves to share her joy of music and Brazilian culture with whoever is willing to listen.
Tom Rohde (guitar) is an American classical guitarist and musicologist who specializes in Brazilian music and culture. He has toured throughout Brazil, Taiwan, and the United States and he has performed with the New World Symphony, the New Bedford Symphony, and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project and at venues such as the 92nd Street Y in New York City, the Spoleto Festival in Charleston, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. While living in Boston he was a member of the New World Guitar Trio, with whom he recorded the CD, Exiled, and he also performed with the Brazilian group Choro Democrático. Tom frequently performs with samba, choro, pagode, and Brazilian jazz groups and musicians in the Washington D.C. area. He earned a Ph.D. in musicology with a minor in Latin American music from Catholic University, a Master’s degree in music from the New England Conservatory, and a Bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College, and he currently teaches music history and world music courses at Stevenson University and Catholic University.
Rob Orwin (keyboard, sax) earned a composition degree from Chicago Musical College, later studying jazz piano with DC’s own Wayne Wilentz and saxophone with renowned saxophonist Jeff Antoniuk. He composed and produced works in various genres before co-founding the Brazilian jazz quintet Travessia in 2001. He has since covered keys and winds for the neo-soul group DownTyme and piano for the Bob Schwartz Quartet, appearing on their Wammy-nominated CD, “Look for the Silver Lining.” In 2014 he co-founded Batida Diferente, a quartet fusing Brazilian and American influences in a unique blend of jazz and pop originals and covers, whose eponymous double CD won an Honorable Mention in Best DC Jazz Albums of 2021 from CapitalBop. He currently covers keys for the Saven Laven Jones Quartet and is excited to be launching this new adventure with Sinergia. Rob has performed at Blues Alley, Twins Jazz, Mr. Henry’s, JoJo’s, Columbia Station, Bistro Lepic, and other DC-area venues, as well as numerous private venues and benefits.
The Lucas Netto Quartet//04.13.2024 //8-11pm
The Lucas Netto Quartet is a fresh group that captivates many with their respect to the classics of jazz while infusing their own influence and voice with new touches and original compositions. Lucas is a Tenor Saxophonist and Clarinetist pushing to propel music to new heights through his daring yet sensitive musical spirit. While focusing on his own compositional voice, he draws inspiration for the great pioneers like John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Sonny Rollins as well as newer voices such as Walter Smith iii and Marquis Hill. Lucas recently performed at the Vail Jazz Festival in Colorado and Carnegie Hall in New York City. He is inspired by all forms of music including Indian Classical music, hip hop, Afro-Cuban, Western Classical, Brazilian, and more. His band is comprised of fabulous musicians that together create a unique and distinct sound. Jose Andre Montano will astound you with his soulful organ playing, Kevin Kearney will move your body and soul, and Leo Sandoval will grace you with the sweet sounds of his guitar.
Prepare for a very special night of music that will linger long after it ends. Bring your friends and share the experience. We can’t wait to see you there!
John Lamkin//04.20.2024 //8-11pm
Formally the Director of Bands and the coordinator of Music and Music Education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Dr. John R. Lamkin II, received his Bachelor’s Degree from South Carolina State University, his Master’s Degree from Morgan State University, and his PhD from The University of Maryland at College Park. All his academic degrees are in Music Education. A native of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Dr. Lamkin taught in the public school systems in South Carolina and Baltimore Maryland, before joining the faculty at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Dr. Lamkin also served on the faculty of Sojourner Douglass College. Not only is Dr. Lamkin a professional educator, he is a professional trumpet player who is equally adept in the genres of jazz, classical and sacred music. Dr. Lamkin’s performance credits include performances with Stephanie Mills, Maurice Hynes, Frank Foster, Cyrus Chestnut, Keter Betts, Ralph Peterson, Harvey Mason, the Baltimore City Big Band under the direction of Eugene Walker, the Hank Levy Legacy Band, the Whit Williams Big Band, the Dale Corn Big Band, the African American Jazz Caucus Big Band, and the former Washington Jazz Battalion under the direction of Bob Israel.
Dr. Lamkin received the “2014 Jazz Heroes Award” from the Jazz Journalist Association for having a significant impact on jazz music in the Baltimore community, and in 2018 he received the “Giants Among Us Award” from Quincy Phillips and Brian Davis for “Significant Contributions to the Music Landscape in Baltimore, MD. He also was selected for inclusion on
the Maryland State Arts Council’s (MSAC) Performing Artists Touring Roster. He retired from UMES in 2014 and in 2016 he was conferred “Professor Emeritus” for outstanding service to UMES.
In 1984, Dr. Lamkin recorded his first album, titled “Hot.” In 2018 he released his second recording titled “Transitions.” He plans to release his third CD this fall.
Currently Dr. Lamkin teaches private trumpet lessons at Bill’s Music House and the Maryland Music Academy. He also is a trumpet and French horn coach at Maree Farring elementary/middle school. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he leads and performs with his traditional post hard-bop group he calls the “Favorites Jazz Quintet” and with his “Sacred Jazz Quintet. To learn more about Dr Lamkin, please visit his website at: www.jrlamkin2.com.
Maija Rejman//04.27.2024 //8-11pm
With three critically acclaimed CDs to her credit, Maija is a veteran jazz vocalist and songwriter who took time off to raise a daughter and has returned from this hiatus to dive back into the jazz scene. Maija’s shows are frequently a standing-room only audience experience.
Maija, pronounced “Maya,” has been singing since age nine, when she first performed on Jacksonville on television stations. At age 11, she sang regularly on radio for the USO in Newport, and on WEEI, Boston. Boston songwriters started hiring Maija for new song demos at age 12. At 19, after graduating from high school, she sang with Bobby Timmons at the original Bohemian Caverns in Washington, DC.
Maija’s first album Before We Lose Tomorrow was lauded by national jazz critics and aired on jazz stations all over the US, Japan, and on Voice of America. Cadence included Before We Lose Tomorrow as one of its Editor’s Choices. In Another Lifetime was also acclaimed by critics in Jazz Times, City Paper, Cadence, the Washington Post, and many other publications. Maija followed her first recording success with In Another Lifetime, which contained some fresh new sambas written by Valucha de Castro. The title cut, In Another Lifetime, written by Maija and harmonized by Robert Redd was included in a compilation of esteemed jazz singers such as Ian Shaw, Melinda de Maio, and Kellye Gray on the album Fruit Cocktail.
Maija is a great interpreter of Brazilian music which has always been a centerpiece of her shows and albums. Maija has performed with many jazz greats including Bobby Timmons, Keter Betts, Ron Elliston, Charlie Byrd, Buck Hill, Bob Butta, Robert Redd, Chuck Redd, Tommy Cecil, James King, Wade Beach, David Kane, Drew Gress, Tony Martucci, Mike Crotty, Nanny Assis, Leny Andrade and Claudio Roditi to name a few.
Maija (“Maya”) has been performing in the DMV since the 90’s. With two critically acclaimed CDs to her credit, Brazilian music has always been a centerpiece of Maija’s shows and albums. Always generous with her stage, Maija’s shows at Mr. Henry’s are known to have many a guest artist to regale the crowd, to their unexpected delight.
