Hudson Jazz Festival: Vuyo Sotashe & Chris Pattishall

South African vocalist Vuyo Sotashe and American pianist and composer Chris Pattishall bring their deeply expressive musical partnership to Hudson Hall for a program that moves across continents and generations, with music by Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, South African Xhosa hymns, and selections from their 2026 EP Invocation. Sotashe’s rich, resonant voice meets Pattishall’s "phenomenal touch at the keyboard" (Jazziz) in music of quiet intensity and emotional depth.

For the 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival, Sotashe and Pattishall will premiere a new Hudson Hall commission, joined on the mainstage by rhythm section collaborators for a full ensemble performance.

Lineup:
- Vuyo Sotashe, vocals
- Chris Pattishall, piano
- Zwelakhe-Duma Bell le Pere, bass
- Adriel Vincent-Brown, drums

Tickets:
- Table Seats: $85 (plus $5 fee)
- Theater Seats start at $35 (plus $5 fee)

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