Lisa Gay To Return To Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar With Special Guest Gina Eckstine, March 28
Experience an evening of soulful classics and musical tributes at Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar
Vocalist Lisa Gay returns to Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM, headlining an evening of Soul and Quiet Storm classics with her featured set, "Quiet Storm."
After her acclaimed Sugar Bar appearance last October with "The Songbook of Phyllis Hyman," Gay brings audiences back into the late-night elegance of classic R&B-romantic grooves, velvet ballads, and the kind of storytelling that feels tailor-made for an intimate room.
This time, Gay expands the night with a special guest appearance by Gina Eckstine, joining from Las Vegas. Eckstine presents her set, "Legacy of Love," which includes a tribute to her father, legendary crooner Billy Eckstine, as part of her act. The set celebrates musical lineage and timeless vocal artistry with heart, memory, and style.
The evening will be hosted by Jordan von Haslow, acclaimed vocalist and live entertainer and a two-time BroadwayWorld nominee, bringing warmth, polish, and a performer's instinct for pacing a room. Von Haslow will guide the audience through the night's musical chapters, helping the show feel like an occasion rather than a simple set list.
Uli Geissendoerfer anchors the evening as music director, shaping the sound and supporting both vocalists with taste and finesse. Geissendoerfer will be playing keys and is joining from Las Vegas just like Gay and Eckstine. Gay and Geissendoerfer collaborate frequently, as he is the founder and music curator of The Jazz Club at the Dispensary Lounge in Las Vegas, where Gay maintains a monthly residency.
Guitarist Chris Clermont, based in Detroit, will also step forward for a short featured performance, adding a spotlight moment that underscores the show's "musicians-first" spirit. They will be joined by New York-based musicians Gregory Jones on bass and Eric Halvorson on drums.
Together, the lineup promises a night designed for music lovers who crave the classics-performed live, up close, and with the kind of nuance that only happens when the room listens.
Event Details
What: Lisa Gay "Quiet Storm" with special guest Gina Eckstine "Legacy of Love"
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Where: Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar, 254 W. 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023
Admission: $30 plus two-drink minimum
Reservations: 212-579-0222
For fans of Soul, Quiet Storm, and classic vocal performance, this Sugar Bar return engagement offers a rare combination: a headlining set built for mood and romance, a featured guest honoring a legendary musical legacy, a host who understands the craft from the inside, and a music director who keeps the sound anchored in groove and elegance-all in one of New York City's most beloved rooms for live music.
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