Studio Cabaret: Joel Gaines at George Nakano Theatre

Joel Gaines

Friday and Saturday January 22 & 23, 2027 – 7:00pm

Keyboard virtuoso Joel Gaines delivers a soulful blend of contemporary jazz, R&B, and world-influenced grooves that is both sophisticated and irresistibly melodic. With a warm, expressive voice and dazzling piano work, Gaines creates music that flows effortlessly from smooth jazz to rhythm-driven funk and heartfelt ballads.

His sound draws on the spirit of artists like George Benson, Al Jarreau, and Bobby McFerrin—music that is as musically rich as it is deeply engaging. Whether soaring through intricate keyboard runs or settling into a laid-back groove, Gaines crafts melodies that linger long after the final note.

A longtime collaborator with many of the greats of jazz and soul, Gaines brings the depth of those musical traditions into his own original music, including selections from his acclaimed release Just the Way I’m Feeling.