Justin Varnes’ Jazz Legacy Project Presents ~ What A Wonderful World! The Music of Louis Armstrong featuring Michael Cruse
Show Ticket $25 – $35
Dinner is required with all reservations.
*6:30 PM SHOW – DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 5:15 PM SOLD OUT
*9:00 PM SHOW – DINNER RESERVATIONS FROM 8:00 PM
Come learn Armstrong’s powerful story and hear his most popular songs brought to life by Louis Armstrong House and Lincoln Center’s own Michael Cruse (trumpet and voice).
Michael Cruse – Trumpet and Vocals
John Sandfort – Tenor Sax
Nick Rosen – Piano
Kevin Smith- Bass
Justin Varnes – Drums and Narration
Michael Cruse — trumpeter, composer, and unstoppable musical force — brings a fresh, soulful twist to the legacy of Louis Armstrong. A Kentucky native with deep musical roots, Michael has lit up stages worldwide alongside legends like Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, and Jazzmeia Horn, while also appearing on NPR’s Tiny Desk, HBO’s Lovecraft Country, and the films Miles Ahead and The Color Purple. Whether swinging in a jazz club, headlining a festival, or recording for stars from Bootsy Collins to Jill Scott, Michael delivers music that’s all fire, heart, and groove.