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Live Music ∙​​ October 10, 2026 ∙​​ 8:00pm

Judy Carmichael Trio

Peggy Lee meets Fats Waller meets Paula Poundstone

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Live Music ∙​​ October 10, 2026 ∙​​ 8:00pm

Judy Carmichael Trio

Peggy Lee meets Fats Waller meets Paula Poundstone

Tickets

Join us at Bay Street Theater for an unforgettable evening of stride, swing, and classic jazz with the Judy Carmichael Trio, featuring Grammy-nominated pianist and vocalist Judy Carmichael, guitarist John Merrill, and Dan Block on saxophone and clarinet.

One of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing piano, Judy Carmichael has brought her infectious musicianship and personality to stages around the globe, from Carnegie Hall to Paris, Melbourne, Rio, and beyond. Count Basie famously nicknamed her “Stride,” a nod to her mastery of the demanding early jazz piano style.

For this special evening, Judy celebrates the irresistible music of Hollywood and Broadway musicals from the 1930s and ’40s, with favorites that evoke Fred Astaire, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and the golden age of American popular song, along with a few originals in the style.

Judy is joined by John Merrill on guitar and Dan Block on saxophone and clarinet, bringing the spirit, sophistication, and sheer fun of swing-era jazz to Sag Harbor.

And the music is only part of the fun. Judy’s quick wit and comedy chops are nearly as celebrated as her virtuosic piano playing. As Newsday put it:

“Judy Carmichael: Peggy Lee meets Fats Waller meets Paula Poundstone.”

Expect a lively night of dazzling musicianship, timeless melodies, great stories, and plenty of personality.

Band Members

Judy Carmichael

Piano / Vocals

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John Merrill

Guitar

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Dan Block

Saxophone / Clarinet

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Judy Carmichael

Piano / Vocals

Grammy nominated pianist/vocalist/songwriter/radio host, Judy Carmichael, is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing piano. Count Basie famously nicknamed Judy “Stride,” for conquering this technically and physically demanding early jazz piano style, and celebrated jazz writer, Gary Giddins sagely observed the ironic fact that “the last man standing, in this private, competitive domain, is a woman.” Pianist. Singer. Songwriter. Raconteuse. America’s Jazz Times says: “Judy Carmichael exhibits a truly remarkable ability to channel Peggy Lee's breathy invitingness and her befogged insouciance. Additionally, she echoes the intense perspicacity of the solo albums of Annie Ross. In other words, Judy winningly blends two of the all-time finest, most intuitive jazz singers.” Judy has taken this infectious style of music and her equally infectious personality everywhere from posh nightclubs in Paris and Melbourne to Carnegie Hall and a Rio concert for ten thousand Brazilians; from Arundel Castle (where she opened for the London Philharmonic) to Castle Fraser for the National Trust of Scotland at the behest of longtime fan, Sir Cameron Mackintosh. Judy’s been featured on, NPR’s Morning Edition, Entertainment Tonight, CBS' Sunday Morning, CNN’s Business Unusual, and numerous radio and TV shows across the globe. Judy Carmichael’s Jazz Inspired, which Judy hosts, produces and created, is celebrating 26 years on NPR stations across the country and podcasts everywhere but Mars, although it might be there too. We’re checking with Elon. Judy has written two music books on stride piano and numerous articles about jazz. Her memoir, Swinger! A Jazz Girl’s Adventures from Hollywood to Harlem was published in January 2018 and her book, Great Inspirations: 22 Years of Jazz Inspired on NPR was published in September 2022. Judy Carmichael is included in The Encyclopedia of Jazz, Madame Jazz: Contemporary Women Instrumentalists, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in Finance and Industry in America, "Who's Who in American Woman, American Women in Jazz, Who's Who in the World, as well as the Encyclopedia of Jazz. Judy was the first woman jazz pianist to be honored as a Steinway Artist. She was also the first woman instrumentalist to be hired by Disneyland and claims to still be close to Mickey, although he wasn’t the one who hired her.

John Merrill

Guitar

Dan Block

Saxophone / Clarinet

Bay Street Theater strives to make our theater performances accessible to EVERYONE. Our primary mission is to Inspire, Entertain and Educate audiences of all backgrounds. Bay Street’s unique PAY WHAT YOU CAN ticket program helps us achieve our goal of making theater available to ALL. Our special PAY WHAT YOU CAN theater nights are a big highlight of our programming each year!

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