Trombonist Deborah Smith and Her Quartet
Trombonist Deborah Smith and Her Quartet
Deborah Smith, a trombonist, performer, composer/arranger, educator, student, and bandleader, hailing from Bridgeport, Connecticut, discovered her passion for the trombone at age 13 in her middle school band program. Immersed in the arts from a young age, she explored various creative outlets, finding solace in music through school ensembles and outside programs.
Now completing her third-year as Jazz Studies/Performance major at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music, she is currently studying privately with trombonist Robert Edwards. In her time at Temple University, she has participated in various ensembles such as the Temple University Lab Band (Led by Steve Fidyk), Jazz Band Number Three (Led by Dan Monaghan), Jazz Band Number Four (Led by Jon Shaw), Elio Villafranca Ensemble, Josh Richman Ensemble, Joe McDonough Ensemble, Vicente Archer Ensemble and Mark Patterson Ensemble.
Deborah has graced stages from Philadelphia’s own Chris’ Jazz Cafe, to Birdland Jazz Club in New York City. Her versatility shines through her roles in ensembles like the Gabriel Meyer Creative Orchestra, Grace Fox Big Band, the Elm City Big Band, and her leadership of the Deborah Smith Septet and Deborah Smith Quartet. In the span of her musical career, Smith has worked closely and studied with renowned musicians such as Steve Davis, Bennie Wallace, Godwin Louis, Alex Tremblay, Matt Dwonszyk, Tim Warfield, Ruth Naomi Floyd, Joe McDonough, Mark Patterson, and more.
Recognized with the Billy Strayhorn Jazz Education Award in 2023, awarded by Terell Stafford and Galen Demus, she remains dedicated to inspiring others through her boundless love for music. Her journey in music is only just beginning, driven by a relentless pursuit of growth and a mission to share the beauty of music worldwide.
Deborah Smith is currently based in Philadelphia and Connecticut.
Deborah Smith, trombone
Mervin Toussaint, alto saxophone
Roman Wyatt, piano
Justin Bowden, drums
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $15
Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $70
VIP Dinner & Show ~ includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating: $90
(Beverages not included)
All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($11) added to Dinner & Show fees.
Join our YouTube Channel to watch live: Chris' Jazz Cafe
Deborah Smith, a trombonist, performer, composer/arranger, educator, student, and bandleader, hailing from Bridgeport, Connecticut, discovered her passion for the trombone at age 13 in her middle school band program. Immersed in the arts from a young age, she explored various creative outlets, finding solace in music through school ensembles and outside programs.
Now completing her third-year as Jazz Studies/Performance major at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music, she is currently studying privately with trombonist Robert Edwards. In her time at Temple University, she has participated in various ensembles such as the Temple University Lab Band (Led by Steve Fidyk), Jazz Band Number Three (Led by Dan Monaghan), Jazz Band Number Four (Led by Jon Shaw), Elio Villafranca Ensemble, Josh Richman Ensemble, Joe McDonough Ensemble, Vicente Archer Ensemble and Mark Patterson Ensemble.
Deborah has graced stages from Philadelphia’s own Chris’ Jazz Cafe, to Birdland Jazz Club in New York City. Her versatility shines through her roles in ensembles like the Gabriel Meyer Creative Orchestra, Grace Fox Big Band, the Elm City Big Band, and her leadership of the Deborah Smith Septet and Deborah Smith Quartet. In the span of her musical career, Smith has worked closely and studied with renowned musicians such as Steve Davis, Bennie Wallace, Godwin Louis, Alex Tremblay, Matt Dwonszyk, Tim Warfield, Ruth Naomi Floyd, Joe McDonough, Mark Patterson, and more.
Recognized with the Billy Strayhorn Jazz Education Award in 2023, awarded by Terell Stafford and Galen Demus, she remains dedicated to inspiring others through her boundless love for music. Her journey in music is only just beginning, driven by a relentless pursuit of growth and a mission to share the beauty of music worldwide.
Deborah Smith is currently based in Philadelphia and Connecticut.
Seating InfoView Seating Chart
Premier Tables:
The best seats in the house positioned directly in front of the performance stage (marked dark blue on the seating map).
Standard Tables:
Clear and unobstructed views of stage (marked purple on the seating map). A few tables have a partially obstructed view (marked light blue on the seating map).
Cocktail & Bar Area:
Seating at high-top tables and at the bar area available on a first come, first seated basis (marked green on the seating map). Tables may be shared for sold out shows. Two TV monitors with live video feed of the performance are conveniently located above the bar and cocktail areas.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- Every ticket gets a seat in area purchased and tables are reserved based on the date when you made your reservation.
- We will do our best to ensure that your entire group sits together, please let us know in the order notes if there are multiple ticket orders in your group.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.
Festival Seating:
Festival seating is our general admission ticket. The entire venue or a portion of the venue may be designated for festival admission. These tickets will guarantee you a seat for the show and you are free to sit anywhere in the venue based on a "first come, first seated" basis. This should also allow for larger groups to sit together.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.