The Father’s Day All-Star Smooth Jazz Groove: Sheila E., Norman Brown, Najee & Lee Ritenour at Texas Trust CU Theatre

The All-Star Smooth Jazz Groove

We here at The Texas Trust CU Theatre right in the heart of Grand Prairie are so excited to welcome jazz legends to the stage for the All-Star Smooth Jazz Groove Father’s Day Showcase, This one off, super special show will truly be a once in a lifetime opportunity - featuring performances from Sheila E And The E. Train, Norman Brown, Najee, Lee Ritenour, and many many more! This will be a show you don’t want to miss, and that your dad will definitely love! Coming to The Texas Trust for the first time and with a lineup all the Uncs’ will lust over, keep reading below to hear about each of the talents who will be taking the stage in Mid June.

Sheila E & The E. Train 

Sheila Escovedo is an American singer, songwriter, and multi instrumentalist who is known as one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century. Referred to as The Queen of Percussion, she floats between Funk, R&B, Jazz, Salsa, and other genres as she fuses her experiences and heritage all into her music and for her fans to better understand her eclectic background. She has won Grammys and has a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, and her ninth album, Bailar, has been met with great critical acclaim. And we can’t wait to dance with her down in Texas this summer!

Norman Brown 

Norman Brown is an American smooth Jazz artist and guitarist who grew up in Kansas City. Inspired by Jimi Hendrix and The Isley Brothers, he has won Grammys for his contemporary and fresh take on Jazz collaborations, and his fifteen albums from 1992 to the present day are just a testament of his long lasting and universal appeal. He has charted for every one of his releases, and has toured around the globe frequently during his career that spans three decades.

NAJEE

Born in Queens, New York  and with a career that spans four decades, Najee is an American Saxophonist and musician whose work was inspired by Miles Davis and his mother’s love and support. He studied with the New York greats since he was in his teens, and has toured with legends like Chaka Khan and Prince. His albums have all done extremely well - some even winning Grammys, and he is seen as one of the greatest musicians of all time in Jazz. 

Lee Ritenour 

Lee Ritenour is one of the most iconic and well recognized jazz musicians to ever enter the game. He and his guitar have been active in the professional music scene since the 1960s, but has been playing guitar since he was a child growing up in Los Angeles. Influenced by Wes Montgomery, he began working with some of the greats in his profession at 17, and has created a solo career that includes collaborations with Pink Floyd, festival runs around the world, Grammy wins, and dozens of albums and features along the way. He is considered one of the top artists of the genre, and it’s such a treat that we will have him with us on Father’s Day this year!

Wow! What a line up! Are you guys ready for the best jazz concert ever?! Get your tickets now before it’s too late, and we’ll see you at Texas Trust Cu soon!