Name: Attucks Jazz Orchestra
Start: 2026-05-09T19:30:00
Location: Attucks Theatre

Kirk Whalum

Anthony Hervey

Todd Stoll

Attucks Jazz Orchestra

Virginia Arts Festival

Hampton Roads(Williamsburg) native Bruce Hornsby first captivated music lovers worldwide in 1986 with his iconic hit “The Way It Is.” Renowned for his masterful songwriting, virtuosic piano work, and fearless exploration across rock, folk, jazz, and classical traditions, Hornsby has built a career defined by evolution and collaboration. He has worked with an extraordinary range of artists, including Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley, and Ricky Skaggs.

In concert, Hornsby’s songs stretch and transform in real time, shaped by bold improvisation, shifting rhythms, and intuitive interplay with his band, The Noisemakers, who build a richly layered sound around his piano as the anchor. This performance will span highlights from throughout his storied career and feature new music from his forthcoming album Indigo Park, arriving April 3, 2026. Don’t miss this electrifying evening of inspired musicianship, inventive improvisation, and hometown pride.

Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

Christopher Newport University

Celebrate the centennial of two towering figures who changed music forever. A virtuoso gathering of some of the best jazz players you’ve ever heard join to form the Attucks Jazz Orchestra, bringing the fire and beauty of Miles Davis and John Coltrane to life in a night of swing, innovation, and fearless creativity. From cool elegance to spiritual intensity, this concert honors the sound that defined modern jazz — and still shapes it today.