Name: New York Voices: The Grand Finale
Start: 2026-06-04T19:30:00
Location: Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

Virginia Arts Festival

New York Voices

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

For more than 30 years, this Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble has set the high bar for jazz vocal artistry, blending their signature harmonies, inspired improvisation, and genre-spanning versatility, on stage as well as on over their acclaimed recordings. In 2025, New York Voices embarks on their much-anticipated final tour, a celebration of the group’s enduring legacy and a heartfelt thank you to generations of fans. Hear jazz standards, big band classics, and more in a poignant, unforgettable tribute to the art of jazz.