Matt Smiley formed this quintet in 2025, bringing together like-minded creative musicians from across the country to collaborate and make art together. The quintet made up of Dru Heller (drums), David Pope (saxophone), Josh Reed (trumpet), and Alex Nauman (guitar) focuses on improvised music based on standard jazz forms, with a dynamic, ever-shifting approach to their ensemble sound. Playing a blend of post-bop, hard bop, modal jazz, and swing, this thrilling new group explores a number of intriguing sonic frontiers and captures the hearts of music fans of all stripes. 

Please join us on this special evening as we celebrate the release of their Live at Nocturne album!

Sunday Show Times:

Set One: 5:30 - 6:45pm | Set Two: 7:30 - 9:00pm

Reservation Information:

Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music

Reserved Bar Seats are $29 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.

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The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.

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