Sinatra with Style: Hits + Rare Gems Performed by Richard Cortez & An All-Star Band

Richard Cortez and an all-star quartet present a Sinatra-inspired evening combining well-known standards with less-familiar selections from Frank Sinatra’s early years with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. The program includes favorites such as “Come Fly With Me,” “Witchcraft,” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” with a focus on the elegance, swing, warmth, and emotional range of the Great American Songbook.

Cortez is an acclaimed jazz vocalist and recording artist whose music has received nearly five million streams worldwide. His recording of “You Don’t Know What Love Is” was named by Amazon Music as one of the top jazz recordings of 2024. He has performed internationally and collaborated with musicians including Sullivan Fortner, Peter Bernstein, Emmet Cohen, Nicole Glover, Joe Farnsworth, and Russell Hall. He is also touring in support of his forthcoming album, *A Song For All Seasons*, and has released the duo albums *Nightbird* and *Standards in Orbit*.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Venue: Chris’ Jazz Cafe

Lineup: Richard Cortez, vocalist; Brandon Goldberg, piano; Alec Safy, bass; and Charles Goold, drums

Tickets: General admission with à la carte menu, $30; Dinner & Show package, $105, including a three-course dinner; VIP Dinner & Show package, $125, including a three-course dinner and stage-front seating

Ticket notes: Listed all-in prices include taxes and fees. Beverages are not included. A $15 server gratuity is added to Dinner & Show package prices.

Program: Sinatra classics and rare selections from his early work with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

Artist background: Cortez has appeared at venues and events including the Catalina Club in Los Angeles, Live at Emmet’s Place with the Emmet Cohen Trio, and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz at Pride. His upcoming album incorporates seasonal jazz standards with archival recordings of advice from his grandfather.