Saturday Jazz

• Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025

• Time: 12:00 PM

• Location: Studio Room at Arts at The Palace, 19 Utica St., Hamilton, NY 13346

Join us at Arts At The Palace for one of our most well-loved series, Saturday Jazz in Hamilton!

This Saturday (Nov. 8th) we are excited to host Jazz Trombonist Melissa Gardiner’s incredible MG3 Trio! An audience of vocal and attentive regulars at a local jazz club in Harlem NYC helped to shape the sound and concept for the MG3 Jazz Organ Trio. The result is an engaging and soulful musical experience that reflects the energy of a heartfelt and artistic community. Now based in Syracuse, NY, the core group is a non-traditional jazz organ trio with Melissa on trombone & vocals, joined by William Gorman on the organ and Byron Cage on the drumset. All three musicians were brought up in the church with a background in gospel music. With added influence from the blues, soul, neo-soul, R&B, funk, and fusion, their diverse repertoire always focuses on a strong groove, combined with interesting reharmonization and beautiful soaring melodies.

Read more about Melissa and watch video’s of her music at: melissamaymusic.com

Saturday Jazz in Hamilton is hosted by professional freelance percussionist Mark Shiner and Colgate Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies Brian Stark. Each month we present unique performances with featured artists.

Fall 2025 Saturday Jazz Dates:

⭐️September 6th, 2025 - Original Songs of Brian Stark

⭐️October 4th, 2025 - Guest TBD

⭐️November 8th, 2025 - Melissa Gardiner Trio

⭐️December 13th, 2025 - Guest TBD