The Green Room

Stephen Lee is an accomplished jazz musician whose talent, passion, and leadership have made a transformative contribution to the vibrancy of the Memphis community’s cultural center.

The opening season concert for the acclaimed returning Mahogany Chamber Music Series is an afternoon of music and poetry, which explores themes of identity, sisterhood, love, and redemption. The show celebrates arts as a powerful vehicle for healing. Performed by world-renowned artists German-American violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport, Nigerian-Canadian poet, playwright and performer Titilope Sonuga, and concert pianist and MCS curator, Artina McCain.

For both the house band performance and jam portion, the set/jam tunes will be announced from the stage.

A hectic touring schedule; twenty-one recordings as a leader, countless sideman recordings including Ray Brown, Bobby Hutcherson, Roger Kellaway; soundtrack performances on three of Clint Eastwood’s distinguished films—most notably Academy Award-winning Million Dollar Baby; raconteur, arranger, acclaimed educator, in residence at USC’s Studio/Jazz Guitar Dept., when does Bruce Forman rest?

Kyshona lends her voice and music to those who feel silenced, forgotten or alone. She began her career as a music therapist, writing her first songs with patients -- students and inmates under her care. She became compelled to write independently and find her own voice, an endeavor which led her to the Nashville creative community and songwriting culture. Since then, she balances her music career with her passion to heal in community through her organization Your Song.

Crosstown Art presents the Nick Finzer presents: "Legacy" A Centennial Celebration of JJ Johnsonin The Green Room. The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Sunday, October 13, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $20 in advance | $20 at the door  PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Immerse yourself in an extraordinary […]

Crosstown Arts presents Mak Ro: Love in The Dark The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Saturday, October 19, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Mak Ro is a duo of Filipino-American cousins based in Memphis, TN: Eric […]

Crosstown Arts presents Lawrence Matthews Live at The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Friday, October 25, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $10 in advance | $10 at the door PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Born and raised in a suburb of Memphis; the story of Lawrence […]

Crosstown Arts presents Vaneese Thomas in The Green Room The Green Room at Crosstown Arts Saturday, October 26, 2024 Doors open at 7 pm | Show begins at 7:30 pm Tickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Born in Memphis Tennessee, Vaneese is the daughter of Rufus Thomas, whose legendary […]