Join us for an unforgettable night of world-class jazz as saxophone virtuoso Antonio Hart brings his acclaimed quintet to the stage, (Barry Cooper on Trombone, Nasheet Waits on Drums, Donald Vega on Piano, Alex Ayala on Bass and featuring the powerhouse vocals of Antoinette Montague.)

Antonio Hart, a Grammy-nominated artist and one of today’s most compelling saxophonists, leads a top-tier ensemble through a repertoire that honors tradition while pushing creative boundaries. With a tone both robust and lyrical, Hart’s playing captures the spirit of jazz with every note.

Joining him is the incomparable Antoinette Montague, whose voice channels the soul of jazz, blues, and gospel with elegance and fire. A captivating performer with a commanding stage presence, Montague’s artistry bridges generations, echoing legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Dinah Washington while asserting her own unique sound.
Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or a newcomer to the genre, this performance will stir your soul and leave you inspired.

“Standing with feet together, knees bending in time with his solos, Hart ripped through “Sticks” with a joyous energy that captured the infectious groove of the tune.” (Terry Perkins, St. Louis Post Dispatch) February 2003

"Antoinette Montague likes to say she simply sings “people music.”  Make no mistake about it, she is a jazz singer through and through, but one who pushes the genre’s boundaries."
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Members Lounge Pre-Show Mix & Mingle

6:30 PM at Flushing Town Hall Garden or Gallery 

Flushing Town Hall members are invited for a complimentary pre-show reception. Join us before the concert for some refreshments (light bites, wine, beer, soft drinks), where you’ll meet and converse with fellow arts enthusiasts and Flushing Town Hall staff.

Antoinette Montague is a celebrated Newark-born jazz and blues vocalist, known for her dynamic performances in New York and around the world. An international entertainer, educator, and radio host on WHCR 90.3FM, she champions multi-generational jazz artists. Mentored by legends like Etta Jones and Carrie Smith, Antoinette also mentors emerging artists and teaches at institutions including Marymount Manhattan College, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Jazz Power Initiative.

She leads The Antoinette Montague Experience, performing at venues like the Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and NJPAC. As CEO of Jazz Woman to the Rescue, she promotes youth music education through instrument donations. A dedicated community leader, Antoinette serves on advisory boards including WBGO Radio and the International Women in Jazz. She continues to inspire through her work with the Newark School of the Arts.



Antonio Hart



Antonio Hart, saxophonist, was born September 30, 1968 in Baltimore.  He started playing the saxophone in elementary school and only became interested in jazz when he was in his late teens. Mr. Hart listened to a local jazz radio station and discovered saxophonists like Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Sonny Stitt. Before long, studying jazz had become his priority. After graduating from the Baltimore School of Arts, he migrated to Boston to attend the Berklee School of Music. Upon graduation, he made his way to New York, joining forces with friend and classmate trumpeter Roy Hargrove. While touring with Hargrove, Mr. Hart pursued a master’s degree at Queens College, where he studied under saxophonist Jimmy Heath and trumpeter Donald Byrd.  In 1991, Mr. Hart recorded his own critically praised debut CD, For The First Time (1991), and in 1992 he recorded Here I Stand, for which Mr. Hart earned a Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Solo. His third album, For Cannonball And Wood (1993), not only features recorded works from alto-saxophonist Julian Cannonball Adderley and trumpeter Woody Shaw, but also dedicated two original pieces to them. Besides his solo career, Mr. Hart is widely known for his solid sid an contributions to recordings by Nat Adderley, Monty Alexander, Kathleen Battle, Terence Blanchard, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Green, Wallace Roney, McCoy Tyner, and Phil Woods. On January 17, 2003, Antonio Hart appeared in the Terrace Theater with Hilton Ruiz, as part of the Art Tatum Piano Panorama.



Barry Cooper Trombone

Nasheet Waits  Drums

Donald Vega  Piano

Alex Ayala  Bass