O.Henry Cocktails & Jazz | 10/30 | 6-9 PM | O.Henry Trio with Emmy Winner, Alyson Williams! No Cover

Cocktails and Jazz: Alyson Williams and The O.Henry Trio
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM

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Join us on Thursdays as Artists Dave Fox (piano), Neill Clegg (saxophone, clarinet and flute) and Matt Kendrick (double bass) will be joined by guest vocalists, who cover the Great American Songbook, jazz classics including swing…and modal classics from the late ‘50s to early ‘60s, as well as Brazilian jazz from the early ‘60s.

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Take Advantage of our Jazz Package:

The O.Henry Jazz Package includes one night’s gracious accommodations, limited preferred seating at our O.Henry jazz in the social lobby and $50 dining credit.

Some blackout dates apply.

Please note that we are only able to hold limited preferred seats for packages up until 6:30 PM, after that time seating in the lobby will be first come, first serve.

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Or call 336-854-2000 for reservations.

Includes:

Extraordinary Bedroom
Limited Preferred Seating at Jazz Performances
$50 Dining Credit to GVG, PWB or L32
About the Artist

Alyson Williams is an Emmy award winning Jazz and R and B singer.
With a voice so hauntingly pure, Alyson is able to transport you to your very own utopia while effortlessly showcasing she really can do it all.

Actress, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and radio host, are just a few of the other hats, renowned Harlem raised recording artist Alyson Williams wears.

Growing up, Alyson was surrounded by and exposed to great music. Her father, celebrated Jazz trumpeter and bandleader, Bobby Booker was a major influence in her life. It was at four years old, when Alyson first demonstrated her stage talents. With a strong passion for performing, Alyson was inspired to study dance under the supervision of, Arthur Mitchell, founder of The Dance Theatre of Harlem. She also studied with Alvin Ailey and performed with numerous other dance companies with the determination to enhance her skills. After years of hard work and dedication to perfecting her craft, Alyson was granted a scholarship to Marymount Manhattan College. She later attended City University of New York, as a member of the Aaron Davis Center for the Performing Arts Program and studied under John Lewis, of the Modern Jazz Quartet. It was in college, that Alyson also joined I.N.C.A. (Institute of New Cinema Artists) headed by Ruby Dee, Ozzie Davis and Cliff Frazier. Through I.N.C.A., Alyson was awarded an internship to work side by side with Benny Ashburn, manager of the world famous Commodores. Before she knew it, she was singing background in the studio with iconic artists such as, Melba Moore, Evelyn Champagne King and Kurtis Blow. After a plethora of collaborations with Kurtis Blow, Alyson became the quintessential “hook girl” for the rap and hip hop genre. Alyson’s internship turned out to be life changing. In a short amount of time, her talent was recognized. Alyson became an in-demand studio session singer. She also became a featured member of the 80’s vocal group “High Fashion” on Capital Records.

Following her path of success, Alyson instantly grabbed the attention of Def Jam label CEO, Russell Simmons and became the first female R and B artist to sign with the label. As a founding member of Def Jam, Alyson helped to further Russell’s vision. Fueled by excitement and passion, Alyson recorded two albums on Columbia Record’s "OBR" (Original Black Records) label and remained with the label when it made its switch to Sony. Her first album titled "Raw" spent an impressive 67 weeks on the Billboard charts, matched only by Madonna’s "Like a Prayer" and went gold in the UK. Altogether, the album produced four top five singles, one of which is the sultry and ever popular hit, "Just Call My Name." Her second album, self-titled, featured songs produced by Al B. Sure and Babyface and also boasted several chart-topping singles.

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Category: Live Music | Jazz