Luke Sittard and the Launch Pad Quartet

Luke Sittard aims to carry the torch for bebop and jazz guitar, drawing inspiration from legends like Charlie Parker, Wes Montgomery, and Thelonious Monk. His performance blended those classic sounds with R&B and Neo-Soul influences, paying tribute to past masters while adding his own style. He took second place in the 2020 Wilson Center International Guitar Competition and has shared the stage with notable musicians such as Michael Dease and Sachal Vasandani. Luke has performed on major stages including Jazz At Lincoln Center and the Detroit Jazz Festival. At Cliff Bell’s, doors opened at 5 p.m. for dinner, with shows starting at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.