Trombonist, Randy Kapralick & his Septet
Trombonist, Randy Kapralick & his Septet
Randy received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from the University of Miami School of Music and a Master of Fine Arts in Music Composition from Vermont College of Fine Arts. After completing his undergraduate degree, he was hired to play lead trombone for the legendary Motown group, the Four Tops. Randy toured the United States for 5 years playing with the Four Tops, the Temptations, the Spinners, Aretha Franklin, Frankie Valli, KC & The Sunshine Band and Mary Wilson. Throughout his career, Randy has also had the chance to perform with Wynton Marsalis, Tito Puente, Jimmy Heath, Joe Henderson, Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, Gerry Mulligan, Maria Schneider, and Bill Watrous. Currently, Randy can be seen playing with a variety of exciting ensembles in Philadelphia including the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Philly Pops Big Band, and Norman David & The Eleventet. Randy is the Coordinator of Ensembles and Chair of the Trombone Department at University of the Arts where he also teaches Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Theory, and Musicianship. Randy directs the University of the Arts Rick Kerber Tribute Ensemble, which features diverse programming ranging from traditional big band repertoire to newly commissioned material.
Randy Kapralick - Trombone
Joe Anderson - Trumpet/EVI
Rob Rutigliano - Bari Sax/Bass Clarinet
Ben Karp - Guitar
Lonell Johnson - Keys
Sandy Eldred - Bass
Erik Johnson - Drums
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
General Admission ~ $15, a la carte menu
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating
(Beverages not included)
Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities
Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube
Randy received a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from the University of Miami School of Music and a Master of Fine Arts in Music Composition from Vermont College of Fine Arts. After completing his undergraduate degree, he was hired to play lead trombone for the legendary Motown group, the Four Tops. Randy toured the United States for 5 years playing with the Four Tops, the Temptations, the Spinners, Aretha Franklin, Frankie Valli, KC & The Sunshine Band and Mary Wilson. Throughout his career, Randy has also had the chance to perform with Wynton Marsalis, Tito Puente, Jimmy Heath, Joe Henderson, Joe Lovano, Dave Liebman, Gerry Mulligan, Maria Schneider, and Bill Watrous. Currently, Randy can be seen playing with a variety of exciting ensembles in Philadelphia including the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Philly Pops Big Band, and Norman David & The Eleventet. Randy is the Coordinator of Ensembles and Chair of the Trombone Department at University of the Arts where he also teaches Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Theory, and Musicianship. Randy directs the University of the Arts Rick Kerber Tribute Ensemble, which features diverse programming ranging from traditional big band repertoire to newly commissioned material.
Seating InfoView Seating Chart
Premier Tables:
The best seats in the house positioned directly in front of the performance stage (marked dark blue on the seating map).
Standard Tables:
Clear and unobstructed views of stage (marked purple on the seating map). A few tables have a partially obstructed view (marked light blue on the seating map).
Cocktail & Bar Area:
Seating at high-top tables and at the bar area available on a first come, first seated basis (marked green on the seating map). Tables may be shared for sold out shows. Two TV monitors with live video feed of the performance are conveniently located above the bar and cocktail areas.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- Every ticket gets a seat in area purchased and tables are reserved based on the date when you made your reservation.
- We will do our best to ensure that your entire group sits together, please let us know in the order notes if there are multiple ticket orders in your group.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.
Festival Seating:
Festival seating is our general admission ticket. The entire venue or a portion of the venue may be designated for festival admission. These tickets will guarantee you a seat for the show and you are free to sit anywhere in the venue based on a "first come, first seated" basis. This should also allow for larger groups to sit together.
- All ticket prices are per person.
- Dinner menu available in all sections.
- Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
- For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
- Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
- No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
- There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.