Tommy Rueckert is a local folk artist based out of Falls Church, VA. He has performed at classic venues such as the Cellar Door and Desperados in Georgetown, and been featured on Dick Cerri's Americana Music Showcase. He has two albums – "The Journey" (1984) and "Beneath a Tree (1998), with several songs getting air time on Mary Cliff's "Traditions" program on WETA. But mostly he enjoys playing 70s covers such as – James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, Dan Fogelberg, John Denver – and trying to get people to sing along with him on one of his 350 songs – "karafolke". He now performs at Three Whistles Café in Clarendon, Barrel Oak Winery, and up at the lodges on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah, where almost everyone sings along 🎸.

Vaughn Ambrose, saxophonist, brings his love of the American Art form, Jazz, to Godfrey's. Join him and his duo for a swinging set as they explore the music of the “Jazz Age”, and compositions by some of Jazz History’s most celebrated artists.

Dave Manley, Guitarist/Composer/Producer/Educator, has collaborated with major artists from the Neo-Soul, World, and Jazz genres in the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has toured and recorded with artists including: Herbie Hancock, Jill Scott, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Music Soul Child, Jeff Bradshaw, Carrol Riddick, Raheem Devaughn, Chiwoniso Maraire, Kindred The Family Soul, Dave Chappelle, and more.

Dave co-wrote the song “Still Here” on Jill Scott’s Words and Sounds Vol. One. He was featured in Jill Scott’s “Live In Paris” DVD and performed in Dave Chappelle’s “Block Party” movie. Dave has also performed on “The View”, “Ellen”, “The Tonight Show”, “Jimmy Kimmel”, “The Tavis Smiley Show”, and “The Today Show” in Philadelphia and New York.

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

Janine Wilson’s music will speak to fans of rock, alt country and all sounds that resonate within the fabric of American Music. She has been honored with 10 Washington Area Music Awards (Wammies), including song and album of the year for her third CD, Wakin’ Up. The Washington Post describes Janine as “poignant and seductive.”

Vaughn Ambrose, saxophonist, brings his love of the American Art form, Jazz, to Godfrey's. Join him and his duo for a swinging set as they explore the music of the “Jazz Age”, and compositions by some of Jazz History’s most celebrated artists.

Jeanie Sausele cultivated her passion for jazz vocals and the Great American Songbook by performing within the Washington DC area jazz community and studying with dynamic performing artists, including Grammy nominees Cyrille Aimée, Kate McGarry and Jane Monheit. Also actively engaged as a visual artist, Jean Sausele-Knodt’s work is exhibited throughout the East Coast and is held in corporate and private collections.

Caleb Nei spends most of his evenings playing piano somewhere in the greater Northern Virginia area. He provides music in solo, duo, trio and quartet configurations for more than 200 events each year. His every Tuesday and Thursday night gig with bassist Kevin Johnson at Travinia Italian Kitchen consistently draws a diverse crowd of jazz enthusiasts. A native of small-town Huntington, Indiana, he graduated from his hometown school, Huntington University, with a bachelor of arts in music with a concentration in music for the contemporary church. He has also studied jazz piano with Dr. Robert Larson at Shenandoah University. He finds great joy in elevating important events in a way only live music can.

Zack Williams is a multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Northern Virginia. He recently finished his first season as the bassist for the Commanders Marching Band and was John Lloyd Young's bassist for his recent performance at the Barns at Wolf Trap.

Vaughn Ambrose, saxophonist, brings his love of the American Art form, Jazz, to Godfrey's. Join him and his duo for a swinging set as they explore the music of the “Jazz Age”, and compositions by some of Jazz History’s most celebrated artists.

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

Vaughn Ambrose, saxophonist, brings his love of the American Art form, Jazz, to Godfrey's. Join him and his duo for a swinging set as they explore the music of the “Jazz Age”, and compositions by some of Jazz History’s most celebrated artists.

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

Jeanie Sausele cultivated her passion for jazz vocals and the Great American Songbook by performing within the Washington DC area jazz community and studying with dynamic performing artists, including Grammy nominees Cyrille Aimée, Kate McGarry and Jane Monheit. Also actively engaged as a visual artist, Jean Sausele-Knodt’s work is exhibited throughout the East Coast and is held in corporate and private collections.

Caleb Nei spends most of his evenings playing piano somewhere in the greater Northern Virginia area. He provides music in solo, duo, trio and quartet configurations for more than 200 events each year. His every Tuesday and Thursday night gig with bassist Kevin Johnson at Travinia Italian Kitchen consistently draws a diverse crowd of jazz enthusiasts. A native of small-town Huntington, Indiana, he graduated from his hometown school, Huntington University, with a bachelor of arts in music with a concentration in music for the contemporary church. He has also studied jazz piano with Dr. Robert Larson at Shenandoah University. He finds great joy in elevating important events in a way only live music can.

Kevin Johnson is an in-demand bass player in Northern Virginia. He’s the managing editor for NoTreble.com, the largest online magazine for bassists. In that role, he’s reported on every aspect of the bass world from album and gear reviews to interviews with artists ranging from Les Claypool to Larry Graham to Victor Wooten. He’s also been a regular contributor to Bass Player Magazine.

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

James Ambrose, tenor saxophone, returns home for a set as he continues his study of the American art form, Jazz.  In addition to his numerous musical achievements here in the DMV, he is the first recipient of the “Heart of Gold” jazz scholarship at William Paterson University.  James will be joined by celebrated guitarist Parker Speirs as he explores this great art form. 

Vaughn Ambrose, saxophonist, brings his love of the American Art form, Jazz, to Godfrey's. Join him and his duo for a swinging set as they explore the music of the “Jazz Age”, and compositions by some of Jazz History’s most celebrated artists.

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson. 

Dave Mosick Jazz Guitarist - Brings his beautiful tone, exquisite technique and a deft touch, and high-quality musicianship to Godfrey’s Bakery Cafe.

Adam Fluger is a versatile guitarist, performer, educator and composer with 15 years of professional experience in the DMV area. Led by Adam Fluger, the Jazz experience group consists of solo, duo, trio, quartet or quintet instrumentation depending on the setting and demand.

Vaughn Ambrose, saxophonist, brings his love of the American Art form, Jazz, to Godfrey's. Join him and his duo for a swinging set as they explore the music of the “Jazz Age”, and compositions by some of Jazz History’s most celebrated artists.

Jazz bassist Tommy Cecil has been active in the Washington, DC jazz scene since 1976 when he moved from his hometown Baltimore, MD. He has established himself as one of the most in-demand players in the area.

Tommy has had long associations with many of DC’s favorite jazz greats, including John Eaton, Buck Hill, Charlie Byrd, Dick Morgan, Shirley Horn, Brooks Tegler, and the Redd Brothers. As a freelancer, Tommy has worked with Mose Allison, Tommy Flanagan, Joe Henderson, and many other star artists. Concert appearances have taken Tommy throughout the U.S. and overseas.

Tommy is featured on dozens of recordings as a sideman. As a leader, he has released four albums: “American Melodies” with guitarist Nate Najar,  “Our Time: Sondheim Duos Volume 2,” and “Side by Side: Sondheim Duos with pianist Bill Mays; and “Samba for Felix” featuring Tommy Flanagan, Billy Hart, Gary Bartz, Paul Bollenback, and Cyro Baptista. He released two albums with pianist Louis Scherr, including “The Song Is You” and “Warm Valley featuring Joe Henderson.”

Vaughn Ambrose, saxophonist, brings his love of the American Art form, Jazz, to Godfrey's. Join him and his duo for a swinging set as they explore the music of the “Jazz Age”, and compositions by some of Jazz History’s most celebrated artists.

James Ambrose, tenor saxophone, returns home for a set as he continues his study of the American art form, Jazz.  In addition to his numerous musical achievements here in the DMV, he is the first recipient of the “Heart of Gold” jazz scholarship at William Paterson University.  James will be joined by celebrated guitarist Parker Speirs as he explores this great art form. 

Jeanie Sausele cultivated her passion for jazz vocals and the Great American Songbook by performing within the Washington DC area jazz community and studying with dynamic performing artists, including Grammy nominees Cyrille Aimée, Kate McGarry and Jane Monheit. Also actively engaged as a visual artist, Jean Sausele-Knodt’s work is exhibited throughout the East Coast and is held in corporate and private collections.

Caleb Nei spends most of his evenings playing piano somewhere in the greater Northern Virginia area. He provides music in solo, duo, trio and quartet configurations for more than 200 events each year. His every Tuesday and Thursday night gig with bassist Kevin Johnson at Travinia Italian Kitchen consistently draws a diverse crowd of jazz enthusiasts. A native of small-town Huntington, Indiana, he graduated from his hometown school, Huntington University, with a bachelor of arts in music with a concentration in music for the contemporary church. He has also studied jazz piano with Dr. Robert Larson at Shenandoah University. He finds great joy in elevating important events in a way only live music can.

Zack Williams is a multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Northern Virginia. He recently finished his first season as the bassist for the Commanders Marching Band and was John Lloyd Young's bassist for his recent performance at the Barns at Wolf Trap.

STEFAN SCHATZ was born in New York City. After training early on as a classical percussionist, Stefan went on to study jazz at the New School in New York. Stefan has worked with Dakota Staton, Jon Hendricks, Jane Monheit, Arnie Lawrence, Herman Foster, Teddy Charles, and Freddie Redd, and has toured internationally with the Chris Byars/Ari Roland Quartet, Manhattan Tap, and the Mark Morris Dance Group. He has played on television and film soundtracks, commercials, numerous albums, and in several Broadway shows. Stefan was a three-time recipient of the US State Department's “Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad” Program, and traveled to over forty different countries representing the US by playing jazz. Stefan participated in the Grammy Award for his drumming on the album "High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project," by Loudon Wainwright III. In 2019, Stefan made his debut playing drums with Wynton Marsalis & the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, alongside jazz greats McCoy Tyner and Charles McPherson.