Jazz Through the Decades – The Ed Love Quintet Featuring Jackie Allen

March 28 | 6 PM Dinner Add-On | 7 PM Show

Step into a night where time bends, horns glow, and every decade gets its moment in the spotlight.

Nebraska’s own Ed Love leads this journey through the golden eras of jazz. A cornerstone of the state’s jazz scene, Love is known for his dynamic, deeply musical skillset and his role as a bandleader who builds ensembles that swing beyond belief. Ed Love's quintet moves with the elegance of a 1950s supper club with the spark of modern jazz, threading tradition and innovation into one seamless set.

Front and center is Jackie Allen, Nebraska’s premier jazz vocalist. A critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and educator, Allen has recorded with labels including Blue Note Records and Avant Bass, and performs internationally alongside her husband, bassist Hans Sturm. Her voice carries both velvet and voltage, gliding from smoky ballads to playful swing with effortless storytelling. When she sings, lyrics do not just land; they linger. Don't miss this extremely magical night of Jazz in this breathtaking venue.

Joining in will be upright bass jazz sensation Hans Sturm, with Pianist Jeff Jenkins, and drummer Joey Gulizia, all elite Nebraska Jazz artists, rounding out the band.

From the standards that shaped the Great American Songbook to contemporary jazz gems, Jazz Through the Decades is an evening of rich melodies, masterful improvisation, and the kind of chemistry that only seasoned artists can spark.

Tickets:

$20 general admission

$16 early purchase

Enhance the Evening:

• Pre-show Mexican Buffet by El Portal at 6 PM – $20

• Full cash bar available featuring cocktails, beer, and wine

Make it a getaway:

Stay at Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast while attending the Nebraska City Creative District Jazz Performance, and we'll provide you with a snazzy, jazzy 10% discount on each night.

Promo code: NCCDJAZZ2026

Discount Available 3/27 & 3/28

Book online @ https://bbwhisperingpines.com/

Dinner, jazz, a night away. March 28 is calling.