Wed Jun 10
As Is featuring Al and Stacey Schulman
7PM / $35 | $7 Fees Get Tickets
As Is featuring Al and Stacey Schulman
As Is - the project led by guitarist Al Schulman and vocalist Stacey Schulman debut their 3rd album "Crazy World" - an expansive mix of jazz, pop, Brazilian repertoire, soul, and original material. Building off their trajectory that has widened from intimate duo settings into increasingly flexible ensemble forms, the set will feature a mix of genres, while rooting itself even deeper in the fundamentals of song and human connection. Their name "As Is" reflects the project’s guiding principle: meeting the music — and the moment — exactly where it stands, without nostalgia, novelty, or artifice.
Described as “nothing short of enchanting” (All About Jazz), As Is—the musical partnership of jazz guitarist Al Schulman and vocalist Stacey Lynn Schulman—brings a deeply personal, imaginative voice to the jazz canon. Known for reinterpreting 20th-century song classics with both reverence and originality, the duo creates performances that feel at once intimate and expansive. As Jazz Mostly notes, “they find new ways to approach the songs…preserving the origins while making them deeply personal statements.”
As Is has toured across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, collaborating with leading contemporary jazz artists including Marcus Baylor, David Binney, Christie Dashiell, Corcoran Holt, Kokayi, and Grégoire Maret. Their performances are marked by a rare musical chemistry—“energetic and contagious” (The Jazz Page)—and a commitment to storytelling that resonates across audiences.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Al Schulman studied with legendary guitarist Cal Collins (Benny Goodman Orchestra) and later became a fixture in the Chicago jazz scene before earning his Master’s degree in Jazz Arranging & Composition from Howard University in Washington, DC. A Thelonious Monk Competition Top-10 finalist, he has performed with artists including Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Anita Baker, and Michael Feinstein, and is recognized for his “soft, round tone” (All About Jazz) and a “sparking” guitar presence (DownBeat contributor Dan Ouellette).
Stacey Lynn Schulman, a New York native, has been performing professionally since childhood, with credits spanning radio, television, film, and theater. Her “alluring, captivating” voice (DownBeat contributor Dan Ouellette) has been described as “fresh and vibrant” (Jazz Mostly), with the versatility and interpretive depth to “summon delicate lace on one song and a bouncy jam on another” (All About Jazz).
The duo’s discography began in Rome with A Love Like Ours (2015), followed by their breakthrough sophomore album, Here’s to Life (2018), produced by Grammy-nominated James McKinney and featuring liner notes by DownBeat contributor Dan Ouellette. Recorded in New York City and embraced by jazz radio, the album debuted at #1 on Amazon Jazz, #6 on iTunes Jazz, and reached #9 on Billboard’s Traditional Jazz Chart.
With their third album Crazy World (May 2026), As Is expands its artistic scope—exploring themes of humanity, connection, and authenticity in an increasingly complex cultural landscape. The album features liner notes by Keanna Faircloth (WPFW, Washington, DC / WBGO, New York), who notes that “every track carries an emotional charge that feels distinctly human.”
7PM / $35 | $7 Fees Get Tickets
1. Final sale, no refunds, not transferable.
2. $15 food/beverage minimum per person not included in ticket price.
3. Seating first come at the door. Doors open 6 PM & 8:45 PM respectively Monday thru Saturday, and 4:30 PM & 7:15 PM Sundays.
4. No Photography or Recording of any kind during the performance.
5. Keep conversation to a minimum during the performance.