SMOOTH - Live Jazz at the VDMC

Our pal Michael Benedict is bringing an ALL NEW project to the Van Dyck: SMOOTH!

Featuring Bert Pagano on Electric Guitar, Michael Richmond on Electric Bass, and Pete Sweeney on the Drums, SMOOTH is led by Michael Beendict on Vibraphone & features smooth grooving jazz of the 60's & 70's - heavily influenced by legends Herb Alpert, Pat Metheny, Ramsey Lewis, Sergio Mendes, & the Yellowjackets!

In lieu of our usual "Saturday Night Jazz", this show will be taking place upstairs on Saturday 11/8! We'll be featuring a Limited Menu upstairs in the Van Dyck Music Club that evening, as we work towards debuting our full-time "Club Menu" in 2026 - we always encourage guests to make reservations downstairs for the full dinner experience at Stella Pasta, or join us at the Seven Points Brewery bar area for a quick bite & drink before the show!

We sincerely hope to see you in Schenectady's historic Stockade Distirct on November 8th for SMOOTH!!