Velvet Nights Series: Have Yourself a Jazzy Christmas

Get into the holiday spirit with jazz tunes performed by multi-instrumentalist Michael Fields Jr. and renowned international vocalist Lori Williams at our last Velvet Night of the year.

Experience world-class talent up close in an intimate, speakeasy setting. Curated by Michael Fields Jr., Velvet Nights offers an unforgettable night of soulful sound and grooves.

Ages 21+

Doors open 30 minutes before the show start time

ABOUT LORI WILLIAMS

Lori Williams is an internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist, songwriter, producer, and educator with more than three decades of experience. An award-winning performer, she has toured throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, Mexico, and the Caribbean, appearing at renowned venues including The Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, and Birdland Hamburg. She has performed and recorded alongside artists such as George Duke, Bobby McFerrin, Oleta Adams, and Najee.

A passionate advocate for jazz education, Lori is the founder of Positive Music for Positive Minds, Inc., and hosts the weekly radio program Collector’s Choice with Lori Williams. Her latest traditional jazz album, Here We Are, showcases her expressive vocals and international collaborations. A 2025 South Arts Jazz Road Award recipient, Williams continues to champion jazz performance, education, and preservation.

ABOUT MICHAEL FIELDS JR.

Michael Fields Jr., born and raised in Lumberton, NC, is a powerhouse in the realm of smooth jazz—a Billboard-charting, internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and trailblazing event organizer. With a career spanning more than a decade, Michael has produced for top smooth jazz artists, gained global airplay including SiriusXM, and collaborated with genre stars like Walter Beasley, Tom Braxton, Adam Hawley, Tim Bowman, and Nathan Mitchell while sharing the stage with icons such as Atlantic Starr, Glenn Jones, MAJOR., Ben Tankard, and Tom Browne.

His single “Whoa” reached #48 on the Smooth Jazz Top 100 charts, and music he has produced has spent weeks in Billboard’s Top 30. As the visionary behind Water From The Rock Productions, Michael has redefined the live jazz experience with landmark events like Evening of Jazz with Michael Fields Jr., Tulsa Jazzy Nights, and Jazz on the Green Tulsa, drawing crowds of over 10,000 music lovers.

Now, Michael is expanding his impact in Northwest Arkansas with the electrifying Prairie View Jazz Series at Mount Hebron Park in Rogers, AR. This new series is bringing national and local jazz talent to the region.

Prairie View Jazz Series is quickly becoming a centerpiece for live jazz in NWA, attracting audiences with free general admission and a vibrant atmosphere.

Offstage, Michael is a dedicated father to Zion Michael III and Madison. His double passion for music and family cements his legacy as a vibrant leader and innovator in smooth jazz.