What’s On ·Empress Theatre ·Sunday, June 28
THE RITZ & RHYTHM
Parker Grant — Piano
Step into an afternoon of elegance, exceptional cuisine and sophisticated live music as the Empress presents
The Ritz & Rhythm, a premium high tea and brunch experience designed for guests who appreciate style, atmosphere and great live music.
This special edition features
YoungArts with Distinction Award-winning saxophonist Jazz Johnson
with Parker Grant on piano. Together they create the perfect soundtrack for a luxurious Sunday afternoon: warm, stylish, melodic and intimate.
Jazz Johnson brings a smooth, expressive saxophone voice, youthful energy and exceptional artistry to the stage. A recipient of the prestigious
YoungArts with Distinction Award,
Johnson combines strong jazz foundations with a fresh, contemporary musical voice.
Parker Grant is a respected Bay Area jazz pianist and keyboardist with more than a decade of professional experience. He performs regularly with ensembles including
Fog City Swing and the Local Edition Jazz Orchestra,
bringing polished technique, deep musical knowledge and remarkable versatility to the piano.
The result is a classic lounge atmosphere: elegant live music, elevated brunch service and a beautiful Sunday setting inside the Empress Marquee Club.
Your ticket includes admission to the live performance plus the complete premium food and beverage experience.
At noon, your table receives the Crystal Arrival Tower, featuring seasonal fruit and berries, freshly baked signature scones, artisan breads, house-whipped creams and a rotating collection of bite-sized pastries and desserts.
Each guest also selects one premium brunch entrée or our curated
Symphony Strings Tea Sandwich Medley.
• Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
• BBQ Chicken on Brioche
• Chicken & Belgian Waffles
• Berry Waffles with Whipped Cream
• Andouille Sausage & Egg Scramble
• Seasonal Garden Quiche
• Turkey, Bacon, Provolone & Avocado Club
Enjoy four hours of individual premium loose-leaf teapot service with unlimited hot water, plus bottomless mimosas or signature peach bellinis from 12:00–4:00 PM.
Upgrade for $8 to include our house-spiced Bloody Mary. Every premium guest also receives an exclusive take-home gift pouch containing specialty tea and artisanal dark chocolates.
Crystal Arrival Tower: $20
Individual brunch entrée: $20
Beverages available at regular bar prices.
Dress beautifully, gather your favorite people and enjoy a Sunday afternoon of luxury, music and unforgettable flavor.
RESERVE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Doors & Dining 12:00 PM • Live Music 1:00–4:00 PM
Make a night of it: dinner first in the Marquee Club, then the show next door, straight through the connecting doors and never outside. Reserve a table