Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

Get ready to swing and sway at the Winter Walk with the internationally renowned Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers!

Lavay Smith is known as “The Queen of Classic Jazz & Blues” and leads one of the top swingin’ Jazz and Blues bands in the world.

This eight-piece “little big band” revives the authentic sound of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. Their music is a sizzling recipe for dancing and good times, featuring a blend of Swing, Jump Blues, Bebop, and New Orleans R&B. Lavay’s sultry, powerful vocals channel the spirit of legends like Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Bessie Smith, backed by an all-star cast of world-class musicians on piano, guitar, and a dynamic horn section.

Come experience this San Francisco landmark band and their glamorous, sophisticated take on vintage American music!