Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’ Jazz 2026-01-26

January 26 – January 26
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
Executive Director, Crystal Field

Presents

A Rome Neal Banana Puddin’ Jazz Production

LEONIEKE SCHEUBLE ORGAN TRIO

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $20 General Admission

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Street)
New York, NY 10003
Directions

Featuring
Leonieke Scheuble – Hammond Organ
Nick Scheuble – Drums
Bob Divos – Guitar

About the Artist
Leonieke Scheuble (born 2002) is a professional American jazz pianist and Hammond organist, widely recognized as one of the most gifted young artists of her generation. Often described as a prodigy, she began playing piano at the age of five and recorded her debut album, Debut, at just eleven years old with legendary engineer Rudy Van Gelder and Jimmy Cobb, drummer for Miles Davis.

Career Highlights
Mentorship: At age ten, jazz legend Dr. Lonnie Smith gifted Leonieke her first Hammond organ after hearing her play. She is now an official Hammond Artist.

Ensembles: She leads the acclaimed 3 Generations of Jazz Trio, featuring her father Nick Scheuble on drums and legendary bassist Bill Crow.

Accolades: Recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s Award for Exceptional Promise in Music and multiple International Women in Jazz Awards.

Recent Work: In 2025, Leonieke represented the United States at the Osaka World Expo in Japan, leading her band Leonieke and the NY Groove.

Sponsors
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Jazz Foundation of America
John D. Smith
Tracy Appleton
Dr. Audrey & Gerry Baker
Deborah Johnson
Sheryl Renee Productions
Dr. Mona V. Scott
Malaika M. Scott, MD
Black Repertory Group Berkeley
Commbs Brooklyn Printing

Black Theatre Project (Documentary)

(Complimentary Banana Puddin’)