Craig Handy — artist
Craig Handy has 2 upcoming shows, next at The Django on Thu, Oct 29. Dates, venues and tickets on Ckord.
Craig Handy is a renowed saxophonist who has been ackowledged with a big, burly tenor sound, as well as sharp wit and uniquness. Ever since his early career in New York in 1986, Handy has noted that ever experience helps evolve and define his musical style. After a show with Mingus Dynasty at the Bottom Line, Bill Cosby approached Handy and offered him to opportunity to be the featured artist on the recording of the theme for the Cosby Show. In 1992, Handy released his debut recording with, Split Second Timing, on the Arabesque Record Label. Two years later, Handy released, Three For All + One, which recieved great reviews claiming it to be one of the leanest, meanest groups playing jazz. Handy took a brief break with recording new music until 1999 when he released, Reflections in Change, under the Sirocco label, in addition to, Flow, in 2000..
Craig Handy upcoming shows
- Craig Handy and 2nd Line Smith — The Django — Oct 29, 2026
- Craig Handy and 2nd Line Smith — The Django — Nov 20, 2026
Craig Handy past shows
- RUTH NAOMI FLOYD: MUSIC FOR THE SOUL with special guests Craig Handy & Aaron Graves (8:30 PM) — South Jazz Kitchen — Sep 20, 2026
- RUTH NAOMI FLOYD: MUSIC FOR THE SOUL with special guests Craig Handy & Aaron Graves (6:00 PM) — South Jazz Kitchen — Sep 20, 2026
- RUTH NAOMI FLOYD: MUSIC FOR THE SOUL with special guests Craig Handy & Aaron Graves (9:30 PM) — South Jazz Kitchen — Sep 19, 2026
- RUTH NAOMI FLOYD: MUSIC FOR THE SOUL with special guests Craig Handy & Aaron Graves (7:00 PM) — South Jazz Kitchen — Sep 19, 2026
- Craig Handy Quartet — The Django — Nov 26, 2023
- Craig Handy And 2nd Line Smith — The Django — Nov 3, 2023
- Craig Handy Quartet — The Django — Oct 29, 2023
Venues Craig Handy has played
- South Jazz Kitchen — 4 shows, last played 2026
- The Django — 3 shows, last played 2023