Saxophonist JC Kuhl presents a series of unique performances that showcase a wide variety of musicians. This special addition spotlights the legendary Brian Jones on drums.

J.C. Kuhl has been an adjunct professor of jazz saxophone at VCU since 2005. A native of Baltimore, MD, he plays saxophone, flute, and clarinet and studied at Towson State University, where he majored in jazz/commercial music. After working in clubs in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area, he moved to Richmond in 1995 and joined the eclectic rock band Agents of Good Roots, which fused many different styles including jazz, hip-hop, and classical. They toured incessantly for six years, playing more than 200 shows a year. After Agents, J.C. was a member of Devil’s Workshop Big Band, Modern Groove Syndicate, Bio Ritmo, and The Thompson/D’earth Band.

Kuhl has performed and/or shared the stage with Dave Matthews Band; John Scofield Uberjam Band and Quartet; Béla Fleck and the Flecktones; Bruce Hornsby; Blues Traveler; Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe; Medeski, Martin, and Wood; Big Head Todd and the Monsters; The Neville Brothers; The Temptations; Soulive; Pat McGee Band; Moe; and G Love and Special Sauce. He toured as part of the H.O.R.D.E. tour for two years with artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Me’shell Ndegeocello, Rusted Root, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, King Crimson, Ben Harper, and Blues Traveler and continues to perform extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. He is currently a member of Mekong Express, Mike Davison’s Latin Jazz Messengers, John D’earth Group, Jones/Kuhl Duo, Brian Jones Group, Ombak, Old New Things, Three Sheets to the Wind, The Winn Brothers Band, and The Bachelor Boys Band.

Richmond drummers throughout the years have been influenced by the Brian Jones groove, ranging from intricate pop backbeats to free jazz. He has helped local musicians reach international success, from lending his talents on Jason Mraz’s first major album to recommending pianist Daniel Clarke for a recording gig with Mandy Moore. Jones’ participation with various UR jazz combos led to the fortuitous meeting and subsequent mentorship of drummer and instructor Howard Curtis. This led to playing alongside established Richmond musicians, among them tenor sax man Skip Gailes, pianist Steve Kessler, trumpeter John D’earth and saxophonist Glenn Wilson. Jones also came together with a group called Agents of Good Roots, which was made up of saxophonist J.C. Kuhl, bass guitarist Stewart Myers, and multiinstrumentalist Andrew Winn. Jones has a PhD. in American studies on jazz and politics and is an expert on the life and legacy of Max Roach.

With only 100 seats, shows at Révéler are intimate and immersive. A romantic venue with exquisite sound and dreamy vibes, Révéler offers a unique selection of cocktails, wines, beers, bubbles, and non-alcoholic beverages. Our kitchen delivers small plates crafted with care.

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