The Brothers and Jazz Guitarist Mark Whitfield return to New York City for Thanksgiving Eve concert

NEW YORK — International soul, pop, funk and jazz group The Brothers will return to New York City for a Thanksgiving Eve concert featuring acclaimed guitarist Mark Whitfield.

The Brothers & Friends will take the stage at NuBlu Classic on Wednesday, Nov. 25, following a sold-out performance in 2025.

The upcoming concert will celebrate live music, friendship and musical collaboration.

The event will also feature several New York musicians, with additional surprise guests expected throughout the evening.

The Brothers Reunite With Mark Whitfield

Whitfield will return as the concert’s featured guitarist, continuing his musical partnership with The Brothers.

The acclaimed jazz musician has worked with prominent artists, including Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan and George Benson.

Additionally, Whitfield has collaborated with The Brothers on their original recording project, Keeping The Music Alive.

The project also features musicians Sasha Berliner and Stacy Dillard.

Their ongoing collaboration reflects the group’s approach to blending soul, jazz, pop and funk into its original music.

Meanwhile, the upcoming performance will offer another opportunity for the musicians to share the stage in New York.

Special Guests Join Thanksgiving Eve Lineup

The Brothers have confirmed two additional musicians for this year’s concert.

Drummer Charles Goold will join the lineup, bringing experience from performances with Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Talib Kweli.

Bassist Barry Stephenson will also perform. His professional credits include collaborations with Jon Batiste, Seal and David Sanborn.

However, organizers say the guest lineup remains incomplete.

The group plans to announce additional performers during the week of the concert.

Following a Sold-Out 2025 Performance

The upcoming event follows The Brothers’ sold-out Thanksgiving Eve concert last year.

That performance featured Whitfield alongside drummer Anwar W. Marshall and bassist Rashaan Carter.

Saxophonist Marcus Garrick Miller, trumpeter Antoine Drye and guitarist Joel Kipnis also joined the lineup.

Additionally, actor and vocalist Leon Robinson performed alongside Philip Hamilton, Irene Blackman and Camille Mitchell.

The concert brought together musicians and vocalists from different backgrounds for an evening of live collaboration.

This year, The Brothers hope to build on that momentum with another gathering of established and emerging talent.

The Brothers Expand Their International Reach

The Brothers, consisting of Danny, Riqo and George, are a British-born, Europe-based musical trio.

The group combines original songwriting with elements of soul, jazz, funk and contemporary pop.

According to the group’s official website, its music has received airplay on more than 200 radio stations worldwide.

Furthermore, The Brothers won the 2026 Ageas CoolJazz by Smooth FM Talent Competition in Portugal.

The achievement helped expand their international profile as they continued developing new music and live performances.

Thanksgiving Eve Concert Tickets and Details

The Brothers & Friends concert will take place at NuBlu Classic, located at 62 Loisaida Ave. (Avenue C) in Manhattan.

The show begins at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and continues until 2 a.m. Thanksgiving morning.

Tickets cost $22. Fans can purchase tickets through the Shotgun Tickets.

The group also plans to reveal additional special guests closer to the performance