Vocalist Toni Redd joins host Carlaya at KUNV Studios for a conversation about her musical journey, her lifelong love of jazz and R&B, and her upcoming performance at Jazz After Dark at The Space in Las Vegas.

Toni shares how artists including Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan helped shape her sound, recalls the unforgettable experience of meeting Nancy Wilson, and discusses her musical friendship and collaborations with saxophonist Tom Braxton.

She also previews what audiences can expect from Jazz After Dark: a high-energy mix of traditional jazz, smooth jazz and R&B, along with performances featuring Tom Braxton and an outstanding lineup of musicians. Toni closes with advice for young and aspiring artists about education, perseverance and believing in yourself.

Jazz After Dark
Monday, September 7
The Space — Las Vegas
Doors: 4 p.m. | Show: 5 p.m.

Listen to 91.5 Jazz & More all week for opportunities to win tickets.

Artists To Watch Las Vegas is produced at KUNV Studios on the campus of UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The cast of Come From Away joins host Carlaya on Artists to Watch – Las Vegas for a conversation about bringing the acclaimed musical’s powerful true story of compassion, community, and human connection to the Super Summer Theatre stage.

Director Nakazi Harris and cast members Iler Evan, Rich, and Amy Solomon discuss portraying real people whose lives intersected in Gander, Newfoundland, after 38 planes carrying thousands of passengers were diverted there following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The cast shares how research, firsthand conversations with people connected to the true story, and the production’s focus on authentic storytelling helped shape their performances.

The conversation also explores the musical’s enduring message of kindness, including how the people of Gander opened their community to complete strangers and how relationships formed during those extraordinary days continue decades later. The cast explains why that message feels especially meaningful as the production coincides with the 25th anniversary of September 11.

Come From Away runs September 4–19 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, closing out Super Summer Theatre’s 51st season. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

Artists to Watch – Las Vegas spotlights the performers, musicians, creators, and productions shaping the Las Vegas arts and entertainment community.

Nicholas Cole is headed to Las Vegas for the first time, and before he takes the stage at the Sunset Jazz Series, he joins Carlaya for the latest episode of Artists to Watch Las Vegas.

The chart-topping keyboardist talks about growing up in Goldsboro, North Carolina, his excitement about making his Nevada debut, and the musicians joining him onstage. Cole says fans can expect a high-energy show combining the sounds that have shaped his career—from his gospel roots to jazz and R&B.

He also reveals which song he’s most looking forward to performing: fan favorite “Brown Sugar.” His advice for the Las Vegas audience? Bring your dancing shoes.

NICHOLAS COLE – SUNSET JAZZ SERIES

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
Side Lawn at Sunset Station
1301 W. Sunset Rd., Henderson, Nevada

General admission seating is $25 plus applicable taxes and fees. The event is all ages when accompanied by an adult 21 or older.

Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at Station Casinos Rewards Centers and Player Services.

Official Ticketmaster tickets:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1700648DB99E2FED?CAMEFROM=CFC_STATIONCASINOS_WEB_SJS2026_JAZZSERIES-STN-WEBREF

Hear Nicholas Cole before he hits the stage and get to know the artist behind the music on Artists to Watch Las Vegas from 91.5 KUNV Jazz & More.