British–born James Poyser has become something like a household name in the U.S. as a member of The Roots and a frequent guest with Philly’s finest in their role as the house band for NBC’s “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” The gifted writer, producer and keyboards player has worked with a host of best–selling artists including Mariah Carey, D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, and John Legend; in 2003, Poyser received a GRAMMY Award for Best R&B Song as co–writer of the Erykah Badu/Common hit “Love Of My Life.” His colleagues in the James Poyser Quintet boast hefty credentials of their own: saxophonist Ian Hendrickson–Smith with Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, drummer Jerome Jennings with the Christian McBride band…the list goes on! Playing a soulful mix of jazz originals and covers, this band is an instant party. James, Ian, and trumpeter Dave Guy began playing jazz for the pure enjoy­ment of it, and over time their jams grew into the James Poyser Quintet, an instant party of a band that leans heavy on the “soul jazz” side of the music while playing mostly original compositions. For a good time, dial Jazz Standard and make your reservations today! James Poyser – piano Ian Hendrickson–Smith – alto saxophone Dave Guy – trumpet Adam Cote – bass Jerome Jennings – drums