Jon Lampley

What comes next after eleven years in the house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert?

For Jon Lampley the answer is Notes To Self, his sophomore solo album and a deeply personal statement from an artist stepping fully into the spotlight. With praise from NPR and The New York Times already behind him, he enters this chapter with confidence and clarity.

Lampley made his name as a consummate trumpet and sousaphone player, singer-songwriter, composer and bandleader, blending jazz, soul, gospel and contemporary roots music. On The Late Show he performed nightly under bandleaders Louis Cato and Jon Batiste, honing his craft and his stage presence in front of a global audience.

Produced by Lampley with The Diner and Michael Thurber, Notes To Self pairs introspective songwriting with the virtuosity, joy and communal energy that define his career, reflecting on ambition, optimism, faith and growth across tracks like "Greener," "JOY" and "Maybe."

Good to know. Doors at 7 pm for an 8 pm show on StageOne. Tickets are $34 standard and $31 for FTC members, rising to $36–$39 on the day of the show.