Wayne County Jazz Showcase
Founded in partnership with Eric Dawson, local musician and collaborator, the Wayne County Jazz Showcase is an iconic staple in the live music diet of Eastern NC. Highlighting musicians from across the United States with a heart for jazz, these seasonal performances are designed for the music lover, set in an intimate gallery space in the heart of Downtown Goldsboro. Scroll to learn more about past and upcoming performances and featured musicians.
Dave Potter
Upcoming Performance on November 14, 2025
Dave Potter’s journey began with the electrifying pulse of funk and fusion, inspired by legends like Billy Cobham and Dennis Chambers, until a single recording by Tony Williams with the Miles Davis Quintet sparked his lifelong devotion to jazz. Guided by mentor Dr. Andrew Sioberg, he earned a scholarship to Florida State University, where he formed lasting musical bonds with Marcus Roberts and Jason Marsalis. Though his path was upended by Hurricane Katrina, he chose to return to FSU over Juilliard, deepening his artistry under Roberts’ mentorship. Now recognized as one of the leading drummers of his generation, Potter tours internationally with jazz greats and leads his own project, Retro Groove—whose upcoming third album reimagines 1980s classics with a vibrant mix of swing, soul, and blues that bridges jazz tradition and pop nostalgia.
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Event Details:
Friday, November 14, 2025
7-9pm, doors open at 6:30pm
Free refreshments and cash bar​​
​Connect with Dave on his website
Lynn Grissett
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Past Performance on July 25, 2025
Lynn Grissett is a graduate from the University of North Carolina Greensboro with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance (jazz) and a master’s in music performance (jazz) in from North Carolina Central University, where his teachers included Branford Marsalis.
Grissett has worked with Ellis Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Maceo Parker, Larry Graham, Nile Rodgers, Trombone Shorty, Marcus Anderson, Max Weinberg, the late Dewey Redman, Winard Harper, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Ledisi, Judith Hill, Cyrus Chestnut, Ocie Davis, Kobie Watkins, Terri Lynne Carrington, Liv Warfield, Andy Allo, and many more. Most recently, Grissett was a member of New Power Generation Hornz, the horn section of New Power Generation led by Prince. Among his many appearances are performances at the Montreaux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Essence Festival, and the Jimmy Kimmel and Arsenio Hall shows.