CYRUS CHESTNUT TRIO

For a decade starting in the mid-1980s, Cyrus Chestnut  apprenticed as pianist for Jon Hendricks, Betty Carter, Donald Harrison and Wynton Marsalis. But since then, he’s toured the world and recorded many albums under his own name and has traveled the world with his own trio.

TICKETS: $35.00~$150.00

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JON COWHERD

The pianist, composer and arranger is best known as the co-founder and co-director of Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band. He has worked extensively as an arranger, producer, songwriter and accompanist with a vast range of artists, such as Cassandra Wilson, John Scofield and Lizz Wright to Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones, Glen Hansard and more.

He is also a leader in his own right having released three acclaimed albums of his own. For this night, he performs in trio with an all-star rhythm section including drummer Brian Blade and bassist John Patitucci — the group from Cowherd’s most recent album Pride and Joy on Le Cowhich was named one of the year’s best by Downbeat critics, NPR.

The Band: Jon Cowherd, John Patitucci, Brian Blade

Tickets: $40.00~$145.00

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BEN WOLFE QUARTET

RECORD RELEASE

Following his acclaimed 2023 release Unjust, which received accolades from DownBeat, The Wall Street Journal, NPR and more, esteemed bassist and composer Ben Wolfe returns with The Understated. This project features a mix of new compositions and fresh takes on his earlier works, with a notable emphasis on ballads, showcasing Wolfe’s ability to transform the classic song form into a cohesive narrative.

Wolfe has always been drawn to finding beauty in subtlety. He perceives a certain tranquility and elegance in the Coltrane Quartet, Louis Armstrong’s Hot Fives and Sevens, the legendary Miles Davis bands and rhythm sections, and the music of Charlie Parker. While he, of course, revels at the immense world-building energy of this music, it’s the “other side” – the elusive, magical aspect that endlessly captivates him – the understated. The composer draws inspiration most from the ensemble work of these hallmark jazz ensembles. Despite the individual parts being extraordinarily beautiful on their own, the musicians in these archetypal ensembles play only what is needed to serve the music, paying particular attention to the band-sound moreso
than their individual sound.
The Understated embodies this ethos with a tremendously impactful ensemble-oriented approach. The Understated is a testament to Wolfe’s dedication to finding beauty in subtlety and ensemble performance, offering listeners a tranquil and elegant listening experience.

The Band: Ben Wolfe ~ Bass | Nicole Glover ~ Saxophone | Orrin Evans ~ Piano | Aaron Kimmel ~ Drums

Cover: $35.00 ~ $110.00

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RON SAVAGE

The Ron Savage Berklee Trio features two of Berklee’s stalwart and renowned

faculty performers in award-winning composer Consuelo Candelaria-Barry and
legendary acoustic bassist Ron Mahdi. The trio has performed locally and
internationally for years including Taiwan, Capo Verde, Umbria Jazz and many
more. Their music focuses on mixing expressive originals and music from the
African diaspora. Their performance at the Nash will feature the one and only tenor saxophonist Bill Pierce.
Drummer Ron Savage currently serves as the inaugural Vice President and Executive Director of Berklee College of Music.
The Band: Ron Savage~drums | Consuelo Candelaria-Barry~piano | Ron Mahdi~bass | Bill Pierce~saxophone
Tickets: $49.00 | 1/2 Price Student tickets are available in the Tables & Banquettes sections. Use code “student” at checkout, (25 & Under with valid ID)

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JACQUES LESURE

Hosting the Jazz Jam Session every Monday Night

Jacques Lesure has performed and recorded with some of the top names in music. He has been fortunate to share the stage with musicians in many genres. He has played with Bernadette Peters, Pharoah Sanders, Gregory Porter,Jimmy Smith, Carmen Lundy, the Clark Sisters, Little Milton, James Brown and numerous others.

He has appeared in commercials, on television, in stage in plays and motion pictures including the Oscar winning film, La La Land.

 

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