JOE ALTERMAN
He plays with swing, soul, and an unmistakable sense of uplift — the kind of piano that makes people lean forward, smile, and stay a little longer. Les McCann called him “a giant.” Ramsey Lewis called him “an inspiration.” Ahmad Jamal hailed him as “a very special artist.” And George Benson once told him, “You play good and you sound good — and there’s a difference.”
A longtime mentee of Les McCann and Ramsey Lewis, Alterman carries forward their groove-heavy, life-affirming approach to the piano — blending blues feeling and melodic clarity into a voice that is deeply rooted yet unmistakably personal.
Alterman has released eight critically acclaimed albums and performed at iconic venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland, and the Blue Note, sharing the stage with legends such as McCann, Lewis, Houston Person, and Dick Gregory. When he and Gregory shared a bill at the Kennedy Center, Gregory introduced him with a knowing smile and the line, “See? Integration works!”
he Band:
Joe Alterman ~ Piano
Nathaniel Schroeder ~ Bass
Alex Raderman ~ Drums
Cover: $35.00
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BILLY DRUMMOND TRIO
Drummer Billy Drummond is celebrated for his electrifying, dynamic, and deeply musical playing. A protégé of jazz giants Horace Silver, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, J.J. Johnson, and Sonny Rollins, Drummond moved to New York at the urging of Al Foster and quickly became one of the most respected, versatile and in-demand sidemen on the scene.
He has appeared on over 350 recordings and playing with a staggering array of jazz luminaries across eras and continents, including: Ron Carter, Steve Kuhn, Charles Tolliver, Nat Adderley, Charles McPherson, Eddie Henderson, James Moody, Andrew Hill, Carla Bley, Eddie Gomez, Larry Willis, Hank Jones, Freddie Hubbard, Lee Konitz, Stanley Cowell, Archie Shepp, Joe Lovano, Chris Potter, Eric Reed, Vincent Herring, Franco Ambrosetti (Italy), Karin Krog (Norway), Sadao Watanabe (Japan), Toots Thielemans (Belgium), Barney Wilen (France), Laurent de Wilde (France), Jan Lundgren (Sweden), and Michel Legrand (France).
The Trio
Billy Drummond ~ Drums
Glenn Zaleski ~ Piano
Peter Washington ~ Bass
Cover: $40.00
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JANY MCPHERSON
Pianist, singer, and composer Jany McPherson is originally from Cuba and launched her brilliant career performing with top-tier musicians such as Omara Portuondo & the Buena Vista Social Club, John McLaughlin, and Andy Narell, to name just a few. Jany’s style is a blend of various genres related to jazz—rich in nuance, at times exotic, but always performed with great personality, originality, and modernity.
The Band:
Jany McPherson ~ piano & vocals
Tony Sgro ~ bass
Lukmil Perez, Ph.D.
Cover:
Tuesday ~ Thursday: 1st Show: CHF 35 / $43.25 | 2nd Show: $24.71
Saturday: 1st Show: CHF 35 / $43.25 | 2nd Show: $37.07
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KYLE EASTWOOD
Kyle Eastwood, son of film icon and jazz lover Clint Eastwood, developed a love for both art forms at an early age. He has become a world-renowned bassist (with numerous recordings and tours) and a successful film score composer (“Mystic River,” “Million Dollar Baby,” “Gran Torino,” etc.). This week, Kyle will be performing many new songs with his quintet, which will be recorded for a new album at the end of the month.
Personnel
Kyle Eastwood: bass
Quentin Collins: trumpet & bugle
Brandon Allen: saxophone
Andrew McCormack piano
Chris Higginbottom, Ph.D.
Tickets:
Tuesday~Thursday 1st Show: CHF 40 | $49.43 / 2nd Show: CHF 40 | $30.89
Friday~Saturday 1st Show: CHF 40 | $49.43 / 2nd Show: $43.25
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JASON HAINSWORTH
Jason Hainsworth is in demand both as a saxophonist and as a composer/arranger. As a performer, Jason has led his own quartet throughout the world to critical acclaim, most recently headlining the Suriname Jazz Festival. He is a current touring member of Ed Calle’s Mamblue (2016 Latin Grammy Winner), Tito Puente Jr’s Latin Jazz All Stars, and Melton Mustafa Jazz Orchestra. He has performed extensively throughout the United States and South America. He also serves as Associate Dean, and Executive Director Roots, Jazz, and American Music program, at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
As a composer/arranger, Jason’s works have been commissioned and performed by Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Michigan State University, San Francisco Symphony Chamber Players, and many others.
A native of Houston, Texas, Jason studied music at the University of New Orleans with legendary jazz educator Ellis Marsalis and saxophonist Victor Goines, earned a bachelor’s from William Paterson University while touring the east coast, and a master’s from Florida State University.
Jason’s debut album, Kaleidoscope, features original compositions and arrangements for big bands, and his latest album, Third Ward Stories, features jazz heavyweights Michael Dease, Josh Evans, Johnathan Blake to name a few.
Tickets: $47.81
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