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“One of America’s premier living tenor saxophonists.” (Bergonzi)

—Jazz TImes

“A beacon of hard-won virtuosity and open-eared creativity.” (Garzone)
—The New Yorker

Acclaimed Tenor Saxophonists Jerry Bergonzi & George Garzone bring their formidable group to Zinc on Friday, September 23. They're supported by guitarist Peter Bernstein, bassist Peter Slavov, and drummer Adam Nussbaum.

Tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is an internationally recognized jazz performer, composer, author, and educator.

Bergonzi has performed throughout the world at all the major jazz festivals and jazz venues, with his own ensembles as well as with numerous jazz greats. His music is renowned for its innovation, mastery, and integrity. His discography includes more than 60 recordings, notably Standard Gonz with the Jerry Bergonzi Quartet on the Blue Note label; he also has 60 recorded song titles registered with ASCAP.

Saxophonist George Garzone is a member of The Fringe, a jazz trio founded in 1972 that includes bassist John Lockwood and drummer Bob Gullotti, that performs regularly in the Boston area and has toured Portugal. The group has released three albums. A veteran jazzman, Garzone has appeared on over 20 recordings. He began on the tenor when he was six, played in a family band, and attended music school in Boston. In addition, Garzone has guested in many situations, touring Europe with Jamaaladeen Tacuma and performing with Danilo Perez, Joe Lovano, Jack DeJohnette, Rachel Z, and John Patitucci, among others.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 in advance / $35 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

Contemporary jazz band ‘Spin Cycle’ has been bringing their original music across the US and Canada. Co-lead by Scott Neumann (Drums) and Tom Christensen (Tenor and Soprano Sax), the band highlights their flexibility, reach and capacity. On any given song, you might encounter the modal influence of John Coltrane, the second-line funk of New Orleans, or the edgy experimentation of free jazz. The band also features guitarist Pete McCann and bassist Phil Palombi, both bandleaders and well-respected artists in their own right. The band’s fourth CD will be released soon on their label, Sound Footing Records.

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET
John Escreet -piano
John Hébert -bass
Damion Reid -drums

Pianist John Escreet, hailed by Time Out London as a “transatlantic jazz genius,” continues his artistic ascent with the bold, exploratory new album Seismic Shift (Whirlwind Recordings). It is Escreet’s ninth album as a leader but his first at the helm of a trio, and also one of the first to see release since his move to the West Coast in early 2020.

The UK native, former Brooklynite and now Los Angeles transplant teams up with fellow Angelenos Eric Revis (bass) and Damion Reid (drums) for a set brimming with fire and invention. Seismic Shift offers ground-shaking evidence that Escreet, with his limitless technique, harmonic imagination and refined grasp of the improviser’s art, ranks as one of the top pianist-auteurs of our time. Equally at home in mainstream, electric, avant-garde and world jazz contexts, he has also built a reputation as a versatile sideman and collaborator with credits including Antonio Sanchez, Tyshawn Sorey, Amir ElSaffar, David Binney, and Evan Parker to name a few.

The world of Seismic Shift is on one level what the title implies: it involves tumult, rupture, earthquake. Escreet and his colleagues unleash a lot of power, whether freely improvising, sculpting sound with extended techniques, or for that matter playing elegant tonal harmony. “Any music I present needs to be varied,” Escreet says. “There needs to be beauty alongside the wild moments, moments of tonality against moments of abstraction. Most of all, any idea put forward, whether composed or improvised, needs to have clarity and purpose.”

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET
John Patitucci -electric basses
Adam Rogers -electric guitars
Steve Cardenas -electric guitars
Nate Smith -drums

John Patitucci brings his all-star Electric Guitar Quartet featuring Adam Rogers, Steve Cardenas and Nate Smith. This versatile group plays everything from Monk to funk.

TJG Vinyl Series Presents Christian McBride & Johnathan Blake

Introduced in 2018, TJG Vinyl Listening Series is a unique opportunity to participate in a curated listening experience hosted by musicians and jazz luminaries in an informal and intimate setting.

Wine & Cheese are supplied and each evening guarantees great music and conversation.

Tickets are limited.

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET

Brandon Ross -guitars/voice
Stomu Takeishi -acoustic bass guitar

Brandon Ross and Stomu Takeishi play CREATIVE MUSIC on acoustic guitar and acoustic bass guitar. The vocabulary is personal, adventurous, intimate and captivating. Bring your attention, your openness and your INNER ears along with you.

"...These are musicians so technically advanced, so experienced, that there is no barrier; a soundscape of original stories..." - Sue Edwards, The Jazz Shark

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET

Aaron Parks -piano
Adam O’Farrill -trumpet
Ben Solomon -saxophones
Kanoa Mendenhall -bass
Nasheet Waits -drums

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET

Nasheet Waits -drums
Hannah Marks -bass
Miles Okazaki -guitar

The Jazz Gallery is proud to present Alan Reddick’s ‘The Legendary Ones’ on exhibition in our Baisley Powell Elebash lounge.

Join us October 27th at 6pm for the opening reception. Entry is free!

Jacob Collier featuring surprise special guest