Wayne Escoffery "Alone" West Coast Album Release

Fri, Sep 06

Tickets: $22 - $60.50 (price includes 10% vendor ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 5:45 9:30 show: Bar @ 5:45, Doors @ 8:45 “The history of the music is very important to us, and making sure that we represent that history authentically is important to us, but it’s also equally important that we push the envelope and try to explore new things and keep the music alive and moving forward,” Escoffery - DownBeat Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Wayne Escoffery is an electrifying force in the jazz world. A two-time Downbeat Critics Poll Winner (2014 & 2021) for both Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Escoffery is a powerhouse talent and one of the most sought-after sidemen in the game. Leading his own cutting-edge ensembles, Escoffery commands the global stage with jaw-dropping performances that push the boundaries of jazz. His current quartet—featuring virtuoso pianist David Kikoski, dynamic bassist Ugonna Okegwo, and the explosive Mark Whitfield Jr. on drums—has been making waves, taking over after the legendary Ralph Peterson Jr. The group's 2020 release, The Humble Warrior (Smoke Sessions Records), has been setting the scene on fire with rave reviews and a glowing four-star rating in Downbeat Magazine's June 2020 issue. This is a band that’s redefining the sound of modern jazz. Band lineup: Wayne Escoffery, tenor saxophone Orrin Evans, piano Ugonna Okegwo, bass Carl Allen, drums