Mike DiRubbo Quartet

Thu, Aug 01

Tickets: $16.50 - $49.50 (price includes 10% vendor ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30 Alto saxophonist Mike DiRubbo is a masterful saxophonist known for his rich, round tone and compelling performances. With a sound deeply rooted in the bebop tradition, DiRubbo brings a modern edge to his compositions and improvisations. His impressive career includes collaborations with jazz legends such as Al Foster, Larry Willis, Jimmy Cobb, Harold Mabern, and Eddie Henderson. Known for his robust tone and powerful performances, DiRubbo's music blends bebop tradition and modern innovation. Ted Panken from DownBeat describes his sound as "deep, dark, immense, with a machete edge," and longtime collaborator Okegwo adds, "Mike has something that jazz musicians are striving for and continually working on—a recognizable sound." Band lineup: Mike DiRubbo, alto saxophone Andrew Renfroe, guitar Giulio Cetto, bass JK Kim, drums