Joe Warner Trio feat. Brad Leali

Wed, Dec 18

Tickets: $25.50 - $55.50 (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 6:00 9:15 show: Bar @ 6:00, Doors @ 8:30 Joe Warner is setting the Bay Area jazz scene on fire. A rising star known for his captivating style and electrifying performances, he's the pianist and musical director for the legendary Miss Faye Carol, leading the charge with his own Joe Warner Trio while sharing stages and studios with icons like Houston Person, Jeff ‘Tain’ Watts, Buster Williams, and Gary Bartz. Warner’s deep groove and versatility have also led him to work with not just jazz royalty but cultural heavyweights like Mistah F.A.B., The California Honeydrops, and Robert Randolph. Whether it’s classic jazz or genre-bending collaborations, Warner’s got the keys to the future. With a sound that commands attention, Brad Leali is a saxophonist who’s redefining what’s cool in jazz today. He’s toured with legends like the Harry Connick, Jr. Orchestra and the Count Basie Orchestra, and his performances have lit up prestigious stages, including President Obama’s inaugural celebration. A professor of jazz sax at UNT, Leali continues to push boundaries, whether he’s on stage with Lyle Lovett & His Large Band or inspiring the next generation of saxophone virtuosos. With his Keilwerth Saxophones and D’Addario Reeds endorsements, Leali’s sound is both unmistakable and unstoppable. “Saxophonist Brad Leali was among the most soulful and exciting I’ve heard recently.” – New York Times “His solos are sparkling and Cannonball Adderley influenced.”
- Evening Standard (London, England) Band Lineup: Joe Warner, piano Brad Leali, saxophone Tarus Mateen, bass Marvin 'Smitty' Smith, drums