Chris Cheek Jazz Shows Across Cities

Chris Cheek (sax) ; Antoine Pierre (dr) ; Phil Donkin (b) FOLLOWED BY A JAM SESSION For five extraordinary nights, Toots is thrilled to welcome Chris Cheek in residence — one of the most distinctive and inspiring saxophonists to emerge from the New York jazz scene. Brought together by Belgian drummer Antoine Pierre , this rare trio is completed by bassist Phil Donkin . Three world-class musicians, united by a shared commitment to jazz that is alive, organic and deeply conversational. A longtime collaborator of Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, Bill Frisell, Brian Blade and Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Cheek has long established himself as a major voice in contemporary saxophone. Lyrical, subtle and adventurous, his playing is defined by listening, melody and space — music that breathes. Antoine Pierre is one of the most exciting drummers on the European jazz scene today. Leading his own projects — Urbex, Next.ape and his solo project Vaague — he has built a remarkable reputation as both a bandleader and composer. Already performing alongside guitar legend Philip Catherine at just 17, he has sin

Chris Cheek (sax) ; Antoine Pierre (dr) ; Phil Donkin (b) For five extraordinary nights, Toots is thrilled to welcome Chris Cheek in residence — one of the most distinctive and inspiring saxophonists to emerge from the New York jazz scene. Brought together by Belgian drummer Antoine Pierre , this rare trio is completed by bassist Phil Donkin . Three world-class musicians, united by a shared commitment to jazz that is alive, organic and deeply conversational. A longtime collaborator of Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, Bill Frisell, Brian Blade and Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Cheek has long established himself as a major voice in contemporary saxophone. Lyrical, subtle and adventurous, his playing is defined by listening, melody and space — music that breathes. Antoine Pierre is one of the most exciting drummers on the European jazz scene today. Leading his own projects — Urbex, Next.ape and his solo project Vaague — he has built a remarkable reputation as both a bandleader and composer. Already performing alongside guitar legend Philip Catherine at just 17, he has since shared the stage with J

Chris Cheek (sax) ; Antoine Pierre (dr) ; Phil Donkin (b) For five extraordinary nights, Toots is thrilled to welcome Chris Cheek in residence — one of the most distinctive and inspiring saxophonists to emerge from the New York jazz scene. Brought together by Belgian drummer Antoine Pierre , this rare trio is completed by bassist Phil Donkin . Three world-class musicians, united by a shared commitment to jazz that is alive, organic and deeply conversational. A longtime collaborator of Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, Bill Frisell, Brian Blade and Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Cheek has long established himself as a major voice in contemporary saxophone. Lyrical, subtle and adventurous, his playing is defined by listening, melody and space — music that breathes. Antoine Pierre is one of the most exciting drummers on the European jazz scene today. Leading his own projects — Urbex, Next.ape and his solo project Vaague — he has built a remarkable reputation as both a bandleader and composer. Already performing alongside guitar legend Philip Catherine at just 17, he has since shared the stage with J

Chris Cheek (sax) ; Antoine Pierre (dr) ; Phil Donkin (b) For five extraordinary nights, Toots is thrilled to welcome Chris Cheek in residence — one of the most distinctive and inspiring saxophonists to emerge from the New York jazz scene. Brought together by Belgian drummer Antoine Pierre , this rare trio is completed by bassist Phil Donkin . Three world-class musicians, united by a shared commitment to jazz that is alive, organic and deeply conversational. A longtime collaborator of Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, Bill Frisell, Brian Blade and Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Cheek has long established himself as a major voice in contemporary saxophone. Lyrical, subtle and adventurous, his playing is defined by listening, melody and space — music that breathes. Antoine Pierre is one of the most exciting drummers on the European jazz scene today. Leading his own projects — Urbex, Next.ape and his solo project Vaague — he has built a remarkable reputation as both a bandleader and composer. Already performing alongside guitar legend Philip Catherine at just 17, he has since shared the stage with J

Chris Cheek (sax) ; Antoine Pierre (dr) ; Phil Donkin (b) For five extraordinary nights, Toots is thrilled to welcome Chris Cheek in residence — one of the most distinctive and inspiring saxophonists to emerge from the New York jazz scene. Brought together by Belgian drummer Antoine Pierre , this rare trio is completed by bassist Phil Donkin . Three world-class musicians, united by a shared commitment to jazz that is alive, organic and deeply conversational. A longtime collaborator of Paul Motian, Charlie Haden, Bill Frisell, Brian Blade and Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chris Cheek has long established himself as a major voice in contemporary saxophone. Lyrical, subtle and adventurous, his playing is defined by listening, melody and space — music that breathes. Antoine Pierre is one of the most exciting drummers on the European jazz scene today. Leading his own projects — Urbex, Next.ape and his solo project Vaague — he has built a remarkable reputation as both a bandleader and composer. Already performing alongside guitar legend Philip Catherine at just 17, he has since shared the stage with J

“A definite musical voice” (Guitar International) and a player of “fluid lyricism” (DownBeat), Canadian guitarist and composer Alex Goodman moved to New York City in 2012, where he became recognized as “among the most promising talents of his jazz generation” (JazzTimes) and “one of New York’s most vital guitarists” (Jazziz). In 2014, he won First Prize and the Public’s Choice Award at the International Guitar Competition at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Since then, he has contributed to and been featured on numerous Grammy-nominated recordings, as well as projects recognized by Canada’s JUNO Awards and the German Jazz Prize. Over the past decade, he has established a distinct presence, bringing together his work as a guitarist, composer, bandleader, and active sideman. Alex Goodman – guitar Chris Cheek – saxophone Martin Nevin – bass Adam Arruda – drums Youtube video: “No Man’s Land”

“A definite musical voice” (Guitar International) and a player of “fluid lyricism” (DownBeat), Canadian guitarist and composer Alex Goodman moved to New York City in 2012, where he became recognized as “among the most promising talents of his jazz generation” (JazzTimes) and “one of New York’s most vital guitarists” (Jazziz). In 2014, he won First Prize and the Public’s Choice Award at the International Guitar Competition at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Since then, he has contributed to and been featured on numerous Grammy-nominated recordings, as well as projects recognized by Canada’s JUNO Awards and the German Jazz Prize. Over the past decade, he has established a distinct presence, bringing together his work as a guitarist, composer, bandleader, and active sideman. Alex Goodman – guitar Chris Cheek – saxophone Martin Nevin – bass Adam Arruda – drums Youtube video: “No Man’s Land”